What is the maximum Payment Service Fee that Hck Hot Chicken may charge?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Amount | Due Date | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Note 1) | |||
| Payment Service Fee | Up to 4% of total charge | As incurred | If payment is made to us or our affiliate by credit card for any fee required, we may charge a service charge of up to 4% of the total charge. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee makes a payment to Hck Hot Chicken or its affiliates via credit card for any required fee, Hck Hot Chicken may charge a Payment Service Fee. This fee can be up to 4% of the total charge.
This means that if a franchisee owes Hck Hot Chicken $1,000 and pays with a credit card, Hck Hot Chicken could charge an additional $40 as a Payment Service Fee. This fee is intended to cover the costs Hck Hot Chicken incurs by accepting credit card payments.
Franchisees should factor this potential fee into their financial planning, especially if they anticipate using credit cards for payments to Hck Hot Chicken. It's also important to note that Hck Hot Chicken requires franchisees to complete a credit card authorization form, allowing them to charge the franchisee's credit card for any past due amounts if an EFT payment is unsuccessful.