When is the payment for the Learningrx Marketing Development Fund (MDF) due?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Development Fund ("MDF") | 3% of Gross Revenues per month, or the Minimum MDF Payment, up to a maximum of $15,000 per calendar year per Center (Note 6) | Due on the 10th day of each month for the prior month's Gross Revenues | Required of all Franchisees. MDF includes the development of: marketing materials, public relations materials, a local Center website, materials for & national outreach to professionals, digital marketing materials and systems, a national website, and other websites. This fund also invests in efforts to publish research studies, hosting, social media management, reputation management, and national SEO efforts for the various web properties. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Marketing Development Fund (MDF) fee is due on the 10th day of each month for the prior month's Gross Revenues. This payment schedule aligns with the royalty fee payment terms.
The MDF is calculated as the greater of either 3% of gross revenues per month, or a minimum payment. The minimum payment is $200 for Micro Franchises and $300 for Standard Franchises. The maximum contribution to the MDF is $15,000 per calendar year per center.
Learningrx uses the MDF to develop marketing and public relations materials, maintain a local center website, create materials for outreach to professionals, and manage digital marketing systems. The fund also supports research studies, hosting, social media, reputation management, and national SEO efforts.