When is the Development Fee due for a Marble Slab Creamery Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Payment | When Due | Is to Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Fee | $25,000 and up16 | Lump sum | On signing of Multi Unit Restaurant Agreement | Us |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 32–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Marble Slab Creamery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the development fee for a Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement is due upon signing the agreement. The development fee is a lump sum payment. The standard development fee is $25,000 multiplied by the number of Marble Slab Creamery Restaurants you commit to open under the agreement. However, the FDD states that certain parties to Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreements may not be required to pay a development fee.
This means that if you enter into a Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement with Marble Slab Creamery, you will generally need to pay the development fee upfront when you sign the agreement. This fee compensates Marble Slab Creamery for granting you the rights to develop multiple franchise locations. The fee is in addition to other initial investment costs, such as the franchise fee for each individual restaurant.
It's important to note that the development fee can vary based on the number of restaurants you agree to develop, whether they are Traditional or Non-Traditional Restaurants. Prospective franchisees should clarify with Marble Slab Creamery whether they qualify for any exceptions to the development fee requirement, as the FDD indicates that certain parties may be exempt. Understanding the specific terms of the Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement, including the development fee and its payment schedule, is crucial before signing the agreement.