To whom is the initial franchise fee for a Marble Slab Creamery franchise paid?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ESTMENT
Traditional Restaurant
| Type of Expenditure | Amo | ount | Method of | When Due | To Whom Payment Is to Be |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 1 | Low | High | Payment | Made | |
| Franchise Fee 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Lump sum | At |
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 initial franchise fee is paid to "Us," meaning the franchisor. The franchise fee for a Traditional Restaurant, Non-Traditional Restaurant, or a Standard Co-Brand Restaurant is $25,000. This fee is due when signing the Franchise Agreement and is considered fully earned by Marble Slab Creamery upon payment, and is non-refundable.
For a Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement, a development fee is paid to Marble Slab Creamery, which is currently equal to $25,000 multiplied by the number of Marble Slab Creamery Restaurants the franchisee agrees to open. However, the disclosure notes that certain parties to Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreements may not be required to pay this development fee.
The FDD outlines the estimated initial investment for different types of Marble Slab Creamery restaurants, including traditional, non-traditional, and co-branded locations. These estimates include various expenditures such as franchise fees, grand opening marketing, travel and living expenses during training, and other opening inventory. The recipient of these payments varies depending on the expenditure, with payments made to the franchisor (Us), third-party suppliers, airlines, hotels, restaurants, approved architects, landlords, utility companies, attorneys, accountants, business advisors, insurance companies, employees, and others.