For Marble Slab Creamery, what is the payment schedule for software fees exceeding $600?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 101–346)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee incurs a single software fee that is more than $600, they must pay Marble Slab Franchising, LLC (MSF) in advance for all fees, including any applicable sales, use, excise, or other taxes related to the services. This payment is due within 10 days of receiving an invoice for the services, and it must be made through ACH (Automated Clearing House).
This payment schedule differs from that of software fees less than $600, which are paid in advance on a quarterly basis through ACH. The faster payment schedule for fees exceeding $600 suggests that Marble Slab Creamery wants to ensure prompt payment for more expensive software, possibly due to the franchisor incurring higher upfront costs for these services.
It is important for prospective Marble Slab Creamery franchisees to understand these payment terms, as failure to pay invoices on time may result in interest charges of 18% per annum (or the highest rate allowed by law) and could lead to a suspension of services. Franchisees should also be aware of the requirement to notify MSF of any changes to their bank information that could affect ACH withdrawals.