On what date is the Mrcool Technology Fee due each month?
Mrcool Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
designated by Franchisor, a Royalty and Activity Reports containing information as designated by Franchisor and relating to the Gross Sales, financial performance, and operations of the Franchised Business for the preceding monthly Accounting Period (the "Royalty and Activity Report"). Franchisor shall have the right to verify such royalty payments from time to time, as it deems necessary in any reasonable manner.
5.C. OTHER FEES
As designated by Franchisor in this Agreement, the Operations Manual, or otherwise, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor and/or as otherwise directed by Franchisor, each of the following additional fees:
- (1) Technology Fee Throughout the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor a continuing monthly non-refundable technology fee (the "Technology Fee"). Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, possesses the right, at any and all times throughout the Term of this Agreement, to implement and charge Franchisee a monthly Technology Fee in an amount designated by Franchisor but provided that such monthly fee does not exceed $3,000 per month. The Technology Fee is a general administrative fee and is not connected to any particular service. The Technology Fee shall be paid to Franchisor each and every month on the Due Date.
- (2) Brand Development Fund Fee Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor, Franchisor's affiliates, or Franchisor's designees the Brand Development Fund Fee as set forth in Article 9.A. of this Agreement.
- (3) Business management System Fee Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor, Franchisor's affiliates, or Franchisor's designees on-going weekly, monthly, and/or per use business management system fee throughout the Term of this Agreement respecting Franchisee's license and use of the business management system as designated and specified by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment.
- (4) Online Ordering Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor, Franchisor's affiliates, or Franchisor's designees on-going weekly, monthly, and/or per use fees related to licensing and utilizing the technology systems and platforms used for facilitating, managing, and integrating onl
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mrcool's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee is due each month on the Due Date. The Technology Fee is a continuing monthly non-refundable fee that Mrcool franchisees must pay to Mrcool. Mrcool has the right to implement and charge franchisees this monthly Technology Fee, which cannot exceed $3,000 per month.
The Technology Fee is considered a general administrative fee and is not connected to any particular service. The "Due Date" is not specifically defined in this excerpt, so prospective franchisees should confirm with Mrcool when this fee is due each month.
Franchisees also pay other fees to Mrcool or its affiliates, including a Brand Development Fund Fee, a Business Management System Fee, Online Ordering Fees, and Quality Assurance Audit Fees. These additional fees are paid weekly, monthly, and/or per use.