What is the maximum annual increase allowed for the Pearce Bespoke Technology Fee?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution | implementation | we reserve the right to implement | |
| one in the future, implemented by | |||
| Pearce Bespoke or the franchisees. | |||
| Local Marketing | Minimum 5% of your Gross | Minimum amount must be | See Note 5 below. See Note 6 below |
| Expenses | Sales | spent during each calendar | |
| year. | We reserve the right to increase to a | ||
| maximum of 6% upon 30 days' | |||
| written notice | |||
| Transfer Fee | Whichever is greater: | Before completion of | Subject to state law |
| (i) | transfer | ||
| $10,000 | |||
| or | |||
| (ii) | |||
| 25% of | |||
| the then current franchise | We will not charge Transfer Fee for | ||
| fee | transfers to immediate family. | ||
| Audit Expenses | Cost and expenses related | As invoiced after | Payable only if understatement is |
| to audit | inspection | greater than 2% of Gross Sales | |
| or | |||
| audit | |||
| Renewal Fee | Whichever is greater: | 30 days before renewal of | See Item 17(b). If you fail to timely |
| (i) | Franchise Agreement | meet any of the renewal conditions | |
| $5,000, | |||
| or | |||
| (ii) | |||
| 25% of | |||
| the then current franchise | within the applicable timeframes, we | ||
| fee | |||
| may choose, in our | |||
| sole discretion and | |||
| without any obligation to do so, to | |||
| permit you | |||
| to renew, but you will be | |||
| required to pay a | |||
| renewal | |||
| administration charge of $500. | |||
| Technology Fee | The fee is currently $25 | Due at the same time as | See Note 8 |
| per | Royalty Fees | ||
| week, | |||
| but | |||
| is | |||
| subject to | |||
| increases not to exceed | We reserve the right to change the | ||
| 10% annually. | Technology Fee upon 60 days' | ||
| notice to you. | |||
| On a weekly basis, we will calculate | |||
| the Gross Sales, Net Sales, and | |||
| Credit Card Sales (defined below) | |||
| generated from the operation of your | |||
| Franchise | |||
| and pay you by EFT, | |||
| ACH, direct deposit, or by similar | |||
| means, the Net Sales generated from | |||
| the operation of your | |||
| Franchise | |||
| during | |||
| the previous calendar week | |||
| minus the amount you owe Us or our | |||
| affiliatesfor |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee is currently $25 per week, but Pearce Bespoke reserves the right to increase the Technology Fee. The maximum increase for the Technology Fee is 10% annually. Pearce Bespoke will provide franchisees with written notice of any change at least thirty (30) days prior to the implementation of the new fee amount.
This means that a prospective Pearce Bespoke franchisee could see their weekly Technology Fee increase by up to $2.50 per week each year (10% of the current $25 fee). While this may seem like a small amount, it could add up over time, especially if the franchisee operates multiple units. It is important to note that Pearce Bespoke also reserves the right to change the services included in the Technology Fee, so franchisees should be aware that they may be paying more for the same services in the future.
Franchisees are also responsible for any "per transaction" fee charged by third-party vendors for mobile application or online bookings. This is in addition to the weekly Technology Fee. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand all of the potential technology-related costs before investing in a Pearce Bespoke franchise. Franchisees should also inquire about the specific technology services covered by the fee and how those services might change over time.