Must Pump It Up approve a relocation request before relocation costs are incurred?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Fee (3) | Currently, we do not charge a Support Fee, but reserve the right to charge up to $1,000 per month or $150 per hour, whichever is greater, for a Support Fee in the future. | Upon demand. | If we charge a Support Fee, we will deduct the fee by an automatic, electronic debit directly from your business checking account. This support fee is for help desk support. |
| Hardware and Software Upgrade (5) | $250 - $3000 depending on the type of upgrade. | Due upon receipt of notice from us. | At our discretion, you must upgrade your hardware and/or software within 60 days following release by the respective manufacturer or vendor. You must reimburse us for the amount charged to us by the manufacturer or developer. |
| POpS Program License (3) | Currently we do not charge a license fee; however, we reserve the right to charge up to $650 per month for the POpS Program License in the future. | Upon demand. | If we charge you a license fee, we will deduct the fee by an automatic, electronic debit directly from your business checking account. |
| ASP Hosting Fee (1) | Currently we do not charge an ASP Hosting Fee; however, we reserve the right to charge up to $650 per month for the ASP Hosting Fee in the future. | Upon demand. | If we perform repair services or retain a third-party application service provider to provide some or all of the service and support for your benefit or the benefit of all Pump It Up Businesses, we may deduct the ASP Hosting Fee by an automatic, electronic debit from your business checking account. |
| Music License and | $480-$2,000 | Annually. | Paid directly to the vendor. |
| Cable/Satellite | |||
| Television Fee (5) |
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 15–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee's relocation request is approved, they must reimburse Pump It Up for the actual costs incurred during the consideration of the relocation request. These relocation costs are listed as $4,000 and are due upon demand.
This means that Pump It Up franchisees will not incur relocation costs unless Pump It Up approves the relocation request. However, upon approval, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Pump It Up for expenses related to considering the request, up to $4,000.
Franchisees should be aware that these costs are in addition to any other expenses associated with the physical relocation of the business, such as moving expenses, leasehold improvements at the new location, and marketing to the new customer base. It is important for prospective Pump It Up franchisees to factor in these potential relocation costs when considering the long-term financial viability of their franchise.