How should Pump It Up franchisees pay the Brand Fund contribution?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As of the Effective Date, you must contribute 2% of the Gross Revenues of the Franchised Business per month to the Brand Fund.
We may increase your monthly contribution to the Brand Fund to an amount not to exceed 3% of the Gross Revenues of the Franchised Business, and you must pay the Brand Fund contribution in the same manner as the Royalty.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must contribute 2% of their Franchised Business's Gross Revenues per month to the Brand Fund. Pump It Up has the right to increase this monthly contribution up to 3% of Gross Revenues.
The FDD specifies that franchisees must pay the Brand Fund contribution in the same manner as they pay the Royalty. However, the document does not specify how the royalty is paid.
As a prospective franchisee, it would be prudent to ask Pump It Up for clarification on the exact payment methods and schedules for both the Brand Fund contributions and the royalty fees to ensure full compliance and avoid any potential penalties or misunderstandings.