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When is interest due on late payments to Pump It Up?

Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Type of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks
Transfer Fee (1) $10,000-$20,000 The fee will depend on level of initial training and support that the prospective transferee will require as part of the transfer. $3,000 Transfer Deposit payable when we receive notice that you have identified a potential buyer and signed a purchase agreement; balance is due when PIU issues its consent to the transfer. The Transfer Fee is not refundable. If the closing for the transfer does not occur and/or the prospective transferee has not fully completed our training program, we will not refund the Transfer Deposit. If during the 12-month period following your initial notice of the transfer, you identify another transferee, then we will apply the Transfer Deposit to the Transfer Fee for that transferee. The Transfer Fee is subject to state law.
Relocation Costs (1) $4,000 Upon demand. If we approve your relocation request, you must reimburse us for the actual costs we incur in connection with consideration of your relocation request.
Successor Term Fee (1) Currently, we do not charge a Successor Term Fee. We reserve the right to charge as a Successor Term Fee 25% of the initial franchise fee then being charged to new franchisees in the future. No less than 6 months prior to the end of the Term of your Franchise Agreement. If we charge a Successor Term Fee, it is payable with the delivery of notice that you intend to enter into a Successor Franchise Agreement with us.
Late Payment Fee (1) $75 for each day that any payment is late. Due on demand. We will debit the Late Payment Fee from your business checking account.
Interest (1) 1.5% per month or the highest commercial contract interest rate the law allows, whichever is less. Upon demand. We will debit interest from your business checking account on all past due amounts as of the original due date.

Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 15–21)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, interest on late payments is due upon demand. The interest rate is 1.5% per month, or the highest commercial contract interest rate the law allows, whichever is less. Pump It Up will debit this interest from the franchisee's business checking account on all past due amounts, calculated from the original due date.

This means that if a franchisee fails to make a payment on time, they will immediately accrue interest on the outstanding balance. The interest will continue to accumulate until the payment is made. The franchisee should be aware that Pump It Up has the right to debit the interest directly from their business checking account, so it is important to ensure that sufficient funds are available to cover any potential late payment fees and interest charges.

Prospective franchisees should factor these potential costs into their financial planning and ensure they have a system in place to manage payments and avoid late fees. Understanding the due dates for all fees and setting up reminders can help prevent incurring these additional charges. It is also advisable to maintain open communication with Pump It Up regarding any potential payment issues to explore possible solutions and avoid penalties.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.