Detailed Information on QC Kinetix’s Initial Franchise Fee, Royalty Fee + 23 Other Fees (Items 5 and 6, 2022 FDD)
1. Initial Franchise Fee: $55,000
- The Initial Franchise Fee for a single area franchise (“Initial Franchise Fee”) is $55,000 for a QC Kinetix Business in a protected area.
- QC Kinetix has established a program for qualified veterans of the United States who have been honorably discharged to receive a discount of $1,000 off the Initial Franchise Fee when purchasing a franchise. This program does not apply to additional franchises.
- QC Kinetix retains the right in its sole discretion to modify or terminate this veteran discount program at any time with or without notice.
- The Initial Franchise Fee is paid in a lump sum at the time the Franchise Agreement is signed and is deemed fully earned and nonrefundable upon payment per the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
2. Development Fee: to be negotiated
- If QC Kinetix determines in its discretion to enter into a Development Agreement with you for new QC Kinetix Businesses, you must pay to QC Kinetix a nonrefundable development fee at the time of signing your Development Agreement equal to the sum of the initial franchise fees for each unit under the development agreement set forth below.
- The Initial Franchise Fee for each Business location, in consideration of the developer’s agreement to open and operate a specific number of QC Kinetix Businesses within the territory, is as follows:
Initial Franchise Fee for Each Location
- 2 Units: $50,000 each
- 3 Units: $45,000 each
- 4 Units: $41,250 each
- 5 Units: $37,000 each
- Each Unit After 5: $20,000 each
- The total Development Fee is paid in a lump sum at the time the Development Agreement is signed and is deemed fully earned and nonrefundable upon payment per the terms of the Development Agreement.
3. Royalty Fee: 8% of weekly Gross Revenues, with a $1,000 minimum royalty in months 3-5 after opening, and a $1,500 minimum royalty starting in month 6 after opening through the end of the term
- Due Date: Due on a weekly basis, each Tuesday of the following week.
- The minimum royalty is collected monthly if Royalty Fees do not meet the minimum threshold.
4. Fees for Technology-Related Services and Support: currently, up to $1,750 per month for software and ongoing support
- Due Date: Due to QC Kinetix on a monthly basis.
- Due to QC Kinetix’s approved vendors as incurred.
- Payable to QC Kinetix, its affiliates, and/or approved vendors.
5. Local Marketing Fees: in the first month, $20,000, provided that by the sixth month and then after, can be raised to $40,000 monthly. The actual amount will be determined by QC Kinetix based on the market where your Business is located.
- Due Date: Due on a monthly basis to approved vendors.
- Spent by you to promote your Franchise Business locally.
6. Brand Development Fee/Fund: currently, 1% of weekly Gross Revenues
- Due Date: Due on a weekly basis; each Tuesday of the following week.
- QC Kinetix may increase this fee; however, your total contribution will not exceed 2% of Gross Revenue in any calendar year.
7. Call Center Fee: between $1,500 and $3,500 per Franchise unit per month depending on the number of clinics in your Territory
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- Due Date: Due to QC Kinetix on a monthly basis.
8. Interest and Late Fees: 1.5% per month or maximum rate allowed by law, plus $25, provided the total of Interest and Late Fees cannot exceed the maximum amount permitted to be charged by applicable law
- Due Date: On due date of fees.
- Payable to QC Kinetix upon occurrence.
9. Audit Expenses: cost of audit fees, plus interest at 18% per annum (1.5% per month), up to the maximum interest allowed by law
- Due Date: 10 days after receipt of audit report.
- Payable only if you understate Gross Revenues by 2% or more.
10. Transfer Fees: $15,000 if transferred to an individual or entity that is new to the QC Kinetix System; $7,500 if transferred to a current franchisee in the QC Kinetix System and approved by QC Kinetix; a $1,500 fee if you transfer ownership between existing owners that have already been approved by QC Kinetix or if you are adding a new owner that does not change majority ownership of the Franchisee entity
- Due Date: Prior to the execution date of the Franchise Agreement related to the transfer or sale.
- Payable to QC Kinetix when the Franchise Agreement is signed or a material portion of the assets in the Business is transferred.
11. Additional Training: $500 per additional person per day, plus the cost of travel and related expenses
- Due Date: Prior to commencement of the additional training.
- While the Initial Franchise Fee includes the cost of QC Kinetix’s Initial Training program, the Initial Franchise Fee only covers training for up to 2 individuals.
12. Continuing Education: $500 per person per day, plus the cost of travel and related expenses
- Due Date: At time training is scheduled and/or additional assistance is requested by you.
13. Convention Unattendance Fee: $1,000 per day of the national convention you do not attend
- Due Date: Immediately after each national convention.
- Payable to QC Kinetix.
14. Relocation Fee: $15,000
- Due Date: Payable upon QC Kinetix’s notice to you that your relocation has been approved.
- Payable to QC Kinetix.
15. Project Management Fee: $9,000
- Due Date: As incurred.
- Payable to approved vendor.
16. Renewal Fee: 10% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee
- Due Date: Prior to the execution date of the successor Franchise Agreement.
- You must comply with all of QC Kinetix’s renewal requirements.
17. Renovation and Maintenance: will vary under circumstances
- You must comply with all of QC Kinetix’s renovation and maintenance requirements.
18. Insufficient Funds Fee: $25 per occurrence
- Due Date: On demand.
- Payable to QC Kinetix upon occurrence.
- Three or more ISF charges within any 12-month period is cause for termination of the Franchise Agreement.
19. Costs of Enforcement, including Attorney’s Fees: will vary under circumstances
- Due Date: As incurred.
- Payable as incurred by QC Kinetix in obtaining injunctive relief or the enforcement of any item of the Franchise Agreement.
20. System Modification: all reasonable costs and expenses associated with system modification
- Due Date: As required.
21. Insurance Policies: amount of unpaid premiums, plus QC Kinetix’s expenses for obtaining the policies required
- Due Date: As required.
- Payable only if you fail to maintain the types and limits of insurance that QC Kinetix requires for your Business.
22. Indemnification: will vary under circumstances
- Due Date: On demand.
- Payable as incurred by QC Kinetix.
23. Inspection Fee: $1,500 if you fail to pass an inspection for the second time in any 12-month period
- Due Date: On demand.
- Payable to QC Kinetix.
24. Interim Management Fee: 10% of weekly Gross Revenues, plus any travel or lodging expenses for QC Kinetix’s personnel engaged in operating the Business
- Due Date: Due on a weekly basis; each Tuesday of the following week.
- Payable to QC Kinetix upon it managing the Business in your stead in the event you are placed in default of the Franchise Agreement.
25. Failure to Report Fee: $200 per instance when a required financial report is not received by the 20th day of each month
- Due Date: Due only if you do not send an accurate or complete financial report by the 20th of each month.
- Payable to QC Kinetix.
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