How much is the fee for continuing support services?
A. The continuing services or “royalty fee,” is 5% of your gross sales and is paid weekly. This fee entitles you to use the “Michelle Lea Massage Therapy” service mark, use of distinctive system, marketing assistance, ongoing business development and counseling, and other benefits that come with being a Michelle Lea Massage Therapy franchise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q. Will I have an exclusive territory? A. You will not receive an exclusive territory. We will grant you a territory (called an “area of primary responsibility” or “area”), defined by zip codes or other physical, political or natural boundaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q. What about advertising? A. The Michelle Lea Massage Therapy name and reputation is an important part of our business. You will spend a minimum of $2,000 on grand-opening advertising during the first three months of operations. You will also spend at least 4% of your gross sales per month on local advertising. In ad
