Who receives the interest earned on monies contributed to the 1 800 Packouts Brand Fund?

According to the 2025 1 800 Packouts Franchise Disclosure Document, all interest earned on monies contributed to the Brand Fund will be used to pay advertising costs of the Brand Fund before other assets of the Brand Fund are expended. This means that any interest accrued on the advertising funds will be reinvested into the fund itself, specifically to cover advertising costs.

For a prospective franchisee, this is a potential benefit because it means that the advertising fund can grow through interest, allowing for more advertising activities than would be possible through franchisee contributions alone. It also ensures that the interest earned is directly benefiting the franchisees by supporting marketing efforts.

However, franchisees should be aware that 1 800 Packouts has sole discretion over how the Brand Fund is spent, including the types of media used and the location of advertising campaigns. While the interest is earmarked for advertising costs, 1 800 Packouts ultimately decides how those costs are allocated. Franchisees are entitled to an annual, unaudited statement of monies collected and costs incurred by the Brand Fund upon written request.