What happens if an Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchisee elects to be excluded from a discount program?
Afuri_Ramen_Dumpling Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We may develop and market special discount or free coupon programs. You will have the right, but not the obligation, to participate in these programs. We will notify you of the creation and provisions of a discount or coupon program. Within five days after receipt of the notice, you will advise us whether or not you wish to participate in that program. If you notify us that you wish to participate, you will adhere to all provisions of the program. If you elect to be excluded from a program, we will have the right to advise consumers, by advertising, sales solicitation or otherwise, that you are not a participant. You will not be entitled to the benefits of that program. We will establish the discount or coupon programs in our sole discretion, and will not have any obligation to consult or confer with you or any other of our franchisees with respect to the nature, content or amount of any discount or
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 50–189)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Afuri Ramen Dumpling's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have the option to participate in special discount or free coupon programs. Afuri Ramen Dumpling will notify franchisees of the creation and provisions of any discount or coupon program. Franchisees then have five days to inform Afuri Ramen Dumpling whether they wish to participate.
If an Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchisee chooses not to participate in a discount program, Afuri Ramen Dumpling has the right to inform consumers through advertising or other means that the franchisee is not participating in the program. The franchisee will also not receive the benefits of the discount program.
Afuri Ramen Dumpling has sole discretion in establishing discount or coupon programs and is not obligated to consult with franchisees regarding the nature, content, or amount of any discount or coupon. Any discount or coupon programs that a franchisee wants to offer are subject to Afuri Ramen Dumpling's prior written approval, which may be withheld unless otherwise provided by law.