What happens if All County forms a franchisee advertising council?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Presently, there are no advertising cooperatives or franchisee advertising councils involved in the advertising process, although there are no restrictions on our right to require advertising cooperatives or franchisee advertising councils to be formed, changed, dissolved or merged. Presently we do not have any existing policies in place regarding the formation of any franchisee advertising council, but if we establish one, we will communicate all the policies of the council to you through written updates to our Operations Manual or to our Methods of Operation. The written policies of any franchisee advertising council may include information on how members of the council are selected and whether the council serves in an advisory capacity only or has operational or decision-making power.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 20–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, currently, there are no advertising cooperatives or franchisee advertising councils involved in the advertising process. However, All County retains the right to require the formation, change, dissolution, or merger of such entities. As of the FDD date, All County does not have existing policies in place regarding the formation of any franchisee advertising council. If All County establishes one, they will communicate all the policies of the council to franchisees through written updates to the Operations Manual or Methods of Operation.
The written policies of any franchisee advertising council may include information on how members of the council are selected and whether the council serves in an advisory capacity only or has operational or decision-making power. This means that if All County decides to form a franchisee advertising council, the specific rules and procedures governing the council, including how members are chosen and the extent of their authority, will be communicated to franchisees in writing.
Prospective franchisees should inquire with All County about the potential for forming a franchisee advertising council, the criteria for membership, and the council's role in advertising and marketing decisions. Understanding these potential policies is crucial for franchisees to assess their involvement and influence in the advertising strategies of All County.