Is All States M.E.D. the only approved supplier of advertising material?
All_States_M_E_D Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Affiliates are Approved Suppliers:**
We are currently an approved supplier of advertising material, but not the only approved supplier of such items.
Our affiliate is not currently an approved supplier of products or services to franchisees.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–21)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to All States M.E.D.'s 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, All States M.E.D. is an approved supplier of advertising material, but not the only approved supplier. Franchisees must use advertising material from All States M.E.D., a vendor that All States M.E.D. designates, or receive written approval from All States M.E.D. prior to using the advertising.
This means that while franchisees are required to use advertising material that either comes directly from All States M.E.D. or meets their standards, they are not limited to sourcing solely from All States M.E.D. They have the option to use designated vendors or seek approval for their own advertising materials. This provides some flexibility in advertising and marketing efforts.
However, franchisees need to be aware that All States M.E.D. must approve any advertising material in writing before it is used if it is not directly from them or a designated vendor. This approval process ensures that all advertising aligns with All States M.E.D.'s brand standards and marketing strategies. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the specific criteria and process for obtaining this approval to avoid delays or potential conflicts in their advertising efforts.