What happens if a B Bops franchisee does not get approval for their advertising before using it?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Independent Advertising Expenditures. As noted in Item 6 of this disclosure document, you will be required to spend a minimum of two percent (2%) of the gross sales of your Franchise for independent advertising during each quarter. This requirement remains in effect even though the Company has waived payment of your fees to the advertising fund and is not providing advertising materials for your use. You may satisfy the independent advertising requirement by implementing advertising and promotional campaigns provided by the Company (during those periods when the Company is required to provide such advertising) or you may create and implement advertising of your own, provided any advertising which you have developed has been submitted to and approved by the Company prior to its use. The Company will advise you within a reasonable period (usually 30 days) whether the proposed advertising materials are acceptable. The Company reserves the right to require you to submit an independent advertising report (along with supporting invoices) at such times as the Company may direct.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to spend a minimum of 2% of their gross sales on independent advertising each quarter, even if the company has waived advertising fees and isn't providing materials. Franchisees can use advertising and promotional campaigns provided by B Bops, or create their own. However, any advertising developed independently must be submitted to B Bops for approval before it is used.
The FDD does not state the consequences of using unapproved advertising.
A prospective B Bops franchisee should ask the franchisor about the specific repercussions for using unapproved advertising. Understanding the approval process and potential penalties for non-compliance is crucial for maintaining a good relationship with B Bops and protecting the franchise investment.