How long is the term for elected NMF Council members at Batteries Plus Bulbs?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
When developing marketing strategy and allocating the use of NMF Fees, we consult with our NMF Council (the "Council"). There are 6 franchisees on the Council. Council members are elected by the franchisees and serve for a 3 year term. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to provide advice on advertising, research and promotional activities to us and our outside advertising and marketing agencies. We have the power to form, change or dissolve the Council.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 34–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees elected to the NMF Council serve a term of 3 years. The NMF Council consists of 6 franchisees who are elected by the franchisee community.
The NMF Council serves in an advisory role, providing input to Batteries Plus Bulbs and its advertising agencies on advertising, research, and promotional activities. However, Batteries Plus Bulbs retains the authority to form, change, or dissolve the Council.
This council allows franchisees to have a voice in the marketing and advertising strategies of Batteries Plus Bulbs. However, the franchisor has the final say on the council's existence and recommendations. Prospective franchisees should consider the advisory role of the council and the franchisor's ultimate authority when evaluating the level of influence franchisees have on marketing decisions.