What topics might Baya Bar discuss at franchisee meetings?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We may, in our discretion, form an advisory council to work with us to improve the System, the products offered by Baya Bar Shops, advertising conducted by the Fund, and any other
matters that we deem appropriate. If an advisory council is formed, it will act solely in an advisory capacity, and will not have decision making authority. We will have the right to form, change, merge or dissolve any advisory council. We may develop by-laws for any advisory council.
If formed, an advisory council will be comprised of our representatives and franchisee representatives and all franchisees are required to participate in council-related activities and meetings. If you participate on an advisory council, you will pay any expenses you incur related to your participation, such as travel and living expenses to attend council meetings.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor may form an advisory council to improve the Baya Bar system. Franchisees are required to participate in council-related activities and meetings if an advisory council is formed.
Baya Bar states that the advisory council may discuss improvements to the system, the products offered at Baya Bar shops, and advertising conducted by the fund. The advisory council may also discuss any other matters that Baya Bar deems appropriate.
It is important to note that the advisory council will act solely in an advisory capacity and will not have decision-making authority. Baya Bar retains the right to form, change, merge, or dissolve any advisory council and may develop by-laws for any advisory council. Franchisees who participate on the advisory council will be responsible for covering their own expenses, such as travel and living costs, to attend council meetings.