What topics might Baya Bar discuss at a meeting of franchisees?
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 the 2024 Baya Bar Franchise Disclosure Document, Baya Bar may form an advisory council to work with franchisees to improve the Baya Bar system. Topics for discussion may include the products offered at Baya Bar shops and advertising funded by the marketing fund. The advisory council may also discuss any other matters that Baya Bar deems appropriate.
If an advisory council is formed, it will act in an advisory capacity and will not have decision-making authority. Baya Bar has the right to form, change, merge, or dissolve any advisory council and may develop by-laws for any advisory council. The advisory council will be comprised of Baya Bar representatives and franchisee representatives.
All franchisees are required to participate in council-related activities and meetings. Franchisees who participate on an advisory council will pay any expenses they incur related to their participation, such as travel and living expenses to attend council meetings. This means that franchisees could potentially influence the direction of the brand, but they will need to invest their own time and money to do so.