Where can I find information about the required advertising expenditures for a Bb.Q Chicken franchise?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
8.4 Conduct of Marketing; Our Approval
All marketing and promotion by you in any medium shall be conducted in a professional manner and shall conform to our standards and requirements as set forth in the Manuals or otherwise. All advertising that you propose to use that incorporates our logos must first be approved by us. Unless we provide our specific approval of your advertising, it is deemed not approved. Any plans and materials that you submit to us for our review will become our property and there will be no restriction on our use or dissemination of such materials.
We reserve the right to require you to include certain language on all marketing to be used locally by you, including, but not limited to, "Franchises Available" and reference to our telephone number and/or website.
8.5 Websites; Social Media
As used in this Agreement, the term "Website" means an interactive electronic document, series of symbols, or otherwise, that is contained in a network of computers linked by communications software. The term Website includes, but is not limited to, internet and world wide web home pages. In connection with any Website, you agree to the following:
- 8.5.1 We shall have the right, but not the obligation, to establish and maintain a Website, which may, without limitation, promote the Marks, bb.q Chicken businesses and any or all of the products offered at Franchised Businesses, the franchising of bb.q Chicken businesses, and/or the System.
We shall have the sole right to control all aspects of the Website, including without limitation its design, content, functionality, links to the websites of third parties, legal notices, and policies and terms of usage; we shall also have the right to discontinue operation of the Website.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–283)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Bb.Q Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 23 includes information regarding receipts and mentions advertising and promotion. Specifically, Bb.Q Chicken emphasizes that all marketing and promotion conducted by the franchisee must be professional and adhere to the standards outlined in their manuals. Any advertising incorporating Bb.Q Chicken logos requires prior approval from the company. If approval is not given, the advertising is considered unapproved. Bb.Q Chicken retains ownership of any plans and materials submitted for review and has the right to use or disseminate them without restriction.
Bb.Q Chicken also reserves the right to mandate specific language on local marketing materials, such as "Franchises Available" along with a reference to their telephone number or website. Furthermore, Bb.Q Chicken has the option to establish and maintain a website to promote the brand, Bb.Q Chicken businesses, products, and the franchise system. The company retains full control over all aspects of the website, including design, content, functionality, and links, and can discontinue its operation at any time.
While this section discusses marketing and advertising, it does not specify the required advertising expenditures for a Bb.Q Chicken franchise. For detailed information on required advertising expenditures, a prospective franchisee should review other relevant sections of the FDD, such as Item 7 (Initial Investment) and Item 11 (Franchisor’s Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems and Training), and consult with the franchisor directly.