Can Bb.Q Chicken reinstate the Brand Development Fund if it is terminated?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8.3.5 If we elect to terminate the Brand Development Fund, we may, in our sole discretion, reinstate the Brand Development Fund at any time.
If we so choose to reinstate the Brand Development Fund, said reinstated Fund shall be operated as described herein.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–283)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bb.Q Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bb.Q Chicken has the discretion to reinstate the Brand Development Fund at any time if they elect to terminate it. The reinstated fund will operate as described in the FDD. This means that if Bb.Q Chicken decides to end the Brand Development Fund, they retain the right to bring it back in the future.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that the marketing contributions they make are subject to potential changes. While the fund might be terminated, Bb.Q Chicken can decide to reinstate it, which would again require franchisees to contribute to it. This introduces an element of uncertainty in long-term financial planning related to marketing expenses.
It is important for a potential Bb.Q Chicken franchisee to understand the circumstances under which the Brand Development Fund might be terminated and the conditions under which it could be reinstated. Investigating the historical operation of the fund and discussing the franchisor's long-term intentions for the fund can provide more clarity. Franchisees should also seek to understand how the fund's termination or reinstatement would affect their individual marketing obligations and strategies.