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Under what conditions will a Beard Papas franchisee be required to pay into the Brand Development Fund?

Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • (1) If Franchisor institutes the Brand Development Fund, Franchisee shall pay, on the Due Date, a mandatory and continuing fee to the Brand Development Fund in an amount equal to a percentage of Gross Sales (as determined and designated by Franchisor in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment) for each monthly Accounting Period (the "Brand Development Fund Fee"), provided, however, Franchisee will not be required to contribute more than 2% of the Gross Sales of the Franchised Business for each monthly Accounting Period;
  • (2) Franchisor will provide Franchisee with written notice of the percentage of Gross Sales that Franchisee is required to contribute to the Brand Development Fund. Upon such written notice to Franchisee, the percentage of Gross Sales to be paid by Franchisee to the Brand Development Fund will be applicable for each and every monthly Accounting Period thereafter during the Term until otherwise designated by Franchisor in writing. The Brand Development Fund Fee shall be paid to Franchisor on the Due Date and in accordance with the payment terms and method set forth in Article 5.B. for the payment of Royalty Fees;
  • (3) Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, shall direct all advertising, media placement, marketing and public relations programs and activities financed by the Brand Development Fund, with sole discretion over the strategic direction, creative concepts, materials, and endorsements used by the Brand Development Fund, and the geographic, market, and media placement and allocation thereof. Without limiting the foregoing, the Brand Development Fund may also be utilized for evaluation and monitoring of the Business Management Systems, maintenance and upgrades to the System Website, and development of Digital Media;
  • (4) Franchisee agrees that the purpose of the advertising, media, marketing and activities financed by the Brand Development Fund is and shall be for the general enhancement of the System brand as associated with the Licensed Marks and general public brand recognition and awareness of the Licensed Marks. The Brand Development Fund will not be utilized to directly or indirectly market or promote the Franchised Business or, unless otherwise directed by Franchisor, in Franchisor's

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 58–275)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Beard Papas institutes a Brand Development Fund, franchisees must pay a mandatory and continuing fee. This fee is a percentage of Gross Sales, determined by Beard Papas in its Reasonable Business Judgment, for each monthly accounting period. However, the franchisee will not be required to contribute more than 2% of their Gross Sales for each monthly accounting period.

Beard Papas will provide written notice to the franchisee specifying the percentage of Gross Sales required for contribution to the Brand Development Fund. This percentage will remain applicable for each monthly accounting period until Beard Papas designates otherwise in writing. The Brand Development Fund Fee is due on the same date and follows the same payment terms as the royalty fees.

The Brand Development Fund is used for the general enhancement of the Beard Papa's system brand, public brand recognition, and awareness of the licensed marks. It may also be used for the evaluation and monitoring of the Business Management Systems, maintenance and upgrades to the System Website, and development of Digital Media. The fund will not be used to directly market or promote the franchised business unless directed by Beard Papas.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.