What is the definition of 'Advertising Cooperative' in the Bee Organized franchise agreement, and where can I find more details?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- "Advertising Cooperative" shall have the meaning defined and set forth in Article 9.C. of this Agreement.
9.C. ADVERTISING COOPERATIVE
At all times Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, possesses the right to authorize, establish, designate and de-authorize a local or regional advertising cooperative within those markets that Franchisor designates (the "Advertising Cooperative"). Franchisee agrees that Franchisor possesses the sole and exclusive right to designate any geographic area in which two or more Bee Organized Business franchises are located as a region for the purpose of establishing an Advertising Cooperative. If Franchisee's Bee Organized Business or Operating Territory is located within the geographic area of an Advertising Cooperative, franchisee must participate in and contribute to the Advertising Cooperative. Franchisee agrees to the following:
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Advertising Cooperative" is defined and further detailed in Article 9.C of the franchise agreement.
Article 9.C states that Bee Organized retains the right to authorize, establish, designate, and de-authorize local or regional advertising cooperatives in designated markets. If a franchisee's Bee Organized business or operating territory falls within the geographic area of an Advertising Cooperative, the franchisee is obligated to participate in and contribute to it.
Franchisees should carefully review Article 9.C of the Bee Organized franchise agreement to understand their obligations regarding participation in and contributions to any Advertising Cooperative that may be established in their area. This includes understanding the decision-making processes, financial obligations, and the types of marketing programs that the cooperative will administer.