What foundational and organizational requirements can Bee Organized establish for the Advertising Cooperative?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (2) Franchisor may establish foundational and organizational requirements of the Advertising Cooperative including voting provisions that allows the Advertising Cooperative to make decisions based on the simple majority vote (one vote per franchisee Bee Organized Business located within the designated area of the Advertising Cooperative) with a quorum constituting 25% of those franchisees within the Advertising Cooperative;
- (3) Unless otherwise authorized and approved by Franchisor in writing, each Advertising Cooperative shall be organized for the exclusive purpose of administering marketing programs and the development of media (all subject to the review and approval of Franchisor) for use by members of the Advertising Cooperative in local or regional marketing;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bee Organized has the authority to establish the foundational and organizational requirements for its Advertising Cooperative. This includes setting voting provisions, where decisions are made by a simple majority vote, with each Bee Organized Business location within the cooperative getting one vote. A quorum is established when 25% of the franchisees within the Advertising Cooperative participate.
Bee Organized retains control over the cooperative's purpose, mandating that it exclusively administers marketing programs and develops media. All marketing and media development remains subject to Bee Organized's review and approval, ensuring brand consistency and adherence to company standards.
These stipulations mean that while Bee Organized franchisees participate in the Advertising Cooperative, Bee Organized maintains significant oversight regarding its structure, decision-making processes, and marketing activities. This ensures that the cooperative operates in alignment with Bee Organized's broader marketing strategies and brand guidelines. Franchisees must adhere to these established requirements and guidelines to participate in the cooperative.