As a Bigfoot Forestry franchisee, what is the required action regarding social media posts?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
you may only conduct social media utilizing social media platforms we approve
you must strictly comply with our social media policy, as revised from time to time
you must obtain our approval of all social media posts prior to posting
we may require that you contract with and utilize a social media company we designate
you must provide us with full administrator rights to your social media accounts
we must retain ownership of all social media accounts relating to your Business
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees face specific requirements regarding social media activities. Franchisees are restricted to using only social media platforms approved by Bigfoot Forestry. Furthermore, franchisees must strictly adhere to Bigfoot Forestry's social media policy, which may be revised periodically.
Prior approval from Bigfoot Forestry is mandatory for all social media posts before they are published. Bigfoot Forestry retains significant control over a franchisee's social media presence, including the right to mandate the use of a social media company designated by them.
Bigfoot Forestry requires full administrator rights to the franchisee's social media accounts and retains ownership of all social media accounts related to the franchisee's Bigfoot Forestry Business. These stipulations ensure that Bigfoot Forestry maintains a consistent brand image and can control the online representation of its franchisees.