When is the Local Marketing Commitment due for a Bigfoot Forestry franchise?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE 1 | 2, 3 AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Marketing Commitment | Greater of 2% of Gross Sales or $1,000 per month | Monthly, as incurred | This is the minimum amount you must spend to advertise your Business in your local market (the "Local Marketing Commitment"). This amount is in addition to your brand fund fee. The $475 monthly fee you pay our designated SEO company is credited towards your Local Marketing Commitment. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Local Marketing Commitment is due monthly, as incurred. This means that franchisees are expected to spend the required amount on local advertising each month and are responsible for paying those costs as they arise.
The Local Marketing Commitment for Bigfoot Forestry is the greater of 2% of Gross Sales or $1,000 per month. This is the minimum amount a franchisee must spend to advertise their Bigfoot Forestry business in their local market.
The FDD also specifies that the $475 monthly fee paid to Bigfoot Forestry's designated SEO company is credited towards the Local Marketing Commitment. Furthermore, cooperative advertising fees are also credited against this commitment, potentially reducing the out-of-pocket expenses for local marketing.