What is the minimum Local Marketing Commitment 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, franchisees must adhere to a Local Marketing Commitment. This commitment requires franchisees to spend a minimum amount each month on local advertising for their Bigfoot Forestry business.
The minimum Local Marketing Commitment is the greater of 2% of Gross Sales or $1,000 per month. This means that even if a franchisee's Gross Sales are low, they must still spend at least $1,000 on local marketing. This amount is in addition to the brand fund fee.
Furthermore, the $475 monthly fee that franchisees pay to Bigfoot Forestry's designated SEO company is credited towards their Local Marketing Commitment. For example, if a franchisee's minimum commitment is $1,000, and they pay the SEO company $475, they would need to spend an additional $525 on other local marketing efforts to meet their obligation.