How much notice does Bigfoot Forestry need to give before discontinuing the Brand Fund?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Brand Fund is not a trust. We have no fiduciary obligations or liability to you with respect to our administration of the Brand Fund. Once established, we may discontinue the Brand Fund on 30 days' notice.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bigfoot Forestry can discontinue the Brand Fund by providing franchisees with 30 days' notice.
The Brand Fund is used to promote public awareness of the Bigfoot Forestry brand and improve the Bigfoot Forestry system. These funds can be used for various purposes, including advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, brand development, sponsorships, research and development, website development, quality control programs, market research, franchisee conferences, and improvements to the system.
Bigfoot Forestry has complete control and discretion over all advertising programs paid for by the Brand Fund, including creative concepts, content, materials, endorsements, frequency, placement, and media used. Franchisees are required to pay a brand fund fee, which is currently 1% of Gross Sales, but may increase to a maximum of 3% of Gross Sales.