What condition must the vehicles be maintained in to comply with the Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution Advertising Agreement?
Bimbo_Foods_Bakeries_Distribution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
g signed by Advertiser.
- F. No part of the Vehicle, or the automobile used for towing if the Vehicle is a trailer, can have any type of advertising, sign, sticker, or written statement of any kind unless same is placed there, or authorized in writing by, Advertiser or is otherwise required by law or placed there by the manufacture of such Vehicle.
- G. All Vehicles must be fully enclosed. All Vehicles must be maintained in a clean and neat condition free from dirt, rust, peeling or notably faded paint, dents larger than 4 inches wide, holes, loose or missing parts, or any unsightly blemish or condition that could damage Advertiser's commercial reputation.
- H. Advertiser may require Lessor to repaint the Vehicle(s) from time to time as Advertiser may reasonably require.
- I. Lessor agrees to make the Vehicle(s) available to Advertiser on reasonable notice and at reasonable times, for Advertiser to place or amend its advertising materials on the Vehicle(s).
- J. Advertiser is solely responsible for the content of any advertising material as well as for placing, amending and/or removing all such advertising materials on the Vehicles and doing so at its own cost.
- K.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 84–312)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, vehicles used for advertising must be maintained in a specific condition to comply with the advertising agreement. This requirement ensures that the vehicles present a positive image that aligns with Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution's brand reputation. Failing to maintain the vehicles as required can result in penalties, including the loss of advertising fees.
The vehicles must be kept clean and neat, free from dirt, rust, peeling or notably faded paint. The vehicles should not have dents larger than 4 inches wide, holes, loose or missing parts, or any unsightly blemish or condition that could damage Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution's commercial reputation. Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution also retains the right to require the franchisee to repaint the vehicles as needed.
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution will not pay the weekly advertising fee if the vehicle does not comply with these conditions every day of the week it is used for distribution. If a franchisee fails to comply with these vehicle standards, Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution may initially refuse to pay the advertising fees until compliance is achieved. If non-compliance continues after a three-day written notice, Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution can permanently cancel the vehicle advertising lease, especially if four or more non-compliance notices have been issued within a three-year period. This underscores the importance of maintaining the vehicles in the required condition to avoid financial repercussions and maintain a positive business relationship with Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution.