When is the contribution to the Black Bear Diner Marketing and Advertising Fund due?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Marketing Fund. We have implemented and administer the Black Bear Diner Marketing and Advertising Fund (the "Fund"). You are required to contribute, each week, an amount equal to 1% of your Gross Sales. We may increase the amount of your contribution upon 30 days' notice to you. We will not increase your required contribution to more than 3% per week. Your contribution will be made at the same time and in the same manner as the Royalty Fee. We will maintain and administer the Fund in our sole discretion as follows:
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Black Bear Diner's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to contribute to the Marketing and Advertising Fund each week. The contribution is equivalent to 1% of the restaurant's Gross Sales.
The contribution to the fund is due at the same time and in the same manner as the Royalty Fee. Black Bear Diner retains the right to increase the contribution amount with a 30-day notice, but it will not exceed 3% per week.
This means that as a Black Bear Diner franchisee, you must be prepared to remit 1% of your weekly gross sales to the Marketing and Advertising Fund, alongside your royalty payments. This contribution supports the brand's marketing efforts, but the exact timing and method of payment will align with the royalty fee schedule. Franchisees should clarify the specific due dates and payment methods for both the royalty fee and the marketing fund contribution during their due diligence.