Does Black Bear Diner currently have an advertising council composed of franchisees?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Advisory Council. Currently, there is no advertising council composed of franchisees that advises us on advertising policies. If we choose to form an advisory council, the council will act in an advisory capacity only and will not have decision making authority. The franchisee representatives of the council may be chosen by us or by a vote of franchisees. We may form, merge, change or dissolve any advisory council at any time.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Document, Black Bear Diner does not currently have an advertising council composed of franchisees. However, Black Bear Diner retains the option to form one in the future.
Should Black Bear Diner choose to establish an advisory council, it will serve solely in an advisory capacity, lacking any decision-making authority. The franchisee representatives on the council may be chosen either by Black Bear Diner or through a vote of the franchisees.
Black Bear Diner maintains full discretion over the advisory council's structure and existence, with the right to form, merge, change, or dissolve it at any time. This means that franchisees do not have guaranteed input on advertising policies, but the franchisor may choose to seek their advice.