Through what media is a Boulder Designs franchisee allowed to advertise?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee is required to list and advertise the telephone number(s) and address (if applicable) for the Franchised Business in various online directories, as specified by Franchisor, such as Google and Facebook. Franchisee must be in the directory heading or category as specified by Franchisor.
Franchisee, and any cooperative advertising program, may not establish a presence on, or market using, the Internet in connection with the Franchised Business without Franchisor's prior written consent. Franchisor has established and maintains an Internet website at the uniform resource locator, www.boulderdesigns.net, which provides information about the System and the services Franchisor, its Affiliates and its franchisees provide. Franchisor will include at the BOULDER DESIGNS website an interior page containing information about the Franchised Business.
Franchisor retains the exclusive right to advertise or use the Marks on the Internet, including the use of websites, domain names, uniform resource locators, linking, search engines (and search engine optimization techniques), banner ads, video, video-streaming, digital signage, audio, meta-tags, marketing, auction sites, e-commerce and co-branding arrangements. Franchisee may be requested to provide content for Franchisor's Internet marketing and shall be required to follow Franchisor's intranet and Internet usage rules, policies and requirements. Franchisor retains the sole right to approve any linking to, or other use of, the Boulder Designs website. Further, Franchisor retains the right to utilize whatever form of advertising that may become available in the future.
Franchisor has the sole right to maintain Social Media sites and/or applications including, but not limited to: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other sites or applications that Franchisor may establish. Franchisor does not allow Franchisee to establish or utilize Social Media sites or applications for business purposes. Franchisee and Franchisee's employees do not have the right to utilize the Marks, any of the Trade Secrets, the Confidential Information, the common law copyrighted materials including the programs, photographs, program names, signage, promotional materials, Manual, training materials, Franchise Agreements, and/or any other documents, materials and items for the general ambiance and decor used in the operation of the System and the BOULDER DESIGNS Businesses on any Social Media sites and/or applications, even if made from Franchisee's personal Social Media account. Further, any representations from Franchisee or Franchisee's employees regarding Franchisee's profits or earnings made on any Social Media site and/or application, even if made from a personal Social Media account, is deemed a breach of Confidential Information under this Franchise Agreement.
- "Local Advertising" means the services recommended to fulfill Franchisee's local marketing requirements through Franchisee's own effort or by contracting with an Approved Supplier, if any.
Marketing methods utilized may include but not be limited to those contained within the Manual, and approved advertising materials such as newspaper ads, direct mail, coupon direct mail co-ops, print media and business-to-business marketing efforts within the Territory;
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to list and advertise their telephone number and address in online directories like Google and Facebook, as specified by Boulder Designs. The franchisee must be listed in the directory heading or category that Boulder Designs specifies.
Boulder Designs retains exclusive rights to advertise on the Internet, including websites, domain names, search engines, banner ads, video, digital signage, and e-commerce. Franchisees need prior written consent from Boulder Designs to establish an internet presence or market online. Boulder Designs maintains a website (www.boulderdesigns.net) with information about the system and franchisee services, including an interior page for each franchised business.
Franchisees cannot use social media sites or applications for business purposes. Boulder Designs has the sole right to maintain social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Franchisees are also restricted from using Boulder Designs' trademarks, trade secrets, copyrighted materials, or confidential information on any social media sites, even from personal accounts. Any representations about profits or earnings on social media are considered a breach of the Franchise Agreement.
Local advertising efforts may include methods contained within the manual, and approved advertising materials such as newspaper ads, direct mail, coupon direct mail co-ops, print media and business-to-business marketing efforts within the Territory.