If a Buildingstars franchisee wishes to advertise their business, what must they do with their advertising and sale promotion materials?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In the event that FRANCHISEE wishes to advertise its Business, FRANCHISEE must submit all of its own advertising and sale promotion materials (including Internet advertising) to BUILDINGSTARS for prior consent.
If BUILDINGSTARS does not consent to the advertising within 20 days after receipt of the advertising, said advertising is deemed acceptable.
FRANCHISEE shall not advertise or use in advertising or other form of promotion, the Marks without the appropriate copyright, trademark, and service mark registration symbols for those marks which are registered and without BUILDINGSTARS' consent.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buildingstars Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must submit all advertising and sales promotion materials to Buildingstars for prior consent. This includes internet advertising. If Buildingstars does not respond within 20 days of receiving the materials, the advertising is considered acceptable.
This requirement ensures that all advertising aligns with Buildingstars' brand standards and marketing strategies. It allows Buildingstars to maintain consistency in messaging and protect its trademarks. The 20-day approval window provides a reasonable timeframe for franchisees to receive feedback and proceed with their advertising plans.
Furthermore, the Buildingstars franchisee cannot use the Buildingstars marks in advertising without the appropriate copyright, trademark, and service mark registration symbols for those marks which are registered and without Buildingstars' consent. This protects Buildingstars' intellectual property and ensures proper usage of its branding elements in all promotional activities. Franchisees must adhere to these guidelines to avoid potential legal issues and maintain the integrity of the Buildingstars brand.