How much did C12 Group spend on advertising in 2021?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor will maintain a program of C12 brand advertising and publicity to help drive leads through Franchisor's website and home office to franchisees across the C12 franchise System.
Leads for Franchisee's Territory will be shared with Franchisee as they are received through Franchisor's website, emails, sponsorships and telephone inquiries.
Franchisor will also provide Franchisee with sample formats and artwork to assist with Franchisee's local marketing and advertising efforts via Franchisor's online resources or dedicated outside contractors.
Prepaid Marketing Fund.
After Franchisee commences operation, Franchisor will support Franchisee's marketing and promotions in Franchisee's Territory by reimbursing amounts from the Prepaid Marketing Fund to Franchisee for initiatives that directly promote the formation of new C12 Forums in Franchisee's Territory.
Franchisee shall incur expenses for such initiatives and submit receipts and other evidence as Franchisor may require to Franchisor.
Upon Franchisee's submission of written requests with applicable documentation, Franchisor will reimburse Franchisee for Franchisee's out-of-pocket expenditures relating to qualified expenditures or make payments directly to vendors in the case where Franchisor administers a particular marketing initiative.
Franchisor's reimbursement is limited to the Prepaid Marketing Fund that Franchisee must pay Franchisor upon executing this Agreement.
Prepaid Marketing Fund expenditures that qualify for reimbursement include Direct Mail Campaigns related to C12 introductory events or meetings, procurement of qualifying lists of leads, local advertising, banners, and other displays for exhibiting event sponsorships, and e-marketing including email delivery systems.
Franchisee must follow the C12 Brand Standards Guide in all advertising and marketing efforts.
Items which do not qualify for reimbursement include software related to contact or customer relationship management, recurring subscriptions (e.g., Constant Contact), food and beverage, catering, organizational membership dues, space rental for events or meetings, audio-visual equipment, and general supplies.
Franchisee is not precluded from spending on non-qualifying marketing items, but such expenses will be at Franchisee's own additional cost and not subject to reimbursement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, it is not possible to determine C12 Group's exact advertising expenditure for 2021. The provided excerpts contain consolidated financial statements for 2022 and 2021, but they do not break down specific advertising expenses.
Item 22 discusses C12 Group's advertising and publicity program, stating that the franchisor maintains a program to drive leads to franchisees. It also mentions a Prepaid Marketing Fund, from which franchisees can be reimbursed for certain local marketing initiatives. However, the FDD excerpts do not specify the total amount C12 Group spent on its advertising and publicity program in 2021.
A prospective franchisee should inquire directly with C12 Group about their overall advertising expenditure, as well as details on how the Prepaid Marketing Fund is managed and what portion of it is allocated to different marketing channels. Understanding these figures would help a franchisee assess the level of support they can expect from C12 Group's marketing efforts and plan their own local advertising strategies accordingly.