On what date will a Card My Yard Cooperative begin operation?

According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the commencement date of a Cooperative's operations is determined by Card My Yard. The document states that if Card My Yard designates a geographic area for an advertising cooperative, the cooperative will be organized, governed, and begin operation on a date that Card My Yard determines. This gives Card My Yard the sole discretion in deciding when a Cooperative will begin its operations.

This means that a Card My Yard franchisee does not have control over when a Cooperative in their area will be established or begin operating. The franchisee must adhere to the decisions made by Card My Yard regarding the Cooperative's formation and operational start date. This includes contributing to the Cooperative if their Protected Area falls within the Cooperative's geographic scope.

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that Card My Yard retains the authority to terminate any Cooperative at its discretion, providing written notice to the franchisee. The Cooperatives are designed to manage advertising programs and promotional materials, acting as a channel for collecting and spending advertising funds. Franchisees are obligated to participate in these Cooperatives if established in their area, following the guidelines and contributing the required amounts as outlined in the Cooperative's governing documents.