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Under what conditions will a Casiola franchisee be required to pay a Brand Development Fund Fee?

Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

As designated by Franchisor in this Agreement, the Manual or otherwise, Franchisee shall pay the following additional fees to either Franchisor, Franchisor's affiliate(s), or Franchisee's designee(s):

  • (1) Brand Development Fund Fee Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor, Franchisor's affiliates, or Franchisor's designees, the Brand Development Fund Fee as set forth in Article 9 of this Agreement.

Upon such written notice to Franchisee, the percentage of Franchisee's gross Commission+ Fees to be paid by Franchisee to the Brand Development Fund will be applicable for each and every monthly Accounting Period thereafter during the Term until otherwise designated by Franchisor in writing.

The Brand Development Fund Fee shall be paid to Franchisor on the Due Date and in accordance with the payment terms and method set forth in Article 5.B. for the payment of Royalty Fees or as otherwise designated by Franchisor;

  • (3) Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, shall direct all advertising, media placement, marketing and public relations programs and activities financed by the Brand Development Fund, with sole discretion over the strategic direction, creative concepts, materials, and endorsements used by the Brand Development Fund, and the geographic, market, and media placement and allocation thereof.

Without limiting the foregoing, the Brand Development Fund may also be utilized for evaluation and monitoring of the Bookings and Management Systems, maintenance and upgrades to the System Website, and development of Digital Media;

  • (4) Franchisee agrees that the purpose of the advertising, media, marketing and activities financed by the Brand Development Fund is and shall be for the general enhancement of the System brand as associated with the Licensed Marks and general public brand recognition and awareness of the Licensed Marks.

The Brand Development Fund will not be utilized to directly or indirectly market or promote the Franchised Business or, unless otherwise directed by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, pay for media placements that may benefit or include any media market that includes Franchisee's Administrative Office or Operating Market;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–209)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to the 2024 Casiola Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to pay a Brand Development Fund Fee as set forth in Article 9 of the Franchise Agreement. The percentage of the franchisee's gross Commission+ Fees to be paid to the Brand Development Fund will be applicable for each monthly Accounting Period. Casiola will provide written notice to the franchisee regarding this percentage, which will remain in effect until otherwise designated in writing by Casiola.

The Brand Development Fund Fee is due to Casiola on the Due Date, following the payment terms and methods outlined in Article 5.B for Royalty Fees, or as otherwise specified by Casiola. The Brand Development Fund is used for the general enhancement of the Casiola System brand, public brand recognition, and awareness of the Licensed Marks.

Casiola directs all advertising, media placement, marketing, and public relations programs financed by the Brand Development Fund, with sole discretion over the strategic direction, creative concepts, materials, endorsements, and geographic, market, and media placement and allocation. The Brand Development Fund will not be used to directly market the Franchised Business unless otherwise directed by Casiola in its Reasonable Business Judgment.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.