Who can request a summary of receipts and expenditures from the Regional Advertising Committee for Counselor Realty?
Counselor_Realty Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Regional Advertising Group, administered by its Advertising Committee, will conduct its own marketing activities in the manner it deems most appropriate, and make its own decisions regarding creative work, media purchases, scope of advertising, and other matters. Upon your request, your Regional Advertising Committee will provide you annually a summary of receipts
and expenditures of your Regional Advertising Group, including the Regional Advertising Committee's administrative expenses (if any).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Counselor Realty's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Regional Advertising Group is established, individual franchisees have the right to request an annual summary of receipts and expenditures from their Regional Advertising Committee. This summary includes details of the Regional Advertising Group's income and expenses, including any administrative costs incurred by the Regional Advertising Committee.
This provision ensures transparency and accountability in how advertising fees are managed and spent at the regional level. It allows franchisees to stay informed about the financial activities of the Regional Advertising Group and understand how their contributions are being utilized for marketing and advertising efforts.
It's important to note that this right is specifically tied to the existence of a Regional Advertising Group. If a franchisee is not part of such a group, this particular provision would not apply. Franchisees should confirm whether a Regional Advertising Group exists in their area and familiarize themselves with the committee's structure and operations to effectively exercise their right to request financial summaries.