How must Cr3 American Exteriors franchisees display the Marks on promotional materials?
Cr3_American_Exteriors Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Advertising and Marketing**.** All advertising and promotion by you, in any manner or medium, must be conducted in a dignified manner and must conform to our standards and specifications. You will need to display the Marks in the manner required by us on all promotional materials used in the Franchised Business.
You must submit to us, for our prior written approval, samples of all advertising and promotional plans and materials that you desire to use that have not been prepared or previously approved by us. We have 15 days from the date that we receive your proposed advertising materials to approve or disapprove them. If we do not respond to you within 15 days of our receipt of your advertising materials, those materials are deemed disapproved.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 25–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cr3 American Exteriors's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must display the Marks on all promotional materials used in their franchised business in a manner required by Cr3 American Exteriors. All advertising and promotion must be conducted in a dignified manner and conform to Cr3 American Exteriors's standards and specifications.
Before using any advertising or promotional materials not already approved by Cr3 American Exteriors, franchisees must submit samples for written approval. Cr3 American Exteriors has 15 days from receipt to either approve or disapprove the submitted materials. If Cr3 American Exteriors fails to respond within this 15-day period, the materials are considered disapproved.
This requirement ensures that all marketing efforts by franchisees align with the brand's image and standards. The approval process allows Cr3 American Exteriors to maintain consistency and quality across all advertising and promotional activities, protecting the brand's reputation. Franchisees need to factor in this approval timeline when planning marketing campaigns to avoid delays.