Can Deer Solution establish a council to provide guidance on the administration of the Brand Development Fund?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (10) Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, may establish a council to provide guidance respecting the administration of the Brand Development Fund and marketing matters concerning the Brand Development Fund. The council shall only serve in an advisory capacity and Franchisor shall select members of the council which may be comprised of employees of Franchisor, Franchisor, franchisees of the System and third parties.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Deer Solution has the option to establish a council to advise on the Brand Development Fund's administration and marketing matters.
This council would serve solely in an advisory capacity, meaning Deer Solution is not obligated to follow its guidance. The members of the council will be selected by Deer Solution and may include Deer Solution employees, Deer Solution franchisees, and third parties.
As a franchisee, this means you might have the opportunity to participate in this council and provide input on how the Brand Development Fund is managed and used. However, Deer Solution retains ultimate control over the fund's administration, and there is no guarantee that franchisee input will be implemented.