How often is the Brand Development Fund fee payable for a Deer Solution franchise?

According to the 2025 FDD, the Brand Development Fund fee for a Deer Solution franchise is payable weekly. The fee is calculated as a percentage of gross sales, less any amount paid towards sales tax. The franchisor, Deer Solution Franchising, LLC, collects these funds from franchisees to manage brand-level advertising, marketing, and development programs.

Deer Solution franchisees should note that while the Brand Development Fund fee is a percentage of gross sales, they will not be required to contribute more than 3% of gross sales for each weekly accounting period. This provides a cap on the amount franchisees must contribute, even during periods of high sales. The franchisor has the option to pre-deduct the Brand Development Fund fee from the franchisee's gross sales.

It's important for prospective Deer Solution franchisees to understand how the Brand Development Fund is managed. The franchisor has sole discretion over the strategic direction, creative concepts, materials, and endorsements used by the fund. While the franchisor may establish a council to provide guidance, the franchisor ultimately makes the decisions regarding the fund's activities. Franchisees are obligated to pay the Brand Development Fund fee, even if they do not directly benefit from the fund's activities in their specific geographic area.