Does Degree Wellness currently have an advertising council?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
There is currently not an advertising council ("Council"), but we reserve the right to establish one in the future. We will select the Council's members, and we may change or dissolve the Council at any time. We anticipate that a Council would serve in an advisory capacity, but may grant to the Council any operational or decision-making powers that we deem appropriate. We, or one or more of our affiliated companies or persons, may also offer separate, optional, advisory councils or groups that may have additional costs to you should you decide to participate.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 32–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Degree Wellness does not currently have an advertising council. However, Degree Wellness retains the right to establish one in the future and select its members. Degree Wellness also reserves the right to change or dissolve the council at any time.
If an advertising council is established, it would likely serve in an advisory capacity, but Degree Wellness may grant it operational or decision-making powers. Degree Wellness, its affiliated companies, or persons may also offer separate, optional advisory councils or groups, which may involve additional costs for franchisees who choose to participate.
Degree Wellness also has the option to form advertising cooperatives for the benefit of the franchise system. If these cooperatives or councils are formed, Degree Wellness retains the right to change, dissolve, or merge them at its discretion. As of the date of the 2025 FDD, no advertising cooperative or council has been established. If Degree Wellness requires participation in an established cooperative advertising campaign, the minimum contribution will be $1,000 per month. The actual amount will be determined by the cooperative's governing documents.