Where can Degree Wellness franchisees find a further description of the Brand Fund and their advertising obligations?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A further description of the Fund and your obligations with respect to advertising and promoting the Franchise is found in Section 11 of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a more detailed explanation of the Brand Fund and the advertising obligations of franchisees can be found in Section 11 of the Franchise Agreement. Specifically, Paragraph 6.3a mentions that a further description of the Fund and franchisee obligations regarding advertising and promoting the franchise is located in Section 11 of the agreement. This directs prospective franchisees to a specific section within the agreement for more comprehensive information.
Section 11 elaborates on advertising, detailing the establishment, maintenance, and administration of the Fund by Degree Wellness to support marketing and promotional programs. It clarifies that Degree Wellness has the sole discretion over the creative concepts, materials, and media used in advertising programs, as well as their geographic and market placement. Franchisees are required to contribute to the Fund as outlined in Section 6.3a, and Degree Wellness ensures that any Studios owned by them or their affiliates contribute on the same basis.
This section also outlines how the Fund can be used to cover costs related to maintaining, administering, directing, and preparing advertising. It is important for prospective franchisees to review Section 11 carefully to understand the extent of Degree Wellness's control over advertising programs and the financial obligations associated with contributing to the Brand Fund. Understanding these obligations is crucial for budgeting and assessing the potential benefits of the advertising efforts on their individual Degree Wellness Studio franchise.