If Degree Wellness establishes an advertising council in the future, who will select the members of the 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 reserves the right to establish an advertising council in the future. If such a council is created, Degree Wellness will select the members. The document also states that Degree Wellness has the right to change or dissolve the council at any time.
This means that as a franchisee, you would not have a direct say in who sits on the advertising council. Degree Wellness maintains control over the council's composition and existence. The advertising council would serve in an advisory capacity, but Degree Wellness may grant it operational or decision-making powers if deemed appropriate.
Degree Wellness may also offer separate, optional advisory councils or groups that franchisees can participate in, potentially at an additional cost. This provides an alternative avenue for franchisee input, although participation is not mandatory and may incur extra expenses. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the structure, responsibilities, and costs associated with these optional advisory councils to make an informed decision.