What voting rights do Desi District or its affiliates have in local or regional advertising cooperatives?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cooperative Contribution | As determined by co-op. Currently, none. | Weekly, on Tuesday | We have the right to establish local or regional advertising cooperatives. The maximum contribution that a co-op may require is 5% of gross sales. Any location owned by us or any affiliate will have the same voting rights as our franchisees. Dues will be imposed by a majority vote and will not be less than 1% of gross sales. If any location owned by us or any affiliates have a majority vote, the maximum fees imposed will not exceed 3% of gross sales. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–20)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Desi District has the right to establish local or regional advertising cooperatives. Any location owned by Desi District or its affiliates will have the same voting rights as its franchisees.
The maximum contribution that a co-op may require is 5% of gross sales. Dues will be imposed by a majority vote and will not be less than 1% of gross sales.
However, if any location owned by Desi District or its affiliates has a majority vote within the cooperative, the maximum fees imposed will not exceed 3% of gross sales. This condition is important for prospective franchisees to consider, as Desi District's or its affiliates' majority control could limit the financial burden on all members of the cooperative.