Does Devon Creek have an advertising council composed of franchisees that advises on advertising policies?
Devon_Creek Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We do not have an advertising council composed of franchisees that advises us on advertising policies. The Franchise Agreement gives us the right, in our discretion, to create a franchisee advisory council to communicate ideas, including proposed advertising policies. If created, we will determine in advance how franchisees are selected to the council, which may include factors such as a franchisee's level of success, superior performance, and profitability. We reserve the right to change or dissolve the council at any time.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Devon Creek's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Devon Creek does not currently have an advertising council composed of franchisees that advises on advertising policies. However, the Franchise Agreement gives Devon Creek the right to create a franchisee advisory council at its discretion to communicate ideas, including proposed advertising policies.
If Devon Creek chooses to create such a council, it will determine in advance how franchisees are selected. The selection criteria may include factors such as a franchisee's level of success, superior performance, and profitability.
Devon Creek also reserves the right to change or dissolve the council at any time, which means that any input franchisees might have through such a council is not guaranteed to be permanent or binding.