What is the Dryject Marketing Fund payment for months 13-24?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
your own use, at your own cost. You may not use any advertising materials unless we have approved them, 30 days in advance of use, in writing. Any plans or materials submitted by you to us that have not been approved or disapproved, in writing, within 30 days of receipt will be deemed approved. You must obtain our approval before you use any advertising and promotional materials, signs, forms and stationery unless we have previously approved them during the 12 months prior to their p
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to make Marketing Fund payments. For months 13 through 24 of operation, the payment is the greater of 2% of the monthly Gross Revenues generated by the Franchise Owner or $200 per month. These payments are due in advance on the 15th day of each month, using the same payment method as the Royalty Service Fee.
This means that during the second year of operation, a Dryject franchisee will contribute to the Marketing Fund based on their revenue or a fixed amount, whichever is higher. This contribution is intended to support advertising, promotion, and marketing efforts for the Dryject system as a whole. The funds are administered by Dryject, and while they may be established as a non-profit in the future, they currently operate under the franchisor's management.
Dryject provides franchisees with access to annual unaudited income and expense statements for the Marketing Fund upon written request. Any excess funds not spent in a given fiscal year are carried forward to the next year. While Dryject intends to maintain the Marketing Fund, they reserve the right to terminate it after all monies have been spent on advertising and promotion. This ensures that franchisees' contributions are used for their intended purpose.
Prospective franchisees should consider the Marketing Fund contribution as a mandatory ongoing expense. It's important to factor in potential revenue when budgeting for this expense, as the actual payment could be higher than the stated $200 per month if 2% of gross revenues exceeds that amount. Franchisees should also inquire about the current balance of the Marketing Fund and how the funds have been used in recent years to better understand the potential benefits of their contributions.