What happens to any Fund amount remaining at the end of a calendar year for Exit?

According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any amount remaining in the advertising funds at the end of a calendar year is carried over for use in future advertising initiatives. This means that unspent advertising fees contributed by franchisees are not lost but are retained for subsequent advertising and promotional activities. This policy applies to the United States Promotional Fund and the Regional Development Fund.

This carry-over policy benefits franchisees by ensuring that all contributions to the advertising funds are ultimately used for their intended purpose: to increase awareness and visibility of the Exit brand and system. It also provides Exit with flexibility in planning and executing advertising campaigns, as they are not forced to spend all funds within a specific year. This can lead to more strategic and effective use of advertising resources.

It is important to note that Exit is not required to maintain the money paid by franchisees to the Funds and income earned by the Funds in separate accounts. Also, the Funds are not audited. Franchisees can request annual financial statements and an accounting of the Funds by written request to Exit.