Does Face Foundrie require franchisees to get approval for all advertising materials?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
perations Manual with respect to all advertising and promotional requirements, and it may not use any advertising or promotional plans that Franchisor has not approved in writing.
In addition, Franchisee agrees that during its initial twelve (12) months of operations, it will spend a minimum of (a) $3,000 per month on approved digital advertising with (an) approved vendor(s), and (b) $2,000 per month on other paid marketing tactics approved by Franchisor.
10.04 Approval of Advertising. Any and all advertising and marketing materials not prepared or previously approved by Franchisor in the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period shall be submitted to Franchisor before any publication or run date for approval with enough time as is necessary for Franchisor to review such materials, which approval may be granted or withheld in Franchisor's sole discretion. Franchisor will provide Franchisee with written notification of its approval or disapproval within a reasonable time. In the event Franchisor does not notify Franchisee of its approval or disapproval within ten (10) days of Franchisor's receipt of the materials, the materials shall be deemed disapproved. Franchisee must discontinue the use of any approved advertising within five (5) days of Franchisee's receipt of Franchisor's request to do so. No advertising or promotion by Franchisee shall be conducted on or through the Internet or other electronic transmission without express prior written approval by Franchisor. All advertising and promotion by Franchisee must be factually accurate and shall not detrimentally affect the Marks or the System, as determined in Franchisor's sole discretion. From time to time, Franchisor may issue policies on advertising, promotion, marketing and social media. Franchisee covenants and warrants with respect to such policies that Franchisee and its employees and agents will comply with all of the requirements of any such policies throughout the Term.
10.05 Franchisee Website. Franchisee agrees not to promote, offer or sell any products or services relating to the Facial Bar, or to use any of the Marks, through the Internet, social media, or through other forms of electronic or digital media without Franchisor's prior written consent. In connection with any such consent, Franchisor may establish such requirements as Franchisor deems appropriate, including (a) obtaining Franchisor's prior written approval of any Internet domain name, home page addresses and social media accounts; (b) submission for Franchisor's approval of all Web site pages, social media, and online or digital materials and content; (c) use of all hyperlinks and other links; (d) restrictions on use of any materials (including
text, video clips, photographs, images and sound bites) in which any third party has any ownership interest; and (e) obtaining Franchisor's prior written approval of any modifications.
As of the date of this Agreement, Franchisor maintains a website related to Face Foundrié Facial Bars at www.facefoundrie.com (the "Website"). Franchisor shall have the right to designate a successor Website or remove the Website, at its discretion. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, during the Term, Franchisor may make available to Franchisee information regarding the Facial Bar on the Website, and/or at least two e-mail addresses under the Website's domain for Franchisee's use (collectively, the "Email Addresses"). Franchisee will be permitted to use the Email Addresses solely to promote, and provide customers information related to, the Facial Bar. Franchisee shall only use the Email Addresses in accordance with terms of this Agreement as well as any guidelines, directives or in the Operations Manual. Franchisee understands and agrees that no message sent from the Email Addresses may contain content which references any other business other than the Facial Bar. Franchisee will not upload, publish, display or otherwise include or use any content on the Website without receiving the prior written approval of Franchisor.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must get approval for advertising materials. Any advertising and marketing materials not prepared or previously approved by Face Foundrie within the last 12 months must be submitted for approval before publication. Face Foundrie has the right to approve or disapprove these materials at their discretion. Franchisees will receive written notification of the decision within a reasonable time; however, if no notification is received within ten days, the materials are considered disapproved. Franchisees must stop using any approved advertising within five days if Face Foundrie requests it.
Face Foundrie requires that all advertising and promotion by franchisees be factually accurate and not negatively impact the brand or the system. Franchisees cannot conduct advertising or promotion on the Internet or through electronic transmission without express prior written approval from Face Foundrie. Franchisees must also adhere to any advertising, promotion, marketing, and social media policies issued by Face Foundrie.
Furthermore, franchisees are required to spend at least 2% of their gross sales annually on local marketing, which includes marketing, promotions, publicity, and social network activities. All local marketing and promotions must be dignified, conform to Face Foundrie's standards, and be conducted in approved media, types, and formats. Franchisees must follow the procedures outlined in the Operations Manual for all advertising and promotional requirements and may not use any advertising or promotional plans that have not been approved in writing. Prices must also be approved by Face Foundrie, which has 10 days to review proposed advertising, promotional plans, materials, and prices. Without specific written approval, these are deemed not approved. Face Foundrie also reserves the right to require franchisees to discontinue previously approved materials. Any materials created for or submitted to Face Foundrie become their property, with no restrictions on their use or distribution. At Face Foundrie's request, franchisees must include specific language in local marketing materials, such as "Franchises Available" and the company's website address, telephone number, and social media information.