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Can Fly To Fit Franchise accumulate funds in the Marketing Fund?

Fly_To_Fit Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

  • (e) Surplus or Deficit.

Fly To Fit Franchise may accumulate funds in the Marketing Fund and carry the balance over to subsequent years.

If the Marketing Fund operates at a deficit or requires additional funds at any time, Fly To Fit Franchise may loan such funds to the Marketing Fund on reasonable terms.

  • (f) Financial Statement.

Fly To Fit Franchise will prepare an unaudited annual financial statement of the Marketing Fund within 120 days of the close of Fly To Fit Franchise's fiscal year and will provide the financial statement to Franchisee upon request.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 44)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Fly To Fit's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fly To Fit Franchise has the ability to accumulate funds in its Marketing Fund and carry any remaining balance over into subsequent years. This means that if the Marketing Fund has a surplus at the end of a fiscal year, those funds can be reserved for future marketing activities. Conversely, if the Marketing Fund operates at a deficit or requires additional funds, Fly To Fit Franchise has the option to loan funds to the Marketing Fund on reasonable terms.

This policy provides Fly To Fit with flexibility in managing marketing resources. It allows them to build up a reserve for larger, strategic marketing initiatives or to address unexpected marketing needs. The ability to loan funds to the Marketing Fund ensures that marketing efforts can continue even if there's a temporary shortfall in contributions.

Fly To Fit will provide an unaudited annual financial statement of the Marketing Fund within 120 days of the close of its fiscal year, and this statement will be available to franchisees upon request. This transparency allows franchisees to stay informed about the financial status of the Marketing Fund and how their contributions are being managed.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.