What sections of the Gold Star Franchise Agreement address advertising obligations?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Obligation | Section in Agreement | Disclosure Document Item |
|---|---|---|
| m. Maintenance, appearance and | Section 5 of Franchise Agreement | Item 8 |
| remodeling requirements | ||
| n. Insurance | Section 18 of Franchise Agreement | Item 8 |
| o. Advertising | Section 6 and 9 of Franchise Agreement; Supplier Payment Assignments | Items 6 and 11 |
| p. Indemnification | Section 19 of Franchise Agreement | Item 6 |
| q. Owner's | Section 5 of Franchise Agreement; | Items 11 and 15 |
| participation/management/ | ||
| staffing | ||
| r. Records/reports | Section 10 of Franchise Agreement | Item 6 |
| s. Inspections/audits | Sections 5, 8 and 10 of Franchise Agreement | Item 6 and 11 |
| t. Transfer | Section 13 of Franchise Agreement | Item 17 |
| u. Renewal | Section 16 of Franchise Agreement | Item 17 |
| v. Post-termination obligations | Sections 11, 12 and 15 of Franchise Agreement | Item 17 |
| w. Non-competition covenants | Section 11 of Franchise Agreement | Item 17 |
| x. Dispute resolution | Section 22 of Franchise Agreement | Item 17 |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 26–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, advertising obligations are addressed in Sections 6 and 9 of the Franchise Agreement, as well as in the Supplier Payment Assignments. This information is also found in Items 6 and 11 of the disclosure document.
Specifically, Section 9.1 of the Franchise Agreement is relevant as it pertains to the local store marketing plan, which Gold Star oversees. Section 9.3 is also relevant, as it pertains to the establishment and maintenance of Brand Building Funds for regional or national advertising and promotion of the Gold Star system.
Item 11 of the FDD provides further details regarding Gold Star's assistance with advertising, the Brand Building Fund, and the franchisee's obligations related to advertising and marketing. Franchisees should carefully review these sections to understand their rights and responsibilities regarding advertising and promotion of their Gold Star franchise.