factual

Who determines whether a Cooperative is applicable to the Kidokinetics Business?

Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

Franchisor will have the right, in Franchisor's discretion, to designate any geographical area for purposes of establishing a regional advertising and promotional cooperative ("Cooperative"), and to determine whether a Cooperative is applicable to the Kidokinetics Business. If a Cooperative is established applicable to the Kidokinetics Business, Franchisee must participate in the Cooperative. Cooperative contributions will be credited towards the Local Marketing discussed in Section 12.2 above. Cooperative contributions will not exceed the Local Marketing Requirement unless a majority of the Cooperative votes to increase that requirement. The following provisions will apply to each Cooperative:

  • 12.3.1. Each Cooperative will be organized and governed in a form and manner, and will commence operation on a date, approved in advance by Franchisor;
  • 12.3.2. Each Cooperative will be organized for the exclusive purpose of administering regional advertising programs and developing, subject to Franchisor's approval, standardized advertising materials for use by the members in local advertising;
  • 12.3.3. No promotional or advertising plans or materials may be used by a Cooperative or furnished to its members without Franchisor's prior approval. All such plans and materials must be submitted to Franchisor for prior review and approval;
  • 12.3.4. The Cooperative's activities will be agreed upon by a majority vote of the member franchisees in the Cooperative. All Cooperative contributions will be credited against the Local Marketing Requirement. The Cooperative may, by the majority vote of its members, require a Cooperative contribution in excess of the Local Marketing requirement;

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Kidokinetics has the right to designate any geographical area for establishing a regional advertising and promotional cooperative, referred to as a "Cooperative." Kidokinetics also has the authority to determine whether a Cooperative is applicable to a franchisee's Kidokinetics business.

If Kidokinetics establishes a Cooperative that applies to a franchisee's business, the franchisee is required to participate in it. Contributions to the Cooperative are credited toward the franchisee's local marketing requirements, as detailed in Section 12.2 of the FDD. These contributions will not exceed the local marketing requirement unless a majority of the Cooperative members vote to increase it.

The Cooperative will be organized and governed in a manner approved by Kidokinetics and will operate on a date also approved by Kidokinetics. The Cooperative's exclusive purpose is to manage regional advertising programs and develop standardized advertising materials, subject to Kidokinetics's approval, for use by its members in local advertising. No promotional or advertising plans or materials can be used by the Cooperative or provided to its members without Kidokinetics's prior approval.

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.