What is the condition for the 5% local advertising spending requirement to commence for a Kitchen Solvers franchisee?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
and as subject to applicable law.
Marketing Programs:
Commencing on the first full calendar year after you sign the Franchise Agreement and continuing for each successive calendar year that you operate your KITCHEN SOLVERS Business, you must spend a minimum of $3,000 per month during the initial 3-month opening period of your business on approved local marketing and advertising. You are required to spend at least 5% of expected annual gross sales on local advertising each month during the term, commencing with the fourth month of operations. Your local marketing requirements for the first partial calendar year after you sign the Franchise Agreement will be identified on Appendix B to the Franchise Agreement. You must submit your marketing materials (print, electronic or other form of media, including the internet and social media) to us for approval. We will not unreasonably withhold approval of your marketing materials if they are factually accurate and current, dignified and in good condition and accurately depict the KITCHEN SOLVERS Marks. The marketing materials will be deemed approved if we do not disapprove or comment within 10 business days of receipt. We may revoke approval of any previously approved marketing materials at any time, effective on notice to you. Other items like the use of our approved kiosk/mall display will count towards your local marketing requirements. Upon our request, you must provide to us copies of all invoices and receipts evidencing your local marketing activities.
In addition to your local marketing obligations, you must pay us a Brand Fund Fee in an amount equal to 1% of your monthly Gross Sales. We may increase the maximum annu
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 26–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to spend at least 5% of their expected annual gross sales on local advertising each month. This requirement begins with the fourth month of operations. Prior to this, Kitchen Solvers requires a minimum spend of $3,000 per month during the initial 3-month opening period of the business on approved local marketing and advertising.
This means that for the first three months, a Kitchen Solvers franchisee must adhere to the $3,000 monthly minimum. Starting in the fourth month, the franchisee must then calculate 5% of their expected annual gross sales and spend at least that amount each month on local advertising. This transition from a fixed minimum to a percentage of sales is a key factor for franchisees to consider in their financial planning.
Kitchen Solvers also requires franchisees to submit their marketing materials for approval, ensuring they accurately represent the brand. Franchisees must also pay a Brand Fund Fee equal to 1% of monthly Gross Sales, in addition to the local advertising expenditure. This Brand Fund Fee contributes to marketing and promotion programs managed by Kitchen Solvers.