What does Kitchen Solvers require franchisees to do regarding the promotion and marketing of the business?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rch 31st, we will provide you with an annual unaudited statement showing the receipts and disbursements of the Brand Fund for the immediately preceding calendar year within thirty (30) days after the issuance of the unaudited statement.
B. Local Marketing. You must use your best efforts to promote and advertise your Business in the Territory and participate in any local marketing and promotional programs we establish from time to time. In addition to the Brand Fund Fee, and except if you receive our prior written approval stating otherwise, commencing on the first full calendar year after you sign this Agreement, and continuing for each successive calendar year that you operate your Business, you must spend (a) 5% of your expected annual gross sales on local and digital marketing, unless we approves in writing otherwise, and (b) during the initial 3-month operating period of your business, a minimum of $3,000 per month, unless we approve otherwise in writing. We reserve the right to require you to expend your required local marketing funds over a more concentrated period (including higher expenditures following the initial opening of the Business) effective on notice to you. Your local marketing requirements for the first partial calendar year after you sign this Agreement are identified on Appendix B. You must use only such marketing materials as we furnish, approve or make available, and the materials must be used only in a manner that we prescribe. 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 Trademarks. Any local advertising materials you submit to us 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 yo
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are obligated to actively promote and market the Kitchen Solvers Business, products, and services within their designated territory. Franchisees must use their best efforts to advertise their business locally and participate in any local marketing and promotional programs that Kitchen Solvers establishes.
For local and digital marketing, Kitchen Solvers requires franchisees to spend 5% of their expected annual gross sales, starting from the first full calendar year of operation, unless Kitchen Solvers approves otherwise in writing. During the initial 3-month operating period, franchisees must spend a minimum of $3,000 per month on local marketing, unless otherwise approved in writing by Kitchen Solvers. Kitchen Solvers retains the right to require franchisees to concentrate their local marketing funds over a specific period, potentially increasing expenditures after the business's initial opening.
Kitchen Solvers mandates that franchisees use only approved marketing materials and adhere to prescribed usage methods. Franchisees must submit all marketing materials, including print, electronic, and social media content, for approval. Kitchen Solvers will not unreasonably withhold approval if the materials are factually accurate, current, dignified, and accurately represent the Kitchen Solvers trademarks. Any local advertising materials submitted are deemed approved if Kitchen Solvers does not provide feedback within 10 business days of receipt. Kitchen Solvers can revoke approval of previously approved marketing materials with notice. Franchisees must provide copies of invoices and receipts to evidence their local marketing activities upon request.