What kind of print material templates does Ledgers supply to franchisees?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Print Material. We supply you with templates of fliers, coupons, and other print material. (Franchise Agreement, Section 1.9.C)
Use of Your Own Advertising Material. You may use your own advertising materials provided that you submit them to us and we approve them, in writing, and they adhere to federal, state and local law. If our written approval is not received within 14 days from the date we received the material, the material is deemed disapproved. (Franchise Agreement, Section 1.9.D).
Private Websites**.** You are not allowed to have an independent website or obtain or use any domain name (Internet address) for your Franchised Business, without first obtaining our written approval. (Franchise Agreement, Section 1.9.F).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ledgers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Ledgers provides franchisees with templates for fliers, coupons, and other print materials. This indicates that Ledgers offers some support to franchisees in creating marketing and advertising materials.
However, franchisees are not restricted to only using the templates provided by Ledgers. The FDD states that franchisees can use their own advertising materials, but they must submit them to Ledgers for written approval. If approval is not received within 14 days of submission, the material is considered disapproved. This process ensures that all advertising aligns with Ledgers's brand standards and complies with legal requirements.
This requirement for approval extends to the franchisee's online presence as well. Franchisees are not allowed to create independent websites or use domain names for their Ledgers franchise without prior written consent from Ledgers. This level of control over advertising and online presence is common in franchising to maintain brand consistency and protect the brand's image.