When are Nothing Bundt Cakes Media Fund contributions due?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Revenues (see Note 3) | |||
| Paid Media Fund (the "Media Fund") | Combined contributions made by you for the Media Fund and the Production Fund will be 5% of your weekly Net Revenues (see Note 3) | Due on Tuesday of each week on Net Revenues during previous week ending Sunday | See Item 11 for a detailed discussion of the Media Fund. Contributions to the Media Fund (the "Media Fund Fee") must be paid by EFT. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 23–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Nothing Bundt Cakes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, contributions to the Paid Media Fund, along with contributions to the Production Fund, are set at a combined 5% of weekly Net Revenues. These combined contributions are due on Tuesday of each week, based on the Net Revenues from the previous week ending on Sunday. The FDD specifies that these Media Fund Fees must be paid via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
This means that as a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisee, you will need to calculate 5% of your bakery's gross sales from the previous Sunday and ensure that the payment is electronically transferred to Nothing Bundt Cakes by the following Tuesday. This weekly payment schedule requires careful tracking of sales and timely submission of funds to avoid any late fees or disruptions.
It is important to note that the contribution percentage and the allocation between the Production Fund and the Media Fund can be changed at Nothing Bundt Cakes's discretion. While the funds are used for marketing and advertising, Nothing Bundt Cakes is not obligated to spend more than what is collected from franchisees, and any unspent funds can be carried over to subsequent years. Franchisees can request an annual, unaudited statement of contributions and expenditures for the Funds within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year.