Can the Pump It Up Brand Fund be used for recognition and awards events and programs?

Among the programs, concepts, and expenditures for which we may utilize the Brand Fund monies are: (a) creative development and production of print ads, electronic media, commercials, radio spots, point of purchase materials, direct mail pieces, door hangers, and other advertising and promotional materials; (b) creative development, preparation, production and placement of video, audio, and written materials and electronic media; (c) media placement and buying, including all associated expenses and fees; (d) administering regional and multi-regional marketing and advertising programs; (e) market research and customer satisfaction surveys, including the use of secret shoppers; (f) the creative development of, and actual production associated with, premium items, giveaways, promotions, contests, public relation events, and charitable or nonprofit events; (g) creative development of new program offerings for Pump It Up Businesses; (h) creative development of signage, posters, and individual Pump It Up Business décor items including wall graphics; (i) recognition and awards events and programs; (j) system recognition events, including periodic national and regional conventions and meetings; (k) website, extranet and/or intranet development and maintenance; (l) development, implementation, and maintenance of an electronic commerce Website and reservation system and/or related strategies; (m) retention and payment of advertising and promotional agencies and other outside advisors including retainer and management fees; (n) social media platform development and management; (o) public relations and community involvement activities and programs; (p) expenses of the Franchise Advisory Council; (q) search engine optimization and other similar online and/or social media engagement tools; and (r) any other purposes deemed beneficial to the Pump It Up System by us.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)