What is the condition for Punch King Fitness franchisees to participate in the cooperative?
Punch_King_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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Regional and Local Advertising Cooperatives.
We may designate any geographical area where at least two Punch King Fitness Franchised Businesses are located to establish a local or regional marketing and advertising cooperative (Cooperative). Each Cooperative will be organized and governed in a manner approved by us in writing. If your Territory is within the geographic boundaries of a Region or Local Cooperate that we designate, you will be required to participate in the cooperative. The members of the Cooperative will determine the amount of the Cooperative Contribution, but the Cooperative Contribution may not exceed $100 per month. Within thirty days after the end of each calendar month, each Cooperative will prepare an unaudited statement of the Cooperative's financial position and the results of operations of the Cooperative. Each member of the Cooperative will be entitled to receive a copy of the Cooperative's financial statements upon request. For each Punch King Fitness business operated by us or our affiliates in a geographical area for which a Cooperative has been established, we will make a Cooperative Contribution on the same basis as assessments required of comparable franchises that are members of the same Cooperative. If outlets owned by us have the controlling voting power, Cooperative Contribution will not exceed $100 per month. You do not have the right to form, change, dissolve, or merge any Regional Advertising Cooperative. We shall administer the Regional Advertising Cooperative. There are currently no Regional Advertising Cooperativ
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 28–35)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Punch King Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, participation in a local or regional marketing and advertising cooperative is mandatory if the franchisee's territory falls within the geographic boundaries designated by Punch King Fitness where at least two franchised businesses are located.
Franchisees are required to adhere to the cooperative's guidelines and contribute financially, with contributions not exceeding $100 per month. The cooperative, governed in a manner approved by Punch King Fitness, will provide monthly unaudited financial statements to its members upon request, ensuring transparency in its operations.
Punch King Fitness also commits to contributing to the cooperative on the same basis as its franchisees for any company-owned locations within the cooperative's area. However, franchisees do not have the authority to form, alter, dissolve, or merge any regional advertising cooperative, as Punch King Fitness retains administrative control over these entities. Currently, there are no regional advertising cooperatives or governing documents available for review.