Does Stretch Zone have an advertising council composed of franchisees?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISEE ADVERTISING COUNCIL
There is no advertising council composed of Franchisees.
Source: Item 23 — ADVERTISING RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FDD pages 44–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Stretch Zone Franchise Disclosure Document, Stretch Zone does not have an advertising council composed of franchisees. The FDD also states that Stretch Zone has the sole right to enforce advertising obligations for both the franchisee and other franchisees contributing to advertising and marketing. Franchisees are not considered third-party beneficiaries of these funds and cannot enforce contribution obligations.
Stretch Zone assumes no direct or indirect liability for the maintenance, direction, or administration of the Media Fund, except as expressly provided in the Franchise Agreement. They can also charge the Media Fund for their services instead of hiring third-party agencies. Funds in the Marketing Fund will not be used for the solicitation of new franchise sales.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that while there isn't a franchisee advertising council, they are still obligated to contribute to advertising and marketing efforts as outlined in the Franchise Agreement. Any additional advertising requirements may be included in the lease of the premises, and these requirements may be subject to negotiation.