Does the Aplus Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire inquire about statements or promises different from the information in the disclosure document?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| 8. Has any employee or other person speaking on our behalf made any statement or promise concerning a APLUS Store that is contrary to, or different from, the information contained in the disclosure document? | |
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| 9. | |
| Has any employee or other person speaking on our behalf made any statement or promise | |
| concerning the likelihood of success that you should or might expect to achieve from operating a APLUS | |
| Store? | |
| 10. | |
| Has any employee or other person speaking on our behalf made any statement, promise or | |
| agreement concerning the advertising, marketing, training, support service or assistance that we will furnish | |
| to you that is contrary to, or different from, the information contained in the disclosure document? | |
| 11. | |
| If you have answered "Yes" to any of questions 7 through 10, please provide a full explanation of | |
| your answer in the following blank lines. (Attach additional pages, if necessary, and refer to them below.) | |
| If you have answered "No" to each of these questions, please leave the following lines blank or write "not | |
| applicable" or "N/A". | |
| 12. | |
| Do you understand that in all dealings with you, our officers, directors, employees and agents act | |
| only in a representative capacity and not in an individual capacity and these dealings are solely between | |
| you and us? | |
| You understand that your answers are important to us and that we will rely on them. | |
| The following only applies to Maryland residents and/or franchises to be operated in the State of | All representations requiring prospective franchisees to assent to a release, estoppel or waiver |
| Maryland: | |
| of liability are not intended to nor shall they act as a release estoppel or waiver of any liability incurred | |
| under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. | |
| By signing this Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire, you are representing that you have responded |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 68)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire does address whether any statements or promises were made that contradict the information provided in the disclosure document. The questionnaire aims to uncover any unauthorized or potentially misleading statements made to the prospective franchisee. This is a standard practice in franchising to ensure transparency and protect both the franchisor and franchisee from misunderstandings or misrepresentations.
The Aplus questionnaire specifically asks if any employee or representative of Aplus made statements or promises about the Aplus store that are contrary to the disclosure document. It also asks about statements regarding the likelihood of success or about advertising, marketing, training, support, or assistance that differ from what's in the disclosure document. Franchisees are required to explain any 'yes' answers to these questions, providing details about the differing statements or promises.
This process is important for prospective Aplus franchisees because it allows them to formally document any discrepancies they may have perceived during the sales process. By highlighting these differences in the questionnaire, franchisees can seek clarification and ensure that they are making informed decisions based on accurate information. It also protects Aplus by identifying and addressing any unauthorized representations made by its representatives, maintaining consistency and compliance across all franchise agreements. Note that Maryland residents are exempt from completing the questionnaire.