What maintenance tasks are Aplus franchisees required to perform on all equipment during a service cycle?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ppliers in compliance with the Approved Vendor Purchase Requirement.
- 13.1.6. Though the products, suppliers, or services are approved by the Franchisor, the Franchisor or its affiliate make no warranty and expressly disclaim all warranties, including warranties of merchantability for any particular purpose with respect to fixtures, furniture, equipment (including without limitation, any and all required computer systems) supplies or other approved items.
13.2. Appearance and Condition of the Franchised Business
Franchisee shall comply with the housekeeping and maintenance provisions in the Manual regarding the Premises, the APLUS Store, the Store Equipment, and if applicable, the Loaned Store Equipment. Franchisee shall comply with all repair, replacement, health, safety, and security standards and specifications of Franchisor and any applicable laws or regulations.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–302)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for adhering to maintenance and housekeeping guidelines outlined in the Aplus manual. Franchisees must also comply with all repair, replacement, health, safety, and security standards and specifications set by Aplus, as well as any applicable laws or regulations. The franchisee bears the expense of this maintenance, which is separate from any required system modifications.
Specifically, franchisees must keep the premises, loaned equipment, and their own property and equipment clean, neat, orderly, sanitary, safe, and free of trash and weeds, as detailed in the Franchisee Maintenance Responsibility Schedule.
Prospective Aplus franchisees should carefully review the Aplus manual and the Franchisee Maintenance Responsibility Schedule to fully understand their obligations for maintaining the store, equipment, and premises. Understanding these requirements is crucial for budgeting and operational planning.