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What action is required regarding the Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document receipt?

Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

were made to you that we have not authorized or that may be untrue, inaccurate or misleading, to be certain that you have been properly represented in this transaction, and to be certain that you understand the limitations on claims you may make by reason of the purchase and operation of your franchise. You cannot sign or date this Questionnaire the same day as the Receipt for the Franchise Disclosure Document but you must sign and date it the same day you sign the Franchise Agreement and pay your Initial Franchise Fee. Please review each of the following questions carefully and provide honest responses to each question. If you answer "No" to any of the questions below, please explain your answer in the table provided below.

1. Yes No Have you received and personally reviewed the Franchise Agreement and each attachment or schedule attached to it?
2. Yes No Have you received and personally reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document we provided
3. Yes No Did you sign a receipt for the Franchise Disclosure Document indicating the date you received it?
4. Yes No Do you understand all the information contained in the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement?
5. Yes No Have you reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement with a lawyer, accountant or other professional advisor or have you had the opportunity for such review and chosen not to engage such professionals?
6. Yes No Have you discussed the benefits and risks of developing and operating an Augusta Lawn Care Business with an existing Augusta Lawn Care franchisee?
7. Yes No Do you understand the risks of developing and operating a Augusta Lawn Care Business?
8. Yes No Do you understand the success or failure of your franchise will depend in large part upon your skills, abilities and efforts and those of the persons you employ as well as many factors beyond your control such as competition, interest rates, the economy, inflation, labor and supply costs and other relevant factors?
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9. Yes No Do you understand all disputes or claims you may have arising
out of or relating to the Franchise Agreement must be litigated,
mediated, and/or arbitrated
in Washington, if not resolved
informally or by mediation?
10. Yes No Do you understand that you must satisfactorily complete the
initial training course before we will allow your Business
to
open or consent to a transfer?
11. Yes No Do you agree that no employee or other person speaking on our
behalf made any statement or promise regarding the costs
involved in operating an Augusta Lawn Care
Business, that is
not contained in the Franchise Disclosure Document or that is
contrary to, or different from, the information contained in the
Franchise Disclosure Document?
12. Yes No Do you agree that no employee or other person speaking on our
behalf made any statement or promise or agreement, other than
those
matters
addressed
in
your
Franchise
Agreement
concerning advertising, marketing, media support, marketing
penetration, training, support service or assistance that is
contrary to, or different from, the information contained in the
Franchise Disclosure Document?
13. Yes No Do you agree that no employee or other person speaking on our
behalf made any statement or promise regarding the actual,
average or projected profits or earnings, the likelihood of
success, the amount of money you may earn, or the total amount
of revenue an Augusta Lawn Care
Business
will generate, that
is not contained in the Franchise Disclosure Document or that
is contrary to, or different from, the information contained in
the Franchise Disclosure Document?
14. Yes No Do
you
understand
that
the
Franchise
Agreement
and
attachments to the Franchise Agreement contain the entire
agreement between us and you concerning the franchise for the
Augusta Lawn Care
Business, meaning any prior oral or written
statements not set out in the Franchise Agreement or the
attachments to the Franchise Agreement will not be binding?
WILL RELY ON YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR ANSWERS ARE IMPORTANT TO US AND THAT WE SIGNING THIS QUESTIONNAIRE, YOU ARE
THEM.
BY
REPRESENTING THAT YOU HAVE CONSIDERED EACH QUESTION CAREFULLY AND
RESPONDED TRUTHFULLY TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS.
EXPLANATION OF ANY NEGATIVE RESPONSE (REFER TO QUESTION NUMBER)
Questionnaire Number Explanation of Negative Response

Date: __________________________ Date: __________________________

Signature of Franchise Applicant

Name (please print)

_______________________________

Signature of Franchise Applicant

Name (please print)

_______________________________

EXHIBIT G TO AUGUSTA FRANCHISE LLC FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT

STATE ADDENDA AND AGREEMENT RIDERS

ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

The California Franchise Investment Law requires a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise be delivered together with the franchise disclosure document.

"The franchisor, any person or franchise broker in Item 2 of the FDD is (or not) subject to any currently effective order of any national securities association or national securities exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78a et seq., suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange.

OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFRONIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION at www.dfpi.ca.gov.

  • a. Business and Professions Code 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning transfer, termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the franchise agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.
  • b. The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law. (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et seq.).
  • c. The franchise agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.
  • d. The franchise agreement contains a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.
  • e. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Costa Mesa, California with the costs being borne equally by the parties. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside the State of California.
  • f. Section 31125 of the California Corporations Code requires us to give you a disclosure document, in a form containing the information that the commissioner may by rule or order require, before a solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.
  • g. You must sign a general release of claims if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Sections 31000 Through 31516).

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a prospective franchisee must sign a receipt indicating the date they received the FDD. This receipt acknowledges that the franchisee has received and personally reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document.

This signed receipt serves as confirmation that the prospective franchisee has been given the opportunity to review the FDD, which includes critical information about the Augusta Lawn Care franchise, such as fees, obligations, and restrictions. By signing, the franchisee confirms they are aware of this information before entering into a franchise agreement.

Furthermore, the questionnaire in Item 23 emphasizes the importance of truthful responses and careful consideration of each question. By signing the questionnaire, the applicant represents that they have thoughtfully answered the questions, including those related to the FDD receipt and understanding of its contents. This underscores the significance of the FDD in the franchise relationship and the franchisee's responsibility to be informed.

Augusta Lawn Care also requires acknowledgement that the franchisee is entering the agreement based on their own independent investigation and the representations made in the FDD. The franchisee must acknowledge that the FDD contained a copy of the Franchise Agreement and that they reviewed both documents at least fourteen (14) days before signing the agreement. This confirms the franchisee had adequate time to consider the terms and conditions before committing to the franchise.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.
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