Who determines the topic areas to be considered by the Augusta Lawn Care Advisory Council?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Augusta Lawn Care shall have the right, in its discretion, to require the establishment of a franchise advisory council (the "Advisory Council") in Your Approved Territory. In the event such Advisory Council is established, You shall participate actively in the Advisory Council as Augusta Lawn Care designates and participate in all Advisory Council meetings approved by Augusta Lawn Care Augusta Lawn Care reserves the right to prepare and amend the governing documents for the Advisory Council from time-to-time, in its sole discretion, at any time. Augusta Lawn Care, in its sole discretion, will determine the topic areas to be considered by the Advisory Council. The purpose of the Advisory Council shall include, but is not limited to, exchanging ideas and problemsolving methods, advising Augusta Lawn Care on expenditures for system-wide advertising, and coordinating franchisee efforts. Amounts and expenditures may vary from time-to-time due to variations in Advisory Council participation and costs, as determined by the Advisory Council, and as approved by Augusta Lawn Care Augusta Lawn Care shall have the right to form, change, or dissolve an Advisory Council at any time in its sole discretion.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, Augusta Lawn Care has the authority to determine the topics that the Advisory Council will consider. Augusta Lawn Care also reserves the right to prepare and amend the governing documents for the Advisory Council at any time and in its sole discretion.
The Advisory Council's purpose includes exchanging ideas, problem-solving, advising on system-wide advertising expenditures, and coordinating franchisee efforts. However, Augusta Lawn Care retains the right to form, change, or dissolve the Advisory Council at any time and at its discretion.
As an Augusta Lawn Care franchisee, you are required to actively participate in the Advisory Council as designated by Augusta Lawn Care and attend all Advisory Council meetings approved by Augusta Lawn Care. This means that while you can contribute to discussions, the topics are ultimately set by Augusta Lawn Care, giving them significant control over the council's agenda and focus.