What is the duration of the Renewal Term for an Augusta Lawn Care franchise agreement?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You shall have the option to renew this Agreement for one (1) renewal term (the "Renewal Term"), with such Renewal Term being for a period of ten (10) years subject to your satisfaction of the following conditions, all of which shall be met before each renewal:
(a) You and Your Related Parties are in Good Standing under this Agreement, and any other Agreement between Augusta Lawn Care and You, and You and Your Related Parties are in compliance with the Manual;
(b) You shall give Augusta Lawn Care written notice of Your election to renew not less than six (6) months nor more than twelve (12) months prior to the end of the then-current term;
(c) You and any Related Parties that have signed this Agreement shall have signed a copy of the then-current Franchise Agreement (except with respect to the renewal provisions thereof, which shall not supersede this Section 4.5.2) not less than thirty (30) days before the expiration of the then-current term, or thirty (30) days after You receive a signature-ready copy of the then-current Franchise Agreement from Augusta Lawn Care, whichever is later; and
(d) You and Your Related Parties that are parties to this Agreement shall have executed a general release, in a form satisfactory to Augusta Lawn Care, of any and all claims against Augusta Lawn Care and its Related Parties affiliates successors and assigns and their respective directors, officers, shareholders, partners, agents, representatives, servants, and employees in their corporate and individual capacities, including, without limitation, claims arising under this Agreement, any other agreement between You and Augusta Lawn Care or its affiliates, and federal, state, and local laws and rules.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have the option to renew their franchise agreement for one additional term. This Renewal Term lasts for a period of ten years. However, this renewal is contingent upon meeting certain conditions.
To qualify for renewal, the franchisee and their related parties must be in good standing with Augusta Lawn Care, complying with both the franchise agreement and the operations manual. The franchisee must also provide written notice of their intent to renew the agreement, doing so no less than six months and no more than twelve months before the current term expires.
Furthermore, franchisees must sign the then-current version of the Franchise Agreement, accepting any updated terms, and execute a general release of claims against Augusta Lawn Care. This means that the provisions in the renewed agreement could differ significantly from the original, potentially including increased royalties, advertising fees, and other costs. Prospective franchisees should be aware that renewal is not automatic and depends on both their performance and acceptance of the new terms presented by Augusta Lawn Care at the time of renewal.