Does the Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Agreement include any addendums related to the SBA?

According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement does include an SBA Addendum. Specifically, Exhibit H to the Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Agreement is titled "SBA Addendum" and references "SOP 50 10 5(J) Appendix 9". It also includes the title "ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT".

This indicates that Augusta Lawn Care has taken steps to ensure that the franchise agreement complies with the requirements of the Small Business Administration (SBA) for franchisees seeking SBA-backed financing. This addendum likely contains provisions required by the SBA to protect the interests of both the franchisee and the SBA as a lender.

Prospective franchisees should carefully review Exhibit H with their legal and financial advisors to understand how the SBA Addendum affects their rights and obligations, particularly if they plan to seek SBA financing to fund their Augusta Lawn Care franchise.