In the Augusta Lawn Care franchise agreement, what terms are used to refer to the franchisor?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nsfer, or operation of law.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
4. GRANT OF FRANCHISE
4.1 Granting Clause
Augusta Lawn Care grants to You the right and You hereby undertake the obligation upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement: (a) to establish the Augusta Lawn Care Business at the Approved Location that includes the provision of such products and services as designated by Augusta Lawn Care, and (b) to use solely in connection therewith the Trade Name, Marks, and System, as they may be changed, improved and further developed from time-to-time. You shall not engage in any other business at the Approved Location without the prior written consent of Augusta Lawn Care.
4.2 Approved Territory
During the term of this Agreement, and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Augusta Lawn Care agrees that it shall not establish, nor license any other person to establish another Augusta Lawn Care Business at any physical location within Your Approved Territory. You have no exclusivity.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement uses several terms to refer to the franchisor. The primary term used is "Augusta Lawn Care" itself.
Additionally, the agreement uses "us" to refer to Augusta Franchise LLC, along with "our affiliate" when discussing copyrights. The document also refers to the franchisor as "Franchisor" in legal clauses, particularly in sections addressing the transfer of the franchise agreement or related releases.
These different designations are used depending on the context within the franchise agreement. For example, "Augusta Lawn Care" is used in operational contexts, while "Franchisor" appears in legal recitals and clauses. Prospective franchisees should be aware of these different terms and understand that they all ultimately refer to Augusta Lawn Care or its affiliated entities.