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Does the Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Questionnaire require franchisees to confirm they have personally reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document?

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Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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 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?
8. 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?
9. 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?
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10. 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?
11. Yes No Do you Augusta Lawn Care understand that the Franchise Agreement and attachments to the Franchise Agreement contain the entire agreement between us and you concerning the franchise for the 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 THEM. BY YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR ANSWERS ARE IMPORTANT TO US AND THAT WE SIGNING THIS QUESTIONNAIRE, YOU ARE 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
Signature of Franchise Applicant Signature of Franchise Applicant
Name (please print) Name (please print)

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 includes a questionnaire where prospective franchisees must confirm whether they have personally reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Specifically, question 2 in Item 23 asks: "Have you received and personally reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document we provided?" Franchisees must answer "Yes" or "No" to this question.

This requirement ensures that Augusta Lawn Care franchisees acknowledge they have received and examined the FDD, which contains critical information about the franchise opportunity. This includes details about fees, obligations, restrictions, and other important aspects of the franchise agreement. By confirming they have reviewed the FDD, franchisees are less likely to claim ignorance of these terms later on.

It is a common practice in the franchise industry to include such a questionnaire. This helps protect the franchisor by documenting that the franchisee had access to all necessary information before entering into the agreement. It also underscores the importance of due diligence on the part of the franchisee, who should carefully consider all aspects of the FDD before making a final decision. Furthermore, the questionnaire also asks the franchisee to confirm that no employee or other person speaking on Augusta Lawn Care's behalf made any statement or promise regarding costs that is not contained in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

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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