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Must Augusta Lawn Care franchisees comply with website standards and specifications prescribed by Augusta Lawn Care?

Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

[Item 23: RECEIPTS]

7.4.2 Websites

Unless otherwise approved in writing by Augusta Lawn Care, You shall not establish a separate Website. However, Augusta Lawn Care shall have the right to require that You have one or more references or webpage(s), as designated and approved in advance by Augusta Lawn Care, within Augusta Lawn Care's principal Website, which is currently www.augustalawncareservices.com ("Our Website"). The term "Website" means an interactive electronic document contained in a network of computers linked by communications software, commonly referred to as the Internet or World Wide Web, including, but not limited to, any account, page, or other presence on a social or business networking media site, such as Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and on-line blogs and forums ("Networking Media Sites"). Augusta Lawn Care shall have the right to require that You not have any Website other than the webpage(s), if any, made available on Our Website.

7.4.2.1 Augusta Lawn Care Website

Augusta Lawn Care may approve a separate Website for You (which Augusta Lawn Care is not obligated to approve; and which approval, if granted, may later be revoked by Augusta Lawn Care) subject to the conditions set forth in this Section 7.6.2.1:

  • (a) You specifically acknowledge and agree that any Website owned or maintained by or for the benefit of You shall be subject to Augusta Lawn Care's prior review and approval;
  • (b) Any expenditures by You in connection with any Website shall not count towards fulfilling Your advertising obligations under this Section 7 of the Agreement;
  • (c) Before establishing any Website, You shall submit to Augusta Lawn Care, for Augusta Lawn Care's prior written approval, a sample of the proposed Website domain name, format, visible content (including, without limitation, proposed screen shots), and non-visible content (including, without limitation, meta tags) in the form and manner Augusta Lawn Care may reasonably require;

[Item 23: RECEIPTS]

  • (d) Augusta Lawn Care may designate a single vendor or supplier for the purposes of assisting You in creating Your Website;
  • (e) If approved, You shall not subsequently modify such Website without Augusta Lawn Care's prior written approval as to such proposed modification;
  • (f) You shall comply with the standards and specifications for Websites that Augusta Lawn Care may periodically prescribe in the Manual or otherwise in writing;
  • (g) If required by Augusta Lawn Care, You shall establish such hyperlinks to Augusta Lawn Care's Website and other Websites as Augusta Lawn Care may request in writing; and

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to the website standards and specifications that Augusta Lawn Care prescribes. Unless Augusta Lawn Care provides written approval, franchisees cannot establish a separate website. However, Augusta Lawn Care has the right to require franchisees to have one or more references or webpages within Augusta Lawn Care's principal website, which is currently www.augustalawncareservices.com. Augusta Lawn Care can also mandate that franchisees not have any website other than the webpages made available on their website.

If Augusta Lawn Care approves a separate website for a franchisee, it is subject to Augusta Lawn Care's prior review and approval. Before establishing any website, franchisees must submit a sample of the proposed website domain name, format, visible content, and non-visible content for Augusta Lawn Care's written approval.

Augusta Lawn Care may designate a single vendor or supplier to assist franchisees in creating their website. If approved, franchisees cannot subsequently modify the website without Augusta Lawn Care's prior written approval. Franchisees must also comply with the standards and specifications for websites that Augusta Lawn Care may periodically prescribe in the Manual or otherwise in writing. Additionally, if required by Augusta Lawn Care, franchisees must establish hyperlinks to Augusta Lawn Care's website and other websites as Augusta Lawn Care may request in writing.

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.