What happens if an Augusta Lawn Care franchisee fails to comply with the Manual?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Augusta Lawn Care may, at its option, terminate this Agreement, effective five (5) days after written notice is given to You, if You fail to make any payment when due under this Agreement or any other agreement between You and Augusta Lawn Care.
10.2.3 Termination after Thirty Days' Notice to Cure
Upon the occurrence of any of the following defaults, Augusta Lawn Care may, at its option, terminate this Agreement after thirty (30) days' notice to cure:
- (a) If You fail to submit to Augusta Lawn Care in a timely manner any information You are required to submit under this Agreement.
- (b) If You fail to begin operation of the Augusta Lawn Care Business within the time limits as provided in this Agreement, or if You fail to operate your Augusta Lawn Care Business in accordance with this Agreement and/or the Manual.
- (c) If you market to, or acquire, customers or leads inside the designated Territory of another franchisees.
- (d) If You default in the performance of any other obligation under this Agreement, or any other agreement with Augusta Lawn Care.
Under this Section 10.2.3, Augusta Lawn Care may terminate this Agreement only by giving written notice of termination stating the nature of such default to You at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination; provided, however, that You may avoid termination by immediately initiating a remedy to cure such default, curing it to Augusta Lawn Care's satisfaction, and by promptly providing proof thereof to Augusta Lawn Care within the thirty (30) day period.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee fails to operate their Augusta Lawn Care Business in accordance with the agreement and/or the Manual, Augusta Lawn Care may terminate the agreement. Augusta Lawn Care will provide a written notice of termination at least thirty days before the termination date, specifying the nature of the default.
To avoid termination, the franchisee must begin to remedy the default immediately and provide proof of the cure to Augusta Lawn Care's satisfaction within the 30-day period. If the default is not corrected within this timeframe, the agreement will terminate without further notice upon the expiration of the 30-day period, or any longer period required by applicable law.
Additionally, if a franchisee fails to permanently correct a breach of the agreement or meet the operational standards stated in the Manual after being requested twice in writing to correct a similar breach or meet a similar standard within a 12-month period, Augusta Lawn Care has grounds for termination. This highlights the importance of adhering to the Manual's standards and specifications to maintain the franchise agreement and operational standards.