If an Augusta Lawn Care franchisee relocates, what term will the new Franchise Agreement have?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At Augusta Lawn Care's option, You may relocate the Augusta Lawn Care Business, with Augusta Lawn Care's prior written consent, if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) You and Your Related Parties are in Good Standing under this Agreement and any other Agreement between Augusta Lawn Care and You, and You and Your Related Parties are in compliance with all provisions of the Manual;
(b) You and any of Your Related Parties that have signed this Agreement have agreed to cancel this Agreement and execute a new Franchise Agreement in the form that is currently effective at the time of relocation (with a term equal to the thenremaining term of this Agreement);
(c) You have secured a site that is not located in another Augusta Lawn Care franchisee's approved Territory, and which meets our then-current size and demographic requirements;
(d) You agree to equip and furnish Your new Augusta Lawn Care Business so that the Business meets the standards of appearance and function applicable to new Augusta Lawn Care Businesses at the time of relocation;
(e) You and Your Related Parties that are parties to this Agreement shall have executed a general release, in a form satisfactory to Augusta Lawn Care, of any and all claims against Augusta Lawn Care and its Related Parties, affiliates, successors and assigns, and their respective directors, officers, shareholders, partners, agents, representatives, servants and employees in their corporate and individual capacities, including, without limitation, claims arising under this Agreement, any other agreement between You and Augusta Lawn Care or its affiliates, and federal, state, and local laws and rules; and
(f) You may cease to operate the Augusta Lawn Care Business for no more than one (1) day only for the purposes of moving all equipment from the old Approved Location to the new approved location for the Augusta Lawn Care Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee relocates their Augusta Lawn Care business, the new Franchise Agreement will have a term equal to the then-remaining term of the original agreement. This is contingent on Augusta Lawn Care providing prior written consent for the relocation.
Several conditions must be met for relocation to be approved. The franchisee must be in good standing with Augusta Lawn Care, adhering to the franchise agreement and manual provisions. A new site must be secured that does not infringe on another franchisee's territory and meets Augusta Lawn Care's current size and demographic requirements. The new business location must also meet the appearance and functional standards applicable to new Augusta Lawn Care businesses at the time of relocation.
Furthermore, the franchisee must agree to cancel the existing agreement and sign a new Franchise Agreement that is currently in effect at the time of relocation. All parties involved in the original agreement must execute a general release of claims against Augusta Lawn Care. The franchisee is limited to ceasing operations for only one day to facilitate the move of equipment to the new location.
This policy ensures that Augusta Lawn Care maintains control over its brand standards and territorial integrity while allowing franchisees some flexibility to move their business. However, franchisees should carefully consider the implications of signing a new agreement, as it will be subject to the terms currently in effect, which may differ from the original agreement.