How will Augusta Lawn Care inform a franchisee of the approval or disapproval of a proposed supplier?

According to the 2025 FDD, Augusta Lawn Care retains the right to approve or disapprove suppliers. While the FDD excerpt does not explicitly detail the exact method Augusta Lawn Care uses to communicate the approval or disapproval of a proposed supplier, it does state that Augusta Lawn Care may revoke its approval of particular suppliers. Upon receipt of notice of such revocation, the franchisee must cease purchasing from any disapproved supplier. This implies that Augusta Lawn Care will provide some form of notification to the franchisee regarding supplier approval status.

It is important to note that Augusta Lawn Care does not make its standards and specifications for supplier or distributor approval available to franchisees or suppliers, considering this information confidential. Augusta Lawn Care may also modify its specifications and standards or revoke approval of any supplier or distributor who fails to adhere to their quality standards or other requirements.

Therefore, while the FDD does not specify the exact communication method, it is clear that Augusta Lawn Care will notify franchisees of any changes to approved suppliers, and franchisees are obligated to comply with these changes immediately. A prospective franchisee should ask Augusta Lawn Care for more details on how these notifications are typically delivered (e.g., email, written notice, online portal) and what the typical turnaround time is for a supplier approval request.