What is the length of the initial franchise term for an Augusta Lawn Care franchise?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
old Approved Location to the new approved location for the Augusta Lawn Care Business.
4.5 Term and Renewal
4.5.1 Initial Term
Except as otherwise provided herein the initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire on the date that is ten (10) years from the Effective Date (the "Term Expiration Date").
4.5.2 Renewal
You shall have the option to renew this Agreement for one (1) renewal term (the "Renewal Term"), with such Renewal Term being for a period of ten (10) years subject to your satisfaction of the following conditions, all of which shall be met before each renewal:
(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 the Manual;
(b) You shall give Augusta Lawn Care written notice of Your election to renew not less than six (6) months nor more than twelve (12) months prior to the end of the then-current term;
(c) You and any Related Parties that have signed this Agreement shall have signed a copy of the then-current Franchise Agreement (except with respect to the renewal provisions thereof, which shall not supersede this Section 4.5.2) not less than thirty (30) days before the expiration of the then-current term, or thirty (30) days after You receive a signature-ready copy of the then-current Franchise Agreement from Augusta Lawn Care, whichever is later; and
(d) 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.
The provisions of the standard franchise agreement in use by Augusta Lawn Care at the time of renewal may be materially different than those contained in this Agreement, including, but not limited to, provisions for increased royalties, advertising, and other fees. You hereby acknowledge and agree that Your right to renew this Agreement shall be contingent upon Your execution of the then-current form of franchise agreement and acceptance of the new provisions.
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Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 32–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care FDD, the initial term of the franchise agreement is ten years, beginning on the effective date of the agreement and expiring ten years later on the 'Term Expiration Date'.
Augusta Lawn Care franchisees have the option to renew the franchise agreement for one additional ten-year term, called the 'Renewal Term'. To qualify for renewal, the franchisee must be in good standing, compliant with the Augusta Lawn Care manual, and provide written notice of their intent to renew at least six months but no more than twelve months before the current term expires.
Furthermore, franchisees must sign the then-current Franchise Agreement and execute a general release of claims against Augusta Lawn Care. The FDD notes that the terms of the renewed agreement may differ significantly from the original, potentially including increased royalties, advertising fees, and other costs. The right to renew is contingent upon accepting these new provisions.