Does the Principal Owner's Guaranty for Augusta Lawn Care require notice of acceptance?

According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement itself requires acceptance by Augusta Lawn Care to be binding. Specifically, the document states that the agreement is not binding on Augusta Lawn Care unless and until an authorized management officer of Augusta Lawn Care has signed it.

However, the excerpt does not explicitly state whether a separate notice of acceptance is required for the Principal Owner's Guaranty. The document mentions that if the franchisee is a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, the officers, shareholders, general partners, or members must sign a Guaranty, guaranteeing the franchisee's payments and performance. The form of Guaranty appears as Exhibit C to the Agreement.

Because the FDD excerpt does not specify whether the Principal Owner's Guaranty requires a separate notice of acceptance, prospective Augusta Lawn Care franchisees should clarify this requirement with the franchisor. Understanding the specific conditions and requirements of the Guaranty is essential for all parties involved.