Does Augusta Lawn Care have to provide a reason when revoking approval of a supplier?

According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, Augusta Lawn Care has the power to revoke approval of suppliers at any time, and in its sole discretion. The FDD states that Augusta Lawn Care may revoke approval of suppliers in its sole and absolute discretion, at any time, upon written notice.

This means that Augusta Lawn Care is not obligated to provide a specific reason or justification when it decides to remove a supplier from the approved list. This discretion allows Augusta Lawn Care to quickly respond to issues with a supplier's performance, quality, or compliance without a potentially lengthy justification process.

For a prospective franchisee, this policy highlights the importance of relying on Augusta Lawn Care's approved supplier list. While franchisees may have preferences for certain suppliers, Augusta Lawn Care retains ultimate control over the supply chain. Franchisees must stay informed of any changes to the approved supplier list, as they will be notified through updates to the Manual or other written communications, including electronic mail. This also means that Augusta Lawn Care can become an approved supplier, and/or the only supplier, for any item, product, good and/or service at any time.