What are some of the purposes of the Augusta Lawn Care Advisory Council?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Augusta Lawn Care shall have the right, in its discretion, to require the establishment of a franchise advisory council (the "Advisory Council") in Your Approved Territory. In the event such Advisory Council is established, You shall participate actively in the Advisory Council as Augusta Lawn Care designates and participate in all Advisory Council meetings approved by Augusta Lawn Care Augusta Lawn Care reserves the right to prepare and amend the governing documents for the Advisory Council from time-to-time, in its sole discretion, at any time. Augusta Lawn Care, in its sole discretion, will determine the topic areas to be considered by the Advisory Council. The purpose of the Advisory Council shall include, but is not limited to, exchanging ideas and problemsolving methods, advising Augusta Lawn Care on expenditures for system-wide advertising, and coordinating franchisee efforts. Amounts and expenditures may vary from time-to-time due to variations in Advisory Council participation and costs, as determined by the Advisory Council, and as approved by Augusta Lawn Care Augusta Lawn Care shall have the right to form, change, or dissolve an Advisory Council at any time in its sole discretion.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care FDD, Augusta Lawn Care has the right to require a franchise advisory council in an approved territory. If established, franchisees must actively participate in the Advisory Council as designated by Augusta Lawn Care and attend all approved meetings. Augusta Lawn Care reserves the right to prepare and amend the governing documents for the Advisory Council and determine the topics to be considered.
The purposes of the Advisory Council include exchanging ideas and problem-solving methods. The council also advises Augusta Lawn Care on expenditures for system-wide advertising and coordinates franchisee efforts. The amounts and expenditures may vary based on Advisory Council participation and costs, as determined by the Advisory Council and approved by Augusta Lawn Care.
Augusta Lawn Care retains the right to form, change, or dissolve an Advisory Council at any time at its discretion. This means that while franchisees may have a voice through the Advisory Council, Augusta Lawn Care ultimately controls its existence, structure, and the issues it addresses. Prospective franchisees should consider this when evaluating the level of influence they might have on the overall direction of the franchise system.