What are the site requirements for relocation of an Augusta Lawn Care franchise?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At Augusta Lawn Care's option, You may relocate the Augusta Lawn Care Business, with Augusta Lawn Care's prior written consent, if all of the following conditions are met:
(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 all provisions of the Manual;
(b) You and any of Your Related Parties that have signed this Agreement have agreed to cancel this Agreement and execute a new Franchise Agreement in the form that is currently effective at the time of relocation (with a term equal to the thenremaining term of this Agreement);
(c) You have secured a site that is not located in another Augusta Lawn Care franchisee's approved Territory, and which meets our then-current size and demographic requirements;
(d) You agree to equip and furnish Your new Augusta Lawn Care Business so that the Business meets the standards of appearance and function applicable to new Augusta Lawn Care Businesses at the time of relocation;
(e) 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; and
(f) You may cease to operate the Augusta Lawn Care Business for no more than one (1) day only for the purposes of moving all equipment from the old Approved Location to the new approved location for the Augusta Lawn Care Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may relocate their Augusta Lawn Care business with prior written consent from Augusta Lawn Care, provided several conditions are met. Augusta Lawn Care retains the option to approve or deny the relocation.
To relocate, the franchisee must be in good standing with Augusta Lawn Care, adhering to the franchise agreement and the operational manual. The franchisee must agree to cancel the existing franchise agreement and sign a new one that reflects the terms currently in effect at the time of relocation. The term of the new agreement will match the remaining term of the original agreement.
The new site must not be within another Augusta Lawn Care franchisee's approved territory and must meet Augusta Lawn Care's current size and demographic requirements. The franchisee is responsible for equipping and furnishing the new location to meet the standards applicable to new Augusta Lawn Care businesses at the time of relocation. Additionally, the franchisee must execute a general release of claims against Augusta Lawn Care.
Finally, the franchisee can only cease operations at the old location for a maximum of one day to facilitate the move of equipment to the new approved location. These conditions ensure that the relocation process maintains the integrity of the Augusta Lawn Care brand and protects the interests of both the franchisor and other franchisees.