What standards must the new Augusta Lawn Care Business meet upon relocation?
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, if a franchisee chooses to relocate their Augusta Lawn Care business, the new business location must meet specific standards. The franchisee must secure a site that is not within another franchisee's approved territory and meets Augusta Lawn Care's current size and demographic requirements. Additionally, the new Augusta Lawn Care Business must be equipped and furnished to meet the standards of appearance and function applicable to new Augusta Lawn Care Businesses at the time of relocation.
To relocate, the franchisee and any related parties must be in good standing and in compliance with the Augusta Lawn Care manual and all agreements. They must also agree to cancel the existing franchise agreement and sign a new one that is current at the time of relocation, with a term equal to the remaining term of the original agreement. Furthermore, the franchisee and related parties must execute a general release of all claims against Augusta Lawn Care and its affiliates.
Finally, the franchisee is allowed to cease operations for only one day to move equipment from the old location to the new one. These conditions ensure that the relocated Augusta Lawn Care Business maintains the brand's standards and does not infringe on other franchisees' territories, while also protecting Augusta Lawn Care from potential legal claims during the relocation process.