Within what timeframe will Augusta Lawn Care attempt to complete its evaluation of a proposed supplier?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You agree to submit to Augusta Lawn Care copies of all advertising materials that You propose to use at least two weeks before the first time they are broadcast or published. Augusta Lawn Care will review the materials within a reasonable time and will promptly notify You in writing as to whether it approves or rejects them. Augusta Lawn Care may not withhold its approval unreasonably. For purposes of this paragraph, advertising materials that differ from previously approved materials only in such variables as date or price will be considered to be previously approved. Even if Augusta Lawn Care approves specified materials, it may later withdraw its approval in its sole and absolute discretion, including, without limitation, if it reasonably believes this is necessary to make the advertising conform to changes in the System or to correct unacceptable features of the advertising, including any misrepresentation in the advertising material.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee proposes to use advertising materials, Augusta Lawn Care will review the materials within a reasonable time and will promptly notify the franchisee in writing as to whether it approves or rejects them. Augusta Lawn Care may not withhold its approval unreasonably. For advertising materials that differ from previously approved materials only in such variables as date or price, these will be considered to be previously approved.
However, Augusta Lawn Care retains the right to withdraw its approval of specified materials later, in its sole and absolute discretion. This includes situations where it reasonably believes it's necessary to make the advertising conform to changes in the Augusta Lawn Care system or to correct unacceptable features of the advertising, including any misrepresentation in the advertising material.
While the FDD excerpt discusses the approval of advertising materials, it does not specify a timeframe for Augusta Lawn Care to evaluate a proposed supplier. A prospective franchisee should ask Augusta Lawn Care about the typical timeframe for supplier approval and the criteria used in the evaluation process.