Who does Benjamin Franklin Plumbing contract with to obtain the required support and services for franchisees?
Benjamin_Franklin_Plumbing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At the time of the closing of the Securitization Transaction, we entered into a management agreement with Villa BidCo, Inc. (now AB Inc.) to obtain the required support and services to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING franchisees under their franchise and related agreements. AB Inc. also acts as our franchise sales agent. We pay management fees to AB Inc. for these services. However, as the franchisor, we will be responsible and accountable to you to make sure that all support and services we are obligated to perform under your Franchise Agreement or other agreement you sign with us are performed in compliance with all applicable agreements.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 6–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise Disclosure Document, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing has a management agreement with AB Inc. to provide the required support and services to its franchisees. AB Inc. also serves as Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's franchise sales agent.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing pays management fees to AB Inc. for these services. However, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing remains responsible for ensuring that all support and services outlined in the Franchise Agreement or other agreements are performed in compliance with all applicable agreements.
This arrangement means that while AB Inc. handles the day-to-day provision of support and services, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing retains ultimate accountability to the franchisee. Prospective franchisees should understand the roles of both entities and how they interact to deliver the promised support. It is also important to note that AB Inc. was formerly known as Villa BidCo, Inc. and changed its name effective May 17, 2021.