Which items in the Bigfoot Forestry Disclosure Document relate to pre-opening purchases and leases?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rage Facility, and obtain our approval of the Storage Facility if required by §7.1, prior to shipment of the Equipment Package.
- 7.3. Bigfoot Forestry Vehicles. Prior to opening, you must purchase, lease or otherwise obtain access to a minimum of one (1) vehicle that meets our standards and specifications and is capable of transporting your Service Technicians, operating equipment and tools to and from job sites (a "Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle"). The exterior of the Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle must be branded with our designated vehicle wrap or other approved decals. We will evaluate your Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle and determine whether a full vehicle wrap is required or whether our designated decals are sufficient. You may use your Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle for purposes unrelated to your Business, subject to any restrictions we impose in the Manual to protect our brand or limit liability risks. You and your Service Technicians must use your Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle, and only your Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle, to travel to and from job sites. You must keep your Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle in good condition and repair and ensure that it is consistently washed and kept in clean condition. Each Person who drives your Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle must: (a) be appropriately licensed and insured; and (b) drive in a safe manner in compliance with all applicable Laws. At all times following your opening date, you must ensure that you have at least one (1) Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle that is operational and available for travel to and from job sites, subject to temporary and routine periods of unavailability while the vehicle is being serviced or repaired.
- 7.4. Opening. You must open your Business to the public within 120 days after the Effective Date. You must notify us of your proposed opening date at least 15 days before opening. You may not open your Business prior to receipt of our written authorization to open.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 20–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several items pertain to pre-opening purchases and leases. Specifically, franchisees must purchase or lease a Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle that meets the franchisor's standards. The franchisor will evaluate the vehicle to determine if a full vehicle wrap or designated decals are sufficient.
Additionally, franchisees must purchase a designated Equipment Package and Startup Package from Bigfoot Forestry's affiliate approximately 30 days after the Effective Date. After opening, franchisees are generally required to purchase additional operating equipment, tools, uniforms, business cards, or promotional items exclusively from the affiliate unless the franchisor designates or approves another supplier. The affiliate purchases these items from third parties and resells them to franchisees as a convenience, without warranties.
Before opening, the franchisee must also secure access to a suitable Storage Facility. The franchisor will not authorize the franchisee to open until the franchisee purchases all required items and the Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle meets their standards and specifications.