Does the Bigfoot Forestry manual include information on 'Accounting & Administration'?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
property owner that requests Bigfoot Forestry Services involving job sites located within multiple markets, at least one (1) of which is located outside of your Territory.
- "Operational Data" means and includes all data and information pertaining to the operation of your Business including employee data, expense data, financial accounting data and Gross Sales data.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bigfoot Forestry FDD, the manual contains information to help a franchisee develop and operate their Bigfoot Forestry business. The FDD defines 'Operational Data' as including 'financial accounting data'. Also, the franchisor can inspect a franchisee's 'books, records, accounts and tax returns'.
While the FDD mentions 'financial accounting data' as part of 'Operational Data', it does not explicitly state that the Bigfoot Forestry manual includes a section or specific guidance on 'Accounting & Administration'. The manual is referenced as a confidential brand standards manual.
Therefore, while accounting data is tracked, prospective franchisees should clarify with Bigfoot Forestry the extent to which the manual covers accounting and administration procedures, or if these are covered in separate training or documentation.