When do modifications to the Bigfoot Forestry Manual become binding on the franchisee?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must develop and operate your Business in strict compliance with the Manual.
The Manual is designed to establish and protect our brand standards and the uniformity and quality of the goods and services offered by Bigfoot Forestry Businesses. We can modify the Manual at any time. Modifications are binding at the time we notify you of the change, subject to any "grace period" we provide to implement the change. All mandatory provisions in the Manual (whether included now or in the future) are binding on you.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their business in strict compliance with the brand standards manual, referred to as the "Manual." This manual contains critical information, including lists of required goods and services, authorized goods and services for sale, operational specifications, and various policies related to reporting, accounting, insurance, marketing, data management, and other areas deemed appropriate by Bigfoot Forestry. The purpose of the Manual is to ensure brand consistency and quality across all Bigfoot Forestry businesses.
Bigfoot Forestry retains the right to modify the Manual at any time. Any modifications to the Manual become binding on the franchisee as soon as Bigfoot Forestry provides notification of the change. However, the notification may include a "grace period" to allow franchisees time to implement the changes.
Therefore, it is important for prospective Bigfoot Forestry franchisees to understand that the operating procedures and standards can change, and they will be obligated to adapt their business practices accordingly. Franchisees should clarify with Bigfoot Forestry how these notifications are typically communicated and how much time is generally provided for implementing changes to the Manual.