Must a Project Manager for a Bigfoot Forestry franchise satisfy the requirements for Service Technicians?

According to the 2025 Bigfoot Forestry FDD, if you hire a Project Manager, that Project Manager must also serve as a Service Technician. Any person hired as a Project Manager must be approved by Bigfoot Forestry and satisfy all requirements for Service Technicians as outlined in section 8.3 of the FDD. They must also successfully complete any additional training programs required for Project Managers, dedicate full-time efforts to the business, and sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

This requirement ensures that the Project Manager is not only capable of managing and supervising the business but also possesses the practical skills and knowledge to perform Bigfoot Forestry Services. This hands-on experience can be valuable for effective project management and supervision of Service Technicians.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that hiring a Project Manager involves ensuring they meet the standards for both a managerial role and a service provider role. The Project Manager must complete all Service Technician training, which may involve additional time and resources. The Managing Owner must monitor and supervise the Project Manager to ensure the business operates in compliance with the Franchise Agreement and the Manual.