What is the purpose of a 'Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle'?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a "Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle" is primarily used for transporting service technicians, operating equipment, and tools to and from job sites. Franchisees must acquire at least one vehicle that meets Bigfoot Forestry's standards and specifications.
The exterior of the vehicle must be branded with the company's designated vehicle wrap or approved decals. Bigfoot Forestry will evaluate the vehicle to determine whether a full vehicle wrap or designated decals are sufficient. While franchisees can use the vehicle for purposes unrelated to the business, Bigfoot Forestry may impose restrictions in the manual to protect their brand or limit liability risks.
The FDD states that franchisees and their service technicians must use their Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle, and only that vehicle, to travel to and from job sites. Franchisees are responsible for keeping the vehicle in good condition, ensuring it is consistently washed and kept clean. Each driver must be appropriately licensed and insured and must operate the vehicle safely and in compliance with all applicable laws. Franchisees must ensure they have at least one operational Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle available for travel to and from job sites at all times, except during temporary periods for servicing or repairs.