What territory does the Bigfoot Forestry franchisee in Stanwood, Michigan operate within?

According to the 2025 Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee located in Stanwood, Michigan operates within the territory of Grand Rapids, MI. As of December 31, 2024, Jonathan Grice owns the Bigfoot Forestry franchise at 8521 Mulberry Court Stanwood, Michigan 49346, and the provided table indicates that this location's territory is Grand Rapids, MI.

It is important to note that while a franchisee is generally restricted to operating within their assigned territory, Bigfoot Forestry retains certain rights that could impact a franchisee's exclusive territory. Specifically, Bigfoot Forestry can engage in acquisitions that may result in competitive businesses operating within a franchisee's territory. Additionally, Bigfoot Forestry reserves the right to service national account customers, even if the job sites are located within a franchisee's territory.

Furthermore, the FDD specifies conditions under which a franchisee may, with prior approval from Bigfoot Forestry, provide services outside of their designated territory in an "Approved Open Territory." However, this approval can be revoked, and there are limitations, such as the approved area needing to be adjacent to the franchisee's existing territory and not assigned to another franchisee. These stipulations are subject to change based on Bigfoot Forestry's policies and standards.