Does Boulder Designs require franchisees to execute a National Headstone Program Agreement?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Currently we require you to participate in a National Headstone Program, a Boulder Designs National Account for which we will collect a deposit due per project. Simultaneously with the execution of the franchise agreement, you must execute our National Headstone Program Agreement attached as Exhibit 11 to the franchise agreement. At the time of execution, you must pay a deposit and the deposit is based on template and materials selected by the customer and could vary based on the total project cost ("Project Deposit"). We will provide you with a design proof if one is available and the customer information, upon our receipt of the Project Deposit. Upon your acceptance of the project and completion you are entitled to
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 32–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are currently required to participate in the National Headstone Program, which is a Boulder Designs National Account. As part of this program, Boulder Designs collects a deposit for each project.
Simultaneously with the execution of the franchise agreement, franchisees must execute the National Headstone Program Agreement, which is attached as Exhibit 11 to the franchise agreement. At the time of execution, franchisees must pay a Project Deposit, the amount of which is based on the template and materials selected by the customer and could vary based on the total project cost.
Upon receipt of the Project Deposit, Boulder Designs will provide the franchisee with a design proof, if available, and customer information. Upon the franchisee's acceptance and completion of the project, they are entitled to the remaining balance. Boulder Designs retains the Project Deposit for revenue generated inside and outside the franchisee's territory as a result of the lead provided by Boulder Designs and the sale from the National Accounts projects assigned to the franchisee. Boulder Designs retains the right to authorize other franchisees or third parties to provide services if the franchisee is deemed incapable of servicing the customer or if the service volume exceeds demand, in which case the franchisee will not be compensated.