How are pages filed in the Budget manual binder?

According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Budget manual uses a numeric coding index system. Pages are filed in the manual binder from the lowest subject section numeric code to the highest. The manual includes a subject index, which is an alphabetical listing of all subjects covered, with each subject assigned a numeric code. There is also a forms index, which is a numerical listing of F-series forms. To locate a procedure, one should look in the subject index and then turn to the chapter and section indicated.

Revisions to the manual are issued to announce procedure changes and transmit new and revised pages. Each revision is assigned a number indicating the last two digits of the year and a yearly sequence number. Upon receiving a revision, the manual holder must read the revision, noting its effect on current operations. If required, obsolete pages should be removed and replaced with the updated pages attached to the revision. The revision cover sheet should be filed behind the revision (broadcast) tab sheet, following Chapter 20. Any missing revisions should be reported to Office Services at World Headquarters as soon as possible.

Prospective Budget franchisees should understand the importance of maintaining an up-to-date and well-organized manual. This ensures that they are following the most current procedures and standards set by Budget. Failure to adhere to these standards could result in operational inefficiencies or non-compliance issues. The numeric filing system, while potentially straightforward, requires diligence to maintain accurately, especially as revisions are issued.