Where can I find the written policies, practices, procedures, regulations and standards that a Buildingstars franchisee must comply with?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISEE agrees to comply with BUILDINGSTARS' written policies, practices, procedures, regulations and standards, whether set forth in the Confidential Operations Manual or in other materials supplied to FRANCHISEE by BUILDINGSTARS which may be changed or modified from time to time.
BUILDINGSTARS shall loan FRANCHISEE for the duration of this Agreement and any renewal one (1) copy of the Confidential Operations Manual (the "Manual"), which may cover such items as general business methods, merchandising, financial reporting requirements, confidentiality agreements, plans and specification requirements, approved suppliers, etc. The Manual will constitute a confidential trade secret of BUILDINGSTARS and shall remain the property of BUILDINGSTARS. The Manual cannot be photocopied, reproduced, or disseminated without BUILDINGSTARS' written consent. FRANCHISEE shall at all times insure that its copy of the Manual is kept current and up-to-date; and, in the event of any dispute as to the contents of the Manual, the terms of the master copy of the Manual maintained by BUILDINGSTARS shall be controlling. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, FRANCHISEE shall return the copy of the Manual to BUILDINGSTARS. FRANCHISEE agrees that it shall strictly comply with all of the mandatory requirements in the Manual and such compliance is an essential part of its obligations under this A
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the written policies, practices, procedures, regulations, and standards that a franchisee must comply with are found in the Confidential Operations Manual and other materials supplied by Buildingstars. These materials may be changed or modified from time to time.
The Confidential Operations Manual is loaned to the franchisee for the duration of the agreement and any renewals. It covers items such as general business methods, merchandising, financial reporting requirements, confidentiality agreements, plans and specification requirements, and approved suppliers. The manual remains the property of Buildingstars and cannot be photocopied, reproduced, or disseminated without written consent.
A Buildingstars franchisee must ensure their copy of the manual is current and up-to-date. In the event of any dispute, the terms of the master copy maintained by Buildingstars will be controlling. Upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must return the manual to Buildingstars and strictly comply with all mandatory requirements outlined within it.