What does the 'System' encompass in the context of a Buildingstars franchise?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- L. "System" means BUILDINGSTARS' method of operating a quality cleaning service business pursuant to this Agreement.
This includes confidential operating procedures, cleaning and operational methods, methods and techniques for financial controls, accounting and reporting, personnel management, sales marketing and advertising, trade secrets and the proprietary know-how developed by BUILDINGSTARS and its Affiliates to integrate the services necessary to operate the Business any of which may be changed, improved, modified and further developed by BUILDINGSTARS from time to time.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'System' refers to Buildingstars' specific method for operating a quality cleaning service business. This encompasses a range of elements, including confidential operating procedures, cleaning and operational methods, and techniques for financial controls.
Additionally, the Buildingstars system includes methods and techniques for accounting and reporting, personnel management, sales marketing and advertising, trade secrets, and proprietary know-how. This proprietary information has been developed by Buildingstars and its affiliates to integrate the services necessary to operate the Business.
Buildingstars retains the right to change, improve, modify, and further develop any aspect of the System over time. As such, franchisees must stay up-to-date with any modifications to the System to ensure they are operating their Buildingstars franchise in accordance with the most current standards and practices.