What items are considered 'Required Items' for a Canopy Lawn Care franchise, as defined by the agreement?
Canopy_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
by Franchisee from Franchisor or its Affiliates and used in providing Services to customers, and not otherwise attributable to the negligence or misconduct of Franchisee.
- 9.5 Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor and its Affiliates have the right to collect rebates and other consideration from third party designated and approved suppliers as a result of Franchisee's purchases of Required Items, and that Franchisor and its Affiliates shall be entitled to keep for
their own use and account such rebates and consideration. Franchisee further acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor and its Affiliates may also derive revenue or other consideration from Franchisee's purchases of Required Items from Franchisor or its Affiliates.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Canopy Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, the agreement stipulates that Canopy Lawn Care's franchisees must purchase certain 'Required Items'.
The FDD states that Canopy Lawn Care has the right to approve all 'Required Items' used in connection with the franchisee's business. The names and addresses of Canopy Lawn Care's designated and approved suppliers for these 'Required Items' are maintained in the Manual.
Furthermore, Canopy Lawn Care and its affiliates have the right to collect rebates and other considerations from third-party designated and approved suppliers as a result of the franchisee's purchases of 'Required Items'. Canopy Lawn Care and its affiliates are entitled to keep these rebates and considerations for their own use. The franchisee also acknowledges that Canopy Lawn Care and its affiliates may derive revenue or other consideration from the franchisee's purchases of 'Required Items' directly from Canopy Lawn Care or its affiliates.