How should notices related to the Note for the Canopy Lawn Care franchise be delivered?
Canopy_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- All notices and other communications relating to this Note shall be in writing and shall be deemed given upon the first to occur of (x) deposit with the United States Postal Service or overnight courier service, properly addressed and postage prepaid; (y) transmittal by electronic communication (including email, internet or intranet websites, or facsimile properly addressed (with written acknowledgment from the intended recipient such as "return receipt requested" function, return e-mail, or other written acknowledgment); or (z) actual receipt by an employee or agent of the other party. Notices hereunder shall be sent to the following addresses, or to such other address as such party shall specify in writing:
(a) If to the Holder:
Address: 2426 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Attention: Controller
With a copy to: General Counsel
(b) If to the Maker:
Address: [FRANCHISEE ADDRESS]
Attention: [PERSON(S) TO RECEIVE NOTICE ON BEHALF OF
FRANCHISE ENTITY]
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 55–199)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Canopy Lawn Care FDD, all notices and other communications relating to the Note must be in writing. These notices are considered given upon the first occurrence of one of the following: deposit with the United States Postal Service or overnight courier, properly addressed and postage prepaid; transmittal by electronic communication (including email, internet or intranet websites, or facsimile properly addressed with written acknowledgment from the intended recipient); or actual receipt by an employee or agent of the other party.
For notices to Canopy Lawn Care as the Holder, the address is 2426 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060, directed to the Controller, with a copy to the General Counsel. For notices to the Maker (the franchisee), the address is the franchisee's address, directed to the person(s) designated to receive notice on behalf of the franchise entity.
This level of detail is typical for franchise agreements, as it ensures that both parties have a clear understanding of how official communication should occur. Franchisees should ensure they understand these notice provisions, as failure to properly send or receive notices could have legal and financial ramifications.