What are Card My Yard franchisees obligated to do under the franchise agreement?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Under our franchise agreement, we will grant you the right (and you will accept the obligation) to operate one Card My Yard business providing yard greeting services and related products. We may periodically make changes to the systems, service menu, standards, facility, signage, equipment and fixture requirements for your franchised business. All Card My Yard businesses must be developed and operated in accordance with our specifications, standards, policies and procedures, which will be communicated to you via our confidential Operations Manual or otherwise in writing. Card My Yard businesses are typically operated from a home office and require a garage or other dry storage space that includes at least 18 feet of wall space with walls at least 8 feet tall.
General Market and Competition
Card My Yard businesses cater to all homeowners/renters and businesses that have yards. The market for yard greeting services is still developing and competition is growing. Businesses offering yard greeting services generally compete on the basis of factors such as price, quality and variety of services and products, and customer service. You must expect to compete with other businesses specializing in yard greeting services that may already exist in your area. Yard greeting services are a luxury lifestyle purchase and may be affected by other factors, such as changes in consumer taste, economic conditions, population, and travel patterns.
Industry-Specific Regulations
You must comply with all local, state, and federal laws that apply to your operations, including health, sanitation, smoking, EEOC, OSHA, discrimination, employment, and sexual harassment laws. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA") requires readily accessible accommodations for disabled people.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Card My Yard Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you are obligated to operate one Card My Yard business providing yard greeting services and related products. This includes developing and operating the business according to Card My Yard's specifications, standards, policies, and procedures, which are communicated through the confidential Operations Manual or in writing. Card My Yard businesses are typically operated from a home office and require a garage or other dry storage space that includes at least 18 feet of wall space with walls at least 8 feet tall.
As a Card My Yard franchisee, you must comply with all local, state, and federal laws applicable to your operations. These laws include those related to health, sanitation, smoking, EEOC, OSHA, discrimination, employment, and sexual harassment. Franchisees must also adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which requires readily accessible accommodations for disabled people. Additionally, franchisees are responsible for obtaining all necessary real estate permits, licenses, and operational licenses for their business.
Furthermore, Card My Yard franchisees must comply with all Payment Card Infrastructure (PCI) industry and government security standards and requirements designed to protect cardholder data. These PCI standards apply to both the technical and operational aspects of credit card and other payment card transactions, affecting all organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder data. The FDD recommends consulting with legal counsel or other professional advisors to investigate and understand these laws before purchasing a franchise, as it is the franchisee's sole responsibility to thoroughly investigate the regulations and licensing requirements imposed by their state and local government authorities.