Does Card My Yard have the right to enter the business to conduct inspections?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPTS]
- (6) To grant us and our agents the right to enter the Card My Yard business at any reasonable time to conduct inspections; to cooperate with our representatives conducting the inspections by rendering such assistance as they may reasonably request; and, upon notice from us or our agents (and without limiting our other rights under this Agreement), to take any and all steps that may be necessary to correct promptly any deficiencies detected during an inspection.
If you fail for any reason to correct such deficiencies within a reasonable time, as determined by us, we will have the right and authority (but no obligation) to correct the deficiencies and to charge you a reasonable fee, payable on demand, for our expenses in taking the corrective action (including, without limitation, any necessary re-inspection);
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 84–259)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Card My Yard and its agents have the right to enter the franchisee's business at any reasonable time to conduct inspections. The franchisee is required to cooperate with Card My Yard's representatives during these inspections and provide any assistance reasonably requested.
If deficiencies are detected during an inspection, Card My Yard will notify the franchisee, who must then take the necessary steps to correct them promptly. The definition of a 'reasonable time' for correcting deficiencies is determined by Card My Yard.
Should the franchisee fail to correct the deficiencies within the specified timeframe, Card My Yard has the right, but not the obligation, to correct the deficiencies themselves. The franchisee will then be charged a reasonable fee for the expenses incurred by Card My Yard in taking corrective action, including any necessary re-inspection fees, which are payable on demand.