What maintenance and repair obligations does a Care Plus Medical Ucc franchisee have?
Care_Plus_Medical_Ucc Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 7.12 Maintenance and Repair. Franchisee shall at all times keep the Business in a neat and clean condition, perform all appropriate maintenance, and keep all physical property in good repair.
In addition, Franchisee shall promptly perform all work on the physical property of the Business as Care Plus Medical UCC may prescribe from time to time, including but not limited to periodic interior and exterior painting; resurfacing of the parking lot; roof repairs; and replacement of obsolete or worn out signage, floor coverings, furnishings, equipment and décor.
Franchisee
acknowledges that the System Standards may include requirements for cleaning, maintenance, and repair.
- 7.13 Remodeling. In addition to Franchisee's obligations to comply with all System Standards in effect from time to time, Care Plus Medical UCC may require Franchisee to undertake and complete a Remodel of the Location to Care Plus Medical UCC's satisfaction. Franchisee must complete the Remodel in the time frame specified by Care Plus Medical UCC. Care Plus Medical UCC may require the Franchisee to submit plans for Care Plus Medical UCC's reasonable approval prior to commencing a required Remodel. Care Plus Medical UCC's right to require a Remodel is limited as follows: (i) the Remodel will not be required in the first two or last two years of the term (except that a Remodel may be required as a condition to renewal of the term or a Transfer), and (ii) a Remodel will not be required more than once every five years from the date on which Franchisee was required to complete the prior Remodel.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 41)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Care Plus Medical Ucc's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of their business. Franchisees must keep the business in a neat and clean condition, perform appropriate maintenance, and keep all physical property in good repair.
Care Plus Medical Ucc can also prescribe specific work on the physical property of the business from time to time. This includes periodic interior and exterior painting, resurfacing of the parking lot, roof repairs, and replacement of obsolete or worn-out signage, floor coverings, furnishings, equipment, and décor.
Additionally, the System Standards, which Care Plus Medical Ucc may modify, may include requirements for cleaning, maintenance, and repair. Franchisees must also undertake and complete a remodel of the location to Care Plus Medical Ucc's satisfaction when required, within the specified timeframe. However, remodels will not be required during the first two or last two years of the franchise term, and not more than once every five years from the date of the prior remodel, unless required for renewal or transfer.