Where can I find the Caring Senior Service Franchise Agreement and its Exhibits?
Caring_Senior_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We offer you a franchise agreement (the "Franchise Agreement"), attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit B, which gives you the right to establish and operate one Franchised Business at a location mutually approved by you and us (the "Location") within your approved geographic assigned Territory. The Franchise Agreement gives you the right to use the Proprietary Marks and the System solely with the operation of the Franchised Business, and, unless we agree otherwise, solely within your assigned Territory (See Item 12). Each Franchised Business will offer the Services under the Proprietary Marks. You will need approximately 650 to 800 square feet of office space for your Franchised Business, which can be in an executive suite of offices or other acceptable types of offices.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Caring Senior Service Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement, which outlines the terms and conditions of the franchise, is attached to the Disclosure Document as Exhibit B. Additionally, Item 23 lists several exhibits (A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L). These exhibits provide further details and addenda to the Franchise Agreement, covering topics such as location acceptance and protected territory, telephone listing agreements, power of attorney for taxes, transfer of franchise, confidentiality and non-competition, continuing guaranty, state-specific addenda, electronic funds transfer authorization, collateral assignment of lease, services and release agreement, conversion addendum, and development addendum.
Prospective Caring Senior Service franchisees should carefully review both the Franchise Agreement and all associated exhibits to fully understand their rights and obligations. These documents contain critical information about the franchise relationship, including fees, responsibilities, and operational requirements. Understanding these documents is a crucial step in evaluating the franchise opportunity and making an informed decision.
It is standard practice in the franchising industry to include the franchise agreement and its exhibits as part of the Franchise Disclosure Document. This allows potential franchisees to thoroughly examine the legal and contractual obligations before investing in the franchise. Reviewing these documents with a qualified legal and financial advisor is highly recommended to ensure a complete understanding of the terms and conditions.