According to the Cd One
Cd_One_Price_Cleaners Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 9: Franchisee's Obligations]
| Obligation | Section in agreement | Disclosure document item |
|---|---|---|
| a. Site selection and acquisition/lease | 1.2 and 3 of Franchise Agreement; 3 of Satellite Store Addendum; Rider to Lease and Collateral Assignment; 5 and 7 of Development Rights Agreement; Sublease | 1, 6, 7, 8 and 11 |
| b. Pre-opening purchases/leases | 1.2, 3 and 6 of Franchise Agreement; 3 and 4 of Satellite Store Addendum; 5 of PUD Addendum; Sublease | 5, 7 and 8 |
| c. Site development and other | 3 and 6 of Franchise Agreement; 4 of | 6, 7, 8 and 11 |
| pre-opening requirements | Satellite Store Addendum | |
| d. Initial and ongoing training | 5.3 and 6.8 of Franchise Agreement; 2 of PUD Addendum | 6, 7 and 11 |
| e. Opening | 3.5 of Franchise Agreement; 2 of Satellite Store Addendum; 3 of PUD Addendum | 11 |
| f. Fees | 4, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.4, 6.5, 6.8, 9.2, 9.3, 10.5, 11.7, 12.3, 12.7, 13.5, 14.6, 14.7, 15.4, 18.4 and 23.7 of Franchise Agreement; 9 of Satellite Store Addendum; 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 of PUD Addendum; 3 and 4 of Renewal Addendum; 3 of Development Rights Agreement; 6(d), 8, 11, 14 and 15 of Sublease | 5, 6 and 7 |
| g. Compliance with standards and policies/operating manual | 6, 8, 9.1 and 11 of Franchise Agreement; 2 of Satellite Store Addendum; 1, 5, 7, 8 and 9 of PUD Addendum; 2 of Renewal Addendum | 8, 11 and 14 |
| h. Trademarks and proprietary information | 7, 8 and 14 of Franchise Agreement; 7 of PUD Addendum; 6 of Development Rights Agreement | 13 and 14 |
| i. Restrictions on products/services offered | 6 of Franchise Agreement; 1 and 2 of Satellite Store Addendum; 1, 3, 5 and 7 of PUD Addendum | 8 and 16 |
| j. Warranty and customer service | 6 of Franchise Agreement; 3, 5, 7 and 8 | |
| requirements | of PUD Addendum | |
| k. Territorial development and sales | 3 of PUD Addendum; 1 and 4 of | 12 |
| quotas | Development Rights Agreement | |
| l. Ongoing product/service purchases | 6 of Franchise Agreement; 7 and 8 of PUD Addendum | 8 |
| m. Maintenance, appearance, and remodeling requirements | 6 of Franchise Agreement; 5 of Satellite Store Addendum; 6 of PUD Addendum; 2 of Renewal Addendum; 5(b) and 5(d) of Sublease | None |
| n. Insurance | 10 of Franchise Agreement; 7 of PUD Addendum; 2 of Renewal Addendum; 5(b)(v) of Sublease | 6, 7 and 8 |
| o. Advertising | 9 of Franchise Agreement; 7 and 9 of Satellite Store Addendum; 4 and 11 of PUD Addendum | 6 and 11 |
| p. Indemnification | 18.4 of Franchise Agreement; 13 of Development Rights Agreement; 8(b) and 15 of Sublease | 6 |
| q. Owner’s participation/ | 6, 15 and 16 of Franchise Agreement | 15 |
| management/staffing | ||
| r. Records and reports | 6.13 and 11 of Franchise Agreement; 10of PUD Addendum | 6 |
| s. Inspections and audits | 11.7 of Franchise Agreement | 6 and 11 |
| t. Transfer | 12 of Franchise Agreement; 8 of Satellite Store Addendum; 12 of Development Rights Agreement; 5(c)(i) and 12 of Sublease | 6 and 17 |
| u. Renewal | 2.2 of Franchise Agreement | 6 and 17 |
| v. Post-termination obligations | 14 and 15.3 of Franchise Agreement; 6 of Sublease | 17 |
| w. Non-competition covenants | 15 of Franchise Agreement | 17 |
| x. Dispute resolution | 23 of Franchise Agreement; 13 of Development Rights Agreement | 17 |
Source: Item 9 — Franchisee's Obligations (FDD pages 31–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cd One Price Cleaners' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations under the franchise and other agreements. This item serves as a roadmap, directing franchisees to specific sections within the franchise agreement and other relevant documents for detailed information about their responsibilities. The table format provides a structured overview of these obligations, making it easier for potential franchisees to understand what is expected of them.
Some of the franchisee's obligations include site selection and acquisition/lease, pre-opening purchases/leases, site development and other pre-opening requirements, initial and ongoing training, and opening procedures. Furthermore, franchisees are obligated to pay fees, comply with standards and policies/operating manual, protect trademarks and proprietary information, adhere to restrictions on products/services offered, and meet warranty and customer service requirements. These obligations are referenced in various sections of the Franchise Agreement, Satellite Store Addendum, PUD Addendum, Renewal Addendum, Development Rights Agreement, and Sublease, as well as in different items of the disclosure document itself.
Additional obligations include territorial development and sales quotas, ongoing product/service purchases, maintenance, appearance, and remodeling requirements, insurance coverage, advertising efforts, and indemnification. Franchisees must also actively participate in the business, manage staffing, maintain records and reports, and be subject to inspections and audits. Finally, the obligations cover transfer conditions, renewal processes, post-termination duties, non-competition covenants, and dispute resolution mechanisms. By referring to the mentioned sections and items, prospective franchisees can gain a comprehensive understanding of their duties and responsibilities within the Cd One Price Cleaners franchise system.