Can the Cd One Price Cleaners franchise agreement be modified, and if so, how?
Cd_One_Price_Cleaners Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in franchise or other agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| s. Modification of the agreement | 21 of Franchise Agreement, 8 of PUD Addendum and 13 of Development Rights Agreement | Modifications only by written agreement of parties, but we may change Manual and Operating Plans and the methods of calculating and paying the Customer Acquisition Payments and/or Technology Fee under the PUD Addendum. |
Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 56–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the Cd One Price Cleaners franchise agreement can only be modified through a written agreement signed by all parties involved. However, Cd One Price Cleaners retains the right to unilaterally change the Manual and Operating Plans. Additionally, Cd One Price Cleaners can modify the methods used for calculating and paying Customer Acquisition Payments and/or the Technology Fee under the PUD Addendum.
This means that while significant changes to the core franchise agreement require mutual consent, Cd One Price Cleaners has some flexibility to adjust operational guidelines, marketing contributions, and technology fees. This is a fairly typical arrangement in franchising, where franchisors need the ability to adapt their systems to changing market conditions.
For a prospective Cd One Price Cleaners franchisee, this highlights the importance of carefully reviewing the Manual and Operating Plans, as these are subject to change. It also means understanding the terms of the PUD Addendum, as the franchisor can alter how Customer Acquisition Payments and Technology Fees are calculated. While franchisees have a say in formal amendments to the franchise agreement, they should be aware of the areas where Cd One Price Cleaners can make unilateral changes.