Besides cleaning, what other services is a Chem-Dry franchisee authorized to provide?
Chem_Dry Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
FRANCHISEE also may, upon consent or request of CDI, offer and perform other services that CDI first approves, which may require certification by successful completion of additional training and/or purchase of additional equipment and cleaning solutions ("Additional Services").
This Agreement refers to the Required Services and the Additional Services as the "Approved Services." CDI reserves the right to change the lists of Required Services and Approved Services at any time.
As of the Effective Date, the list of Additional Services includes leather and vinyl cleaning, carpet repair, carpet spot dyeing, vinyl composite tile cleaning services, wood floor cleaning, applying anti-allergen and deodorizer, and dryer vent cleaning.
CDI may condition the offer and sale, or continuation of the offer and sale, of Additional Services and products in its sole discretion, and to require franchisees which offer and perform such Additional Services to be certified by successful completion of an additional training and/or the purchase of additional equipment and cleaning solutions.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 51)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chem-Dry's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are authorized to provide several additional services beyond standard carpet and upholstery cleaning. These 'Additional Services' require Chem-Dry's approval and may necessitate completing extra training or purchasing specific equipment and cleaning solutions.
As of the FDD's effective date, approved additional services include leather and vinyl cleaning, carpet repair, carpet spot dyeing, vinyl composite tile cleaning services, wood floor cleaning, applying anti-allergen and deodorizer, and dryer vent cleaning. Chem-Dry retains the right to modify the list of required and additional services at its discretion.
Prospective franchisees should note that offering these additional services may be contingent on meeting specific requirements set by Chem-Dry, such as certifications, training, and equipment purchases. It is important to stay updated on the current list of approved services and any associated conditions to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement and maintain the quality standards of the Chem-Dry brand.