Does Chem Dry reserve the right to modify System Standards for individual franchisees?
Chem_Dry Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
H. MODIFICATION OF SYSTEM STANDARDS
CDI periodically may modify System Standards, which may accommodate international, national, regional or local variations, and these modifications may obligate FRANCHISEE to invest additional capital in the BUSINESS and/or incur higher operating costs. FRANCHISEE agrees to implement any changes in System Standards within the time period CDI requests, whether they involve buying new Operating Assets, adding new Products or Services, or otherwise modifying the nature of FRANCHISEE operations, as if they were part of this Agreement as of the Commencement date of this Agreement.
FRANCHISEE acknowledges and agrees that operating and maintaining the BUSINESS according to System Standards is essential to preserve the goodwill of the Marks and all CHEM-
DRY Businesses. Therefore, FRANCHISEE agrees at all times to operate and maintain the BUSINESS according to all of CDI's System Standards, as and when modified by CDI. FRANCHISEE agrees that System Standards CDI prescribes in the Manual, or otherwise communicate to FRANCHISEE in writing or another tangible form (for example, via Franchise System extranet or Website), are an integral part of this Agreement as if fully set forth within its text, provided that CDI may unilaterally amend System Standards and the Manual without the consent of FRANCHISEE. All references to this Agreement include all System Standards as periodically modified.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 68–264)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chem Dry's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chem Dry can modify System Standards, and these modifications may vary internationally, nationally, regionally, or locally. These changes may require franchisees to invest additional capital in their business and/or incur higher operating costs. Franchisees must implement any changes in System Standards within the time period Chem Dry requests, even if it involves buying new operating assets, adding new products or services, or otherwise modifying their operations.
Chem Dry communicates System Standards to franchisees through the Manual or in writing, such as via the Franchise System extranet or website. These standards are an integral part of the Franchise Agreement and can be unilaterally amended by Chem Dry without the franchisee's consent. All references to the Franchise Agreement include any System Standards that have been periodically modified.
This means that as a Chem Dry franchisee, you must stay updated on any changes to the System Standards and be prepared to adapt your business accordingly. This could involve additional investments or operational changes, so it's important to factor in the potential for these modifications when evaluating the franchise opportunity.