Does Counselor Realty reserve the right to provide non-technology related services?
Counselor_Realty Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Counselor may also provide you with or require you to utilize such non-technology related tools and services relating to the franchised business as Counselor determines from time to time in its sole discretion. Counselor will not be obligated to provide you with any such non-technology related tools or services, and reserves the right to discontinue providing any such non-technology related tools and services that Counselor may decide to provide at any time. Counselor also reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions regarding any such non-technology related tools and services that Counselor may decide to provide at any time. You will be obligated to pay Counselor fees associated with such non-technology related tools and services that Counselor decides to provide in such amounts, and at such times, as Counselor shall determine from time to time in its sole discretion.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Counselor Realty's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Counselor Realty retains the right to offer or mandate the use of non-technology related tools and services for the franchised business. While Counselor Realty is not obligated to provide these tools and services, they can discontinue them at any time if they choose to offer them. Additionally, Counselor Realty can modify the terms and conditions associated with these non-technology related offerings.
As a franchisee, you may be required to pay fees for any non-technology related tools and services that Counselor Realty decides to provide. The amounts and payment schedules for these fees will be determined by Counselor Realty at its discretion. This means that franchisees need to be prepared for potential costs associated with these services if Counselor Realty decides to implement them.
This clause gives Counselor Realty significant flexibility in determining what services and tools franchisees will use, and what they will cost. Prospective franchisees should inquire about what non-technology related tools and services Counselor Realty currently provides, their associated costs, and whether there are plans to introduce new ones in the future. Understanding these potential costs and requirements is crucial for assessing the overall financial viability of the franchise.