factual

Can Counselor Realty revise the Franchise Policy Guidelines periodically?

Counselor_Realty Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

mounts from you or enforcing this agreement.

6. COUNSELOR SERVICES.

  • 6.1 Training. At your request, Counselor will provide you and up to two of your key personnel initial training at a "Counselor" office or other location designated by Counselor, at any mutually convenient time. At your request, Counselor will provide supplemental initial and/or ongoing training for you and/or your key personnel at a "Counselor" office or other location designated by Counselor, at any mutually convenient time. You must pay Counselor a fee for training (including initial training) in the amount of $175 per trainer per hour. In addition, you must pay all travel, living and incidental expenses you and your employees, and our trainers, incur in connection with training. A copy of our Franchise Policy Guidelines will be available at our corporate office in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. We may change the Franchise Policy Guidelines periodically.
  • 6.2 Advisory Services. We will advise you about proper display of the Marks, procuring fixtures and initial inventories, Counselor's business procedures, and other general guidance and advice regarding the franchised business. We may request that you attend certain meetings.
  • 6.3 Website.

Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 15–16)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Counselor Realty's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Counselor Realty may change the Franchise Policy Guidelines periodically. Item 6.1 of the contract states that a copy of the Franchise Policy Guidelines will be available at their corporate office in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and that Counselor Realty may change the Franchise Policy Guidelines periodically.

Furthermore, Item 7.1(f) of the contract states that franchisees must comply with changes Counselor Realty may make to the Franchise Policy Guidelines, System, and standards, even if additional investment or expenditures are required. This means that Counselor Realty franchisees must stay up-to-date with any changes to the Franchise Policy Guidelines and be prepared to make additional investments or expenditures to comply with the changes.

Item 17(s) also states that the Franchise Policy Guidelines and licensed Marks are subject to change by Counselor Realty. This gives Counselor Realty the right to make changes to the Franchise Policy Guidelines and licensed Marks at any time. Prospective franchisees should consider the potential impact of these changes on their business before investing in a Counselor Realty franchise.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.