Which item in the Crawl
Crawl_Space_Ninja Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
reements and in other items of this Disclosure Document.**
| Obligation | Section or Article in Franchise Agreement | Item in Franchise Disclosure Document | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. Site Selection and Acquisition | 8.1 | 11 | |
| b. Pre-Opening Purchase/Leases | 8.3, 12.1.1, 12.3.1 | 7, 11 | |
| c. Site Development & other Pre- | 8.2, 8.3, 12.1.1, 12.1.3 | 11 | |
| Opening Requirements | |||
| d. Initial and Ongoing Training | Article 7 | 11 | |
| e. Opening | 8.2.3, 8.3 | 11 | |
| f. Fees | 5.1, 5.2.7, Article 6, 12.3.7, 12.6, 15.6, 16.4, 18.1.4, 18.1.5, 19.1.5 | 5, 6, 7 | |
| g. Compliance with Standards and | Article 9, 12.1, 12.1.7, | 8, 11 | |
| Policies/Operating Manual | 19.1.1 | ||
| h. Trademarks and Proprietary | 9.4, Article 14, 19.2, | 13, 14 | |
| Information | 19.3, 19.4 | ||
| i. Restrictions on Products/Services | 12.1.1, 12.1.4, 12.6 | 8 | |
| Offered |
| Obligation | Section or Article in Franchise Agreement | Item in Franchise Disclosure Document |
|---|---|---|
| k. Territorial Development and Sales | 13.2 | 12 |
| Quotas | ||
| l. Ongoing Product/Service Purchases | 12.1.4, 12.3.5 | 8 |
| m. Maintenance, Appearance and | Article 9, 12.1.2, 12.1.5, | None |
| Remodeling Requirements | 12.1.9 | |
| n. Insurance | Article 15 | 7 |
| o. Advertising | Article 13 | 6, 11 |
| p. Indemnification | 15.4, 15.6, 16.3.6, 21.1 | 14 |
| q. Owner’s Participation, Management, | 11.1, 11.3, 12.1.6 | 11, 15 |
| Staffing | ||
| r. Records /Reports | 12.2 | 6 |
| s. Inspections and Audits | 9.2, 12.1.7, 12.2.5 | 6, 11 |
| t. Transfer | Article 16 | 17 |
| u. Renewal | Article 5 | 17 |
| v. Post-Termination Obligations | Article 18 | 17 |
| w. |
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 23–24)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crawl Space Ninja's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations under the franchise agreement. This item provides a table that cross-references specific obligations with the corresponding sections in the franchise agreement and relevant items in the Franchise Disclosure Document itself.
The table lists a variety of obligations for Crawl Space Ninja franchisees. These range from site selection and acquisition (a) to compliance with standards and policies (g), trademarks and proprietary information (h), restrictions on products/services offered (i), territorial development and sales quotas (k), ongoing product/service purchases (l), maintenance and remodeling (m), insurance (n), advertising (o), indemnification (p), owner's participation and staffing (q), record keeping (r), inspections and audits (s), transfer (t), renewal (u), post-termination obligations (v), non-competition covenants (w), and dispute resolution (x).
For each obligation, the table indicates the specific section or article in the franchise agreement where the obligation is detailed, as well as the corresponding item in the Franchise Disclosure Document that provides further information. For example, the franchisee's obligation to comply with standards and policies/operating manual is found in Article 9, 12.1, 12.1.7, and 19.1.1 of the Franchise Agreement, and Items 8 and 11 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Similarly, obligations related to fees are covered in multiple sections of the Franchise Agreement (5.1, 5.2.7, Article 6, 12.3.7, 12.6, 15.6, 16.4, 18.1.4, 18.1.5, 19.1.5) and Items 5, 6, and 7 of the FDD.
Prospective Crawl Space Ninja franchisees should carefully review this table and cross-reference the listed sections and items to fully understand their obligations under the franchise agreement. Understanding these obligations is crucial for the successful operation of a Crawl Space Ninja franchise and to ensure compliance with the franchisor's requirements.