Can Crawlspace Medic change or dissolve a franchisee advisory council?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 9.6.
Franchisee Advisory Council.
Franchisor reserves the right to create (and if created, the right to change or dissolve) a franchisee advisory council as a formal means for System franchisees to communicate ideas.
In the event a franchisee advisory council is created, Franchisor may invite Franchisee to participate in councilrelated activities and meetings.
Invitation may be based on a franchisee's level of success, superior performance and profitability.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crawlspace Medic Franchise Disclosure Document, Crawlspace Medic retains the right to modify or eliminate a franchisee advisory council if one is established. Specifically, Crawlspace Medic reserves the right to create a franchisee advisory council as a means for franchisees to communicate ideas, and if created, Crawlspace Medic also reserves the right to change or dissolve it.
If a franchisee advisory council is created, Crawlspace Medic may invite franchisees to participate in council-related activities and meetings. Invitations to participate may be based on a franchisee's level of success, superior performance, and profitability.
This clause gives Crawlspace Medic significant control over franchisee representation and feedback mechanisms. While a council could provide a valuable channel for communication and collaboration, franchisees have no guarantee that such a council will be formed or maintained. Prospective franchisees should consider this when evaluating the level of influence they may have within the Crawlspace Medic franchise system.