Can Crawlspace Medic establish regional or national accounts?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We reserve the right to establish regional or national accounts with other companies that want to conduct business with us across multiple franchised or company owned territories.
If we establish such accounts, you are required to service them on the terms negotiated.
If you cannot or are unwilling to do so, we reserve the right to service those accounts or designate another Franchisee to do so (Franchise Agreement, Section 12.5).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 23–29)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crawlspace Medic Franchise Disclosure Document, Crawlspace Medic retains the right to establish regional or national accounts with companies that want to conduct business across multiple franchised or company-owned territories. If Crawlspace Medic establishes such accounts, franchisees are required to service them based on the negotiated terms.
However, if a franchisee is unable or unwilling to service these accounts, Crawlspace Medic reserves the right to either service the accounts themselves or designate another franchisee to handle them. This clause in the Franchise Agreement ensures that Crawlspace Medic can pursue larger business opportunities and maintain consistent service standards across different locations.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that while they may be required to service regional or national accounts if established, there is also a possibility of being bypassed if they cannot meet the requirements. It is important for potential franchisees to consider their capacity and willingness to handle such accounts when evaluating the franchise opportunity.