Does the Crawlspace Medic Franchise Agreement include a section on 'Franchisor's Obligations'?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
10. FRANCHISOR'S OBLIGATIONS
Franchisor and/or its designated representative will provide the services described below:
- 10.1. Territory Selection. Territory selection criteria, as Franchisor may deem advisable. Franchisor shall also approve the Franchised location in accordance with Section 8.1.2.
- 10.2. Construction. Provide to Franchisee criteria and specifications for a Crawlspace Medic vehicle modification. Such criteria and specifications include, but are not necessarily limited to, signage, color and equipment modifications to your vehicle. Franchisee shall independently, and at Franchisee's expense, have the vehicle modified to follow such criteria and specifications in accordance with Article 8. Franchisor will provide sample layout and specs for build out of the Crawlspace Medic location.
- 10.3. Manual. Provide Franchisee access to the Confidential Operations Manual and such other manuals and written materials as Franchisor may hereafter develop for use by franchisees, as the same may be revised by Franchisor from time to time. Such documents may be provided electronically or via the Internet, at Franchisor's sole and absolute discretion.
- 10.4. Inspection. Inspection of the Franchised Business and evaluations of the products sold, and services rendered therein whenever reasonably determined by Franchisor.
- 10.5. Pre-Opening Requirements. Provide a written list of equipment, fixtures, signage, supplies and/or products that will be required and/or recommended to open the Franchised Business for business.
- 10.6. Advertising Materials. Provide samples or camera-ready artwork of certain advertising and promotional materials and information developed by Franchisor from time to time for use by Franchisee in marketing and conducting local advertising for the Franchised Business.
- 10.7. List of Suppliers. Make available from time to time, and amend as deemed appropriate by Franchisor, a list of approved and/or recommended suppliers of products and services for System franchisees.
- 10.8. Training. The training programs specified in Article 7 herein.
- 10.9. On-Site Assistance. On-site post-opening assistance at the Franchised Business location in accordance with the provisions of Article 7.
- 10.10. Brand Fund. Administer a Brand Fund in accordance with Section 13.3.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crawlspace Medic Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement does include a section outlining the franchisor's obligations. Section 10 of the agreement, titled "Franchisor's Obligations," details the services and support that Crawlspace Medic will provide to its franchisees. These obligations range from territory selection assistance to providing access to the Confidential Operations Manual.
Specifically, Crawlspace Medic outlines commitments such as providing territory selection criteria, construction specifications for vehicle modification, access to the operations manual, and inspection of the franchised business. They also commit to providing a list of required equipment, advertising materials, a list of approved suppliers, training programs, on-site assistance, and administering a Brand Fund. These obligations are designed to support the franchisee in establishing and operating their Crawlspace Medic business.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review this section to understand the full scope of support they can expect from Crawlspace Medic. Understanding these obligations is crucial for setting realistic expectations and assessing the value of the franchise opportunity. Franchisees should also inquire about the process for ensuring these obligations are met and the recourse available if Crawlspace Medic fails to fulfill them.