What happens after a location for the Crawlspace Medic Franchised Business is approved by the Franchisor?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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, after the franchisor approves the franchised location, they will provide several forms of assistance to the franchisee. Crawlspace Medic will provide criteria and specifications for vehicle modification, including signage, color, and equipment. The franchisee is responsible for independently modifying the vehicle at their own expense. Crawlspace Medic will also provide sample layouts and specifications for the build-out of the location.
Additionally, Crawlspace Medic will provide access to the Confidential Operations Manual and other written materials, which may be delivered electronically or via the internet. Crawlspace Medic will also furnish a written list of required and/or recommended equipment, fixtures, signage, supplies, and products needed to open the franchised business.
Furthermore, Crawlspace Medic will offer samples or camera-ready artwork of advertising and promotional materials for local marketing. They will also make available a list of approved and/or recommended suppliers of products and services for franchisees, which may be amended as deemed appropriate by Crawlspace Medic. The franchisor will also provide the training programs as specified in the franchise agreement, on-site post-opening assistance, and administer a Brand Fund.