Can Crawlspace Medic modify its Marks at any time?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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| Provision | Agreement | Summary | |
| q. | Non-competition covenants during the term of the franchise | Section 19.5.1 | You may not: divert, or attempt to divert, customers of any Crawlspace Medic outlet (including yours) to any competitor, participate in any capacity, including, but not limited to as an owner, investor, officer, director, employee or agent, in any competing business; do any act that could damage the goodwill of the Marks or System, or disrupt or jeopardize our business or that of our franchisees. |
| r. | Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Section 19.5.2 | For 24 months after the termination of the Franchise Agreement, you may not: divert, or attempt to divert, customers of any Crawlspace Medic outlet (including yours) to any competitor, participate in any capacity, including, but not limited to as an owner, investor, officer, director, employee or agent, in any competing business within 25 miles of your former Crawlspace Medic outlet location or any other Crawlspace Medic outlet location (franchised or company owned), do any act that could damage the goodwill of the Marks or System, or disrupt or jeopardize our business or that of our franchisees. |
| s. | Modification of the agreement | Sections 9.4, 14.6, 19.1.4 and 22.4 | No oral modifications generally, but we may change the Operations Manual and System standards at any time. You may be required to implement these changes at your own costs. We have the right to modify our Marks at any time upon written notice to you. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 33–38)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crawlspace Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Crawlspace Medic retains the right to modify its Marks at any time. The FDD states that Crawlspace Medic will provide written notice to franchisees regarding any such modifications.
This provision means that a Crawlspace Medic franchisee must be prepared for potential changes to the brand's trademarks, logos, or other identifying marks. These changes could impact various aspects of the business, including marketing materials, signage, and overall branding.
While the FDD stipulates that Crawlspace Medic will provide written notice, it does not specify whether franchisees will receive financial assistance to implement these changes. Franchisees may incur costs to update their business to comply with the modified Marks. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the scope of these potential changes and their financial responsibilities related to implementing them.