What recourse does a Crawlspace Medic franchisee have if they lose possession of their vehicle through no fault of their own?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 17.2.4. loses for any cause whatsoever the right of possession of the real property on which the Franchised Business is located, or loses possession of the Franchised Business vehicle; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply if through no fault of Franchisee, Franchisee loses right of possession and Franchisee applies within thirty (30) days after such event, for Franchisor's approval to relocate the Franchised Business (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) and Franchisee diligently pursues such relocation in accordance with Section 8.4 or the Franchisee obtains a replacement vehicle within thirty (30) days.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crawlspace Medic Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has options if they lose possession of their vehicle through no fault of their own. Specifically, if a Crawlspace Medic franchisee loses possession of their vehicle through no fault of their own, the franchisee has 30 days to apply for the Franchisor's approval to obtain a replacement vehicle.
Crawlspace Medic's approval for a replacement vehicle will not be unreasonably withheld, which means that the franchisor must have a legitimate business reason to deny the request. The franchisee must obtain a replacement vehicle within thirty (30) days of losing possession of the original vehicle.
This provision protects the franchisee from termination of the franchise agreement due to circumstances beyond their control, provided they act promptly to rectify the situation. It also ensures that the Crawlspace Medic business can continue to operate with minimal disruption.