What is considered a 'System Supply' for a Deck Medic franchise?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Initial Product Order As a part of your System Supplies, you must purchase some of your inventory and requirements for equipment and supplies from us, our affiliates, or our designees.
We exclusively control the types, manufacturers and sources of supply of the semi-transparent oil-based stains and stripping/cleaning products that you must exclusively utilize in the Franchised Business.
System Supplies You must maintain an initial and ongoing inventory of System Supplies.
You must purchase the System Supplies, as designated by us, from us, our affiliates, and/or our designated suppliers.
Branded Items and Marketing Materials All materials bearing the Licensed Marks including, but not limited to, stationary, business cards, brochures, apparel, signs and displays, must meet our standards and specifications and must be purchased from us directly or our designated suppliers.
All of your marketing materials must comply with our standards and specifications and must be approved by us before you use them.
You may market your Deck Medic Business through approved digital media and social media platforms provided that you do so in accordance with our digital media and social media policies.
You must purchase all branded marketing materials from either us or our designated exclusive supplier.
We may require that you exclusively use, at your cost, our designated supplier for social and digital media marketing services and exclusively use, at your cost, our social media platforms, vendors and marketing channels.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 19–22)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'System Supplies' encompass a range of items necessary for operating the franchise. These supplies must be purchased from Deck Medic, its affiliates, or designated suppliers. This includes an initial product order that covers inventory, equipment, and supplies needed to start the business.
Specifically, Deck Medic exclusively controls the types, manufacturers, and sources of semi-transparent oil-based stains and stripping/cleaning products, which franchisees must exclusively use. Franchisees are required to maintain both an initial and ongoing inventory of these System Supplies, ensuring they always have the necessary materials to provide Deck Medic's approved services.
In addition to product-related supplies, 'System Supplies' also include branded items and marketing materials bearing Deck Medic's licensed marks. These items, such as stationary, business cards, brochures, apparel, signs, and displays, must meet Deck Medic's standards and specifications and be purchased from approved sources. Furthermore, Deck Medic may require franchisees to use a designated supplier for social and digital media marketing services and platforms, adding another layer to the System Supplies requirements.