For Deck Medic franchise renewal, who determines the specifics of any additional required training?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
"Supplemental Training" shall have the meaning defined and set forth in Article 4.A. of this Agreement.
"Supplemental Training Fee" shall have the meaning defined and set forth in Article 4.A. of this Agreement.
"System" shall have the meaning defined in the "Recitals" section of this Agreement and is further supplemented, as follows: (a) the Approved Services and Products, System Supplies and the services, procedures and systems that are designated by Franchisor, whether presently or in the future, for use in connection with the development, establishment, marketing, promotion and operation of a Deck Medic Business; (b) the Licensed Marks; (c) the Trade Dress; (d) Copyrights, (e) other trade names, service marks, signs, and logos, copyrights and trade dress that is designated by Franchisor, whether presently or in the future, for use in connection with the development, establishment, marketing, promotion and operation of a Deck Medic Business; (f) Operations Manual; (g) Business Management System Data; (h) Know-How; (i) Confidential Information; and (j) Digital Media. All determinations as to the system including components to the system and modifications and replacements thereto shall be determined by Franchisor in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–228)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Based on the 2024 Deck Medic Franchise Disclosure Document, the specifics of any additional required training for franchise renewal are not explicitly detailed in the provided excerpts. While the document mentions 'Supplemental Training,' it does not specify who determines the specifics of such training in the context of franchise renewal.
However, the FDD does define 'Supplemental Training' by referencing Article 4.A of the agreement. It also states that all determinations as to the system, including components to the system and modifications and replacements thereto, shall be determined by Deck Medic in Deck Medic's Reasonable Business Judgment.
To fully understand the conditions for renewal and any additional training requirements, a prospective Deck Medic franchisee should ask the franchisor for details on how 'Supplemental Training' is defined and applied during the renewal process. Specifically, they should inquire about what criteria are used to determine the need for additional training, who decides on the content and format of the training, and what costs, if any, are associated with it.