Are Deck Medic franchisees granted any options to acquire additional franchises?

According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not granted any options, rights of first refusal, or similar rights to acquire additional franchises. This means that a franchisee cannot be guaranteed the opportunity to purchase additional Deck Medic franchises in the future.

While franchisees do not have a guaranteed option to acquire additional franchises, they may add additional territories subject to availability, Deck Medic's approval, and payment of additional initial franchise fees as identified in Item 5 of the FDD. Each additional territory will consist of a geographic area that includes a population ranging between 400,000 to 600,000 people.

This lack of a guaranteed option is fairly common in franchising. Franchisors often want to retain flexibility in deciding who to award new franchises to, based on factors like performance, market conditions, and strategic goals. A prospective Deck Medic franchisee who is interested in expanding their business in the future should discuss the possibility of acquiring additional territories with the franchisor and understand the criteria for approval.