What is the Deck Medic franchisee's obligation regarding site evaluation and licensing?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
e your Franchise Agreement without refunding any fees to you. It is your obligation to consult with government agencies, architects and legal professionals to evaluate and determine that your site permits the establishment and operation of the Franchised Business and that you possess the necessary licenses and authority to operate the Franchised Business. (Franchise Agreement, Article 3).
Time to Open
You may not open your Deck Medic Business until you have completed our initial training requirements, obtained the necessary licensing and authorization from state and regulatory agencies within your Operating Territory and have obtained and provided us with written proof of the required insurance. Within 120 days from the signing of your Franchise Agreement you must open and offer services and products of your Deck Medic Business to the customers within your Operating Territory. We estimate that the length of time between the signing of your Franchise Agreement and opening your Deck Medic Business to be one to three months. Factors that may affect this estimated time period include the length of time undertaken by you to satisfactorily complete our initial training program, obtaining third party lender financing, if necessary, obtaining the necessary licenses, training staff, and purchasing/leasing and wrapping a service vehicle that meets our standards and specifications.
Post-Opening Obligations
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- Communication of Operating Standards We may establish, update and provide you with consultations and communications as to the standards, procedures and System requirements as to the operation of your Deck Medic Business including, but not limited to, Approved Services and Products, System Supplies, marketing and promotion standards, and as we may, in our discretion, designate, modify, supplement and amend from time to time and, as set forth in the Manuals. (Franchise Agreement, Articles 4.B. and 4.C.);
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- Marketing Standards and Approval We will establish, update and communicate to you our standards for the marketing and promotion of the Franchised Business including, but not limited to, the marketing media that you may use. We will respond to your request respecting the communication of our approval or disapproval of marketing media that may be requested by you for use in the marketing and promotion of the Franchised Business. We maintain full discretion as to the marketing standards and the marketing media may be used in the marketing and promotion of your Deck Medic Business (Franchise Agreement, Article 4.B.);
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for evaluating potential sites for their administrative office and ensuring they comply with all applicable laws and licensing requirements. Deck Medic will respond to a franchisee's site proposal within 30 days of receiving all requested information, considering factors like site characteristics, suitability for non-retail back-office operations, and proximity to other franchisees.
Deck Medic franchisees may manage their business from a home-based office if local laws permit. However, if a franchisee chooses to establish a separate operations center, they are responsible for selecting and securing a site within their operating territory that meets Deck Medic's approval. Deck Medic provides site selection guidelines but does not typically own or lease the properties used by franchisees. Franchisees bear all costs associated with locating and evaluating potential sites.
It is the franchisee's responsibility to consult with government agencies, architects, and legal professionals to ensure that their chosen site allows for the establishment and operation of the Deck Medic business and that they possess all necessary licenses and authorizations. A franchisee must also obtain the necessary licensing and authorization from state and regulatory agencies within their Operating Territory. Failure to meet site selection requirements could result in termination of the Franchise Agreement without a refund of fees.