What happens if a Deck Medic franchisee fails to comply with all applicable laws and regulations?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
(4) Franchisee must, at all times, immediately notify Franchisor in writing of any of the following concerning Franchisee, and/or the Franchised Business: (a) any cause of action, claim, lawsuit, proceeding, and investigation; (b) issuance of any order, writ, injunction, award, and/or decree by any court, agency, or other governmental entity; and (c) any notice of violation of any law, ordinance, code, permit, or regulation.
(5) Franchisee shall, at all times, ensure that all advertising and promotion of the Franchised Business by Franchisee is completely factual and conforms to the highest standards of ethical advertising, and is in conformity with Franchisor's standards and specifications.
Franchisee shall refrain from any business practice, advertising practice, or personal conduct that may be injurious to Franchisor, the System, Deck Medic Businesses, and/or the Licensed Marks.
Franchisor, in Franchisor's sole discretion, shall possess, among other things, the unilateral right to reject any and all advertising relating to the Franchised Business, Franchisor, the System, Deck Medic Businesses and/or using the Licensed Marks.
- (6) Franchisee shall comply with, and cause Franchisee's Owners to comply with and/or to assist Franchisor, to the fullest extent possible, in Franchisor's efforts to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws (as defined below).
In connection with such compliance, Franchisee and each Owner certify, represent, and warrant that Franchisee's or any Owner's property or interests is not subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws, and Franchisee and each Owner are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.
Franchisee further certifies that Franchisee and each Owner are not listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244 (the Annex is available at http://www.treasury.gov) and will not become so listed, hire any person so listed, or have dealings with any person so listed.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–228)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
The 2024 Deck Medic Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) outlines several stipulations regarding franchisee compliance with laws and regulations. Specifically, the FDD states that franchisees must immediately notify Deck Medic in writing of any cause of action, claim, lawsuit, proceeding, or investigation concerning the franchisee or the franchised business. This includes the issuance of any order, writ, injunction, award, or decree by any court, agency, or other governmental entity, as well as any notice of violation of any law, ordinance, code, permit, or regulation.
Furthermore, Deck Medic franchisees must ensure that all advertising and promotion of the franchised business is factual, ethical, and conforms to Deck Medic's standards. Franchisees are prohibited from engaging in any business, advertising, or personal conduct that may harm Deck Medic, its system, other Deck Medic businesses, or the licensed marks. Deck Medic retains the right to reject any advertising related to the franchised business, Deck Medic itself, the system, or the use of licensed marks.
Deck Medic franchisees must also comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws and ensure that neither they nor their owners are in violation of these laws. This includes certifying that their property or interests are not subject to being "blocked" under any Anti-Terrorism Laws and that they are not listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244. These provisions collectively emphasize the importance of legal and ethical compliance for Deck Medic franchisees, with potential consequences for failing to meet these standards.