If a Deck Medic franchisee does not have a service vehicle, what kind of vehicle are they required to use?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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Note 7: Service Vehicle – You may use your own preexisting vehicle if it meets our standards and specifications. If you do not have a service vehicle, you must use a Deck Medic branded and wrapped service vehicle for all customer visits. The high end of this estimate assumes a down payment of $2,000 and three months of lease installment payments or financed payments at $800 per month for one service vehicle. These payments will be an on-going expense throughout the operation of your Deck Medic Business. The service vehicle must meet our standards, and specifications, be registered and insured as a commercial vehicle, be wrapped in accordance with our brand standards and specifications and be in a relatively new and clean condition. Typical vehicles that we approve include a new or used van or picku
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 15–19)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee does not have a pre-existing vehicle that meets Deck Medic's standards and specifications, they are required to use a Deck Medic branded and wrapped service vehicle for all customer visits. The FDD specifies that typical vehicles approved by Deck Medic include a new or used van or pickup truck in good working condition.
The service vehicle must meet Deck Medic's standards and specifications, be registered and insured as a commercial vehicle, and be wrapped in accordance with their brand standards. The FDD estimates that the high end of the service vehicle cost assumes a $2,000 down payment and three months of lease installment payments or financed payments at $800 per month. These payments are an ongoing expense throughout the operation of the Deck Medic business.
This requirement ensures that all Deck Medic franchisees present a consistent and professional image to customers. The branding and wrapping of the vehicle serve as a mobile advertisement for the business. Franchisees should factor in the cost of leasing or financing a suitable vehicle, as well as the ongoing expenses of commercial registration, insurance, and brand-compliant wrapping, when considering their initial investment and operating costs.