What is included in the Deck Medic 'Restricted Territory' regarding other Deck Medic businesses?

According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Restricted Territory' typically encompasses the franchisee's Operating Territory. However, if a court deems this too broad, the Restricted Territory is defined as the franchisee's Operating Territory plus a 25-mile radius around it.

This means that Deck Medic franchisees are generally restricted from operating or soliciting business outside their designated territory. The primary aim is to protect each franchisee's market area, preventing direct competition from other Deck Medic franchisees. The 25-mile radius extension provides an additional buffer zone should the initial territory definition be challenged.

For a prospective Deck Medic franchisee, this territorial protection is a significant benefit. It offers a defined area to focus marketing and service efforts without the immediate threat of internal competition. However, it's important to understand the specific boundaries of the Operating Territory and the potential implications of the 25-mile radius clause in different jurisdictions. Franchisees should also be aware of the 'Out of Territory Rules' which may allow them to service customers in open areas under certain conditions, but these can be revoked by Deck Medic.