On what page of the Deck Medic FDD can I find information about maintenance, updates and upgrades?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
sum or on-going payments to Franchisee or Franchisee's Owners, affiliates or employees with respect to any such idea, concept, method, technique
or product. Franchisee agrees that Franchisee will not use nor will Franchisee allow any other person or entity to use any such concept, method or product without obtaining Franchisor's prior written approval.
ARTICLE 7 OPERATING STANDARDS
7.A. OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
At all times, Franchisee and the Franchised Business shall, as designated by Franchisor in the Operations Manual and/or as otherwise designated by Franchisor in writing and, as may be modified by Franchisor from time to time: (a) exclusively offer and sell the Approved Services and Products; (b) exclusively purchase and use the System Supplies; (c) maintain a complete and updated inventory and supply of System Supplies; (d) maintain, update, replenish and replace Franchisee's System Supplies;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–228)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Article 7.B, titled "MAINTENANCE, UPDATES AND UPGRADES" can be found on page 112.
This section falls under the broader category of "ARTICLE 7 OPERATING STANDARDS," which outlines the requirements for franchisees in operating their Deck Medic business. These standards are set by Deck Medic and may be modified over time. Franchisees must adhere to these standards as outlined in the Operations Manual or in writing by Deck Medic.
Specifically, franchisees are required to exclusively offer and sell approved services and products, purchase and use system supplies, maintain a complete and updated inventory of these supplies, and regularly update, replenish, and replace their system supplies. Additionally, franchisees must maintain, update, replenish, and recondition their administrative office, as well as keep their service vehicles and system supplies clean, safe, and in line with brand standards related to licensed marks and the overall Deck Medic system.