When must a prospective Deck Medic franchisee request the veteran's/first responder discount?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
For qualified individuals who were honorably discharged from any branch of the United States Military or are First Responders (as defined below), the Initial Franchise Fee shall be discounted by 10%. A "First Responder" is any current or former police officer, firefighter or emergency medical technician who served for more than five years in that capacity. This discount requires documented military service. This discount must be requested at the time of your initial franchise application and represents a one-time discount applicable to only the Initial Franchise Fee. This discount is subject to our approval of franchisee entering into our franchise system. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts of the Initial Franchise Fee
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a qualified U.S. military veteran or first responder must request the 10% discount on the initial franchise fee at the time of their initial franchise application. This discount applies to individuals honorably discharged from any branch of the United States Military or who are current or former police officers, firefighters, or emergency medical technicians with more than five years of service.
To qualify for the discount, Deck Medic requires documented military service or proof of service as a first responder. The discount is a one-time offer applicable only to the initial franchise fee. It's important to note that this discount cannot be combined with any other discounts on the initial franchise fee that Deck Medic may offer.
This policy ensures that those eligible for the discount are considered at the outset of the franchise application process. By requesting the discount during the initial application, prospective Deck Medic franchisees can ensure they receive the appropriate reduction in their initial franchise fee, provided they meet the specified criteria and provide the necessary documentation. Deck Medic's approval is also required for the franchisee entering the franchise system.