Does Deck Medic require franchisees to purchase equipment, supplies, promotional materials, point of sale systems, and business management systems designated by the franchisor?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
siness Management System Data; (h) Know-How; (i) Confidential Information; and (j) Digital Media. All determinations as to the system including components to the system and modifications and replacements thereto shall be determined by Franchisor in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment.
"System Supplies" refers to and means the equipment and supplies designated by Franchisor as required for use in connection with Franchisee's Deck Medic Business and the Approved Services and Products. Without limitation to the foregoing, the System Supplies shall include System branded, non-branded and third party branded equipment and supplies designated by Franchisor for use in the day-to-day operations of Franchisee's Deck Medic Business including, among other things: Customer Vouchers, installation kits, uniforms, and other products designated by Franchisor in the Operations Manual and/or otherwise in writing and, as may be modified and supplemented by Franchisor from time to time in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment. System Supplies shall further include those products that Franchisor authorizes for sale to customers of Franchisee's Deck Medic Business.
"System Website" refers to and means the web page and pages located on the world wide web at the www.mydeckmedic.com domain and shall further include all webpages and subdomains including, those that are franchisee and/or geography specific, that are a part of www.mydeckmedic.com, or as designated by Franchisor being associated with the URL of www.mydeckmedic.com and/or Deck Medic Businesses.
"Technology Fee" shall have the meaning defined and set forth in Article 5.C. of this Agreement.
"Term" refers to and means the period of time set forth and defined in Article 2.B. of this Agreement and the applicable Renewal Term, if any, if Franchisee invokes Franchisee's renewal rights in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
"Territory" refers to a geographic area, as determined and designated by Franchisor in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, comprising approximately of a population ranging between 400,000 to 600,000 people as of the date of this Agreement and based on the latest United States Census report.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–228)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase certain designated items. Specifically, Deck Medic franchisees must exclusively purchase and use 'System Supplies,' which include equipment and supplies designated by the franchisor for use in connection with the Deck Medic business and approved services and products. These System Supplies can be System branded, non-branded, or third-party branded. Examples of System Supplies include customer vouchers, installation kits, and uniforms.
Deck Medic franchisees are also required to use a 'Business Management System' designated by the franchisor. This system includes software, internet-based systems, point-of-sale systems, and customer relationship management systems. Deck Medic retains the right to modify and designate alternative Business Management Systems.
Furthermore, Deck Medic franchisees must adhere to operating requirements designated by Deck Medic in the Operations Manual or in writing, which may be modified from time to time. These requirements include exclusively offering and selling approved services and products, maintaining a complete and updated inventory of System Supplies, and maintaining and updating their System Supplies. Franchisees must also maintain their administrative office, service vehicles, and System Supplies in a clean and safe condition that conforms to brand standards.