Can Deck Medic require me to resell items that are not uniquely identified with them?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
"System" refers to and means our system for the development, establishment and operation of Deck Medic Businesses including, but not limited to: (a) the Approved Services and Products, System
Supplies, and services, procedures and systems that are designated by us, whether presently or in the future, for use in connection with the development, establishment, marketing, promotion and operation of a Deck Medic Business; (b) the Licensed Marks; (c) the Trade Dress; (d) Copyrights; (e) other trade names, service marks, signs, and logos, copyrights and trade dress that is designated by us, whether presently or in the future, for use in connection with the development, establishment, marketing, promotion and operation of a Deck Medic Business; (f) Operations Manual; (g) Business 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 us in our Reasonable Business Judgment.
"System Supplies" refers to and means the equipment and supplies designated by us as required for use in connection with Franchisee's Deck Medic Business and the Approved Services and Products.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–228)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the "System" includes "Approved Services and Products, System Supplies, and services, procedures and systems that are designated by us". The franchisor determines all components of the system.
"System Supplies" are defined as the equipment and supplies designated by Deck Medic as required for use in connection with the franchisee's Deck Medic Business and the Approved Services and Products.
This means Deck Medic can require franchisees to use and offer specific products and supplies as part of their franchise, and these items may not necessarily be uniquely identified with Deck Medic. The decision to include specific items in the system and any modifications or replacements are at Deck Medic's discretion.