What supplies are Deck Medic franchisees required to use within their operating territory?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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You may enter into a Franchise Agreement in the form attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit E to develop and operate a Deck Medic Business within an operating territory and in conformity with the requirements of our System. At the time of signing the Franchise Agreement we will designate a geographic area comprising your operating territory. Your right to use the System will be limited to offering and providing our Approved Services and Products within your operating territory using only our System Supplies, the Licensed Marks and the specifications and requirements set forth in our Manuals and as otherwise constituting a part of our System.
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Our Predecessors
Our predecessor is Deck Bright Opportunities, Inc., an Illinois corporation with a business address of 966 Lambrecht Road, Frankfort, Illinois 60423 (the "Prior Franchisor") and has been dissolved since 2015.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use specific supplies within their designated operating territory. The Franchise Agreement stipulates that franchisees must offer and provide approved services and products using only 'System Supplies,' the Licensed Marks, and adhere to the specifications and requirements outlined in the manuals. These System Supplies are designated by Deck Medic.
The FDD specifies that Deck Medic's affiliate, DM Supplies, Inc., provides certain inventory items, including the Starter Kit, semi-transparent oil-based stains, and stripping/cleaning products. Franchisees are required to conduct business with this affiliate. This means franchisees must purchase these specific supplies from DM Supplies, ensuring consistency and quality in the services provided under the Deck Medic brand.
This requirement has several implications for prospective franchisees. It ensures uniformity in the quality of service and products offered across all Deck Medic franchises, which helps maintain brand standards. However, it also limits the franchisee's ability to source supplies from other vendors, potentially impacting costs and flexibility. Franchisees should carefully consider the pricing and availability of supplies from DM Supplies, Inc. to assess the potential impact on their profitability.