Which affiliate of Deer Solution is currently designated as an approved supplier of deer repellent?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Our affiliate, APS Innovates, LLC is currently designated as an approved supplier of deer repellent and provides central purchasing and fulfillment services to franchisees. Our affiliate, Two Knights Media, Inc. was designated as an approved supplier of software, media development, marketing management, website design and SEO services until January 1, 2025 when R3volution Brands Inc. began providing these services as well as Sales and Support Center services. Our affiliate, VIP Rewards Center, LLC is currently designated as an approved supplier of rewards program services to franchisees. Except for APS Innovates, LLC, Two Knights Media, Inc., and VIP Rewards Center, LLC, currently we are not and our affiliates are not the only approved suppliers of the source restricted goods and services identified below. Except as to Kris Goodrich, Jaime Goodrich, and Benjamin Goodrich, no officer of ours currently owns an interest in any of our designated suppliers.
During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, our affiliate APS Innovates, LLC earned $43,481.73 in revenue from franchisee purchases. During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, our affiliate Two Knights Media, Inc. earned $98,983.89 in revenue from franchisee purchases. During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, our affiliate VIP Rewards Center, LLC earned $9,621.22 in re
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 24–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, APS Innovates, LLC, an affiliate of Deer Solution, is currently designated as an approved supplier of deer repellent. Deer Solution franchisees are required to purchase system supplies from Deer Solution, its affiliates, or its designated suppliers. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, APS Innovates, LLC earned $43,481.73 in revenue from franchisee purchases.
Deer Solution may designate itself and its affiliates as exclusive suppliers of source restricted goods and services. This means that franchisees may be required to purchase certain items exclusively from APS Innovates, LLC. If a franchisee wants to purchase source restricted items from a supplier not already approved, they must submit a written request for approval, which may include a supplier review and testing fee. Deer Solution will then evaluate the supplier based on their ability to meet standards, quality control, and whether the approval advances the overall interests of the Deer Solution system.
Deer Solution estimates that purchases from approved suppliers, including exclusive suppliers, will represent approximately 80% of the total initial investment to establish the franchise and about 40% of ongoing operating expenses. While Deer Solution did not earn any revenue from approved suppliers based on franchisee purchases during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Deer Solution and its affiliates may receive rebates, payments, and other material benefits from suppliers based on franchisee purchases in the future.