Is the 'Annual Conference Attendance Fee' for Deer Solution paid annually?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
reement and Guaranty, Lease Agreement Rider, Collateral Assignment of Lease and the Assignment of Telephone Numbers and Digital Media Accounts, as said agreements, individually and/or collectively, may have been entered into between the foregoing parties.
- "Annual Conference Attendance Fee" refers to and means an annual conference fee to be paid by Franchisee to Franchisor in an amount determined by Franchisor but not to exceed $1,500 annually.
- "Annual System Conference" refers to and means a conference that may be established and organized by Franchisor for the purpose of facilitating networking among Deer Solution Business franchisees, and general education. Franchisor shall designate and determine whether or not an Annual System Conference shall occur and, if one is established in any particular year, the dates, content, and location of the Annual System Conference. The Annual System Conference shall be for a duration of not more than three consecutive days per calendar year. Franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses associated with Franchisee's travel to and attendance at the Annual System Conference.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Annual Conference Attendance Fee is indeed paid annually. The FDD defines the 'Annual Conference Attendance Fee' as 'an annual conference fee to be paid by Franchisee to Franchisor'.
Even if a franchisee does not attend the Annual System Conference, Deer Solution may still charge and the franchisee is obligated to pay the Annual Conference Attendance Fee. This fee cannot exceed $1,500 annually, though the exact amount is determined by Deer Solution.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that attendance at the Annual System Conference is not optional in terms of the fee. Whether or not the franchisee attends, they will be responsible for paying the Annual Conference Attendance Fee. Franchisees are also responsible for all costs and expenses associated with travel to and attendance at the Annual System Conference.