Is the 'Annual System Conference' guaranteed to occur every year for Deer Solution franchisees?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- "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 the 2025 Deer Solution Franchise Disclosure Document, the Annual System Conference is not guaranteed to occur every year. The FDD states that Deer Solution determines whether or not the Annual System Conference will occur in any particular year. If Deer Solution decides to hold the conference, they also determine the dates, content, and location.
This means that a Deer Solution franchisee cannot rely on the conference taking place annually for networking or educational purposes. The franchisee is responsible for all costs associated with attending the conference. The Annual System Conference, if held, will not exceed three consecutive days per calendar year.
Prospective franchisees should consider the potential lack of an annual conference when evaluating the support and networking opportunities provided by Deer Solution. It would be prudent to inquire with Deer Solution about the frequency and regularity of these conferences in recent years to better understand the likelihood of their occurrence.