Can Deer Solution cease providing management services after the death or disability of the franchisee?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor has the right to charge a Management Service Fee for such management services and may cease to provide management services at any time.
- (2) If Franchisee is a Corporate Entity, upon the death or permanent disability of Franchisee's Managing Owner, the remaining Owners within a reasonable time, which shall not exceed 30 days from the date of death or permanent disability, must appoint a new Managing Owner that is approved by Franchisor.
The appointed Managing Owner must attend and successfully complete the Training Program within 60 days of the appointment.
If Franchisee's Deer Solution Business is not being managed by a Franchisor approved Managing Owner (as applicable) within 30 days after such death or permanent disability, Franchisor is authorized, but is not required, to immediately appoint a manager to maintain the operations of Franchisee's Deer Solution Business for, and on behalf of, Franchisee at Franchisee's sole costs until an approved Managing Owner is able to assume the management and operation of Franchisee's Deer Solution Business.
Franchisor's appointment of a manager for Franchisee's Deer Solution Business does not relieve Franchisee of its obligations under this Agreement, including this Article 14.D., or constitute a waiver of Franchisor's right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Article 16, below.
At all times, including while Franchisee's Deer Solution Business may be managed by Franchisor's appointed manager, Franchisor shall not be liable for any debts, losses, costs, or expenses incurred in the operations of Franchisee's Deer Solution Business or to any creditor of Franchisee for any products, materials, supplies, or services purchased by Franchisee's Deer Solution Business.
Franchisor has the right to charge a reasonable fee for such management services and may cease to provide management services at any time.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Franchisee is a Corporate Entity and the
Managing Owner is the only Owner of Franchisee, then Article 14.D.(1) shall apply as if the Managing Owner were the sole individual Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Deer Solution has the right to cease providing management services at any time after the death or disability of a franchisee or managing owner.
If the franchisee is an individual, their representative must appoint a manager meeting the Operating Manager qualifications within 30 days of the death or disability. This manager must complete the training program within 60 days of appointment. If a qualified manager is not in place within 30 days, Deer Solution is authorized, but not required, to appoint a manager to maintain operations at the franchisee's expense. Deer Solution can charge a Management Service Fee for these services.
If the franchisee is a corporate entity and the Managing Owner dies or becomes disabled, the remaining owners have 30 days to appoint a new Managing Owner approved by Deer Solution, who must then complete the training program within 60 days. Similar to individual franchisees, Deer Solution can appoint a manager at the franchisee's cost if a qualified Managing Owner is not appointed within 30 days. Deer Solution can charge a reasonable fee for such management services and may cease providing management services at any time. This ensures the Deer Solution business continues to operate according to standards even in unforeseen circumstances.