Does Deer Solution have the discretion to modify system supplies?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"System Supplies" refers to and means the equipment and supplies designated by Franchisor as required for use in connection with Franchisee's Deer Solution Business and the Approved Services and Products. Without limitation to the foregoing, the System Supplies shall include Deer Solution branded, non-branded and third party branded equipment and supplies designated by Franchisor for use in the day-to-day operations of Franchisees Deer Solution Business including, among other things: equipment, deer repellent, materials, uniforms, stationary, sales slips, receipts, customer notices and other forms and materials, designated by Franchisor in the Operations Manual and/or otherwise in writing and, as may be modified and supplemented by Franchisor from time to time in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment. System Supplies shall further include those products that Franchisor authorizes for sale to customers of Franchisee's Deer Solution Business.
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 authority to modify and supplement system supplies from time to time, using their reasonable business judgment. System Supplies are the equipment and supplies that Deer Solution designates as required for the Deer Solution Business and the Approved Services and Products.
The System Supplies include Deer Solution branded, non-branded, and third-party branded equipment and supplies. These supplies are designated by Deer Solution for the franchisee's day-to-day operations. Examples of system supplies include equipment, deer repellent, materials, uniforms, stationary, sales slips, receipts, customer notices, and other forms and materials. These are designated by Deer Solution in the Operations Manual or in writing.
This means that Deer Solution franchisees must use the specific supplies that Deer Solution approves and that Deer Solution can change these required supplies. This allows Deer Solution to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations. However, it also means that franchisees have limited control over the supplies they use and must adapt to any changes that Deer Solution implements.
This requirement is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors typically set standards for supplies and products to ensure brand consistency and quality control. Prospective franchisees should consider whether they are comfortable with this level of control before investing in a Deer Solution franchise.