Does the Deer Solution franchise agreement define 'Ancillary Agreements' as agreements between the franchisor and the franchisee's owners?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- "Ancillary Agreements" refers to and means, individually and collectively, each and every agreement between: (a) Franchisor and Franchisee but, not including this Agreement; (b) Franchisor and each of Franchisee's Owners, whether individually and/or collectively; and (c) Franchisor and each Spouse of Franchisee's Owners, whether individually and/or collectively.
Without limitation to the foregoing, the term Ancillary Agreements includes the Franchise Owner and Spouse Agreement 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Ancillary Agreements' are defined within the franchise agreement. These agreements encompass various arrangements between Deer Solution and the franchisee, as well as the franchisee's owners.
Specifically, 'Ancillary Agreements' include agreements between Deer Solution and the franchisee, excluding the franchise agreement itself. They also cover agreements between Deer Solution and each of the franchisee's owners, whether individually or collectively. Furthermore, these agreements extend to arrangements between Deer Solution and each spouse of the franchisee's owners, again, whether individually or collectively.
The definition clarifies that 'Ancillary Agreements' include documents such as the Franchise Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty, Lease Agreement Rider, Collateral Assignment of Lease, and the Assignment of Telephone Numbers and Digital Media Accounts. These agreements are considered part of the broader set of 'Ancillary Agreements' if they have been entered into between the relevant parties. This comprehensive definition ensures that all related agreements are clearly identified and understood within the franchise relationship.