What must a Deer Solution franchisee exclusively purchase and use in the operation of the franchised business?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
in conformity with Franchisor's standards and specifications and as otherwise required by Franchisor in the Operations Manual; (e) have obtained the necessary licenses and permits to operate the Franchised Business; and (f) have obtained Franchisor's written consent to open.
3.B. OPERATIONS OF THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS
At all times, Franchisee's Deer Solution Business shall: (a) be operated within Franchisee's Operating Territory, excluding Closed Markets; (b) be operated from an approved Administrative Office located within the Operating Territory; (c) exclusively offer, sell and provide the Approved Services and Products in accordance with Franchisor's standards, specifications, and requirements; (d) ensure that the Approved Services and Products are only offered and provided by Franchisee through employees and/or Owners that have, to Franchisor's satisfaction, completed the training requirements and Training Programs required by Franchisor; (e) exclusively use, maintain, and, stock in inventory, the System Supplies in such quantities as designated by Franchisor; (f) exclusively purchase the System Supplies from the supplier and/or suppliers, vendor and/or vendors approved by Franchisor and designated by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment; (g) be exclusively managed and operated by Franchisee or, if Franchisee is a Corporate Entity, Franchisee's Managing Owner; (h) maintain the necessary licenses and permits and, those licenses and permits required, and/or recommended by Franchisor, for Franchisee's development, ownership, and operation of the Franchised Business;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must exclusively use 'System Supplies' and approved 'Service Vehicles' in the operation of their franchised business. The System Supplies must be maintained and stocked in quantities designated by Deer Solution and purchased only from approved suppliers. The franchisor has the right to use reasonable business judgement when designating approved suppliers.
Deer Solution franchisees are required to purchase or lease only those service vehicles that meet the brand's standards and specifications, and that are approved by the franchisor. These vehicles must be maintained in a clean, safe, and well-maintained condition, and operated according to all applicable laws. Franchisees may only offer and provide approved services and products using these approved service vehicles.
The FDD also defines 'System Supplies' as those that must be exclusively utilized by the Deer Solution business. The Operations Manual will designate these supplies, and only System Supplies may be used in the franchise's operations. The Operations Manual is subject to change at any time based on Deer Solution's reasonable business judgment.
This requirement ensures uniformity and quality control across all Deer Solution franchise locations, as is typical in franchising. However, it also limits the franchisee's autonomy in choosing suppliers and potentially increases their operating costs if the approved suppliers are more expensive than alternatives. Prospective franchisees should carefully evaluate the list of approved suppliers and the cost of System Supplies and Service Vehicles to understand the potential financial implications.