Will Deer Solution guarantee any other obligation on behalf of a franchisee?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor and Franchisee shall not make any express or implied agreements, guaranties, or representations, or incur any debt, in the name, or on behalf, of the other. Franchisor and Franchisee shall not represent that their relationship is anything other than franchisor and franchisee. Franchisor and Franchisee shall not be obligated by, or have any liability under, any agreements or representations made by the other that are not expressly authorized. Franchisor shall not be obligated for any damages to any person or property directly or indirectly arising out of the operation of the Franchised Business, whether or not caused by Franchisee's negligent, willful act or failure to act.
Franchisor shall have no liability for any sales, use, excise, gross receipts, property, or other taxes, whether levied upon Franchisee, the Franchised Business or its assets, or upon Franchisor in connection with sales made, services performed or business conducted by Franchisee.
Source: Item 10 — FINANCING (FDD page 28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Deer Solution will not make any agreements, guarantees, or representations, or incur any debt in the name, or on behalf, of the franchisee. The document states that Deer Solution and the franchisee will not represent their relationship as anything other than franchisor and franchisee. Deer Solution and the franchisee will not be obligated by, or have any liability under, any agreements or representations made by the other that are not expressly authorized.
This means that as a Deer Solution franchisee, you are responsible for all debts, obligations, and liabilities incurred in the operation of your franchise. Deer Solution will not be held responsible for any of your actions or inactions, nor will they guarantee any of your obligations. This is a standard practice in franchising, as franchisees are independent business owners.
Furthermore, Deer Solution will not be obligated for any damages to any person or property arising from the operation of the franchised business, regardless of whether such damages are caused by the franchisee's negligence or willful act. Deer Solution also has no liability for any taxes levied upon the franchisee or the franchised business. This reinforces the independent nature of the franchise relationship and the franchisee's responsibility for their business operations.