What happens to the data entered into the Deer Solution Business Management System?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ually or collectively designated by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, as being required for use by the Franchised Business, including, but not limited to, the day-to-day sales, ordering, operations and management of the Franchised Business. Franchisor reserves the right to modify and designate alternative Business Management Systems as Franchisor determines in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment. At all times, Franchisor shall possess direct live access and storage based access to the Business Management System for the Franchised Business and to Franchisee's Business Management System Data.
- "Business Management System Data" refers to and means the forms, data, tools, customer information, inventory and sales information that: (a) is pre-populated or entered into the Business Management System utilized by Franchisee; (b) is entered (whether by Franchisor or Franchisee) into the Business Management System utilized by Franchisee; and/or (c) is recorded, stored and/or maintained by the Business Management System in connection with the management and operations of the Franchised Business.
- "Captive Market" refers to and means any and all facilities, venues, and/or institutions with captive audiences or consumers, workers, members and/or participants. Without limitation to the foregoing, the term Captive Market shall further refer to and include, among other things: airports, transportation stations, factories, government facilities, military bases, hospitals, amusement parks, recreational parks and facilities, schools, colleges, malls, and limited access venues.
- "Closed Market" refers to and means any and all Captive Market and Corporate Account customers that presently, or in the future, are located within Franchisee's Operating Territory.
- "Competitive Business" refers to and means any business that is the same as or similar to a Deer Solution Business including, but not limited to, any business that offers and/or provides services and/or products relating to deer repellent services, deer damage control and repair.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor maintains direct access to the franchisee's Business Management System and the data within it. The Business Management System Data includes forms, customer information, inventory and sales information that is pre-populated, entered, recorded, stored, or maintained by the system. Deer Solution reserves the right to modify and designate alternative Business Management Systems.
This access allows Deer Solution to monitor the franchisee's operations in real-time and gather data for various purposes, such as assessing performance, identifying trends, and ensuring compliance with brand standards. The franchisee should be aware that all data entered into the system is accessible to the franchisor.
Upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must cease using the Business Management System Data. This includes refraining from using the data to operate a similar business. This provision protects Deer Solution's confidential information and trade secrets, preventing franchisees from leveraging the data acquired during the franchise term for their own competitive advantage after the agreement ends.
This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors typically need access to franchisee data to manage the overall system, ensure brand consistency, and provide support. However, prospective franchisees should carefully consider the implications of sharing their business data with the franchisor and understand how that data will be used.