What happens when an Open Area becomes an Assigned Area for a Deer Solution franchisee?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) An "Open Area" is a geographic area that (i) is not an Assigned Area; and (ii) is located within a zip code designated by us;
- (d) You must obtain our written approval, in each instance, before providing Approved Services and Products to a customer in an Open Area; and
- (e) Once an Open Area becomes an Assigned Area you will no longer be authorized to provide Approved Services and Products to any customers within the Open Area and you must turn over to us, for the benefit of another Deer Solution Business franchisee, all information and records related to customers in the Open Area.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 35–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's ability to service customers in an Open Area is subject to change. An "Open Area" is defined as a geographic area that is not an Assigned Area but is within a zip code designated by Deer Solution. Franchisees must obtain written approval from Deer Solution before providing services in an Open Area.
However, if an Open Area transitions into an Assigned Area, the franchisee's rights to operate there cease. Specifically, the franchisee will no longer be authorized to provide approved services and products to any customers within that area.
Furthermore, the Deer Solution franchisee is obligated to transfer all customer information and records related to that Open Area to Deer Solution. This transfer is explicitly for the benefit of another Deer Solution franchisee who will be assigned to that area. This means a franchisee could lose customers and be required to hand over their information if Deer Solution decides to assign that area to someone else.