If Deer Solution involves a public figure, what are the conditions under which that relationship could be terminated?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(n) Franchisee and/or an Owner of Franchisee is convicted of a felony crime, and/or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony crime;
(o) Franchisee and/or an Owner of Franchisee engages in intentionally dishonest and/or unethical conduct that, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, results in embarrassment to Franchisor, the System, the Licensed Marks, Deer Solution Businesses, the Franchised Business, and/or the reputation of the Deer Solution brand;
(p) Franchisee fails to complete, to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction, the Training Program and/or supplemental training programs designated by Franchisor;
(q) Franchisee fails, upon receiving actual or constructive notice, shall: (1) immediately notify Franchisor of any known breach of the Confidentiality Agreement by any person or entity; (2) immediately notify Franchisor of facts and information that would cause a reasonable person to believe that a person or entity violated the Confidentiality Agreement and/or is in the process of violating the Confidentiality Agreement; and (3) take reasonable steps including ,notice to Franchisor and Franchisee's consultation with Franchisee's legal counsel, to prevent any person or entity from violating the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement and/or otherwise publicly disseminating Confidential Information;
(r) Franchisee misappropriates, misuses, or makes any unauthorized use of the Licensed Marks, the Confidential Information, and/or the System and/or Franchisee materially impairs the goodwill associated with the Licensed Marks, and/or Franchisee applies for registration of the Licensed Marks anywhere in the world; and/or
(s) Franchisee and/or an Owner fails to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws or becomes listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244.
Source: Item 18 — PUBLIC FIGURES (FDD page 45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Deer Solution Franchise Disclosure Document, the conditions under which a franchise agreement can be terminated involve specific actions or inactions by the franchisee or its owners. These conditions do not specifically mention public figures but focus on actions that could harm the Deer Solution brand or system.
Specifically, the agreement can be terminated if a franchisee or an owner of the franchisee is convicted of a felony, pleads guilty, or enters a plea of nolo contendere to a felony. Termination can also occur if the franchisee or an owner engages in intentionally dishonest or unethical conduct that, in Deer Solution's reasonable business judgment, results in embarrassment to Deer Solution, the system, the licensed marks, Deer Solution businesses, the franchised business, and/or the reputation of the Deer Solution brand.
Additionally, the agreement can be terminated if the franchisee fails to complete the required training programs to Deer Solution's satisfaction, fails to notify Deer Solution of any known breach of the confidentiality agreement, misappropriates or misuses the licensed marks or confidential information, or fails to comply with anti-terrorism laws. These terms apply to all franchisees and owners, regardless of whether they are public figures, and are designed to protect the Deer Solution brand and system from harm.
These termination conditions are fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors need to protect their brand's reputation and ensure consistent operation across all locations. A prospective Deer Solution franchisee should carefully review these conditions to understand their obligations and the potential consequences of failing to meet them.