What is included in the 'Media' that a Deer Solution franchisee assigns to Deer Solution Franchising LLC?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Deer Solution Business and/or trademarks associated with the Deer Solution Business Franchise System and/or Assignee. Digital Media further includes the Deer Solution Business website, web pages and website subdomains (including those related to, associated with and/or a part of the Deer Solution Business Franchise System) associated with and/or related to Assignor's Deer Solution Business and all web pages, blog posts, videos, articles, information, sub-domains, and all other media and/or publications relating to the Deer Solution Business Franchise System that is displayed and/or transmitted digitally"; and
WHEREAS, in connection with Assignor's establishment and operation of a Deer Solution Business, Assignor will be utilizing accounts, information, phone numbers and Digital Media subject to strict requirements set forth in the Franchise Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, Assignor, in exchange for good and valuable consideration provided and paid by Assignee (receipt of which is hereby acknowledged), agrees:
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- That Assignor does hereby assign to assignee all telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, listings, domain names and Digital Media that is associated with Assignor's Deer Solution Business including, the following (all collectively referred to as the "Media"):
- (a) All phone numbers, facsimile numbers and listings that are currently, or in the future, associated with Assignor's Deer Solution Business;
| (b) | The following telephone and facsimile numbers: | |
|---|---|---|
| ; and |
(c) All Digital Media, all Digital Media accounts, and all Digital Media log-in information.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees will be utilizing accounts, information, phone numbers and Digital Media subject to strict requirements set forth in the Franchise Agreement. As part of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee assigns interactive or static electronic documents, applications, or media connected to computer networks, websites, internet-based applications, software applications, or social media platforms to Deer Solution Franchising LLC. These platforms include but are not limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Instagram, SnapChat, and YouTube.
This assignment extends to any online directories that reference or promote the Deer Solution business. It also encompasses the Deer Solution Business website, its web pages, subdomains, blog posts, videos, articles, and any other digital publications related to the Deer Solution Business Franchise System. This broad definition ensures that all digital assets associated with the franchise's online presence are managed and controlled by Deer Solution Franchising LLC.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that upon entering the franchise agreement, they must transfer control of all digital media and accounts used for the Deer Solution business to the franchisor. This allows Deer Solution to maintain brand consistency and manage the online reputation of all its franchises. It is important for potential franchisees to understand the extent of this assignment and how it may impact their ability to market and promote their specific franchise location online.