What does the Legal Fees and Expenses fee cover for a Deer Solution franchisee?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence | 14 days of invoice | Payable for failure to timely submit Royalty and Activity Reports, and other reports and financial statements as required under Franchise Agreement. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence | 14 days of invoice | Payable for failure to comply with operational standards as required and specified under Franchise Agreement, plus inspection and re- inspection costs incurred by us. |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence | Payable for failure to timely pay, when due, a fee or payment due to us under the Franchise Agreement, plus interest, costs, and legal fees. | |
| Non-Compliance | Actual fees, costs, and expenses | On demand | Fees, costs, and expenses incurred by us as a result of your breach or non- compliance with the terms of your Franchise Agreement. |
| Legal Fees and Expenses | Costs and expenses | As incurred | This fee includes, but is not limited to, attorneys’ fees for any failure to pay amounts when due or failure to comply in any way with the Franchise Agreement. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Legal Fees and Expenses fee covers costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred due to a franchisee's failure to pay amounts when due or failure to comply with the Franchise Agreement. This fee is payable as incurred.
This means that if a Deer Solution franchisee breaches the Franchise Agreement, whether through non-payment or any other form of non-compliance, they will be responsible for covering Deer Solution's legal costs and expenses associated with addressing the breach. These costs can include attorney fees and other related expenses incurred by Deer Solution in enforcing the agreement.
For a prospective Deer Solution franchisee, this highlights the importance of adhering to the terms of the Franchise Agreement and ensuring timely payments to avoid incurring additional legal fees and expenses. Franchisees should carefully review the Franchise Agreement to understand their obligations and responsibilities to minimize the risk of non-compliance and associated costs.