How long does Deer Solution have to respond to a franchisee's request for approval of a proposed administrative office?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee will not lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire a proposed Administrative Office until such information as Franchisor may require as to the proposed Administrative Office has been provided to Franchisor by Franchisee and, Franchisor has approved the location in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Franchisor shall respond to Franchisee's request for approval of a proposed Administrative Office within 30 days following Franchisor's receipt, from Franchisee, of complete written information about Franchisee's proposed Administrative Office. If Franchisor rejects or disapproves Franchisee's proposed Administrative Office, Franchisee must nevertheless identify and obtain Franchisor's approval of a proposed Administrative Office within the time requirements set forth in this Agreement. Franchisor's disapproval of a proposed Administrative Office shall not serve as a basis to extend any deadline or requirement set forth in this Agreement.
Franchisor's approval of Franchisee's proposed Administrative Office is not and does not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind other than that Franchisor does not object to or disapprove of Franchisee's proposed Administrative Office. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted to impose an obligation on Franchisor to locate an Administrative Office for the Franchised Business, to assist Franchisee in the selection of a suitable Administrative Office, or, to provide assistance to the Franchisee in the purchase or lease of an Administrative Office.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Deer Solution Franchise Disclosure Document, Deer Solution has 30 days to respond to a franchisee's request for approval of a proposed administrative office. This 30-day period starts once Deer Solution receives complete written information about the proposed administrative office from the franchisee.
This requirement ensures that franchisees receive timely feedback on their proposed administrative office locations. However, the FDD also states that if Deer Solution rejects the proposed location, the franchisee must still identify and obtain approval for an administrative office within the original time requirements outlined in the agreement. This disapproval does not extend any deadlines.
Deer Solution's approval of a franchisee's proposed administrative office does not constitute any representation or warranty beyond simply stating that Deer Solution does not object to the proposed location. The FDD clarifies that Deer Solution is not obligated to assist franchisees in locating or securing an administrative office.