What does the Deer Solution Quality Assurance Audit Fee cover?

According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Quality Assurance Audit Fees cover the costs associated with the franchisor's quality assurance programs. These fees are paid by the franchisee to Deer Solution, its affiliates, or designees.

The fees cover periodic inspections of the franchisee's Deer Solution business and secret shopper evaluations. These fees are ongoing and may be charged weekly, monthly, or per use, depending on the specifics of the quality assurance programs implemented by Deer Solution.

This means that as a Deer Solution franchisee, you should anticipate regular assessments of your business operations to ensure compliance with the franchisor's standards. These assessments can take the form of announced inspections or unannounced evaluations by secret shoppers. The Quality Assurance Audit Fees are in addition to other fees such as the Brand Development Fund Fee, Non-Compliance Fees, and Supplemental Training Fees.

Prospective franchisees should budget for these ongoing quality assurance costs and understand the specific schedule and scope of the inspections and evaluations. It is important to clarify with Deer Solution the exact frequency and nature of these quality assurance measures to accurately forecast expenses and prepare for the evaluations.