What is the range of fees for Operations Non-Compliance under the Deer Solution franchise agreement?
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. |
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| 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. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may incur fees for operations non-compliance ranging from $450 to $1,000 per occurrence. These fees are payable within 14 days of the invoice date.
This fee is levied when a Deer Solution franchisee fails to adhere to the operational standards outlined in the Franchise Agreement. In addition to the non-compliance fee, the franchisee is responsible for covering any inspection and re-inspection costs incurred by Deer Solution to assess and rectify the operational issues.
It is important for prospective Deer Solution franchisees to thoroughly understand the operational standards detailed in the Franchise Agreement to avoid these non-compliance fees. Paying close attention to required operational procedures and maintaining consistent adherence to these standards will help franchisees avoid these additional costs and maintain a positive relationship with the franchisor.