When can Deer Solution require or accept the payment of initial franchise fees from a franchisee in Washington?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Deer Solution Franchising LLC offers you a franchise, we must provide this Disclosure Document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, us or an affiliate of ours in connection with the proposed franchise sale, or sooner if required by applicable law.
Applicable state laws in New York and Rhode Island require that we give you this document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before the execution of the franchise or other agreements or the payment of any consideration that relates to the franchise relationship. Michigan requires that we give you this Disclosure Document at least 10 business days before the signing of any binding franchise or other agreement, or the payment of any consideration, whichever occurs first.
If Deer Solution Franchising LLC does not deliver this Disclosure Document on time of if it contains a false or misleading statement, or a material omission, a violation of federal law and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580, and the applicable state administrator identified in Exhibit A of this Disclosure Document.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the document must be provided to a prospective franchisee at least 14 calendar days before they sign a binding agreement or make a payment to Deer Solution or its affiliates in connection with the proposed franchise sale. This 14-day period is mandated unless applicable law requires an earlier delivery date.
Certain states, such as New York and Rhode Island, have specific laws requiring the disclosure document to be provided earlier. In these states, the document must be given at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before the execution of the franchise agreement or the payment of any consideration related to the franchise relationship. Michigan also has a similar requirement, mandating the document be provided at least 10 business days before signing any binding agreement or making any payment, whichever comes first.
It is important for prospective Deer Solution franchisees to be aware of these timelines to ensure they have adequate time to review the Franchise Disclosure Document and make an informed decision. Franchisees should consult with legal and financial advisors to fully understand the implications of the franchise agreement before signing any documents or making any payments. If Deer Solution does not deliver the Disclosure Document on time or if it contains false or misleading information, it could be a violation of federal and state laws, which should be reported to the appropriate authorities.