Is Deer Solution required to approve a franchisee's request to relocate their Deer Solution Business?

According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Deer Solution is not required to approve a franchisee's request to relocate their Deer Solution business. The FDD states that approval of a relocation request is completely at Deer Solution's discretion. This means that Deer Solution has the sole authority to decide whether or not to allow a franchisee to move their business to a new location.

Deer Solution evaluates relocation requests on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as the franchisee's operational history, the location of their operating territory, Deer Solution's expansion plans, and other factors relevant at the time of the request. This evaluation process provides Deer Solution with the flexibility to make decisions based on the specific circumstances of each request and the overall strategic goals of the franchise system.

For a prospective franchisee, this lack of guaranteed relocation approval carries both risks and potential benefits. The risk is that Deer Solution could deny a relocation request even if the franchisee believes it would significantly improve their business. The potential benefit is that Deer Solution's evaluation process may help ensure that relocations are strategically sound and do not negatively impact the overall franchise system. A prospective franchisee should discuss with Deer Solution what specific criteria or metrics are most heavily weighted in relocation decisions to better understand the likelihood of approval in different scenarios.