Who is required to manage and operate the Deer Solution franchised business?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
in conformity with Franchisor's standards and specifications and as otherwise required by Franchisor in the Operations Manual; (e) have obtained the necessary licenses and permits to operate the Franchised Business; and (f) have obtained Franchisor's written consent to open.
3.B. OPERATIONS OF THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS
At all times, Franchisee's Deer Solution Business shall: (a) be operated within Franchisee's Operating Territory, excluding Closed Markets; (b) be operated from an approved Administrative Office located within the Operating Territory; (c) exclusively offer, sell and provide the Approved Services and Products in accordance with Franchisor's standards, specifications, and requirements; (d) ensure that the Approved Services and Products are only offered and provided by Franchisee through employees and/or Owners that have, to Franchisor's satisfaction, completed the training requirements and Training Programs required by Franchisor; (e) exclusively use, maintain, and, stock in inventory, the System Supplies in such quantities as designated by Franchisor; (f) exclusively purchase the System Supplies from the supplier and/or suppliers, vendor and/or vendors approved by Franchisor and designated by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment; (g) be exclusively managed and operated by Franchisee or, if Franchisee is a Corporate Entity, Franchisee's Managing Owner; (h) maintain the necessary licenses and permits and, those licenses and permits required, and/or recommended by Franchisor, for Franchisee's development, ownership, and operation of the Franchised Business; (i) exclusively provide and, if applicable, deliver, the Approved Services and Products from Deer Solution Service Vehicles; and (j) be operated in conformity with Franchisors standards, specifications, criteria and requirements as set forth by Franchisor in the Operations Manual as such Operations Manual exists as of the Effective Date of this Agreement and as the Operations Manual may be modified and supplemented from time to time in the future by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment.
3.C. FRANCHISEE'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Franchisee must operate the Franchised Business from an Administrative Office that conforms to Franchisor's standards and specifications and, such other requirements as set forth in the Operations Manual. Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's written approval of the location of Franchisee's Administrative Office. If permitted by applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, local zoning laws and regulations (to be independently verified by Franchisee) Franchisee may designate Franchisee's personal residence as Franchisee's Administrative Office. Otherwise, Franchisee must develop Franchisee's Administrative Office from a commercial location located within the Operating Territory. If applicable, Franchisor will furnish Franchisee with Franchisor's then current preliminary plans and specifications for an Administrative Office. Franchisee shall develop, operate and manage the Franchised Business from an Administrative Office, that: (a) was identified and evaluated by Franchisee; (b) complies with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (c) satisfies and meets Franchisor's standards and specifications; (d) is timely presented by Franchisee to Franchisor for approval as Franchisee's proposed Administrative Office; (e) is approved by Franchisor as Franchisee's Administrative Office; (f) is timely secured by Franchisee within 60 days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, as evidenced by a binding lease with a duration equal to the full Term of this Agreement; and (g) otherwise meets the terms and conditions of this Agreement and Franchisor's standards and specifications.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchised business must be managed and operated by the franchisee. However, if the franchisee is a corporation, the business must be managed and operated by the franchisee's Managing Owner.
If the franchisee is an individual and dies or becomes permanently disabled, their personal representative must appoint a manager (equivalent to an Operating Manager) within 30 days. This appointed manager must then complete the required training program within 60 days of their appointment. If a franchisee does not have an approved Operating Manager after 30 days, Deer Solution has the option to appoint a manager to oversee the business until a qualified Operating Manager is found. The franchisee will bear the costs for this manager, and Deer Solution can charge a reasonable fee for these management services.
If the franchisee is a corporation and the Managing Owner dies or becomes permanently disabled, the remaining owners have 30 days to appoint a new Managing Owner approved by Deer Solution. The Managing Owner must maintain at least 25% equity and ownership interest in the franchise and must manage the operations of the franchised business.