What responsibilities does the Managing Owner of a Deer Solution franchise have?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Managers" refers to and means the Managing Owner plus all assistant managers of the Franchised Business and all other employees, independent contractors, consultants, directors, officers, and board members who may possess access to the Confidential Information.
"Managing Owner" if Franchisee is a partnership or Corporate Entity, the Managing Owner shall be the Owner responsible for the day-to-day oversight, management, and operation of the Franchised Business.
The Managing Owner must possess and maintain an ownership and equity interest in the Franchisee such that said individual owns, holds and controls not less than 25% of the equity and ownership interests in Franchisee.
At all times, the Managing Owner must manage the operations of the Franchised Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the franchisee is a partnership or corporation, the Managing Owner is responsible for the day-to-day oversight, management, and operation of the franchised business. The Managing Owner must also maintain at least 25% ownership and equity interest in the Deer Solution franchise.
This means that Deer Solution requires a designated individual to be actively involved in running the franchise and to have a significant financial stake in the business. This ensures that someone is accountable for the franchise's performance and is motivated to operate it effectively.
For prospective franchisees, this requirement means that if you are forming a partnership or corporation to operate a Deer Solution franchise, you must identify a Managing Owner who meets these criteria. This person will need to be actively involved in the business and have a minimum equity stake of 25%.