What are the specific pre-opening obligations of a Deer Solution franchisee (Item 9), and how do these relate to the estimated initial investment costs outlined in Item 7, considering the lack of financing options in Item 10?

tation or set up costs.

Note 6: Initial Inventory – You must purchase an initial opening inventory of deer repellent concentrate and additional sales materials. Based on the activity of your Deer Solution Business you will be required to continuously restock, replenish, maintain, and replace your supplies, equipment, and inventory.

Note 7: Signage – You are required to purchase, subject to our design and construction specifications and approval, portable and promotional signs and displays that we designate.

Note 8: Computer, Software and Business Management System – You are required to purchase, license, and use the business management systems, ordering systems, and applications that we designate, as well as laptops, USB bar code scanners, tablets, and phones. Information about the business management and computer systems are disclosed in Item 11 of this Disclosure Document.

Note 9: Service Vehicle – You must use a Deer Solution branded and wrapped service vehicle for all customer visits. This estimate is for three months of finance installment payments for one service vehicle. These payments will be an on-going expense throughout the operation of your Deer Solution Business. This estimate also includes the vehicle wrap, cap, and cargo slide. The service vehicle must meet our standards and specifications, be registered and insured as a commercial vehicle, be wrapped in accordance with our brand standards and specifications, and be in a relatively new and clean condition. Typical vehicles that we approve include pickup trucks such as the Ford Maverick and commercial cargo vans.

Note 10: Start-Up Marketing Expense – You must spend a minimum of $15,000 prior to and during the initial three month period following the opening of your Deer Solution Business. The start-up marketing expense is in addition to your local marketing requirement and does not count towards satisfaction of your annual local marketing requirement. At least $10,000 of the start-up marketing expense must be paid to our affiliate, R3volution Brands Inc., to conduct the start-up online marketing on behalf of the Franchised Business.

Note 11: Insurance Deposits – Three Months – You are required to maintain certain insurance coverage. Your actual payments for insurance and the timing of those payments will be determined based on your agreement with your insurance company and agent. This estimate is for the cost of an initial deposit to obtain the minimum required insurance and, we estimate this deposit to be equal to the amount of three months of monthly insurance premium payments. We recommend that you consult with your insurance agent before signing a Franchise Agreement.

Note 12: Travel for Initial Training – You must complete our pre-opening training program before opening your Deer Solution Business. We do not charge a fee for our pre-opening initial training. This estimate is for estimated travel and lodging expenses that you will incur to attend our pre-opening initial training program.

Note 13: Professional Fees – This estimate is for costs associated with the engagement of professionals such as attorneys, and accountants for advisories consistent with the start-up of a Deer Solution Business. We recommend that you seek the assistance of professional advisors when evaluating this franchise opportunity, this Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement. It is also advisable to consult these professionals to review any lease and other contracts that you will enter into as part of the development and operation of your Deer Solution Business.

Note 14: Licenses and Permits – You must apply for, obtain, and maintain all required permits and licenses necessary to operate a Deer Solution Business.