What is the 'System' that Deer Solution franchisees are licensed to use?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WHEREAS, Franchisor has developed a distinctive and proprietary system (the "System") for the establishment, development and operation of a business that offers, sells, and provides all natural deer repellent services and deer damage control for residential and commercial landscapes, and other products and services that the Franchisor authorizes (the "Approved Services and Products") under the Licensed Marks (defined below) (each, a "Franchised Business", or "Deer Solution Business");
WHEREAS, the System and, therefore, each Deer Solution Business, is identified by the Licensed Marks and distinctive trade dress, service offerings, business formats, equipment, products, supplies, operating procedures, programs, methods, procedures, and marketing and advertising standards, all of which are part of the System and all of which Franchisor may modify from time to time; and
WHEREAS, Franchisee desires to obtain the non-exclusive license and right to use the System in the development and operation of a Deer Solution Business within a designated operating territory and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Deer Solution FDD, the 'System' is the distinctive and proprietary system that Deer Solution Franchising LLC has developed for establishing and operating a business that provides all-natural deer repellent services and deer damage control for residential and commercial landscapes. The Deer Solution System also includes other products and services that Deer Solution authorizes, known as the 'Approved Services and Products'.
The Deer Solution System is identified by the Licensed Marks, distinctive trade dress, service offerings, business formats, equipment, products, supplies, operating procedures, programs, methods, procedures, and marketing and advertising standards. Deer Solution may modify these elements from time to time.
As a Deer Solution franchisee, you are granted a non-exclusive license to use the System in developing and operating your Deer Solution Business within your designated operating territory. This license is subject to the terms of the franchise agreement, including Deer Solution's right to modify the System. Franchisees must adhere to the standards, specifications, and requirements set by Deer Solution, including using only approved System Supplies purchased from designated suppliers and vendors.