Is there a specific article that outlines the conditions for termination by Deer Solution?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor's appointment of a manager for Franchisee's Deer Solution Business does not relieve Franchisee of its obligations under this Agreement, including this Article 14.D., or constitute a waiver of Franchisor's right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Article 16, below.
At all times, including while Franchisee's Deer Solution Business may be managed by Franchisor's appointed manager, Franchisor shall not be liable for any debts, losses, costs, or expenses incurred in the operations of Franchisee's Deer Solution Business or to any creditor of Franchisee for any products, materials, supplies, or services purchased by Franchisee's Deer Solution Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Deer Solution Franchise Disclosure Document, Article 16 outlines the conditions for termination. However, the provided excerpts do not include the content of Article 16. The excerpts do mention Item 17, "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," which is supplemented with additional information specific to Rhode Island and Virginia.
In Rhode Island, any provision restricting jurisdiction or requiring the application of other state laws is void, and any general release as a condition of renewal, termination, or transfer is void with respect to claims under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. For Virginia franchisees, it is unlawful for Deer Solution to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause, as defined by the Virginia Retail Franchising Act.
Several excerpts discuss franchisee obligations upon termination, including ceasing operations, protecting the Deer Solution system, and fulfilling financial obligations. Specifically, franchisees must immediately pay all due sums, cease operating as a Deer Solution franchisee, and discontinue using the System's confidential information and licensed marks. Franchisees must also take actions to cancel any assumed names related to the licensed marks and assign all customer data and contact information to Deer Solution.
To fully understand the specific conditions under which Deer Solution can terminate a franchise agreement, a prospective franchisee should carefully review Article 16 of the Franchise Agreement and discuss it with a legal professional. This review should clarify the events that would trigger termination and the franchisee's rights and obligations in such a situation.