Under what circumstances will a Deer Solution franchise agreement be automatically terminated without notice or opportunity to cure?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(n) Franchisee and/or an Owner of Franchisee is convicted of a felony crime, and/or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony crime;
(o) Franchisee and/or an Owner of Franchisee engages in intentionally dishonest and/or unethical conduct that, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, results in embarrassment to Franchisor, the System, the Licensed Marks, Deer Solution Businesses, the Franchised Business, and/or the reputation of the Deer Solution brand;
(p) Franchisee fails to complete, to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction, the Training Program and/or supplemental training programs designated by Franchisor;
(q) Franchisee fails, upon receiving actual or constructive notice, shall: (1) immediately notify Franchisor of any known breach of the Confidentiality Agreement by any person or entity; (2) immediately notify Franchisor of facts and information that would cause a reasonable person to believe that a person or entity violated the Confidentiality Agreement and/or is in the process of violating the Confidentiality Agreement; and (3) take reasonable steps including ,notice to Franchisor and Franchisee's consultation with Franchisee's legal counsel, to prevent any person or entity from violating the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement and/or otherwise publicly disseminating Confidential Information;
(r) Franchisee misappropriates, misuses, or makes any unauthorized use of the Licensed Marks, the Confidential Information, and/or the System and/or Franchisee materially impairs the goodwill associated with the Licensed Marks, and/or Franchisee applies for registration of the Licensed Marks anywhere in the world; and/or
(s) Franchisee and/or an Owner fails to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws or becomes listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Deer Solution Franchise Disclosure Document, there are several instances that can lead to the automatic termination of the franchise agreement without prior notice or an opportunity to rectify the situation. These include if the franchisee or an owner is convicted of a felony, or pleads guilty to a felony. Also, if the franchisee engages in intentionally dishonest or unethical conduct that causes embarrassment to Deer Solution, its system, licensed marks, or brand reputation, the agreement can be terminated immediately.
Additionally, the Deer Solution franchise agreement can be terminated without notice if the franchisee fails to notify Deer Solution of any known breach of the Confidentiality Agreement, or fails to take reasonable steps to prevent any person or entity from violating the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement. Furthermore, if the franchisee misappropriates or misuses the Licensed Marks, Confidential Information, or the System, or impairs the goodwill associated with the Licensed Marks, or applies for registration of the Licensed Marks anywhere in the world, the agreement can be terminated immediately.
Finally, the Deer Solution franchise agreement can be terminated without notice if the franchisee or an owner fails to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws or becomes listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244. These stipulations highlight the critical importance of adhering to legal and ethical standards, protecting confidential information and intellectual property, and maintaining compliance with anti-terrorism regulations to avoid immediate termination of the Deer Solution franchise agreement.