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Where can a Degree Wellness franchisee find the standards and specifications for websites?

Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

5.2 Operations Manual. The Operations Manual we lend to you will contain mandatory and suggested specifications, programs, standards, and operating and management procedures that we prescribe from time to time for your Franchise, as well as information relative to other obligations you have in the operation of the Franchise. The Operations Manual may be composed of or include writings, drawings, photos, audio recordings, video recordings, and/or other written or intangible materials. We may make all or part of the Manual available to you through various means, including the internet. All or any portion of a previously available Operations Manual may be superseded from time to time with replacement materials to reflect changes in the specifications, standards, programs, operating procedures and other obligations in operating the Franchise. You agree that you will monitor and access the Website (hereinafter defined), intranet, or extranet for any updates to the Operations Manual. Any password or other digital identification necessary to access the Operations Manual on a Website, intranet, or extranet will be deemed to be Confidential Information belonging to Degree Wellness, subject to Article 9 of this Agreement. You must keep your copy of the Operations Manual current, and if you and we have a dispute over the contents of the Manual, then our master copy of the Manual will control.

You agree that you will not at any time copy any part of the Operations Manual, permit it to be copied, disclose it to anyone not having a need to know its contents for purposes of operating your Franchise, or remove it from the Franchise location without our permission. If your copy of the Operations Manual is lost, destroyed, or significantly damaged, then you must obtain a replacement copy for us at our then-applicable charge.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standards and specifications for the Degree Wellness website can be found in the Operations Manual. The Operations Manual contains mandatory and suggested specifications, programs, standards, and operating and management procedures that Degree Wellness prescribes for the franchise.

The Operations Manual may be available through various means, including the internet. Degree Wellness franchisees are expected to monitor and access the website, intranet, or extranet for any updates to the Operations Manual. Any password or other digital identification necessary to access the Operations Manual on a website, intranet, or extranet will be deemed confidential information belonging to Degree Wellness.

It is important for Degree Wellness franchisees to keep their copy of the Operations Manual current, as the master copy maintained by Degree Wellness will control in case of a dispute over the contents of the manual. Franchisees are prohibited from copying any part of the Operations Manual, disclosing it to anyone without a need to know, or removing it from the franchise location without permission. If a copy is lost, destroyed, or significantly damaged, the franchisee must obtain a replacement copy from Degree Wellness at the then-applicable charge.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.