Does Deka Lash control what individuals providing references may say to prospective franchisees?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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Referral Program. Currently, we pay a referral fee in the amount of $5,000 to franchisees, vendors and others who provide us with prospective franchisee leads that enter into a Franchise. This referral program is administered at our sole discretion and may be changed or discontinued by us at any time. The referral fee is further subject to change at any time. Those who are eligible to participate in this referral program and who may provide references to prospective franchisees are not acting as our agent and do not speak for us, despite the receipt of a referral fee. We do not control what these individuals may say, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statement made by them, to you or any other prospective franc
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–11)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Deka Lash does not control what individuals providing references may say to prospective franchisees. The FDD states that those eligible to participate in the referral program, who may provide references to prospective franchisees, are not acting as agents of Deka Lash and do not speak for them, even if they receive a referral fee.
Deka Lash explicitly states that it does not control what these individuals may say to prospective franchisees. This means that prospective franchisees should be aware that the information they receive from these individuals may not be vetted or endorsed by Deka Lash.
Furthermore, Deka Lash cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements made by these individuals. This underscores the importance for potential franchisees to conduct their own independent due diligence and not rely solely on the information provided by references. While a referral program exists where franchisees, vendors, and others can receive a $5,000 referral fee for leads that result in a new franchise, this incentive does not give Deka Lash control over their communications.