What financial obligations does a Deka Lash franchisee have to maintain their business reputation?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
proval of a previously approved good or service, in which case you must immediately stop performing or selling the revoked services or products. We have complete and exclusive control over all Deka Lash logos, designs, and products. You may not approach any manufacturers, vendors, or third parties regarding the design or production of any Deka Lash memorabilia or products.
- 6.6 Client Service. You shall interact with prospective and actual clients in a professional and respectful businesslike manner and diligently fulfill your obligations to them when they engage your services.
- 6.7 Employee Training. You shall train your employees to competently and professionally carry out their duties and offer excellent customer service. You shall ensure that your employees have any training, licenses, or certifications required by applicable law. You are solely responsible for hiring, firing, compensating, paying applicable payroll taxes and day-to-day supervision and control over your employees.
- 6.8 Insurance. You are required to have insurance as may be required by your state laws and as we may specify in the Operations Manual. You must name DL Franchising, LLC and our respective affiliates, officers, directors, members and agents and others as their interest may appear on a primary, noncontributory basis as an additional insured on these policies and send proof of same to us. Certificates of insurance must be sent in upon the annual expiration date. If
you suffer a loss to your franchise, such as fire or theft, you are required to use the insurance proceeds to replace or repair the premises or property damaged or lost.
6.9 Participation.
- (a) Health and Participation. You acknowledge that this Franchised Business involves hard work and sometimes long hours, similar to most small businesses that are owner operated. We have not represented that this business is going to be easy for you, your partners, officers or directors. You must actively participate in the daily affairs of the business. You are expected to participate actively in franchisee meetings, seminars, conferences, and supplemental training we sponsor. You represent that you are in good health and able to devote your efforts in the day-to-day operations of your franchise or that you have the business management skills necessary to successfully hire and supervise a manager to run the day-to-day operations of your Franchise.
- (b) Supervision. You agree that the services of the Franchised Business will be provided under your direct supervision and control or under the direct supervision and control of a full-time general manager who has successfully completed our initial training.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 63–234)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have several financial obligations related to maintaining their business's reputation. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring their employees are well-trained and competent, which includes covering the costs of any necessary training, licenses, or certifications required by law. This ensures that employees deliver excellent customer service, upholding the Deka Lash brand standards.
Additionally, franchisees must maintain adequate insurance coverage as specified by state laws and the Deka Lash Operations Manual. This insurance must name DL Franchising, LLC, and its affiliates as additional insured parties. Franchisees are responsible for paying the insurance premiums and providing proof of coverage to Deka Lash annually. If the franchise suffers a loss, such as fire or theft, the franchisee is required to use the insurance proceeds to repair or replace the damaged property.
Furthermore, Deka Lash franchisees are responsible for paying all amounts pertaining to the use of any listings adopted by the franchisee. Upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must also pay all outstanding amounts related to these listings, including any sums owed under existing contracts for telephone directory advertising. These financial obligations ensure that the Deka Lash brand maintains a consistent and professional image, and that the franchisee complies with legal and brand standards.