Can a Deka Lash franchisee accept customers who reside outside of their territory?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Subject to the terms of this franchise agreement ("Agreement" or "Franchise Agreement"), we grant to you a Deka Lash franchise ("Franchised Business") using our system and our Marks in the protected area described in Schedule 1 ("Protected Area"). You agree to abide by the terms of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 63–234)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Deka Lash Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is granted a Deka Lash franchise to operate using the Deka Lash system and marks within a specific protected area, as detailed in Schedule 1 of the franchise agreement.
While the franchise agreement grants rights within a defined protected area, the FDD does not explicitly state whether a Deka Lash franchisee can or cannot accept customers residing outside of their protected area. The agreement focuses on granting rights within the protected area and doesn't directly address serving customers from outside that area.
Because the FDD does not provide specific information on whether Deka Lash franchisees can serve customers outside of their territory, it is important for a prospective franchisee to ask the franchisor about this issue. Clarification from Deka Lash is needed to fully understand any restrictions or allowances regarding serving customers from outside the franchisee's protected area.