When must a Deka Lash franchisee enter into the current form of Franchise Agreement?

According to the 2024 Deka Lash Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee who is granted the rights to develop a certain number of Franchised Businesses within a defined geographical area (the "Development Area") must adhere to a mandatory development schedule. Each Franchised Business within the Development Area must be opened and operated utilizing the Marks and System pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in Deka Lash's then-current form of franchise agreement.

This means that a Deka Lash franchisee must enter into the current form of the Franchise Agreement when opening and operating each Franchised Business within their Development Area. This obligation is tied to the mandatory development schedule, ensuring that each location adheres to the most up-to-date standards and systems of the Deka Lash franchise.

For a prospective franchisee, this implies that they will need to sign a Franchise Agreement for each location they plan to open within their Development Area, and each agreement will be based on the current form at the time of opening. This ensures consistency and compliance with Deka Lash's evolving standards and procedures across all franchised locations.