Is a Deka Lash franchisee required to sell all goods or services that Deka Lash authorizes?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You may offer for sale in your studio only the products and services we have approved in writing. We may designate products or services as optional or mandatory. You must maintain an inventory supply sufficient to meet the inventory standards of our Manual. You may not sell any goods or services that we have not authorized or approved.
You are required to sell all goods or services that we authorize unless prohibited by your applicable local law or approved by us. We may change the types of authorized goods and services in response to legal, technological, or competitive changes, or attempts to improve in the marketplace. There are no limits on our right to make changes to the authorized goods and services sold by franchisees. We may, at our sole discretion, revoke approval of previously approved goods or services, in which case you must immediately stop performing or selling the revoked services or products.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 48–49)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally required to sell all goods and services that Deka Lash authorizes. This requirement ensures consistency across all franchise locations and helps maintain brand standards. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
Specifically, a Deka Lash franchisee is not required to sell authorized goods or services if it is prohibited by applicable local law or if Deka Lash approves an exception. This flexibility allows franchisees to adapt to local regulations and market conditions, but any deviation from the standard offerings requires explicit approval from Deka Lash.
Deka Lash retains the right to change the types of authorized goods and services in response to legal, technological, or competitive changes. They may also revoke approval of previously approved goods or services, in which case the franchisee must immediately stop selling or performing the revoked items. This provision highlights the importance of staying updated with Deka Lash's directives and being prepared to adjust the studio's offerings accordingly.