What are the Deka Lash franchisee's obligations regarding maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the franchise premises (Item 9) and how does this relate to the restrictions on alterations or modifications to the premises (Item 12)?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
find more detailed information about your obligations in these agreements and in other items of this disclosure document.
| Franchisee's Obligations | Section In Franchise Agreement | Section in Area Development Agreement | Item in Disclosure document |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. Site selection and acquisition/lease | 3, 6.2 | 1, Appendix 1 | 11 |
| b. Pre-opening purchases/leases | 6.10, 6.11, 6.12 | Not Applicable | 7, 8 |
| c. Site development and other pre- | 6.2 | Not Applicable | 11 |
| opening requirements | |||
| d. Initial and ongoing training | 5.7, 6.1, 6.7 | Not Applicable | 11 |
| e. Opening | 6.3 | 5 | 11 |
| f. Fees | 4, 15, 19.11 | 2 | 5, 6, 7, 11 |
| g. Compliance with standards and policies/Manual | 6.4 | Not Applicable | 8, 11 |
| h. Trademarks and proprietary information | 7, 8 | Not Applicable | 13, 14 |
| i. Restrictions on products/services offered | 6.5 | Not Applicable | 8, 16 |
| j. Warranty and customer service requirements | 6.6 | Not Applicable | 6 |
| k. Territorial development and sales quotas | Not Applicable | 1, 5 | 12 |
| Ongoing product/service purchases | 6.10, 6.11, 6.12 | Not Applicable | 8 |
| m. Maintenance, appearance & remodeling requirements | 6.13 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| n. Insurance | 6.8 | Not Applicable | 8 |
| o. Advertising | 7 | Not Applicable | 8, 11 |
| p. Indemnification | 13.3 | Not Applicable | 6 |
| q. Owner's participation/management/staffing | 6.9 | Not Applicable | 15 |
| r. Records and reports | 9 | Not Applicable | 11 |
| s. Inspections and Audits | 9 | Not Applicable | 11 |
| t. Transfer | 14 | 8 | 17 |
| u. Renewal | 2.2 | Not Applicable | 17 |
| v. Post-termination obligations | 11 | Not Applicable | 15, 16, 17 |
| w. Non-competition covenants | 12 | Not Applicable | 15, 16, 17 |
| x. Dispute resolution | 19 | 9 | 17 |
ITEM 10 FINANCING
We do not offer direct or indirect financing until you have been a franchisee for at least 24 months. At that time, we may offer financing for the Initial Franchise Fee for any additional units.
Whether we will extend financing, and the amount, will vary depending upon the availability of funds and your creditworthiness.
The following table summarizes the financing we may offer you for the Initial Fees.
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, referencing various sections within the Franchise Agreement and other items in the disclosure document. Specifically, it mentions 'Maintenance, appearance & remodeling requirements' in Section 6.13 of the Franchise Agreement. However, it indicates that information regarding these requirements is not explicitly detailed within Item 9 of the disclosure document itself.
Item 12 discusses the territory and location of the franchise. It states that the franchisee must operate the Deka Lash business at the approved Franchise Location, as designated in Section 2 of Schedule 1 of the Franchise Agreement, and that Deka Lash bases its approval on site selection criteria outlined in their Manual. The franchisee may only operate the franchised business from the approved site and cannot relocate without Deka Lash's approval.
While Item 9 references maintenance, appearance, and remodeling requirements, it does not provide specifics, and Item 12 focuses on the location and potential relocation of the franchise. The FDD does not provide specific details on restrictions on alterations or modifications to the premises.
A prospective franchisee should consult Sections 6.13 of the Franchise Agreement and the Deka Lash Operations Manual for detailed information on the specific maintenance, appearance, and remodeling obligations, as well as any restrictions on alterations or modifications to the franchise premises. It would be prudent to discuss these obligations and restrictions with Deka Lash during the due diligence process to fully understand the requirements and potential costs associated with maintaining the brand standards and any limitations on modifying the premises.