In what form or media can the Desi District manual be presented?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
"Manual" means Desi District Franchise Group's confidential Brand Standards Manual(s), including any supplements, additions, or revisions from time to time, which may be in any form or media.
- 11.1 Manual; Modification. The Manual, and any part of the Manual, may be in any form or media determined by Desi District Franchise Group. Desi District Franchise Group may supplement, revise, or modify the Manual, and Desi District Franchise Group may change, add or delete System Standards at any time in its discretion. Desi District Franchise Group may inform Franchisee thereof by any method that Desi District Franchise Group deems appropriate (which need not qualify as "notice" under Section 18.9). In the event of any dispute as to the contents of the Manual, Desi District Franchise Group's master copy will control.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Brand Standards Manual can be presented in any form or media that Desi District Franchise Group determines. Desi District Franchise Group retains the right to supplement, revise, or modify the manual and change, add, or delete System Standards at any time and at its discretion.
This means that a Desi District franchisee must stay updated on the current standards and guidelines, as these can change at any time. The method of communication for these changes is determined by Desi District Franchise Group and does not necessarily need to qualify as formal "notice."
In the event of a dispute regarding the contents of the manual, the master copy held by Desi District Franchise Group will be the controlling document. Therefore, it is crucial for franchisees to maintain open communication with the franchisor to ensure they have the most current information and are adhering to the latest standards.