How will Desi District Franchise Group inform the franchisee of changes to the manual?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 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, Desi District Franchise Group has the right to modify the Manual at any time and inform franchisees of these changes through any method they deem appropriate. This method does not have to qualify as formal "notice." In the event of a dispute, Desi District Franchise Group's master copy of the manual will be the controlling document.
This means that Desi District has broad discretion in how they communicate updates to franchisees. Franchisees should be aware that the method of communication may not be formal or guaranteed, and it is the franchisee's responsibility to stay informed of any changes. Relying on informal communication methods could pose a risk to the franchisee if they miss critical updates that impact their business operations.
Franchisees should proactively seek clarification from Desi District regarding the most reliable ways to stay informed about manual updates and system standards. Franchisees should also maintain thorough records of all communications and updates received from Desi District to protect their interests in case of disputes.