What training requirements must a Devon Creek General Manager satisfy?
Devon_Creek Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 11.4.2.
The General Manager shall, during the entire period he or she serves as General Manager, meet the following qualifications:
- 11.4.2.1.
Meet Franchisor's standards and criteria for such individual, as set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing by Franchisor, and shall be an individual otherwise acceptable to Franchisor in its sole discretion.
- 11.4.2.2.
Shall devote his or her full time and best efforts to the supervision and management of the Franchised Business, and may not engage in any other business activity without the Franchisor's consent, which may be withheld in Franchisor's sole discretion.
- 11.4.2.3.
Shall satisfy the training requirements set forth in Article 7.
- 11.4.3.
If the General Manager is not able to continue to serve in such capacity, or no longer qualifies to act as such in accordance with this Agreement, Franchisee shall promptly notify Franchisor and designate a replacement manager within thirty (30) days after the General Manager ceases to serve, such replacement being subject to the same qualifications required by this Agreement (including, but not limited to, completing all training and obtaining all certifications required by Franchisor).
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 45)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Devon Creek's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a General Manager must meet specific qualifications throughout their tenure. The General Manager must adhere to Devon Creek's standards and criteria, as detailed in the Manual or other written communications from Devon Creek. These standards are determined at Devon Creek's discretion. The General Manager is expected to dedicate their full time and best efforts to managing the Devon Creek franchise and cannot engage in other business activities without Devon Creek's consent.
Critically, the General Manager must fulfill the training requirements outlined in Article 7 of the franchise agreement. If a General Manager can no longer serve or does not meet the qualifications, the franchisee must inform Devon Creek promptly and appoint a replacement within 30 days. The replacement General Manager must also meet all qualifications, including completing the required training and obtaining necessary certifications.
Franchisees should carefully review Article 7 of the Devon Creek franchise agreement and any related training materials to fully understand the training obligations for a General Manager. This ensures that the designated manager is adequately prepared to oversee the daily operations and management of the Devon Creek franchise, aligning with Devon Creek's standards and maintaining the quality of service expected within the Devon Creek system.