Does the Dryer Vent Squad agreement specify that the 'System' includes required equipment and supplies?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
"System" refers to and means our system for the development, establishment and operation of Dryer Vent Squad Businesses including, but not limited to: (a) the Approved Services and Products, System Supplies, and services, procedures and systems that are designated by us, whether presently or in the future, for use in connection with the development, establishment, marketing, promotion and operation of a Dryer Vent Squad Business; (b) the Licensed Marks; (c) the Trade Dress; (d) Copyrights; (e) other trade names, service marks, signs, and logos, copyrights and trade dress that is designated by us, whether presently or in the future, for use in connection with the development, establishment, marketing, promotion and operation of a Dryer Vent Squad Business; (f) Operations Manual; (g) Business Management System Data; (h) Know-How; (i) Confidential Information; and (j) Digital Media. All determinations as to the system including components to the system and modifications and replacements thereto shall be determined by us in our Reasonable Business Judgment.
"System Supplies" refers to and means the equipment and supplies designated by us as required for use in connection with Franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad Business and the Approved Services and Products. Without limitation to the foregoing, the System Supplies shall include Dryer Vent Squad branded, nonbranded and third-party branded equipment and supplies designated by us for use in the day-to-day operations of Franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad Business including, among other things: commercial vacuums, vent cleaning tools, appliance moving tools, testing equipment, drills, miscellaneous hand tools, Customer Vouchers, installation kits, uniforms, and other products designated by us in the Operations Manual and/or otherwise in writing, and as may be modified and supplemented by us from time to time in our Reasonable Business Judgment. System Supplies shall further include those products that we authorize for sale to customers of Franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–207)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Dryer Vent Squad's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'System' does include required equipment and supplies. Specifically, the 'System' incorporates the procedures, services, and systems designated by Dryer Vent Squad for the operation of its businesses. This includes 'System Supplies,' which are the equipment and supplies that Dryer Vent Squad designates as required for franchisees.
The definition of 'System Supplies' includes both Dryer Vent Squad branded and non-branded equipment and supplies. These are used in the day-to-day operations of a franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad Business. Examples of these supplies include commercial vacuums, vent cleaning tools, appliance moving tools, testing equipment, drills, hand tools, customer vouchers, installation kits, and uniforms. The Operations Manual or other written communication from Dryer Vent Squad may detail these items, and Dryer Vent Squad may modify or supplement the list over time.
This means that as a Dryer Vent Squad franchisee, you are obligated to use the equipment and supplies that Dryer Vent Squad designates as part of its 'System.' Dryer Vent Squad retains the right to modify the required equipment and supplies. It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand what these required supplies are and the potential costs associated with purchasing and maintaining them.