How is the approval or disapproval of a proposed supplier determined by Dryer Vent Squad?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ing Territory; (c) comprising each of the operating territories, respectively, of other Dryer Vent Squad Businesses that are in operation
or under development during all or any part of the Restricted Period; provided, however, that if a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the foregoing Restricted Territory is too broad to be enforceable, then the "Restricted Territory" means the geographic area within Franchisee's Operating Territory plus a 25 mile radius surrounding Franchisee's Operating Territory.
"Spouse" refers to and means, as of the Effective Date, the legal spouse of an Owner.
"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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–207)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Based on the 2024 Dryer Vent Squad Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor determines all components of the Dryer Vent Squad system, including modifications and replacements, using their Reasonable Business Judgment. This extends to approving products, services, supplies, and equipment.
The FDD defines "System Supplies" as the equipment and supplies designated by Dryer Vent Squad as required for use in connection with the Franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad Business and the Approved Services and Products. These include both branded and non-branded items, as well as third-party branded equipment and supplies, which are designated for the day-to-day operations. Examples listed in the FDD include commercial vacuums, vent cleaning tools, appliance moving tools, testing equipment, drills, miscellaneous hand tools, Customer Vouchers, installation kits, and uniforms.
Dryer Vent Squad retains the right to modify and supplement the System Supplies from time to time, exercising their Reasonable Business Judgment. System Supplies also encompass products that Dryer Vent Squad authorizes for sale to customers of the Franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad Business. The franchisor's decisions made under Reasonable Business Judgment take precedence, even if other alternatives might be reasonable or preferable. This judgment is made with the intention of benefitting or acting in a way that could benefit the Dryer Vent Squad system.