What criteria must an Operating Manager meet to be authorized for a Dryer Vent Squad franchise?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
with a Transfer of this Agreement, approved by Franchisor in accordance with and subject to this Article 14 and the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and
- (19) Franchisor's consent to a Transfer of any interest that is subject to the restrictions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any claims it may have against Franchisee or deemed a waiver of Franchisor's right to demand strict and exact compliance with this Agreement by the transferee.
14.D. DEATH OR DISABILITY OF FRANCHISEE OR AN OWNER
(1) If Franchisee is an individual and not a Corporate Entity, upon the death or permanent disability of Franchisee, the executor, administrator, conservator or other personal representative of Franchisee, must appoint a manager that meets the equivalent of an Operating Manager within a reasonable time, which shall not exceed 30 days from the date of death or permanent disability. The appointed manager (as applicable) must serve and qualify as an Operating Manager and attend and successfully complete the Training Program within 60 days of the appointment. If Franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad Business is not being managed by a Franchisor approved Operating Manager (as applicable) within 30 days after such death or permanent disability, Franchisor is authorized, but is not required, to immediately appoint a manager to maintain the operations of Franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad Business for, and on behalf of, Franchisee at Franchisee's sole costs until an approved Operating Manager is able to assume the management and operation of Franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad Business. Franchisor's appointment of a manager for Franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad
Business does not relieve Franchisee of its obligations under this Agreement, including this Article 14.D., or constitute a waiver of Franchisor's right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Article 16, below.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–207)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Dryer Vent Squad's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee is an individual and becomes deceased or permanently disabled, their representative must appoint a manager that meets the equivalent of an Operating Manager within 30 days. This appointed manager must then attend and successfully complete the Dryer Vent Squad Training Program within 60 days of their appointment.
If the Dryer Vent Squad business is not managed by a franchisor-approved Operating Manager within 30 days of the franchisee's death or disability, Dryer Vent Squad is authorized to appoint a manager to maintain operations at the franchisee's expense until an approved Operating Manager is in place. This appointment does not relieve the franchisee of their obligations under the agreement, nor does it waive Dryer Vent Squad's right to terminate the agreement.
During the period when a manager appointed by Dryer Vent Squad is running the business, Dryer Vent Squad is not liable for any debts, losses, costs, or expenses incurred. Dryer Vent Squad can also charge a reasonable fee for these management services and may discontinue them at any time. This ensures business continuity while adhering to Dryer Vent Squad's standards and training requirements.