How does Dryer Vent Squad designate and communicate System Supplies, including any modifications such as additions, deletions, and/or changes?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
on 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.
"System Website" refers to and means the web page and pages located on the world wide web at the www.DryerVentSquad.com domain and shall further include all webpages and subdomains including, those that are franchisee and/or geography specific, that are a part of www.DryerVentSquad.com, or as designated by Franchisor being associated with the URL of www.DryerVentSquad.com and/or Dryer Vent Squad Businesses.
"Trade Dress" refers to and means the Dryer Vent Squad Business designs, images, marketing materials, packaging, branding and/or branding images which we authorize and require Franchisee to use in connection with the operation of the Franchised Business and as may be revised and further developed by us from time-to-time.
"Transfer" refers to and means and shall include, without limitation, the following, whether voluntary or involuntary, conditional or unconditional, and/or direct or indirect: (a) an assignment, sale, gift, transfer, pledge or sub-franchise; (b) the grant of a mortgage, charge, lien or security interest, including, without limitation, the grant of a collateral assignment; (c) a merger, consolidation, exchange of shares or other ownership interests, issuance of additional ownership interests or securities representing or potentially representing ownership interests, or redemption of ownership interests;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–207)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Dryer Vent Squad's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, System Supplies are 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 supplies include both Dryer Vent Squad branded, nonbranded, and third-party branded equipment and supplies. Examples of System Supplies include commercial vacuums, vent cleaning tools, appliance moving tools, testing equipment, drills, miscellaneous hand tools, Customer Vouchers, installation kits, and uniforms. These supplies are designated for use in the day-to-day operations of the Dryer Vent Squad Business.
The Operations Manual and/or other written communications will outline the System Supplies. Dryer Vent Squad retains the right to modify and supplement the required System Supplies from time to time, exercising what they consider to be reasonable business judgment. These modifications may also include products that Dryer Vent Squad authorizes for sale to customers of the Franchisee's Dryer Vent Squad Business.
Dryer Vent Squad will provide franchisees with access to the Operations Manual, which contains mandatory and suggested specifications, standards, and operating procedures. Franchisees must operate their business in strict accordance with the standards, specifications, and requirements set forth in the Operations Manual, including those related to Approved Services and Products and System Supplies. Dryer Vent Squad will provide reasonable notice of modifications and changes to the Operations Manual, potentially through electronic communications or notifications within an online platform. Franchisees will be given a reasonable period of time to implement these changes and modifications, as determined by Dryer Vent Squad.