Can a Dryer Vent Squad franchisee operate an Administrative Office from home?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- (3) Franchisee's Administrative Office must be located within the Operating Territory and be approved by Franchisor;
"Franchisee's Administrative Office" refers to and means the Dryer Vent Squad Administrative Office from which Franchisee establishes, operates and manages the Franchised Business.
"Administrative Office(s)" refers to and means the fixed administrative offices and/or facilities from which Dryer Vent Squad Businesses are established, operated and managed.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–207)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Dryer Vent Squad's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's Administrative Office must be located within the Operating Territory and be approved by Dryer Vent Squad.
The document defines "Franchisee's Administrative Office" as the Dryer Vent Squad Administrative Office from which the franchisee establishes, operates, and manages the Franchised Business. The FDD also defines "Administrative Office(s)" as the fixed administrative offices and/or facilities from which Dryer Vent Squad Businesses are established, operated, and managed.
While the FDD does not explicitly state that a Dryer Vent Squad franchisee can operate an administrative office from home, it does state that the location must be approved by the franchisor. A prospective franchisee should confirm with Dryer Vent Squad whether a home office is an acceptable option.