What is included in the Dryer Vent Squad quality assurance audit?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Type of (Note 1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| including audit, legal, travel and reasonable accommodations. | |||
| Quality Assurance Audit | Actual costs incurred by us | As invoiced | Payable if we engage a third party to perform periodic quality assurance audits, including mystery shopper programs. |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses | On demand | For costs and expenses incurred by us in collecting fees due to us, and/or to enforce the terms of the franchise agreement or a termination of the franchise agreement. Includes costs and expenses of re-inspections required by quality assurance audit. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–21)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Dryer Vent Squad Franchise Disclosure Document, the quality assurance audit may include mystery shopper programs. If Dryer Vent Squad engages a third party to perform these periodic quality assurance audits, the franchisee is responsible for the actual costs incurred by Dryer Vent Squad. These costs are invoiced to the franchisee when they are due.
Furthermore, if a quality assurance audit requires re-inspections, the costs and expenses of these re-inspections are included in the fees associated with collections, which Dryer Vent Squad may charge to the franchisee. These collection fees cover costs and expenses incurred by Dryer Vent Squad in collecting fees due to them and/or to enforce the terms of the franchise agreement or its termination.
In summary, the quality assurance audit for Dryer Vent Squad can encompass a range of evaluations, potentially including mystery shopper services. Franchisees should be prepared to cover the costs associated with these audits, especially if non-compliance issues necessitate re-inspections. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the scope and frequency of these audits to accurately budget for these potential expenses.