Can the Dryer Vent Squad modify the required equipment and supplies that are part of the System?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
"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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–207)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Dryer Vent Squad Franchise Disclosure Document, Dryer Vent Squad has the authority to modify and supplement the required equipment and supplies, known as "System Supplies," for the franchise system. These modifications and supplements can be made from time to time based on Dryer Vent Squad's reasonable business judgment.
System Supplies encompass a wide range of items essential for the operation of a Dryer Vent Squad Business. These include both branded and non-branded equipment and supplies, as well as third-party branded items. 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. The specific items are designated by Dryer Vent Squad in the Operations Manual or in writing.
This means that as a franchisee, you must use the equipment and supplies that Dryer Vent Squad designates as part of the System. Dryer Vent Squad can change these requirements, so franchisees need to stay updated on any modifications or supplements to the System Supplies. These changes are made at Dryer Vent Squad's discretion, based on their business judgment, and may impact the franchisee's operational costs and procedures.