When might Dryer Vent Squad require a franchisee or their operating manager to participate in supplemental training?
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 the 2024 Dryer Vent Squad Franchise Disclosure Document, supplemental training may be required in specific circumstances related to the death or disability of the franchisee or a managing owner. If the franchisee is an individual, and upon their death or permanent disability, their representative must appoint a manager who meets the standards of an Operating Manager within 30 days. This appointed manager must then attend and successfully complete the Training Program within 60 days of their appointment.
Similarly, if the Dryer Vent Squad franchisee is a corporate entity and the Managing Owner dies or becomes permanently disabled, the remaining owners have 30 days to appoint a new Managing Owner approved by Dryer Vent Squad. This new Managing Owner is also required to attend and successfully complete the Training Program within 60 days of their appointment.
These requirements ensure that the Dryer Vent Squad business continues to be managed by someone who is properly trained and approved by the franchisor, even in unforeseen circumstances. If a suitable manager or managing owner is not appointed within the specified timeframe, Dryer Vent Squad has the right, but not the obligation, to appoint a manager to oversee the business until a qualified individual is in place, with the costs borne by the franchisee. This highlights the importance of having a succession plan in place and understanding the training requirements for any replacement managers or owners.