Can Dryer Vent Squad require a franchisee to resell items not uniquely identified with Dryer Vent Squad?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
"System Supplies" refers to and means the equipment and supplies designated by Franchisor 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 System branded, nonbranded and third-party branded equipment and supplies designated by Franchisor 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 Franchisor in the Operations Manual and/or otherwise in writing and, as may be modified and supplemented by Franchisor from time to time in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment. System Supplies shall further include those products that Franchisor authorizes 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, franchisees may be required to use and sell both branded and non-branded items. The FDD defines "System Supplies" as the equipment and supplies that Dryer Vent Squad designates as required for the Dryer Vent Squad Business.
The definition of System Supplies includes both System branded and nonbranded equipment and supplies, as well as third-party branded equipment and supplies. These supplies are designated by Dryer Vent Squad for use in the day-to-day operations of the Dryer Vent Squad Business.
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. System Supplies also include products that Dryer Vent Squad authorizes for sale to customers.