Is Dryject responsible for controlling the day-to-day operations of a Dryject Franchised Business?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ice of that fact, the content and display of which We shall have the right to specify from time to time.
- (l) It is the express intention of Subsections (j) and (k) of this Section 10 to establish that You are an independent contractor, and as such are solely responsible for the day-to-day affairs, management, operations and financial control of the Franchised Business and for Your employees and Your treatment of them.
- (m) We shall have the right to establish and utilize an on-line computer monitoring system, and to use the on-line system to remotely examine Your records pertaining to the operation of the Franchised Business. You must subscribe to business class high-speed Internet access through cable or other method designated in the Operations Manual.
- (n) You shall not establish a website on the Internet using any domain name containing the words "DryJect", "21st Century Aeration", DryJect.com, .net, .biz, .us, .org, 21st Century Aeration.com, .net, .biz, .us, .org or any variation. We retain the sole right to control all Internet activity and create websites using any of the foregoing or other domain names. We may require You to utilize ecommerce products or services designated by Us, which We may change from time to time. You acknowledge that We are the owner of all right, title and interest in and to such domain names as We shall designate and all uniform resource locators (URLs), future addresses and sub-addresses (including the Franchisee Page sub-addresses), software, content prepared for or used on the DryJect Internet Website, and all intellectual property rights in or to any of them.
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are considered independent contractors solely responsible for the day-to-day operations, management, and financial control of their franchised business. This includes responsibility for their employees and how they are treated. However, Dryject retains certain rights to protect its brand and system standards.
Dryject has the right to establish and use an online computer monitoring system to examine the franchisee's records related to the business's operation. Franchisees are also required to subscribe to business-class high-speed internet. Dryject maintains control over internet activities, including domain names and website content. Franchisees cannot establish websites using domain names containing "DryJect" or variations thereof, and Dryject retains the right to control all internet activity and create websites using these names.
While franchisees are responsible for daily operations, Dryject maintains control over brand-related aspects, ensuring consistency across the franchise system. This includes the right to approve digital content, control website information, and require specific e-commerce products or services. Franchisees must also comply with Dryject's brand communication standards. This balance allows franchisees autonomy in managing their business while ensuring adherence to Dryject's standards and brand image.