Who bears the expense of implementing changes to the Eos Worldwide Franchise System Standards?
Eos_Worldwide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may periodically change our Franchise System Standards at our sole discretion and we reserve the unlimited right to formulate, modify and supplement our Franchise System Standards for operating the Franchised Business. We will try to provide you with as much written notice as possible of any changes as they occur, which may include through mail, e-mail, newsletters, posting on our Website, updates to the Operations Manual or by other means. You must implement all changes as soon as practical at your sole expense. You may incur increased costs to comply with our changes. We may also require you to occasionally participate in the test marketing of potential products and services.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 28–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Eos Worldwide Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering the costs associated with implementing changes to the Franchise System Standards. Eos Worldwide retains the right to modify these standards at its discretion and will attempt to provide franchisees with written notice of any changes through various channels, including mail, email, newsletters, website postings, and updates to the Operations Manual.
This means that as an Eos Worldwide franchisee, you must implement all changes to the Franchise System Standards as soon as practical and at your own expense. These changes may lead to increased costs for the franchisee to ensure compliance. This could include updating materials, changing service delivery methods, or purchasing new equipment or supplies to meet the revised standards.
This requirement is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors need to maintain consistency across all franchise locations to protect the brand. However, it's important for prospective franchisees to factor in these potential costs when evaluating the financial feasibility of the franchise. It would be prudent to inquire about the frequency and potential magnitude of changes to the Franchise System Standards during the due diligence process to better anticipate these expenses.