Is a Face Foundrie franchisee required to maintain service contracts on equipment?

According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain maintenance and/or service contracts on all equipment and machinery designated by Face Foundrie. This means that if Face Foundrie specifies certain equipment, the franchisee must secure and maintain contracts to service that equipment.

Face Foundrie also retains the right to designate the vendors for these service contracts and specify the requirements for the contracts. This gives Face Foundrie control over who provides the service and what the terms of the service agreements are.

For a prospective franchisee, this means they need to factor in the cost of these maintenance and service contracts when budgeting for ongoing operational expenses. It also means they will have limited choice in selecting service providers, as Face Foundrie has the authority to designate them. Franchisees should inquire about which equipment requires these contracts and the typical costs associated with them to fully understand the financial implications.