What is the Face Foundrie franchisee's obligation regarding maintaining maintenance contracts?

According to the 2025 Face Foundrie FDD, franchisees are required to maintain maintenance and/or service contracts on all equipment and machinery that Face Foundrie designates. Face Foundrie also has the right to specify the vendors for these contracts and the requirements of the contracts.

This means a prospective Face Foundrie franchisee will need to budget for these ongoing maintenance contracts. The franchisee does not have the freedom to choose their own vendors or contract terms; Face Foundrie maintains control over these aspects. This ensures uniformity and quality control across all franchise locations, but it may also limit the franchisee's ability to negotiate better rates or terms.

It is important for a potential Face Foundrie franchisee to understand what equipment and machinery will require these maintenance contracts, who the approved vendors are, and what the typical costs and terms of these contracts are. This information will help them accurately forecast their operating expenses and assess the financial viability of the franchise.