What is the process for a Ledgers franchisee to request permission to provide services outside of their territory?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not provide Services to Clients outside of your Territory without our written permission. We may grant or deny permission in our sole judgment. In no event will you be permitted to offer Services to any Client within a territory owned by another unit franchisee. Should we grant permission, it will be freely revocable by us for any reason or no reason at all. Further, you must immediately stop providing Services to any Client located outside of your Territory immediately upon notice that a new franchisee has purchased such territory. Furthermore, if permission is granted, you must immediately stop providing Services to any such Client.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Ledgers Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must obtain written permission from Ledgers to provide services to clients outside of their designated territory. Ledgers has the sole discretion to either grant or deny this request. However, under no circumstances will a franchisee be allowed to offer services to any client within another franchisee's territory.
If Ledgers grants permission for a franchisee to serve clients outside their territory, Ledgers can revoke this permission at any time, with or without cause. Furthermore, the franchisee must immediately cease providing services to any client located outside their territory if Ledgers notifies them that a new franchisee has purchased that territory.
This policy ensures that Ledgers maintains control over its brand and service delivery, while also protecting the territorial rights of its franchisees. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that while they may be able to expand their service area with permission, this permission is not guaranteed and can be revoked.