Does Ledgers reserve the right to implement cross-territorial protocols for situations like solicitation of orders of individuals who may reside in one Territory, yet work in another?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We, our parent, and our affiliates reserve all rights not expressly granted in the Franchise Agreement. For example, we, our parent, and our affiliates have the right to:
- (b) to implement cross-territorial protocols and other guidelines applicable to such situations as group advertising buys by multiple franchisees which may extend into multiple territories,
solicitation of orders of individuals who may reside in one Territory, yet work in another, and other cross-territorial situations;
- (g) to engage in any other business activities not expressly prohibited by the Franchise Agreement, anywhere.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 32–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ledgers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Ledgers retains the right to implement cross-territorial protocols. This includes guidelines for situations such as group advertising buys that may extend into multiple territories and the solicitation of orders from individuals who reside in one territory but work in another.
This reservation of rights means that Ledgers can set the rules for how franchisees interact with customers and marketing efforts that cross territorial boundaries. For a prospective franchisee, this implies that while you have a defined territory, Ledgers can dictate how you handle situations where customers or advertising efforts originate outside of your territory.
Ledgers also reserves all rights not expressly granted in the Franchise Agreement. These rights include using other channels of distribution, such as the Internet, to solicit customers within your territory without compensating you, although they will normally direct inquiries from within your territory to your franchised business. Ledgers also has the right to establish franchises outside of your territory and engage in business activities not expressly prohibited by the Franchise Agreement.