Are Precision Door Service franchisees required to sign software license agreements?
Precision_Door_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Unless we direct otherwise, simultaneously herewith, you agree to execute the Telephone Number and Internet Agreement (attached hereto as Schedule E), pursuant to which you assign to us ownership of all Telephone Listings and Internet Listings (each term as defined in Schedule E).
- L. System Modifications. You acknowledge and agree that we have the right to modify, add to or rescind any requirement, standard or specification that we prescribe under this Agreement to adapt the System to changing conditions, competitive circumstances, business strategies, business practices and technological innovations and other changes as we deem appropriate. You must comply with these modifications, additions or rescissions at your expense, subject to any express limitations set forth in this Agreement.
- M. Suggested Pricing Policies. Based on examples from PRECISION GARAGE DOOR SERVICE® Businesses, we may, from time to time, make suggestions to you with regard to your pricing policies. In addition, we have the right to negotiate Key Account arrangements, including pricing which will bind all PRECISION GARAGE DOOR SERVICE® Businesses providing services to such Key Accounts. Although you generally have the right to establish prices for the products and services you sell, we reserve the right to establish and enforce prices, both minimum and maximum, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, it is not explicitly stated whether Precision Door Service franchisees are required to sign a separate software license agreement. However, the Franchise Agreement does define "Confidential Information" to include computer systems, technology and software programs related to the operation of Precision Door Service businesses.
Additionally, the agreement states that Precision Door Service has the right to modify the System to adapt to technological innovations, and franchisees must comply with these modifications at their own expense. The "System" is the method for operating Precision Garage Door Service businesses. This suggests that franchisees will be required to use specific software as part of their business operations and to keep up with any changes to that software.
While the FDD does not include a specific software license agreement, it does mention the "Telephone Number and Internet Agreement" in Schedule E, which franchisees must execute to assign ownership of telephone and internet listings to Precision Door Service. To fully understand the software requirements and any associated agreements, a prospective franchisee should ask Precision Door Service about the specific software used in the business, the terms of use, and any costs associated with licensing or updates.