Local Computerized Services, LLC has developed a simplified Franchise/Affiliate Agreement for those applying to become a Local Sports History (LSH) franchisee/affiliate.* Franchise owners are not employees of LCS. Local Affiliates are regard as "outside sales" reps (contractors) and are not employees of LCS. The following agreement applies to franchises/affiliates.
Simplified Agreement
As a representative for your local community for Local Sports History (LSH), you agree to the following:
- You agree that you are establishing your own individual enterprise (all Contractors must submit W9 forms).
- You agree that your enterprise has established a franchise/affiliate relationship with LCS.
- You agree to provide LCS with "Final" monthly, quarterly, and, annual financials.
- You agree to provide monthly and quarterly financials by the 10th of the following month.
- You agree to a calendar year and to provide annual financials by the 20th of January.
- You agree to only use marketing materials approved in advance by LCS.
- You agree to sell LSH (Local Sports History) services in your assigned local area.
- You are responsible for your own expenses associated with your business/office.
- You will follow the training, direction, and guidelines provided by Local Computerized Service (LCS)*.
- You will accept the direction and development of the assignment/territory issued to you by LCS.
- You will accept and use your unique "Location/sales Code" on all sales that you make.
- You are responsible for ensuring that self-guided sales will include your unique "Location/sales Code".
- You agree to include your "Location/sales Code" on all approved marketing materials.
- You are available for additional online local community services created by LCS (Franchise Only).
- You agree to initiate your own PayPal account and agree to payments terms with LCS.
- Your direct sales will go into your PayPal account and you will make required payments to LCS (Franchise).
- Any sales payments owed to you by LCS will be made monthly on the 15th and last day, less fees (Affiliates).
- You will submit a W9 form and receive a 1099 in January of each year for your payments (Affiliates Only).
- You agree to pay LCS a $500 franchise fee 90 days after launch and annually on your anniversary (Franchise).
- You agree to pay LCS 5% of your Monthly Gross (top line) Sales, monthly on the 15th for support (Franchise).
- Online sales made by the 10th will be paid on the 15th; those made by the 25th are paid on last day (Affiliates).
- Your direct sales are regarded as commissions paid to you via PayPal (you must complete a W9 to get a 1099).
- You will assure accurate content of your approved LSH webpage according to LCS standards.
- You will actively promote your LSH webpage to make sales. You are responsible for all associated expenses.
- You must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the USA.
- You agree not to compete with LCS on this or other services that it provides.
- You agree to be as successful as you possibly can in your assigned territory, or you may be disqualified.
If you qualify and agree with the above simplified franchise/affiliate agreement, you may apply for a local LSH outlet (Franchise) by clicking on the button below.
*This agreement and associated training may be updated or changed with or without prior notice.