What is the name of the entity requiring additional disclosures for the 7 Brew Franchise Disclosure Document?
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ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES FOR THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT OF BREW CULTURE FRANCHISE, LLC
The following are additional disclosures for the Franchise Disclosure Document of BREW CULTURE FRANCHISE, LLC required by various state franchise laws. Each provision of these additional disclosures will not apply unless, with respect to that provision, the jurisdictional requirements of the applicable state franchise registration and disclosure law are met independently without reference to these additional disclosures.
CALIFORNIA
DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA FAST FOOD ACT (CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 1228)
- The following language is added to the end of Item 1:
Franchisees located in California are required to comply with all applicable California labor laws, including labor laws that may apply to certain fast food restaurant industry employees. Specifically, California franchisees operating certain fast food restaurants must comply with Part 4.5.5 (commencing with Section 1474) of Division 2 of the California Labor Code (codifying Assembly Bill No. 1228) which established the California Fast Food Council ("CFFC") which has the authority to increase the hourly minimum wage subject to certain limitations, and to set forth requirements, limitations, and procedures for adopting and reviewing fast food restaurant health, safety, and employment standards in California.
- The following language is added to the end of Item 7:
Compliance with Part 4.5.5 (commencing with Section 1474) of Division 2 of the California Labor Code (codifying Assembly Bill No. 1228) may increase your expenses (including increased wages) and the amount of your initial investment. You may review the Department of Industrial Relations website at Fast Food Minimum Wage Frequently Asked Questions (ca.gov) for further information and consult with an attorney specializing in labor law in determining any additional costs.
- The following language is added to the end of Item 19:
The financial performance representation figures reflect labor expenses, which are subject to Part 4.5.5 [commencing with Section 1474] of Division 2 of the California Labor Code that created the California Fast Food Council, which may increase minimum wages annually, subject to certain limitations.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 82–83)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Brew Culture Franchise, LLC is the entity requiring additional disclosures. These disclosures are mandated by various state franchise laws and apply only when the jurisdictional requirements of the relevant state franchise registration and disclosure law are independently met. For instance, franchisees in California must adhere to California labor laws, including those affecting fast food restaurant employees, and comply with the California Fast Food Council's regulations, which may increase expenses like wages. Similarly, Item 7 includes additional language regarding compliance with the California Fast Food Act, which may increase the initial investment. Item 19 also includes language about the California Fast Food Council and its potential impact on minimum wages.