What statement must I include on employee applications for my Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchise?

According to Afuri Ramen Dumpling's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you are required to include a specific statement on your employee applications. This statement must be prominently displayed in boldface at the top of the application, clarifying that the applicant is applying to work for the franchisee, and not directly for Afuri Ramen Dumpling itself.

This requirement is in place to ensure that there is no confusion regarding the employment relationship. As the franchisee, you are the employer, and you are responsible for all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, scheduling, and setting wages. Afuri Ramen Dumpling maintains an arm's-length relationship with your employees, and this statement helps to reinforce that separation.

By including this statement, you are also protecting Afuri Ramen Dumpling from potential liability related to your employees. It helps to establish that you are an independent contractor and that your employees are not employees of the franchisor. This is a common practice in franchising, as it helps to protect the franchisor's brand and reputation while allowing franchisees to operate their businesses independently.

In addition to the statement on employee applications, you must also display your entire business entity's name, not just the licensed brand, on your payroll checks. You are also required to include specific language in your email signature indicating that your corporate entity independently owns and operates the Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchise.