Does the Azal Coffee franchise agreement addendum for Hawaii change the requirements for employee training for Azal Coffee franchises in Hawaii?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
HAWAII
- The following is in addition to the disclosure in Item 8 of the Franchise Disclosure Document:
The requirement for you to purchase products from us or some other entity as we designate in writing, may be unlawful under Hawaii Law. If, and to the extent, that requirement is found to be unlawful, that requirement will be void (to the extent unlawful) and you must purchase those products from approved suppliers.
- The following is in addition to the disclosure in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document:
Any release signed by you as a condition of renewal or transfer will not exclude claims you may have under the Hawaii Investment Law
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–204)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Based on the 2024 Azal Coffee Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no specific information provided that explicitly states whether the Hawaii franchise agreement addendum changes the requirements for employee training. Item 23 includes general statements regarding employee and trainee acknowledgement of confidential information, but it does not detail specific training requirements or modifications within the Hawaii addendum.
Item 23 does include a section specific to Hawaii, but it only addresses the requirement to purchase products from Azal Coffee or designated entities, stating that such requirements may be unlawful under Hawaii Law. It stipulates that if the requirement is found unlawful, it will be void, and the franchisee must purchase products from approved suppliers. This section does not mention employee training.
To determine if the Hawaii addendum alters employee training requirements, a prospective Azal Coffee franchisee should review the full franchise agreement and its addenda, specifically looking for sections addressing training programs, required hours, or any modifications applicable to Hawaii. It would also be prudent to directly ask the franchisor for clarification on this matter to ensure full understanding of the obligations.