In the Azal Coffee franchise agreement addendum for Hawaii, what does 'our' refer to?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–204)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Azal Coffee Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'our' in the Hawaii addendum refers to the franchisor, Durar Investment, LLC, or another entity that Durar Investment, LLC designates in writing. Specifically, this relates to the requirement that franchisees purchase products from Azal Coffee or a designated supplier. The addendum clarifies that this requirement may be unlawful under Hawaii law.
This means that if the requirement to purchase products from Azal Coffee or its designated suppliers is found to be unlawful in Hawaii, the franchisee will instead be required to purchase those products from approved suppliers. This addendum serves to protect the franchisee from potentially unlawful requirements and ensures compliance with Hawaii state law.
Prospective Azal Coffee franchisees in Hawaii should be aware of this addendum and understand their rights regarding product purchases. It is important to verify which suppliers are considered 'approved' and to understand the process for obtaining approval for alternative suppliers, should the initial requirement be deemed unlawful.