Does the Azal Coffee franchise agreement addendum for Hawaii specify any additional insurance requirements 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)
The 2024 Azal Coffee Franchise Disclosure Document includes an addendum that addresses specific legal considerations for franchisees in Hawaii. However, this addendum does not mention any additional or specific insurance requirements for Azal Coffee franchises operating in Hawaii. Instead, it focuses on the legality of purchasing products from designated suppliers and the exclusion of certain claims under Hawaii Investment Law.
Specifically, the addendum states that the requirement to purchase products from Azal Coffee or its designated suppliers may be unlawful under Hawaii law. If this requirement is found to be unlawful, it will be void, and franchisees must purchase products from approved suppliers. Additionally, any release signed by a franchisee as a condition of renewal or transfer will not exclude claims they may have under the Hawaii Investment Law.
Prospective Azal Coffee franchisees in Hawaii should be aware of these legal stipulations, particularly regarding supplier requirements and potential claims under the Hawaii Investment Law. For detailed information regarding insurance requirements, it is recommended that potential franchisees consult the main body of the FDD, specifically Item 8, and directly discuss any additional state-specific insurance obligations with the franchisor to ensure full compliance.