What is the Azal Coffee franchisee agreeing to regarding litigation with the Company or Franchisor?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
I acknowledge that my breach of this Agreement will cause the Company and/or Franchisor irreparable harm.
I, therefore, agree that the Company and/or the Franchisor are entitled to an injunction enjoining me and restraining me from performing and continuing to commit any violation or breach of this Agreement, in addition to any other rights and remedies either of them might have.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–204)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Azal Coffee Franchise Disclosure Document, as an employee or trainee, the franchisee acknowledges that a breach of the agreement regarding confidential information will cause irreparable harm to both the Company and the Franchisor.
The franchisee agrees that the Company and/or the Franchisor are entitled to an injunction to prevent any further violation or breach of the agreement. This means Azal Coffee can seek a court order to stop the franchisee from continuing the harmful actions.
Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for covering all costs and expenses, including actual attorneys' fees, incurred by the Company and the Franchisor in enforcing the agreement. These remedies are cumulative and do not waive the right to pursue other legal options available under the agreement or by law.
The franchisee also acknowledges that the Franchisor is a third-party beneficiary of this agreement and has the right to independently enforce its provisions, meaning Azal Coffee can take direct legal action to protect its interests.