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Does Azal Coffee's insurance coverage limit the franchisee's obligation to obtain and maintain their own insurance?

Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

We will have the right to engage a vendor to consult with and advise Azal Coffee franchisees on compliance with the PCI Requirements and Information Security Standards and to require you to pay a portion of the cost of the vendor's services as determined under our policies and procedures or to directly engage the vendor for these purposes. Also, we have the right to acquire a cyber insurance policy for the Azal Coffee franchise system and to require you to pay a portion of the cost of the cyber insurance policy as determined under our policies and procedures. We will have the

right to collect your share of the costs of the vendor and/or cyber insurance policy on a periodic basis in the manner provided in Section 4.13 of this Agreement.

8.13 Compliance with Laws and Other Obligations; Taxes.

You must obtain and keep in force every registration, charter, license, and permit required for the Franchise Business. In addition to all other references in this Agreement, you shall comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, and orders related to the operation of your Store, including but not limited to obtaining the appropriate licenses and permits required by your local or state government and are required to operate the Store in compliance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances that govern food preparation and service and Store sanitary conditions, the federal Clean Air Act and various implementing state laws require certain state and local areas to meet national air quality standards limiting emissions of ozone, carbon monoxide and particulate matters, including caps on emissions from commercial food preparation, all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances that govern your employment relationship with your employees, and other laws, rules and regulations that apply to business generally, such as the Americans With Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Affordable Care Act, Federal Wage and Hour Laws, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Affordable Care Act., Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act, also apply to Stores, and comparable laws regulating minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, youth employment standards, and other aspects of employment), environmental regulation, and taxation.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 51)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for obtaining and maintaining their own insurance coverage. While Azal Coffee retains the right to acquire a cyber insurance policy for the entire franchise system and require franchisees to pay a portion of the cost, this does not appear to limit the franchisee's obligation to secure their own insurance coverage necessary for operating the business.

Azal Coffee may engage a vendor to advise franchisees on compliance with PCI Requirements and Information Security Standards, with franchisees potentially bearing a portion of the cost for these services. Similarly, Azal Coffee can acquire a cyber insurance policy for the franchise system, and franchisees may be required to contribute to the cost of this policy. These measures are designed to protect the Azal Coffee system as a whole from cyber threats and ensure compliance with security standards.

Franchisees must obtain and maintain all necessary registrations, charters, licenses, and permits required to operate their Azal Coffee franchise. They must also comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and orders related to their store's operation. This includes, but is not limited to, laws governing food preparation and service, sanitary conditions, employment relationships, environmental regulation, and taxation. The franchisee's obligation to comply with these laws and regulations underscores the importance of maintaining adequate insurance coverage to protect against potential liabilities and risks associated with operating the business.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.