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What happens if a Bang Cookies franchisee fails to comply with applicable laws and regulations?

Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

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  • (3) Franchisee shall, at all times, investigate, review, and comply with all laws, rules, and regulations related to all laws, rules, and regulations related to customer and employee privacy obligations and protections and, all laws, rules, and regulations, related to the privacy and protection of customer and employee information and data and, all laws, rules, and regulations related to customer and employee solicitations.
  • (4) Franchisee must immediately notify Franchisor in writing of any of the following concerning Franchisee, the Franchised Business, Franchisee's Shop Location and/or Franchisee's Shop Facility: (a) any cause of action, claim, lawsuit, proceeding, and investigation; (b) issuance of any order, writ, injunction, award, and/or decree by any court, agency, or other governmental entity; and (c) any notice of violation of any law, ordinance, code, permit, or regulation.
  • (5) Franchisee shall, at all times, ensure that all advertising and promotion of the Franchised Business by Franchisee is completely factual and conforms to the highest standards of ethical advertising, and is in conformity with Franchisor's standards and specifications. Franchisee shall refrain from any business practice, advertising practice, or personal conduct that may be injurious to Franchisor, the System, Bang Cookies Shops, and the Licensed Marks. Franchisor, in Franchisor's sole discretion, shall possess, among other things, the unilateral right to reject any and all advertising relating to the Franchised Business, Franchisor, the System, Bang Cookies Shops and/or using the Licensed Marks.
  • (6) Franchisee and Owners agree to comply with, and/or to assist Franchisor to the fullest extent possible in Franchisor's efforts to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws (as defined below). In connection with such compliance, Franchisee and each Owner certify, represent, and warrant that Franchisee's or any Owner's property or interests is not subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws, and Franchisee and each Owner are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws. Franchisee further certifies that Franchisee and each Owner are not listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244 (the Annex is available at http://www.treasury.gov) and will not become so listed, hire any person so listed, or have dealings with any person so listed. Franchisee agrees to immediately notify Franchisor if Franchisee or any Owner become so listed. "Anti-Terrorism Laws" refers to and means Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States, the USA PATRIOT Act, and all other present and future federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists and any other requirements of any governmental authority addressing, or in any way relating to, terrorist acts and acts of war. If Franchisee, an Owner, or Franchisee's employees violate any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and/or become listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244, then Franchisor may terminate this Agreement immediately without prior notice to Franchisee.

In connection with Franchisee's compliance with the terms of this Article 7.I., if Franchisee discovers, learns of, and/or becomes aware of any conflict and/or discrepancy between Franchisee's obligations under this Article 7.I. with Franchisor's standards and/or specifications as contained in this Agreement, in the operations manual, and/or as otherwise designated by Franchisor from time to time, Franchisee shall immediately notify Franchisor in writing of such discrepancy.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–245)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Bang Cookies's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. The franchisee is obligated to inform Bang Cookies immediately in writing of any notices of violation of any law, ordinance, code, permit, or regulation. Failure to comply with these legal and regulatory requirements can have significant repercussions.

Bang Cookies emphasizes the importance of compliance with restrictive covenants, stating that failure to comply with these covenants will cause irreparable harm to Bang Cookies and other franchisees, for which there is no adequate remedy at law. In such cases, Bang Cookies is entitled to injunctive relief, meaning they can seek a court order to compel the franchisee to comply with the agreement. While Bang Cookies can apply for injunctive relief without bond, if a court requires a bond, the amount will not exceed $1,000. The remedies available to Bang Cookies are not exclusive and can be combined with others, including specific performance and recovery of monetary damages.

Moreover, franchisees must ensure that all advertising and promotion of the franchised business is factual, ethical, and conforms to Bang Cookies's standards. Bang Cookies retains the right to reject any advertising related to the franchised business. Franchisees and owners must also comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws, certifying that their property and interests are not subject to being "blocked" under these laws and that they are not in violation of any Anti-Terrorism Laws. Failure to meet these obligations can lead to legal and financial consequences, as well as damage to the Bang Cookies brand and system.

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.