Where in the Baya Bar franchise agreement can I find details regarding the franchisee's operational obligations?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
[Item 22: CONTRACTS]
- 12.3.5 Franchisee shall have and maintain adequate hardware and software in order to access the Internet at the speed required by Franchisor from time to time.
Franchisee shall utilize the electronic mail account provided by Franchisor.
Franchisee shall promptly read and respond to all electronic mail related to the Franchised Business no less often than on a daily basis and shall accept and acknowledge receipt of all electronic mail sent by Franchisor.
Franchisee shall not establish any website or other listing on the Internet except as provided and specifically permitted herein.
- 12.4 Safety and Security of Premises.
Franchisee is solely responsible for the safety and security of the Franchised Business location for Franchisee, Franchisee's personnel, customers, agents and the general public.
Any suggestions by Franchisor on such matters are for guidance only and not binding on Franchisee.
All matters of safety and security are within Franchisee's discretion and control, and Franchisee's indemnification obligations set forth in Section 15.6 hereof shall apply to any claims made against Franchisor regarding safety or security.
- 12.5 Prices.
Subject to applicable law, Franchisor may recommend or set maximum prices for services and products offered by Franchisee, which may vary depending on geographic and other market conditions.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Baya Bar Franchise Disclosure Document, several sections within Item 22, which covers the franchise agreements, outline the franchisee's operational obligations.
Section 12.3.5 details the technology requirements, stating that franchisees must maintain adequate hardware and software for internet access at the speed Baya Bar requires. Franchisees must use the email account provided by Baya Bar and respond to emails daily. They are restricted from creating unauthorized websites or internet listings.
Section 12.4 addresses safety and security, making franchisees solely responsible for the safety and security of their Baya Bar location for personnel, customers, and the public. While Baya Bar may offer suggestions, the franchisee has the final say, and their indemnification obligations apply to any safety or security claims against Baya Bar. Section 12.5 states that Baya Bar may recommend or set maximum prices for products and services, adjusting for market conditions. These sections collectively define key operational duties for Baya Bar franchisees.