Does the Beef O Bradys agreement alter the franchisee's employment status, if applicable?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| I,, want to attend the initial training program and/or power shift offered by FSC Franchise Co., LLC ("Family Sports") in order to be qualified to own, operate and/or manage a Beef 'O' Brady's® Family Sports Pub ("Family Sports Pub"), pursuant to a franchise agreement between Family Sports and me, my employer, or a company with which I am affiliated. To induce Family Sports to allow me to attend the initial training program, I agree, | |
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| attest and acknowledge the following: | |
| 1. | During the initial training program, I will receive hands-on training at a Family Sports Pub and at other training facilities during which I will operate food service equipment and supplies and, therefore, there is a risk of injury and harm. |
| 2. | I understand and acknowledge that I am not an employee of Family Sports or its affiliates for any purpose whatsoever. |
| 3. | Since I am not an employee of Family Sports, I will not be entitled to any workers compensation coverage from Family Sports or any of its affiliates (although I may be entitled to such coverage from my own employer). |
| 4. | I waive any right to sue for damages or other relief, and release any claim I may have against Family Sports and/or any of its affiliates, agents, officers and directors, for any claims, losses, damages, liabilities or obligations that arise out of any injury I suffer during and as a result of my training with Family Sports. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this waiver and release is not intended to nor shall it act as a release, estoppel or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. |
| 5. | My participation in the training program does not entitle me to a Family Sports Pub franchise. Franchises are granted only by separate agreement. |
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS. (FDD pages 66–330)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beef O Bradys Franchise Disclosure Document, an individual participating in the initial training program to become qualified to own, operate, or manage a Beef O Bradys Family Sports Pub acknowledges that they are not considered an employee of Family Sports or its affiliates for any purpose. This means that during the training period, the trainee is not entitled to any workers' compensation coverage from Family Sports or its affiliates, although they may be entitled to such coverage from their own employer.
Furthermore, the individual waives any right to sue for damages or other relief and releases any claim they may have against Family Sports and its affiliates, agents, officers, and directors for any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or obligations that arise out of any injury suffered during and as a result of their training with Family Sports. However, this waiver and release does not act as a release, estoppel, or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
This agreement clarifies that the training program does not automatically entitle the individual to a Beef O Bradys franchise, as franchises are granted only by separate agreement. This ensures that participants understand their status during training and the conditions under which they are participating.