Does the Americans with Disabilities Act affect access to a Bens Soft Pretzels store?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition to laws and regulations that apply to businesses generally, your Store is subject to federal, state and local regulations and guidelines governing the food service industry (including health, sanitation and safety regulations regarding food storage, preparation and safety, "Truth in Menu" concerning menu item names and product labeling, nutritional claims, and access to your Store by persons with disabilities (under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act)). For a Mobile Store, you will need to consider other laws like those that require certain state and local areas to meet air quality standards limiting emissions of ozone, carbon monoxide and particulate matters, including caps on emissions from commercial food preparation, as well as any driving and sanitation laws. The details of state, county and local laws and regulations vary from place to place.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does affect access to a Bens Soft Pretzels store. The FDD states that your store is subject to federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines governing the food service industry.
Specifically, these regulations include those related to health, sanitation, and safety, as well as access to your store by persons with disabilities under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. This means that as a Bens Soft Pretzels franchisee, you must ensure your store complies with ADA requirements to provide accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
This compliance may involve modifications to the store layout, providing accessible restrooms, ensuring accessible parking spaces, and other accommodations. The FDD highlights the importance of adhering to these regulations, and it is the franchisee's responsibility to understand and implement them. The details of state, county and local laws and regulations vary from place to place.