Must a Better Blend franchisee and each Owner comply with any code of ethics adopted by BBF?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 7.24 Business Practices and Values. Franchisee and each Owner shall comply with and uphold any code of ethics or statement of values adopted by BBF. Franchisee and each Owner shall be honest and fair in all interactions with customers, employees, vendors, governmental authorities, and other third parties. Neither Franchisee nor any Owner shall engage or permit any employee to engage in any (i) violence or a threat of violence against any person or group of persons, (ii) sexual harassment of any person, (iii) discrimination against any person or group of persons on account of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability, or any legally protected class in the jurisdiction where the Business is located, or (iv) any act which injures or is likely to injure the goodwill associated with the Marks, in BBF's reasonable opinion.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, both the franchisee and each owner must comply with any code of ethics or statement of values adopted by BBF. Furthermore, franchisees and owners are expected to be honest and fair in all interactions with customers, employees, vendors, governmental authorities, and other third parties.
The franchise agreement also stipulates specific behaviors that are prohibited for franchisees, owners, and their employees. These include violence or threats of violence, sexual harassment, and discrimination against any person or group based on sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any legally protected class in the jurisdiction where the Better Blend business is located.
Additionally, franchisees and owners must avoid any actions that could harm the goodwill associated with the Better Blend brand, as determined by BBF. This requirement ensures that all franchisees operate their businesses in a manner that upholds the brand's reputation and values, contributing to a consistent and positive image for the entire Better Blend system.