Are Principal Owners of a Beyond Juicery Eatery franchise also required to provide indemnification?

According to the 2025 Beyond Juicery Eatery FDD, the standard franchise agreement requires franchisees to indemnify Beyond Juicery Eatery. However, an addendum for franchisees in Indiana modifies this requirement. Specifically, Section 17 of the standard agreement is amended to state that Indiana franchisees will not be required to indemnify Beyond Juicery Eatery for any liability imposed upon them as a result of their reliance upon or use of procedures or products which were required by Beyond Juicery Eatery, if such procedures or products were utilized by the franchisee in the manner required by Beyond Juicery Eatery.

This modification provides a specific protection for Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisees in Indiana, shielding them from liability in situations where they followed the franchisor's mandated procedures or used their required products as directed. This could be a significant benefit, as it reduces the franchisee's risk in cases where the franchisor's required methods or products lead to liability.

For prospective franchisees outside of Indiana, the standard indemnification clause would apply, meaning they could be responsible for covering Beyond Juicery Eatery's losses or liabilities under certain circumstances. It is important for all prospective franchisees to carefully review the indemnification clause in the franchise agreement and understand the potential liabilities they may be assuming. Franchisees should seek legal counsel to fully understand their obligations and potential risks associated with indemnification.