Are Principals required to indemnify Beyond Juicery Eatery?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
l to consent or revoke our consent, in writing.
- 6.08 You shall purchase our proprietary products from us or our Designated Supplier at a reasonable price established by us or our supplier. You acknowledge that we may profit from the sale of proprietary products to you and receive consideration from the supplier with respect to your purchases of such proprietary products by you.
- 6.09 During the Term of this Agreement, you shall (a) repair, maintain, and keep the interior and exterior of your Restaurant (and all fixtures, furnishings, signs, menu boards, equipment, sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots) in good order and first-class condition and repair and in compliance with the Standards and Specifications of the System and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, and (b) as reasonably required by us, upgrade your Restaurant to the then-current Standards and Specifications of the System.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–337)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beyond Juicery Eatery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally required to indemnify Beyond Juicery Eatery, but this obligation has some limitations based on state laws. Specifically, the franchisee must indemnify and hold Beyond Juicery Eatery, its franchisees, and affiliates harmless from all fines, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, damages, liabilities, or costs, including actual attorneys' fees. This means that franchisees could be responsible for covering Beyond Juicery Eatery's legal costs and other expenses if a claim or lawsuit arises from the franchisee's operations.
However, this requirement is modified by addenda for franchisees in certain states. For example, in Indiana, franchisees will not be required to indemnify Beyond Juicery Eatery for any liability imposed upon Beyond Juicery Eatery as a result of the franchisee's 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. A similar exception exists in New York, where franchisees are not required to indemnify Beyond Juicery Eatery for liability resulting from reliance on Beyond Juicery Eatery's required procedures or products, if used as directed. These state-specific addenda highlight the importance of understanding how local laws can affect the standard franchise agreement.
These indemnification clauses and their state-specific modifications are important for prospective franchisees to consider. It is essential to consult with a legal professional to fully understand the scope of the indemnification obligations and how they apply in the franchisee's specific state. Franchisees should also ensure they maintain adequate insurance coverage to protect against potential claims and liabilities. Understanding these obligations is a critical part of assessing the risks and responsibilities associated with operating a Beyond Juicery Eatery franchise.