Under the Beyond Juicery Eatery franchise agreement, who is required to provide indemnification?

According to the 2025 Beyond Juicery Eatery Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee's obligation to indemnify the franchisor may be limited based on the state where the franchise operates. For franchisees in Indiana, Section 17 of the franchise agreement is amended, stating that the franchisee will not be required to indemnify Beyond Juicery Eatery for any liability imposed upon them if the franchisee relied upon or used procedures or products required by the franchisor, and utilized them in the manner required. Similarly, for franchisees in New York, Section 13 of the Area Development Agreement is amended to state that the franchisee will not be required to indemnify Beyond Juicery Eatery for any liability imposed upon the franchisor as a result of the franchisee's reliance upon or use of procedures or products that were required by the franchisor, provided they were utilized in the manner required.

This means that Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisees in Indiana and New York have some protection against indemnifying the franchisor if they followed the franchisor's required procedures and product usage. This could protect a franchisee from liability if, for example, a customer became ill due to a product prepared according to Beyond Juicery Eatery's specifications.

Prospective franchisees should consult with a legal professional to fully understand the implications of the indemnification clauses in their specific franchise agreement and any addenda related to their state. It is important to note that these protections may only apply under specific circumstances and may not cover all potential liabilities.