Does Bor Restoration ask if the applicant has been convicted of a felony?
Bor_Restoration Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
I understand that an initial and ongoing credit and criminal background check is a condition of being considered as a franchise candidate (and franchisee) of BOR Franchising, LLC (BFL)
I consent to BFL obtaining my criminal conviction history from any law enforcement agency, criminal background service provider, municipality, state, or the FBI. I understand that BFL will obtain this information when I apply to become a franchisee and during the Term of my franchise agreement. The criminal history record, as received from the reporting entity, may include, but not be limited to, arrest and conviction data, plea bargains, deferred adjudication, as well as social security verification. It may also include information regarding driving history. I understand that I will have a limited opportunity to review the criminal history, and a process is available for clarification if I dispute the record as received.
I further consent to BFL obtaining my credit history from all three credit-reporting agencies. I understand that BFL will obtain this information when I apply to become a franchisee and during the Term of my franchise agreement.
I release and agree to indemnify BFL and its officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from and against all liability, expense (including court cost and attorneys' fees), and claims for damage of any nature whatsoever resulting from the investigation of my background in connection with my application to become, and ongoing performance as a franchisee.
I certify that the information provided in this form is true and complete. I understand that false or misleading information given in my application to purchase a franchise, any subsequent written documents, any interview(s), any other documents given to BFL, or on this form will render my application void and will result in my not being able to purchase a franchise or may result in the termination of my franchise. I authorize you to make a criminal background investigation and other such investigations as necessary to determine whether I may purchase a franchise or retain my rights as a franchisee.
I further understand and agree if any criminal or credit background checks are done during the
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 40–202)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bor Restoration's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bor Restoration conducts criminal background checks on franchise candidates. As part of the application process, Bor Restoration obtains the applicant's criminal conviction history from various sources, including law enforcement agencies, criminal background service providers, municipalities, states, and the FBI. This information is collected both when the applicant applies to become a franchisee and during the term of the franchise agreement.
The criminal history record obtained by Bor Restoration may include arrest and conviction data, plea bargains, deferred adjudication, and social security verification. It may also include information regarding driving history. The applicant has a limited opportunity to review the criminal history and can clarify any disputes in the record.
Furthermore, the applicant must certify that all information provided is true and complete. Providing false or misleading information during the application process can render the application void or result in the termination of the franchise agreement. The applicant authorizes Bor Restoration to conduct criminal background investigations and other necessary investigations to determine whether to grant or retain franchise rights. Bor Restoration retains the Credit and Criminal Background Check Release Form for the duration of the franchise agreement and for two years following its termination.