What constitutes 'Applicable Laws' for a Bor Restoration business?
Bor_Restoration Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
"Applicable Laws" means each rule, regulation, statute, ordinance, and similar determination or power authorized by or granted to any Governmental Authority that has jurisdiction over your Business and to which an Applicable Law applies.
e. We do not require you to do so, but applicable Governmental Authorities may require you to obtain a contractor's license or a technician certification from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). If you offer repairs after delivering the Services (like replacing drywall), you may also need a general contractor or similar license. These Governmental Authorities may also require you to obtain other certifications. You must investigate and comply with all Applicable Laws. You alone are responsible for complying with all Applicable Laws.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 40–202)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Bor Restoration Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Applicable Laws' are defined as the rules, regulations, statutes, ordinances, and similar determinations or powers authorized by or granted to any Governmental Authority that has jurisdiction over your Business and to which an Applicable Law applies.
For a prospective Bor Restoration franchisee, this means they must comply with all laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels that govern their business operations. This includes, but is not limited to, licensing requirements, environmental regulations, labor laws, and consumer protection laws.
The FDD also states that Bor Restoration does not require franchisees to obtain a contractor's license or technician certification from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), but applicable Governmental Authorities may require it. If a franchisee offers repairs after delivering services, such as replacing drywall, they may need a general contractor or similar license. Franchisees are solely responsible for investigating and complying with all Applicable Laws.