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What article in the Boulder Designs Franchise Agreement outlines the warranty and customer service requirements for franchisees?

Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Franchisee acknowledges that the quality of customer service, and every detail of appearance and demeanor of Franchisee and its employees, is material to protect the reputation and goodwill of the Marks and this Agreement and the relationship created hereby. Therefore, Franchisee shall endeavor to maintain and

require from its employees and contracted personnel, if applicable, high standards of quality and service in the operation of the Franchised Business. Franchisee shall at all times give prompt, courteous and efficient service to customers of the Franchised Business. Franchisee shall immediately resolve any customer complaints regarding the quality of service of the Franchised Business or any similar complaints. When any customer complaints cannot be immediately resolved, Franchisee shall use his/her best efforts to resolve the customer complaints as soon as practicable and shall, whenever feasible, give the customer the benefit of the doubt. The Franchised Business shall in all dealings with its customers, vendors and the general public, adhere to the highest standards of honesty, fair dealing and ethical conduct. If Franchisor, in its sole discretion, determines that its intervention is necessary or desirable to protect the System or the goodwill associated with the System, or if Franchisor, in its sole discretion, believes that Franchisee has failed to adequately address or resolve any customer complaints, Franchisor may, without Franchisee's consent, resolve any complaints and charge Franchisee an amount sufficient to cover Franchisor's reasonable costs and expenses in resolving the customer complaints, which amount Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor immediately on demand. Franchisor has the right to terminate this Agreement for violation of this Section.

Franchisee shall, in all dealings with the customers, suppliers, Franchisor and the public, adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, fair dealing and ethical conduct. Franchisee agrees to refrain from any business or advertising practice which may be injurious to Franchisor's business and the goodwill associated with the Proprietary Marks and other Boulder Designs Businesses. Franchisee and Franchisee's employees shall be required to adhere to all aspects of this Section. Failure to adhere to this section shall result in a default of this Agreement. Franchisor's specifications do not constitute a warranty or representation, express or implied, as to quality, safety, suitability, fitness for a particular purpose or any manner. We will not be liable to you or others on account of the designation of standards for the operation of the Franchised Business under the System.

Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 22–23)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Based on the 2025 Boulder Designs Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement emphasizes customer service standards but does not explicitly identify a specific article dedicated to warranties. Item 22 generally discusses the contracts and agreements within the Boulder Designs franchise system.

According to Item 22, franchisees must maintain high standards of quality and service and promptly resolve customer complaints. If a franchisee fails to adequately address customer complaints, Boulder Designs may intervene and charge the franchisee for the costs incurred. Failure to adhere to these standards can result in termination of the agreement.

While the FDD excerpts highlight the importance of customer service and the resolution of complaints, they do not specify a particular article or section that details warranty terms. The document mentions that Boulder Designs' specifications do not constitute a warranty regarding quality, safety, or suitability. A prospective franchisee should review the full franchise agreement and directly ask Boulder Designs about warranty policies and customer service obligations to fully understand their responsibilities and potential liabilities.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.