What is the Boulder Designs franchisee's obligation regarding violation, breach or asserted violation or breach of any federal, state or local law, regulation or ruling, standard, or directive or of any industry standard?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ranchisor's training within 12 months of the hire date with Franchisee, Franchisee shall pay to the other franchisee the then-current training fee of Franchisor plus the other franchisee's actual costs for sending its employee to training, including but not limited to travel costs, lodging, wages, and food.
Section 13.17 Legal Compliance
In addition to complying with its obligations under this Agreement, Franchisee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and orders. Such laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and orders vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and may be amended or implemented or interpreted in a different manner from time to time. It is Franchisee's sole responsibility to apprise itself of the existence and requirements of all such laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and orders and to adhere to them at all times during the term of this Agreement. Failure to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and orders is a material breach of this Agreement and Franchisor reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately for cause and without an opportunity to cure.
Section 13.18 Limitation of Products and Services
Franchisor has the unlimited right to specify the size of products and services Franchisee may offer at any time, or condition Franchisee's right to offer certain types or sizes of products on Franchisee's compliance with Franchisor's then-current guidelines and/or agreement to pay additional administrative or assistance fees. Currently, Franchisee is prohibited from accepting any project that exceeds 5,000 pounds, and any project that is more than five feet in height and six feet in width without the assistance of a Master Craftsman located in Attachment X.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and orders. These legal requirements can vary by jurisdiction and may change over time, making it the franchisee's responsibility to stay informed and adhere to them throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement.
Failure to comply with these laws and regulations constitutes a material breach of the Franchise Agreement. Boulder Designs retains the right to terminate the agreement immediately for cause if a franchisee fails to maintain legal compliance, and the franchisee will not have an opportunity to correct the issue.
Additionally, Boulder Designs franchisees must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations regarding data security, protection, and privacy. This includes, if applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"). Franchisees must also adhere to any privacy policies, data protection policies, and breach response policies that Boulder Designs may establish. Franchisees are required to notify Boulder Designs immediately of any actual or suspected data breach at or in connection with the Franchised Business.