Is Budget required to impose additional duties, obligations, or liabilities with respect to any act or practice of discrimination by its Licensees beyond those applicable under Federal, State or local law, according to the agreement?

According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Budget is generally not required to impose additional duties, obligations, or liabilities with respect to any act or practice of discrimination by its licensees beyond those applicable under Federal, State, or local law. However, this is subject to specific exceptions outlined in the agreement.

The franchise agreement states that unless specifically provided, nothing within the agreement should be interpreted to place additional responsibilities on Budget regarding discriminatory actions by its licensees, beyond what is already mandated by existing laws. This suggests that Budget aims to comply with established legal standards concerning discrimination but does not voluntarily take on extra responsibilities in this area.

This clause provides a degree of protection for Budget from being held liable for actions of its franchisees that might be discriminatory. However, prospective franchisees should carefully review the exceptions mentioned in paragraphs 13 and 14 of the agreement to fully understand the circumstances under which Budget might have additional responsibilities. Understanding these exceptions is crucial for assessing the potential legal and financial risks associated with operating a Budget franchise.