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Is Buff City Soap required to communicate the provisions of the agreement to its employees or agents?

Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC ("Franchisor") has entered into a contract ("Master Agreement") with Woven Brands, LLC ("Supplier") for the use of Supplier's procedures and shared links tool (collectively, the "Services"). In accordance with the Buff City Soap® System Standards, all Buff City Soap Franchisees are required to utilize the Services in connection with the operation of Buff City Soap Makeries. Execution of this Acknowledgment is required prior to Franchisee being granted access to the Services.

NOW THEREFORE, Franchisee acknowledges and agrees to the following:


EXHIBIT L

APPOINTEDD

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC ("Franchisor") has entered into a contract ("Master Agreement") with SALOCA LTD ("Supplier") for the use of Supplier's online booking platform subscription services via appointedd.com ("Appointedd Solution"). In accordance with the Buff City Soap® System Standards, all Buff City Soap Franchisees are required to utilize the Appointedd Solution in connection with the operation of Buff City Soap Makeries. Execution of this Acknowledgment is required prior to Franchise being granted access to the Appointedd Solution.

NOW THEREFORE, Franchisee acknowledges and agrees to the following:


[] a [] EMPLOYEE: Employee Name:## ATTACHMENT C-1 TO CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

DEFINITIONS

  • "Affiliate" means, with respect to a named Person, any Person that is controlled by, controlling or under common control with the named Person.
  • "Agreement" means this Confidentiality Agreement between Franchisee and Employee.
  • "Franchisor" means Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC.
  • "Makery" means a Buff City Soap shop
  • "Manuals" means Franchisor's operations and training manuals, and any other written directives related to the System, in whatever form and provided in whatever manner, as the same may be periodically amended and revised by Franchisor at its sole option, including the Standards, all bulletins, supplements and ancillary and additional manuals and directives established by Franchisor from time to time.
  • "Person" means any natural person or entity.
  • "Purpose" means the Employee serving as a management employee for Franchisee's Makery.
  • "Standards" means the standards, requirements, specifications, techniques, methods, policies and procedures of the System and Brand and for the development and operation of Buff City Soap makeries, as set forth in the Manuals or otherwise specified by Franchisor in writing and as may be amended by Franchisor from time to time.
  • "System" means the business system for establishing and operating the Makeries, the distinguishing characteristics of which include, without limitation, distinctive exterior and interior design, decor, color scheme, furnishings and equipment; special ingredients, formulations and Product offerings; the Standards; quality and uniformity of products and services offered; procedures for product sourcing, inventory, management, logistics, negotiated pricing; training and assistance; and marketing, advertising and promotional programs; all of which may be changed, improved and further developed by Franchisor from time to time.

EXHIBIT D

OPERATOR'S CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT


(a) Independent Contractors. It is understood and agreed by the Parties that this Agreement does not create a fiduciary relationship between them; that Franchisor and Franchisee are and will be independent contractors and that nothing in this Agreement is intended to make either Party a general or special agent, joint venturer, partner or employee of the other for any purpose. Franchisee will conspicuously identify itself in all dealings as the owner of the Makery and the rights granted under the Agreement with Franchisor and will place such notices of independent ownership on such forms, business cards, employment-related documents (e.g. employment applications and agreements, paychecks and benefits notice), stationery and advertising and other materials as Franchisor may periodically require. Franchisee must post a prominent sign in the Makery identifying Franchisee as a Buff City Soap franchisee in a format prescribed by Franchisor, including without limitation an acknowledgment that Franchisee independently owns and operate the Makery, the Marks are owned by Franchisor and that Franchisee's use of such Marks is pursuant to a license issued by Franchisor.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 69–186)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

The 2025 Buff City Soap Franchise Disclosure Document includes several provisions related to agreements and acknowledgements that the franchisee must adhere to, and in some cases, ensure their employees also acknowledge.

According to Exhibit M, franchisees are required to use the Supplier's procedures and shared links tool as part of the Buff City Soap system standards. The franchisee must execute an acknowledgement before being granted access to these services. Similarly, Exhibit L states that franchisees must utilize the Appointedd Solution for online booking and must execute an acknowledgement to get access.

Attachment C-1 defines terms related to a confidentiality agreement between the franchisee and their employees, suggesting that employees are required to sign such an agreement. The franchisee is identified as the 'Employer' in these agreements, and Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC is the 'Franchisor'. The franchisee must also conspicuously identify themselves as the owner of the Makery, including on employment-related documents. This indicates that while Buff City Soap itself may not directly communicate all agreement provisions to the franchisee's employees, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring their employees are aware of and comply with certain terms, particularly those related to confidentiality and non-compete obligations.

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.