What laws must a Buildingstars franchisee comply with?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At all times FRANCHISEE shall comply with all federal, state, municipal, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes applicable and related to this Agreement, the Business, and all aspects of the conduct of the Business including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and OSHA in all respects, and nothing contained herein or in the Confidential Operations Manual shall be construed as or implied as imposing any obligation on BUILDINGSTARS or its Affiliates in relation to the ADA or OSHA.
FRANCHISEE shall obtain all licenses and permits required by any applicable federal, state, municipal, and local law, rule, regulation ordinance and code.
FRANCHISEE shall make timely filings of all tax returns and shall pay when due all taxes levied or assessed on, and related to this Agreement and the Business.
At no time is BUILDINGSTARS required to inform FRANCHISEE of any federal, state, municipal, or local law, rule, regulation, ordinance code, or tax.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to all applicable federal, state, municipal, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and OSHA standards in all aspects of their business operations.
Buildingstars franchisees are also responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits required by these various levels of government. Furthermore, franchisees must ensure the timely filing of all tax returns and payment of all taxes levied or assessed in relation to the franchise agreement and the business itself.
It is important to note that Buildingstars is not obligated to inform franchisees of any changes or updates to these laws, rules, regulations, or tax requirements. Therefore, it is the franchisee's responsibility to stay informed and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory standards. This includes consulting with legal and financial professionals to understand their obligations and maintain proper business practices.