What must Burneys Sweets More franchisees ensure regarding their employees' continuing education?
Burneys_Sweets_More Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall ensure that all employees have all necessary certifications and credentials as required by applicable state laws and licensing regulations, and that all employees must satisfy all continuing educational training requirements as may be specified by applicable laws and regulations.
In the event that Franchisor provides training to Franchisee's employees upon Franchisee's request, Franchisee Indemnifying Parties (as defined in Section 19 of this Agreement) hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the Franchisor Indemnified Parties (as defined in Section 19 of this Agreement) from all claims, causes of action, expenses, costs, debts, fees, liabilities and damages of every kind arising out of or related to the training and/or the continuing education of Franchisee's employees as set forth herein.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burneys Sweets More's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must ensure their employees have all necessary certifications and credentials mandated by state laws and licensing regulations. Additionally, franchisees must ensure that all employees meet the continuing educational training requirements specified by applicable laws and regulations. This means franchisees need to stay informed about the legal and regulatory requirements concerning employee qualifications and training in their specific state.
Burneys Sweets More also states that if the franchisor provides training to the franchisee's employees at the franchisee's request, the franchisee agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the franchisor from any claims, expenses, costs, or liabilities related to the training or continuing education of the employees. This indicates that while Burneys Sweets More may offer training, the ultimate responsibility and liability for employee training and its outcomes rest with the franchisee.
This requirement is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisees are generally responsible for the day-to-day operations of their business, including employee training and compliance with local laws. Prospective Burneys Sweets More franchisees should carefully review all applicable state and local regulations regarding employee certifications, credentials, and continuing education to ensure they can meet these obligations.