For Card My Yard, does the definition of 'Force Majeure' include epidemics?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Force Majeure" means acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other industrial disturbances, war, acts of terrorism, riot, epidemic, fire or other catastrophe or other forces beyond a party's control.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 84–259)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Force Majeure" does include epidemics. Specifically, the FDD defines "Force Majeure" to include several events that are beyond a party's control.
This definition is important for prospective franchisees because it outlines situations where Card My Yard or the franchisee may be excused from fulfilling their contractual obligations due to circumstances beyond their control. For example, if an epidemic were to occur, impacting the ability to operate the Card My Yard business, it could be considered a "Force Majeure" event.
Furthermore, the FDD states that if a franchisee is unable to continue operating at their current location due to a "Force Majeure" event, they may request to relocate their Card My Yard business within their protected area. This provides a degree of flexibility and protection for the franchisee in the event of unforeseen circumstances that fall under the definition of "Force Majeure."