Is Card My Yard obligated to develop an Intranet for communication with franchisees?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (4) We also have the sole right (but no obligation) to develop an Intranet through which we and our franchisees can communicate by e-mail or similar electronic means. If we develop an Intranet, you agree to participate in strict compliance with our standards, protocols and restrictions, including, without limitation, standards, protocols and restrictions relating to the encryption of confidential information and prohibitions against the transmission of libelous, derogatory or defamatory statements. We may, in our sole discretion, charge a reasonable fee for Intranet usage, which you agree to pay in accordance with our invoice.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 84–259)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Card My Yard is not obligated to develop an Intranet for communication with its franchisees. The FDD states that Card My Yard has the sole right, but no obligation, to develop an Intranet.
If Card My Yard chooses to develop an Intranet, franchisees must participate in strict compliance with Card My Yard's standards, protocols, and restrictions. These include standards related to the encryption of confidential information and prohibitions against the transmission of libelous, derogatory, or defamatory statements.
Card My Yard may, at its discretion, charge a reasonable fee for Intranet usage, which franchisees would be obligated to pay according to Card My Yard's invoice. This fee could represent an additional cost for franchisees to consider if an Intranet system is implemented during their franchise term.