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For Carls franchisees in California, where are the specific health and safety standards detailed?

Carls Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

CJR will loan to Developer for the Development Term one copy of, or provide electronic access to, the Development Guide. The Development Guide contains mandatory specifications and standards relating to construction of Franchised Restaurants and information relating to Developer's other obligations under this Agreement. Developer agrees to comply fully with these obligations and mandatory specifications. The Development Guide may be supplemented or amended from time to time by letter, email, bulletin, construction standards manuals, videotapes, audio tapes, CDs, DVDs, software or other communications concerning the Carl's Jr. System to reflect changes in the image, specifications and standards relating to the development and construction of a Carl's Jr. Restaurant. Supplements or amendments to the Development Guide also may contain, among other matters, minimum standards and requirements for constructing, equipping and furnishing a Carl's Jr. Restaurant. CJR reserves the right to furnish all or part of the Development Guide to Developer in electronic form or online (including by Intranet) and establish terms of use for access to any restricted portion of CJR's web site. Developer shall keep its copy of the Development Guide current and up-to-date with all additions and deletions provided by CJR and shall purchase whatever equipment and related services (including, without limitation, a DVD player, computer system, Internet service, dedicated phone line, facsimile machine, etc.) as may be

CJR TR Development Agreement – 5/24 Franchisee (Alpha Code) DMA/Area of Development – Number of Restaurants

necessary to receive these communications. If a dispute relating to the contents of the Development Guide develops, the master copy maintained by CJR at its principal offices shall control.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–480)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to the 2024 FDD, Carls provides health and safety standards in the Development Guide. Specifically, the Development Guide contains mandatory specifications and standards relating to the construction of franchised restaurants.

The Development Guide may be supplemented or amended from time to time to reflect changes in the image, specifications, and standards relating to the development and construction of a Carls restaurant. These supplements or amendments may include minimum standards and requirements for constructing, equipping, and furnishing a Carls restaurant.

Carls reserves the right to furnish all or part of the Development Guide to the developer in electronic form or online, including by intranet, and establish terms of use for access to any restricted portion of Carls' website. The developer is responsible for keeping their copy of the Development Guide current and up-to-date with all additions and deletions provided by Carls and shall purchase whatever equipment and related services necessary to receive these communications. In case of a dispute relating to the contents of the Development Guide, the master copy maintained by Carls at its principal offices will control.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 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.