What is Carls required to do with the certificates of completion for food safety certification programs?

According to Carls's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain all certificates of completion for food safety certification programs at the franchised restaurant. These programs include those offered through the American National Standards Institute or its successor.

In practical terms, this means that a Carls franchisee must ensure that all employees who complete food safety certification programs have their certificates stored securely at the restaurant location. This is to ensure easy access for verification purposes.

Furthermore, if required by applicable law, the franchisee must display these certificates at the franchised restaurant. This implies that franchisees need to be aware of and comply with local and state regulations regarding the display of food safety certifications. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in penalties or other legal consequences. Therefore, it is important for prospective franchisees to understand the local laws regarding food safety certification display.