How will Cd One Price Cleaners specify the fashion of the independent ownership notice?
Cd_One_Price_Cleaners Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 18.2 Public Notice of Independent Status. Franchisee shall conspicuously identify itself and the Store in all dealings with its customers, contractors, suppliers, public officials and others as an independent franchisee of Franchisor and shall place such notice of independent ownership in its Store and on all forms, business cards, stationery, advertising, signs and other materials, and in such fashion, as Franchisor may specify from time to time in the Manual or otherwise in writing. Franchisee also agrees to communicate clearly with Store employees in employment agreements, manuals, handbooks and other materials that Franchisee, and not Franchisor or its affiliates, is the employer of all Store employees.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 72–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Cd One Price Cleaners requires franchisees to conspicuously identify themselves as independent operators. This extends to all interactions with customers, contractors, suppliers, public officials, and others.
Cd One Price Cleaners specifies that the franchisee must place a notice of independent ownership in their store and on all forms, business cards, stationery, advertising, signs, and other materials. The specific manner in which this notice must be displayed will be detailed in the Manual or otherwise provided in writing by Cd One Price Cleaners.
Furthermore, Cd One Price Cleaners requires franchisees to clearly communicate to store employees, through employment agreements, manuals, handbooks, and other materials, that the franchisee, and not Cd One Price Cleaners or its affiliates, is the employer of all store employees. This multifaceted approach ensures that all parties are aware of the franchisee's independent status and helps to protect Cd One Price Cleaners from potential liabilities related to the franchisee's operations.