Who bears the cost of translating the Chatime Franchise Agreement from English into the languages of the Territory?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (a) Franchisee must at its Cost: Translate this Agreement from English into the language or languages of the Territory and submit a copy of such translations to Franchisor for its approval; and
- (b) Translate the Operations Manual and the Operations Manual Addendum for use in the Territory from English into the main languages used in the Territory.
- (2) Franchisee must pay all Franchisor's Costs of translating or verifying any translation of this Agreement and any related documents or agreements into the language or languages of the Territory if such translation is required to comply with the Legal Requirements in the Territory.
- (3) If this Agreement is translated into a language other than English, the English version of this Agreement shall alone govern all matters of interpretation of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 58–262)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with translating the Franchise Agreement from English into the languages of their designated territory. This includes not only translating the agreement itself but also submitting a copy of the translations to Chatime for approval.
Furthermore, the franchisee is also responsible for translating the Operations Manual and any addendums into the main languages used within their territory. This ensures that all operational guidelines and procedures are accessible to staff and compliant with local regulations.
Chatime also stipulates that the franchisee must cover all of Chatime's costs related to translating or verifying any translation of the Franchise Agreement and related documents if such translation is required to comply with the legal requirements of the territory. However, Chatime specifies that if the agreement is translated into another language, the English version will govern all matters of interpretation.