Under what circumstances is a Chatime franchisee required to establish hyperlinks to the Franchisor's website?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (e) If required by Franchisor, Franchisee must establish such hyperlinks to Franchisor's Website and others as Franchisor may request in writing;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 58–262)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to establish hyperlinks to Chatime's website and others if Chatime requests it in writing. This requirement is part of the broader standards, policies, and procedures Chatime may prescribe for franchisee websites.
This means that as a Chatime franchisee, you might need to add links to Chatime's main website or other websites they specify. This could be for promotional purposes, to direct customers to specific resources, or for other strategic reasons determined by Chatime. The FDD indicates that these links would be at the franchisee's cost.
It is important to note that Chatime also retains significant control over the franchisee's website. Franchisees must obtain written consent before establishing a website related to the Chatime brand and must adhere to Chatime's standards for the website's content and appearance. Chatime can also revoke approval for a franchisee's website and require the franchisee to transfer the domain name to Chatime if necessary.