Can Chocolate Fish Franchising modify the Chocolate Fish Coffee Manual?
Chocolate_Fish_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 11.1 Manual; Modification. The Manual, and any part of the Manual, may be in any form or media determined by Chocolate Fish Franchising. Chocolate Fish Franchising may supplement, revise, or modify the Manual, and Chocolate Fish Franchising may change, add or delete System Standards at any time in its discretion. Chocolate Fish Franchising may inform Franchisee thereof by any method that Chocolate Fish Franchising deems appropriate (which need not qualify as "notice" under Section 18.9). In the event of any dispute as to the contents of the Manual, Chocolate Fish Franchising's master copy will control.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 41–119)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chocolate Fish Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chocolate Fish Franchising has the right to modify the Chocolate Fish Coffee Manual. The manual can be in any form or media that Chocolate Fish Franchising determines. Chocolate Fish Franchising can supplement, revise, or modify the manual, and change, add, or delete System Standards at any time, according to their discretion.
Chocolate Fish Franchising can inform the franchisee of these changes through any method they deem appropriate, which may not qualify as formal notice. In case of a dispute about the contents of the manual, Chocolate Fish Franchising's master copy will be the controlling document.
This means that as a Chocolate Fish Coffee franchisee, you must adhere to the most current version of the manual as maintained by the franchisor. It is important to stay informed of any updates or modifications to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement. The franchisee bears the risk of adapting to changes in standards, and should clarify how they will be notified of changes.