What is Christian Brothers Automotive prohibited from doing with Hazardous Materials on the premises?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Without limiting the forgoing, Tenant agrees to not use, store or dispose of any Hazardous Materials on the Premises nor allow the use, storage or disposal of any Hazardous Substances on the Premises except for Permitted Hazardous Materials.
Tenant covenants and agrees that its use, storage and disposal of Permitted Hazardous Materials shall be done in compliance with all Environmental Laws. "Hazardous Materials" means any materials and or substances (a) that are described or defined as hazardous, pollutants or dangerous by any Environmental Laws, or (b) the use, storage and/or disposal of which are regulated or prohibited by any Environmental Laws. "Permitted Hazardous Materials" means any Hazardous Materials that Tenant uses in the normal course of the business of Tenant, provided such use is in strict compliance with all Environmental Laws. "Environmental Laws" means any applicable federal, state and/or local environmental laws, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, the provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C.
Section 9601, et seq, as amended.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–372)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Disclosure Document, the tenant, or franchisee, agrees not to use, store, or dispose of any Hazardous Materials on the Premises, nor allow the use, storage, or disposal of any Hazardous Substances on the Premises except for Permitted Hazardous Materials.
"Hazardous Materials" are defined as any materials or substances that are described or defined as hazardous, pollutants, or dangerous by any Environmental Laws, or the use, storage, and/or disposal of which are regulated or prohibited by any Environmental Laws. "Permitted Hazardous Materials" are any Hazardous Materials that the franchisee uses in the normal course of business, provided such use is in strict compliance with all Environmental Laws. "Environmental Laws" refers to any applicable federal, state, and/or local environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
This means a Christian Brothers Automotive franchisee must adhere to all environmental regulations regarding hazardous materials. Failure to comply with these terms constitutes a material breach of the franchise agreement. This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements, especially those in industries that commonly handle potentially hazardous substances. Prospective franchisees should carefully review all applicable Environmental Laws and ensure they can comply with them before signing the agreement.