What does the Clear Pest Pros franchisee agree to indemnify the franchisor against?

According to the 2025 Clear Pest Pros Franchise Disclosure Document, if Clear Pest Pros undertakes to operate the franchisee's business, the franchisee agrees to indemnify and hold Clear Pest Pros (and its representatives and employees) harmless from and against any fines, claims, suits, or proceedings that may arise out of their operation of the Clear Pest Pros Business.

This means that if Clear Pest Pros steps in to manage a franchisee's location due to the franchisee's default, the franchisee is responsible for protecting Clear Pest Pros from any legal or financial repercussions resulting from that operation. This includes covering any fines, legal claims, lawsuits, or other legal actions that arise during the period Clear Pest Pros is managing the business.

This indemnification clause is triggered specifically when Clear Pest Pros exercises its right to temporarily take over the operation of a non-compliant franchise. It does not apply to the franchisee's normal business operations, but only to the period when Clear Pest Pros is in control. This protects Clear Pest Pros from liabilities incurred while trying to rectify a franchisee's non-compliance and maintain the business's standards and reputation.