What is a Cordova franchisee required to do regarding local laws and regulations?
Cordova Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Many states and local jurisdictions have laws, rules, and regulations that may apply to the Franchised Business, including rules and regulations related to education and experience requirements for operating the Franchised Business. You must evaluate and obtain the necessary licenses, certification, permits and approval necessary to establish and operate the Franchised Business within your designated operating territory, including applicable licenses to provide employment staffing services in your state. You must investigate all of these laws. You must check your state, county and local jurisdiction about these rules and regulations and you should consult with your own legal advisor. You will also be subject to federal and state laws and regulations that apply to businesses generally, including rules and regulations involving employment practices, wage and hour laws, immigration, and employment laws. You must review federal minimum wage and overtime laws, as well as similar laws within your state to ensure compliance with labor and wage laws currently in existence and those that may later be adopted. You should consult with your attorney concerning these and other local laws, rules and regulations that may affect the operation of the Franchised Business.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cordova's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with all applicable laws and regulations to operate their franchised business. This includes obtaining the necessary licenses, certifications, permits, and approvals required to establish and operate the Cordova business within their designated territory, including licenses to provide employment staffing services.
Cordova franchisees are responsible for investigating all relevant laws at the state, county, and local levels. This involves checking with the appropriate jurisdictions about rules and regulations and consulting with their own legal advisor to ensure compliance. Franchisees are also subject to federal and state laws and regulations that apply to businesses generally, such as those involving employment practices, wage and hour laws, immigration, and employment laws.
To ensure compliance with labor and wage laws, Cordova franchisees must review federal minimum wage and overtime laws, as well as similar laws within their state. They should consult with their attorney concerning these and other local laws, rules, and regulations that may affect the operation of the Franchised Business. This places the onus on the franchisee to proactively understand and adhere to the legal landscape impacting their Cordova business.