Can Craters & Freighters delegate its obligations under the agreement to third parties?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor will have the right to delegate the performance of any portion of its obligations and duties hereunder to third parties from time to time, whether such third parties are agents of Franchisor or independent contractors, which Franchisor has contracted with to provide such services.
Franchisee agrees in advance to any such delegation by Franchisor of any portion or all of its obligations and duties hereunder.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, Craters & Freighters has the right to delegate the performance of any portion of its obligations and duties under the Franchise Agreement to third parties. These third parties can be agents of Craters & Freighters or independent contractors that Craters & Freighters has contracted with to provide such services.
This means that as a franchisee, you agree in advance to any such delegation by Craters & Freighters. Craters & Freighters might outsource certain functions or services that they would otherwise be responsible for under the agreement.
For a prospective franchisee, this clause provides insight into the flexibility Craters & Freighters retains in managing its obligations and the potential for third-party involvement in the franchise system. While this delegation could bring specialized expertise or efficiency, it also means franchisees may interact with different entities and systems as Craters & Freighters sees fit.