Can Craters & Freighters delegate its obligations under the Franchise 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 of any portion or all of its obligations and duties. This is a common practice in franchising, allowing the franchisor to outsource certain functions or services to specialists, potentially improving efficiency or service quality.
As a prospective franchisee, it is important to understand which specific obligations Craters & Freighters might delegate and to whom. This could impact the consistency and quality of support you receive, as well as your direct interactions with the franchisor. It would be prudent to inquire about the types of services commonly delegated and the standards Craters & Freighters has in place to ensure these third parties meet their obligations effectively.