What employment-related responsibilities does the Craters & Freighters franchisee solely bear?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee agrees to be solely responsible for all employment decisions and, in accordance with Section 6.10 of this Agreement, to comply with all state, federal, and local hiring laws and functions of the Franchised Business, including without limitation, those related to hiring, firing, training, wage and hour requirements, compensation, promotion, record-keeping, supervision, discipline, and workplace safety of employees, paid or unpaid, full or part-time.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is solely responsible for all employment decisions related to the franchised business. This includes compliance with all state, federal, and local hiring laws.
Specifically, the franchisee's responsibilities encompass all aspects of employment, such as hiring, firing, training, wage and hour requirements, compensation, promotion, record-keeping, supervision, discipline, and workplace safety. These responsibilities apply to all employees, whether they are paid or unpaid, and whether they work full-time or part-time.
This means that a prospective Craters & Freighters franchisee will need to be well-versed in employment law or have access to legal and HR resources to ensure compliance. Failure to comply with these laws could result in legal action against the franchisee. The franchisor emphasizes that its training, support, and guidance do not aim to control the franchisee's decisions or day-to-day operations, including employment matters.