What is the Crave franchisee required to represent regarding conflicts with other contracts or agreements?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
CRAVE Franchising, LLC ("Franchisor") and ("Franchisee") are parties , to for a the Franchise operation Agreement of dated a Crave restaurant at (the "Franchised Business"). In accordance with Article 2 of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisee certifies to Franchisor that, to the best of Franchisee's knowledge, the Franchised Business and its adjacent areas comply with all applicable federal, state and local accessibility laws, statutes, codes, rules, regulations and standards, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Franchisee acknowledges that it is an independent licensee and the requirement of this certification by Franchisee does not constitute ownership, control, leasing or operation of the Franchised Business. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisee has relied on the information contained in this certification. Furthermore, Franchisee acknowledge its obligation under this Franchise Agreement directors, to and indemnify employees of and the in officers, connection with any and all claims, losses, costs, expenses, liabilities, compliance costs, and damages incurred by the indemnified party(ies) as a result of any matters associated with Franchisee's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as the costs, including attorneys' fees, related to the same. By: Name: Title: PRINCIPALS:
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Crave FDD, franchisees must certify their compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specifically, as part of Attachment 7 to the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee confirms that, to the best of their knowledge, their Franchised Business and its adjacent areas adhere to all relevant federal, state, and local accessibility laws, including the ADA.
This certification acknowledges the franchisee's role as an independent licensee and clarifies that this certification requirement does not imply any ownership, control, leasing, or operation of the Franchised Business by Crave. The franchisee also confirms that they have relied on the information provided in this certification.
Furthermore, the franchisee agrees to indemnify Crave and its affiliates against any claims, losses, costs, expenses, liabilities, compliance costs, and damages resulting from the franchisee's compliance (or lack thereof) with the ADA. This indemnification extends to all related costs, including attorney's fees. This requirement ensures that the franchisee takes responsibility for ADA compliance at their location and protects Crave from potential liabilities arising from non-compliance.