Does the Crave franchisee's indemnification obligation cover violations of laws or regulations?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
presentatives to execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
| FRANCHISEE (Entity): | FRANCHISOR: CRAVE FRANCHISING, LLC | |
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| By: Name: Title: | By: Name: Samantha Rincione Title: CEO and COO | |
| FRANCHISEE (Principal): | ||
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ATTACHMENT 7 TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CERTIFICATION
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:
ATTACHMENT 8 TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
SPOUSE CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
| This Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into this | |
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| (the "Effective Date"), by CRAVE Franchising, LLC, a | |
| Wyoming limited liability company | , an individual, residing |
| ("Franchisor"), and | |
| at | ("Covenantor"), in connection with a franchise |
| agreement executed by Franchisor and | ("Principal" and "Franchisee"). |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Specifically, the franchisee must certify that their Franchised Business complies with all accessibility laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The franchisee agrees to indemnify Crave and its affiliates from any claims, losses, costs, expenses, liabilities, compliance costs, and damages resulting from the franchisee's non-compliance with the ADA. This indemnification extends to all costs, including attorney's fees, related to the franchisee's compliance or non-compliance with the ADA.
Furthermore, the franchisee is obligated to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in the operation of their Crave business. This includes obtaining the necessary licenses and permits required by local or state governments. The franchisee must also comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws, as defined in the Franchise Agreement, and any violation of these laws can result in immediate termination of the agreement.