Regarding liabilities, adverse claims, commitments, or obligations, what must a Crave franchisee represent to Crave Franchising, LLC?
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as part of Attachment 7 to the Franchise Agreement, a franchisee must certify to Crave that, to the best of their 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 (ADA). This certification is required in accordance with Article 2 of the Franchise Agreement.
This certification acknowledges that the franchisee is an independent licensee, and the requirement of this certification does not constitute ownership, control, leasing, or operation of the Franchised Business by Crave. The franchisee also acknowledges that they have relied on the information contained in this certification.
Furthermore, the franchisee acknowledges their obligation under the Franchise Agreement to indemnify Crave's officers, directors, and employees in connection with any and all claims, losses, costs, expenses, liabilities, compliance costs, and damages incurred by Crave as a result of any matters associated with the franchisee's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including attorneys' fees.