Does Crave Cookies provide any information to franchisees regarding applicable laws and regulations?
Crave_Cookies Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Operation of a Small Business will require you to be aware of federal, state and local regulations that are common to all businesses and those laws specifically applicable to the restaurant business, including laws pertaining to food handling and safety, liquor, food labeling, sanitation, and weights and measurements, if applicable. You should also be aware of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, specifically including minimum wage and wage requirements. In addition, you may be required to obtain restaurant, business, occupational, food handling and other miscellaneous licenses. Some states also have laws regarding who may secure these licenses. You should consult with your own advisors and the government agencies for information on how these laws apply to you. Local law requirements vary by location*.*
The restaurant industry has certain laws and regulations specific to it. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and various state and local health departments administer and enforce laws and regulations that govern food preparation and service, waste disposal, and sanitary conditions. State and local agencies inspect restaurants for compliance with these requirements. Certain provisions of these laws impose limits on emissions resulting from commercial food preparation. Some states have also adopted or are considering proposals to regulate indoor air quality. For certain classes of employees in restaurants, the wage laws are different from other businesses.
Under the requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, restaurant chains with 20 or more locations must display calorie counts on menus and provide full nutritional information upon request. Crave Cookies complies with these federal labeling standards. Nutritional information is readily available on our website, and each location is responsible for knowing where this information is posted and being prepared to help customers access it if asked.
You alone are responsible for investigating and complying with all applicable laws and regulations, despite any information that we may give you. You should consult with a legal advisor about legal requirements that may apply to your business.
Prior Business Experience
None of our affiliates has offered franchises in other lines of business.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must be aware of federal, state, and local regulations applicable to small businesses and the restaurant industry. These include laws pertaining to food handling and safety, liquor, food labeling, sanitation, weights and measurements, minimum wage, and other employment laws. Franchisees may also need to obtain restaurant, business, occupational, food handling, and other licenses.
Crave Cookies states that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and various state and local health departments administer and enforce laws and regulations governing food preparation and service, waste disposal, and sanitary conditions. These agencies inspect restaurants for compliance, and some laws may limit emissions from commercial food preparation or regulate indoor air quality. The document also mentions that wage laws may differ for certain restaurant employees.
Crave Cookies also states that restaurant chains with 20 or more locations must display calorie counts on menus and provide full nutritional information upon request, as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Crave Cookies complies with these federal labeling standards, providing nutritional information on its website. Each location is responsible for knowing where this information is posted and helping customers access it if asked. However, the FDD emphasizes that franchisees are ultimately responsible for investigating and complying with all applicable laws and regulations, regardless of any information provided by Crave Cookies, and should consult with a legal advisor about legal requirements.
In summary, while Crave Cookies provides some general information regarding applicable laws and regulations, the onus is on the franchisee to ensure full compliance. This is a common practice in franchising, as laws and regulations can vary significantly by location and industry.