Does the Franchisee grant Creative World School power of attorney?
Creative_World_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Except as amended by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains in full force and effect according to its terms.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly signed and executed this Addendum to Creative World Schools® Franchise Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
CREATIVE WORLD SCHOOLS FRANCHISING COMPANY, INC. Print Name: Print Name: Note to Parties: This Addendum only addresses "affiliation" between the Franchisor and Franchisee. Additionally, the applicant Franchisee and the franchise system must meet all SBA eligibility requirements.
EXHIBIT D TO THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
CONDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND LISTINGS AND INTERNET ADDRESSES
CONDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND LISTINGS AND INTERNET ADDRESSES
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–247)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, it is not clear whether Creative World School requires franchisees to grant them power of attorney. While the document includes franchise agreements and addenda for various states like Maryland, New York, Illinois, and Virginia, these sections primarily address waivers, disclaimers, and legal rights within the franchise relationship. There is no mention of granting the franchisor power of attorney.
However, Exhibit D to the disclosure document mentions a "CONDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND LISTINGS AND INTERNET ADDRESSES". This suggests that franchisees may be required to conditionally assign control of their business's phone numbers and online presence to Creative World School under certain circumstances, although it does not explicitly grant power of attorney in the traditional legal sense.
A prospective franchisee should clarify with Creative World School the specific circumstances under which the conditional assignment of telephone numbers, listings, and internet addresses would be enforced. Understanding the franchisor's rights and the franchisee's obligations regarding these assets is crucial for assessing the level of control the franchisor has over the business's operations and customer communications.