Can the System Standards for Creative World School dictate the hours of operation?
Creative_World_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 11.02 Compliance with System Standards. You acknowledge and agree that your operation and maintenance of the School in accordance with System Standards are essential to preserve the goodwill of the Marks and all Schools. Therefore, at all times during the Term, you agree to operate and maintain the School in accordance with each and every System Standard, as we periodically modify and supplement them during the Term. System Standards may regulate any one or more of the following with respect to the School:
- (i) hours of operation of the School;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–247)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Creative World School FDD, the System Standards can dictate the hours of operation for a Creative World School franchise. The FDD specifies that franchisees must operate and maintain their schools in accordance with the System Standards, which the franchisor may periodically modify and supplement. These System Standards can regulate various aspects of the school, including the hours of operation.
This means that as a Creative World School franchisee, you must adhere to the hours of operation set by the franchisor. These standards are put in place to preserve the goodwill of the Creative World School brand and maintain consistency across all franchise locations. The franchisor has the right to modify these standards, potentially requiring franchisees to adjust their operating hours accordingly.
While the franchisor can dictate hours of operation, other employment matters such as wages, working conditions, staffing levels, and shift timing are considered suggestions or recommendations only. However, the franchisor may specify uniforms and appearance to meet brand standards. Franchisees should be aware that failure to comply with System Standards, including those related to hours of operation, could be a breach of the franchise agreement.