Does a Crepe De Licious franchisee need to inform employees that the franchisee is their employer, not Crepe De Licious?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Franchisee" means the Crepe de licious franchisee for which you are a manager or officer.
"Franchisee Territory" means the territory granted to you pursuant to a franchise agreement with us.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Crepe De Licious FDD does not explicitly state that a franchisee must inform their employees that the franchisee, and not Crepe De Licious, is their employer. However, the FDD includes a sample System Protection Agreement that defines the franchisee as the employer.
This agreement is between Crepe Delicious Holding USA, Inc. and the employee, independent contractor, agent, representative, or supplier of the franchisee. The agreement outlines the employee's responsibilities to protect Crepe De Licious's intellectual property. It also defines key terms such as "Franchisee" and "Franchisee Territory." The agreement emphasizes that the employee's relationship is with the franchisee, not directly with Crepe De Licious.
While the FDD doesn't mandate a specific disclosure, the System Protection Agreement implies that employees should understand they are working for the franchisee. A prospective franchisee should confirm with Crepe De Licious whether they are required to make any specific notifications to employees regarding their employer status to ensure full compliance and avoid potential misunderstandings.