Can Crepe De Licious require certain reports to be certified as accurate and complete?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We or our affiliate may establish an intranet system to assist you with your Franchised Business. If an intranet system like this is established, we or our affiliate will administer and maintain it, and we will provide you and/or your Designated Manager with access to this system. Subject to the System Standards, we will continue to allow you and/or your Designated Manager to access our intranet system during the term of this Agreement, so long as you are not in default under this Agreement. We may require you to use the intranet system for communications, reports, and other functions, and you will comply with our requirements.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crepe De Licious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Crepe De Licious may require franchisees to use an intranet system for communications, reports, and other functions. Franchisees must comply with these requirements. This suggests that Crepe De Licious has the ability to mandate the use of specific systems for submitting reports. However, the FDD does not explicitly state that Crepe De Licious can demand franchisees to certify the accuracy and completeness of these reports.
While the FDD excerpt confirms Crepe De Licious's authority to require specific reporting methods, it does not address whether they can legally compel a franchisee to certify the reports' accuracy. This detail is crucial for prospective franchisees as it determines the extent of their liability regarding the information submitted to Crepe De Licious.
Therefore, it remains unclear whether Crepe De Licious can enforce a certification of accuracy for franchisee-submitted reports. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Crepe De Licious regarding this specific requirement to fully understand their obligations and potential liabilities.