What is a Degree Wellness franchisee prohibited from doing regarding business or advertising practices?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You further agree to refrain from any business or advertising practice that may be harmful to the business of Degree Wellness, the Franchise, and/or the goodwill associated with the Marks and other Degree Wellness franchises.
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You must notify us in writing within 5 days of (1) the commencement of any action, suit, or proceeding, and/or of the issuance of any order, writ, injunction, award, or decree of any court, agency, or other governmental unit, that may adversely affect your and/or the Franchise's operation, financial condition, or reputation, including, without limitation, any and all claims of malpractice brought against you or any professional affiliated with you, regardless of the nature of the claim, anticipated outcome or remedies sought; and/or (2) your receipt or knowledge any notice of violation of any law, ordinance, or regulation relating to health or safety.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must ensure all advertising is completely factual and adheres to the highest standards of ethical advertising and all legal requirements. Degree Wellness franchisees must maintain honesty, integrity, fair dealing, and ethical conduct in all interactions with Degree Wellness, customers, suppliers, and public officials.
Specifically, Degree Wellness franchisees must refrain from any business or advertising practice that may be harmful to the business of Degree Wellness, the Franchise, and/or the goodwill associated with the Marks and other Degree Wellness franchises. This means franchisees need to be cautious about their business and advertising activities to ensure they do not negatively impact the brand or other franchisees.
In addition, Degree Wellness franchisees must operate their franchise in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, including government regulations relating to advertising. They are also prohibited from engaging in any transaction with any person engaged in, or with a person aiding any person engaged in, acts of terrorism. This includes representing that they do not, and will not, engage in any acts of terrorism or terrorist activity, and that they are not affiliated with or do not support any individual or entity engaged in, contemplating, or supporting any acts of terrorism or terrorist activity. They must also represent that they are not acquiring the rights granted under the Franchise Agreement with the intent to generate funds to channel to any individual or entity engaged in, contemplating, or supporting terrorist activity, or to otherwise support or further any terrorist activity.
These stipulations are typical in franchise agreements to protect the brand's reputation and ensure legal and ethical compliance across all franchise locations. Franchisees should carefully review these requirements and ensure their business and advertising practices align with these standards to avoid potential breaches of the franchise agreement.