As a Degree Wellness franchisee, are you required to conspicuously identify yourself as the owner of an independent franchise in all dealings with customers, patients, suppliers, public officials, and franchise personnel?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
a. You acknowledge that you are the sole and independent owner of your Franchised Business, you are and will be in full control thereof, and you will conduct the business solely in accordance with your own judgment and discretion, subject only to the provisions of this Agreement. As indicated in Section 8.1, you must conspicuously identify yourself, internally and to third parties, as the independent owner of the Franchised Business and as a franchisee of Degree Wellness, and neither you nor any of your employees should represent to any third parties that you are employees or agents of Degree Wellness. You agree that as between you and us, you are solely responsible for the effects, outcomes and consequences of your acts and omissions and the acts and omissions of your employees, representatives and agents in connection with or relating to the operation of your Franchised Business.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you must conspicuously identify yourself as the independent owner of your franchised business. This identification must be made internally within your business operations and externally to all third parties you deal with. You must also clearly state that you are a franchisee of Degree Wellness.
This requirement ensures that customers, suppliers, and other parties understand that the franchise is independently owned and operated, and that you, as the franchisee, are responsible for its operations. It also clarifies that neither you nor your employees should represent yourselves as employees or agents of Degree Wellness.
As the franchisee, you are solely responsible for the effects, outcomes, and consequences of your actions, as well as the actions of your employees, representatives, and agents, in connection with the operation of your Degree Wellness franchise. This includes ensuring that all business dealings reflect your independent ownership and adherence to the franchise agreement.