What specific government regulations must a Degree Wellness franchisee comply with regarding worker's compensation and other areas?

According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their franchise in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, government regulations relating to worker's compensation insurance, advertising, unemployment insurance, the practice of health care in their state, and withholding and payment of federal and state income taxes, social security taxes, and sales taxes. This broad statement means franchisees must be aware of and adhere to a wide range of legal requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.

This requirement places a significant responsibility on the franchisee to stay informed about changes in these regulations and to ensure their business practices are always compliant. It is essential for prospective franchisees to consult with legal and financial professionals to understand the specific requirements in their area and to establish systems for ongoing compliance. Degree Wellness also requires franchisees to secure and maintain all required licenses, permits, and certificates relating to the operation of the franchise.

Furthermore, Degree Wellness requires that all advertising employed by the franchisee must be completely factual, in good taste, and conform to the highest standards of ethical advertising and all legal requirements. Franchisees must also adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, fair dealing, and ethical conduct in all dealings with Degree Wellness, customers, suppliers, and public officials. This reinforces the importance of ethical business practices and legal compliance in all aspects of the franchise operation.

Degree Wellness also emphasizes the franchisee's responsibility for operating in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations relating to the practice of health care. This includes, without limitation, licensure, marketing and advertising, use of medical equipment and devices, the sale or recommendation of dietary supplements, fee splitting prohibitions or restrictions, anti-kickback prohibitions and other laws or regulations governing the relationships between health care service providers and suppliers with physicians and restrictions on selfreferrals, medical benefit payment systems, including self-pay, private, and government insurance requirements and regulations, advertisement of health care and related medical services, and patient privacy. The franchisee must independently investigate these Professional Laws applicable to the practice of medicine, health care and the operation of their Franchise in the Protected Territory.