Does the felony have to be related to the Deka Lash franchise operation for it to be grounds for termination?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- g) Felony / Material Violation.
You are convicted of a felony; or you are convicted of any criminal misconduct relevant to the operation of the Franchise.
You understand and agree that if you or any of your partners, officers, or directors pleads no contest to a felony or has an adverse final judgement entered in a civil action for fraud, dishonesty, conversion, misrepresentation or any other matter involving moral turpitude, in our sole judgement, this will substantially impair the goodwill associated with us, the Marks and the System.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 63–234)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Deka Lash Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can be terminated if convicted of a felony or any other criminal misconduct relevant to the operation of the franchise. This means that a felony conviction, whether or not it is directly related to the Deka Lash business, can be grounds for termination if Deka Lash deems it relevant to the franchise's operation.
Additionally, if a franchisee or any of their partners, officers, or directors pleads no contest to a felony, or has an adverse final judgement entered in a civil action for fraud, dishonesty, conversion, misrepresentation or any other matter involving moral turpitude, Deka Lash can terminate the franchise agreement if they believe it will substantially impair the goodwill associated with Deka Lash, its Marks, and the System.
This policy highlights the importance Deka Lash places on maintaining its reputation and the integrity of its brand. Prospective franchisees should be aware that any criminal activity, even if seemingly unrelated to the business, could potentially jeopardize their franchise agreement. It is important to maintain ethical and legal compliance in all personal and professional dealings to avoid potential termination.