What happens if a Deka Lash franchisee pleads no contest to a felony?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
(i) The franchisee is convicted of a felony or any other criminal misconduct which is relevant to the operation of the franchise;
(j) The franchisee fails to pay any franchise fees or other amounts due to the franchisor or its affiliate within five days after receiving written notice that such fees are overdue; or
- (k) The franchisor makes a reasonable determination that continued operation of the franchise by the franchisee will result in an imminent danger to public health or safety.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 63–234)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Deka Lash Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee is convicted of a felony or any other criminal misconduct relevant to the operation of the franchise, Deka Lash has grounds to terminate the franchise agreement.
This means that a Deka Lash franchisee's business can be terminated if they are convicted of a felony. The FDD specifies that 'criminal misconduct' only applies if it is 'relevant to the operation of the franchise,' so the felony would likely need to be related to the business.
It is important to note that Deka Lash can also terminate the franchise agreement if the franchisee fails to pay any franchise fees or other amounts due to Deka Lash or its affiliate within five days after receiving written notice that such fees are overdue, or if Deka Lash makes a reasonable determination that continued operation of the franchise by the franchisee will result in an imminent danger to public health or safety.