Does Dryject have authority to control the hiring or termination of employees of a Dryject franchisee?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are solely responsible for determining the terms and conditions of employment for all Your employees, for all decisions concerning the hiring, firing and discipline of Your employees, and for all other aspects of labor relations and employment practices.
All employees or agents hired or engaged by or working for You will be only Your employees or agents and will not for any purpose be considered Our employees or agents or the owner of the Marks, nor subject to Our control, and in particular, We will have no authority to exercise control over the hiring or termination of employees, independent contractors, or others who work for You, their compensation, working hours or conditions, or the day-to-day activities of those peop
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Dryject does not have authority to exercise control over the hiring or termination of employees of a Dryject franchisee. The FDD states that the franchisee is solely responsible for determining the terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, and discipline of their employees.
Dryject explicitly states that all employees hired by the franchisee are only the franchisee's employees and are not subject to Dryject's control. Dryject has no authority over the franchisee's employees' compensation, working hours, conditions, or day-to-day activities.
This arrangement is typical in franchising, where franchisees are considered independent contractors responsible for their own staffing and operational decisions. This independence allows franchisees to manage their businesses according to local market conditions and their own management styles, while still adhering to the brand standards and operational guidelines set by Dryject.