What does 'you' or 'Franchise Owner' refer to in the Dryject Disclosure Document?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
To simplify the language in this Disclosure Document, the terms, "we", "us", or "our", means DryJect Management, LLC, the franchisor, (but not our members, managers, officers, directors, agents or employees). "You" or "Franchise Owner" means the person or entity that buys a franchise from us. If you are a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity, our Franchise Agreement also will apply to your owners, officers, directors, partners, managers and members. Unless otherwise indicated, the term "Franchised Location" or "Franchised Business" means a franchised DryJect® business.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 10–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the terms 'you' or 'Franchise Owner' refer to the individual or entity that purchases a Dryject franchise. This definition extends beyond just the individual franchisee. If the franchisee is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity, the Franchise Agreement also applies to the owners, officers, directors, partners, managers, and members of that entity.
This is a standard clause in franchise agreements. It ensures that all individuals involved in the operation of the franchise, especially those in leadership positions, are bound by the terms of the agreement. This protects Dryject by ensuring that those managing the franchise adhere to the brand's standards and procedures.
For a prospective Dryject franchisee, this means that if you are establishing a business entity to operate the franchise, you must ensure that all relevant parties within that entity are aware of and compliant with the Franchise Agreement. This could involve providing them with copies of the agreement, explaining their obligations, and ensuring they understand the implications of non-compliance. This also means that Dryject has the right to enforce the Franchise Agreement against not only the franchisee entity but also the individuals who control it.