Is a Dryject franchisee required to indemnify Dryject from any claims related to their employees?

According to the 2025 Dryject FDD, the franchise agreement has been modified regarding indemnification. Specifically, Dryject franchisees are not obligated to indemnify, reimburse, defend, or hold harmless Dryject or any other indemnified party for losses or liabilities resulting from the indemnified party's negligence, willful misconduct, strict liability, or fraud. This modification protects franchisees from liability in situations where Dryject's actions contribute to the loss or claim. However, the FDD does not explicitly address whether a Dryject franchisee is required to indemnify Dryject from claims related to the franchisee's own employees.

This lack of explicit detail means prospective franchisees need to carefully review the franchise agreement and related documents to fully understand their potential liabilities regarding employee-related claims. Indemnification clauses can significantly impact a franchisee's financial responsibilities, so clarity on this issue is crucial.

Therefore, a prospective Dryject franchisee should seek clarification from Dryject regarding their responsibilities for indemnification related to their employees. Specifically, they should ask Dryject to provide examples of situations where a franchisee might be required to indemnify Dryject for employee-related claims and what the potential financial exposure could be.