Is an Eos Worldwide franchisee responsible for the expense of participating in Eos Worldwide's websites and online communications?

According to the 2025 Eos Worldwide Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for the expenses associated with participating in Eos Worldwide's websites and online communications. Specifically, franchisees must participate in Eos Worldwide's websites on the Internet or other online communications, including any intranet system that Eos Worldwide may develop in the future, at their own expense, unless Eos Worldwide provides otherwise.

This means that franchisees will likely incur costs related to accessing and utilizing Eos Worldwide's online platforms. Furthermore, franchisees must have access to high-speed Wi-Fi Internet to access Eos Worldwide's online systems, such as the online training platform, and are responsible for all costs and expenses associated with this access, including connection charges.

Eos Worldwide retains the right to control all use of its websites and electronic identifications related to the franchise. While franchisees may have some rights to revise designated sections on their microsite, the overall framework is owned and determined by Eos Worldwide. Additionally, Eos Worldwide may require franchisees to operate certain aspects of their franchised business through E-Commerce methods that Eos Worldwide designates, and franchisees must follow all of Eos Worldwide's policies and procedures for the use and regulation of E-Commerce.