What laws and regulations must an Eos Worldwide franchisee comply with during the operation of the franchise?
Eos_Worldwide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will secure and maintain in force all required licenses, permits, approvals and certificates relating to the operation of the Franchise including all licenses required to perform the different types of
Services, including, if applicable, performing Services across jurisdictional lines (the "Required Licenses"). You must promptly and diligently do all things necessary (including providing prompt, thorough, professional and complete responses to any local, state, provincial, federal, national or international regulatory or administrative body with oversight responsibilities for any Required Licenses) to facilitate obtaining the Required Licenses prior to the commencement of business and maintain and renew such Required Licenses when needed. You must operate the Franchise in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, by-laws, and regulations, including, all government regulations relating to occupational hazards and health, safety, privacy, worker's compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, the ADA, workplace safety, and withholding and payment of local, state, provincial, federal, national or international income taxes, social security taxes, employment, sales and goods and services taxes. You will, in all dealings with Clients, suppliers, us and the public, adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity, fair dealing and ethical conduct. You agree to refrain from any business or advertising practice which may be injurious to our business and the goodwill associated with the EOS Franchise System, the Marks and other franchisees.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 74–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Eos Worldwide Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must secure and maintain all required licenses, permits, approvals, and certificates relating to the operation of the franchise. This includes licenses required to perform services, potentially across different jurisdictional lines. Franchisees are responsible for diligently obtaining and renewing these required licenses.
Eos Worldwide franchisees must operate their franchise in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, by-laws, and regulations. This encompasses government regulations related to occupational hazards and health, safety, privacy, worker's compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, the ADA, workplace safety, and the withholding and payment of local, state, provincial, federal, national, or international income taxes, social security taxes, employment, sales, and goods and services taxes. Franchisees are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity, fair dealing, and ethical conduct in all dealings with clients, suppliers, Eos Worldwide, and the public.
Furthermore, Eos Worldwide franchisees must avoid any business or advertising practices that could harm the business or the goodwill associated with the Eos Worldwide Franchise System. They must also ensure that their session rooms comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable health and safety laws, rules, standards, and regulations. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the franchised business must be conducted in a safe, thoughtful, and ethical manner, complying with all applicable Franchise System Standards and guidelines set forth in the Operations Manual.