Does Eos Worldwide require franchisees to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Eos_Worldwide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Many of the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to businesses generally, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Wage and Hour Laws, Privacy Laws, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act, also apply to coaching businesses like ours. There may also be industry specific laws and regulations that would affect the operation of your Franchised Business. These may include state or local licensing or regulatory requirements currently in effect or which may be adopted in the future relating to the operation of your Franchised Business in the state in which you operate, including, without limitation, any special licensing requirements. There may also be local, state, federal, or international tax and contracting laws that may apply to operating the Franchised Business. If you collect any payments from Clients via credit or debit card, you must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard ("PCI DSS") established by major credit card brands to ensure that merchants like your Franchised Business securely store, process, and transmit customer credit information. Certain states or governmental authorities may have restrictions on the use of offering warranties or guarantees or requirements regarding oral or written contracts with Clients.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Eos Worldwide Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Eos Worldwide does not typically require franchisees to operate from a physical location, but many franchisees choose to rent or lease space to meet with clients. If a franchisee chooses to operate from a physical location, they must ensure that the premises comply with all applicable laws.
In addition to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Eos Worldwide franchisees must also comply with other laws and regulations that apply to businesses generally, such as Wage and Hour Laws, Privacy Laws, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. There may also be industry-specific laws and regulations that affect the operation of the franchised business, including state or local licensing or regulatory requirements.
Furthermore, franchisees must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) if they collect payments from clients via credit or debit card. Certain states or governmental authorities may have restrictions on the use of offering warranties or guarantees or requirements regarding oral or written contracts with Clients. Therefore, it is important for prospective franchisees to be aware of and understand all applicable laws and regulations before investing in an Eos Worldwide franchise.