What is considered prima facie evidence of the Face Foundrie Area Developer's indemnification obligation?

According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, vouchers, canceled checks, receipts, receipted bills, or other evidence of payments are considered prima facie evidence of the Area Developer's indemnification obligation. This applies to any losses, liabilities, costs, damages, charges, or expenses incurred by an Indemnitee.

In practical terms, this means that if Face Foundrie incurs costs due to the Area Developer's business operations, any documentation showing payments made by Face Foundrie will be considered initial proof that the Area Developer is responsible for those costs. The Area Developer would then need to provide evidence to refute this initial presumption.

This clause places a significant responsibility on the Area Developer to ensure their business operations do not create liabilities for Face Foundrie. It also highlights the importance of maintaining thorough records and potentially seeking legal counsel if a dispute arises regarding indemnification obligations. This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements, as franchisors seek to protect themselves from liabilities arising from the actions of their franchisees.