Is the Face Foundrie franchisor responsible for any arrangements between the franchisee and the Operating Partner?

According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Face Foundrie has no responsibility, liability, or obligation to any party regarding any arrangement, agreement, or contract between the franchisee and their Operating Partner. This includes any amendments to those arrangements. Face Foundrie's approval of such arrangements does not create any obligation on their part. The franchisee is solely responsible for these arrangements and must protect Face Foundrie from any related claims.

This means that franchisees must carefully consider and manage their agreements with their Operating Partners, as Face Foundrie will not be involved in resolving disputes or assuming liabilities arising from these arrangements. It is crucial for franchisees to have their legal counsel review any agreements with the Operating Partner to ensure they are fair, compliant, and protect the franchisee's interests.

This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, where the franchisee is generally responsible for managing their own business operations and relationships with employees or partners. However, the franchisee must still provide Face Foundrie with a copy of any proposed arrangement, agreement, or contract with the Operating Partner for Face Foundrie's prior review and approval, and upon approval thereof, executed copies thereof.