What ethical standards are Floors To Go franchisees expected to adhere to?
Floors_To_Go Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
9.2. Obligations. You agree that you will (a) maintain high moral and ethical standards of conduct and shall neither engage in, nor allow others to engage in, deceptive, fraudulent, or unethical practices of any kind in connection with the "Floors To Go" name or FTG System, nor suffer, nor allow any part thereof to be used for immoral or illegal purposes or in any illegal manner; (b) provide an efficient, courteous, and high quality service to the public; (c) operate your Showroom continuously and in compliance with this Agreement; (d) promote the FTG System and not provide or participate in any other buying, merchandising, sales or marketing service, group, cooperative, system or franchise for floor covering or window treatment products or accessories which offers products similar to those offered by us while you are a member of the FTG System; (e) take sole responsibility for the performance of all obligations arising out of the operation of your business, including, but not limited to, workers' compensation, real estate, sales, payroll, franchise, income, personal property, and gross receipt taxes levied or assessed by reason of such operation; (f) indicate clearly the independent ownership of your business in all public records, and that the operations of said business are separate and distinct from the operation of Floors To Go, LLC; (g) use all reasonable means to promote and encourage the purchase of Floors To Go products by the public, and use your best efforts to create and maintain goodwill among the public towards the names "Floors To Go" and toward the FTG System; and (h) promptly provide us with written notice of any infringement of, or challenge to, your use of the FTG Marks.
9.3. Confidentiality.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–204)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Floors To Go Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must maintain high moral and ethical standards. Floors To Go requires that franchisees not engage in deceptive, fraudulent, or unethical practices in connection with the Floors To Go name or FTG System. Additionally, franchisees cannot allow any part of their business to be used for immoral or illegal purposes or in any illegal manner.
Floors To Go also expects franchisees to adhere to high ethical standards of business in general. Franchisees must maintain good customer relations and follow reasonable recommendations from Floors To Go to avoid damaging the reputation of the company or other members.
These requirements are typical in franchising, as franchisors want to protect their brand name and reputation. By adhering to these standards, Floors To Go franchisees contribute to the overall integrity and success of the franchise system. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these obligations to ensure they align with their own business ethics and practices.