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What happens if a Floors To Go franchisee is convicted of a felony?

Floors_To_Go Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

The following is to be added at the end of Item 3:

With the exception of what is stated above, the following applies to the franchisor, its predecessor, a person identified in Item 2, or an affiliate offering franchises under the franchisor's principal trademark:

  • A. No such party has an administrative, criminal or civil action pending against that person alleging: a felony, a violation of a franchise, antitrust, or securities law, fraud, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion, misappropriation of property, unfair or deceptive practices, or comparable civil or misdemeanor allegations.
  • B. No such party has pending actions, other than routine litigation incidental to the business, which are significant in the context of the number of franchisees and the

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  • size, nature, or financial condition of the franchise system or its business operations.
  • C. No such party has been convicted of a felony or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge or, within the 10-year period immediately preceding the application for registration, has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a misdemeanor charge or has been the subject of a civil action alleging: violation of a franchise, antifraud or securities law; fraud; embezzlement; fraudulent conversion or misappropriation of property; or unfair or deceptive practices or comparable allegations.
  • D. No such party is subject to a currently effective injunctive or restrictive order or decree relating to the franchise, or under a Federal, State or Canadian franchise, securities, antitrust, trade regulation or trade practice law, resulting from a concluded or pending action or proceeding brought by a public agency; or is subject to any currently effective order of any national securities association or national securities exchange, as defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, suspending or expelling such person from membership in such association or exchange; or is subject to a currently effective injunctive or restrictive order relating to any other business activity as a result of an action brought by a public agency or department, including, without limitation, actions affecting a license as a real estate broker or sales agent.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–204)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

The 2025 Floors To Go Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) does not explicitly state what happens if a Floors To Go franchisee is convicted of a felony. However, Item 23 discusses administrative, criminal, and civil actions against the franchisor, its predecessors, people identified in Item 2, or an affiliate offering franchises under the franchisor's principal trademark.

Specifically, it states that no such party has been convicted of a felony or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge. It also mentions actions alleging violations of franchise, antifraud, or securities law; fraud; embezzlement; fraudulent conversion or misappropriation of property; or unfair or deceptive practices.

While this section focuses on the franchisor and related parties, it does not detail the consequences for a franchisee convicted of a felony. A prospective franchisee should review Item 17, which covers termination, and discuss with Floors To Go what specific actions or convictions could lead to termination of the franchise agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.