What written materials must a Flowerama franchisee designate their independent business status on?
Flowerama Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Each of the parties is an independent contractor and no part of this contract shall be construed as creating an employer-employee relationship. Neither party has any authority, express or implied, to act for the other and neither party shall purport to act as the agent or employee of the other. You shall not commit any act or make any representation or advertise in any manner that may adversely affect us or be detrimental to our name and reputation, or do anything whatsoever that, in our opinion, may adversely affect any other franchisee of ours. You shall display a sign in a prominent location at the Center premises identifying you as an independent business operating under license from us. You shall designate in bold typeface your independent business status on all websites used in connection with your Flowerama Center. You shall also designate your independent business status on all card, stationery, checks, invoices and other written material used in connection with your business operations.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 77–300)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Flowerama's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must clearly indicate their independent business status on several types of written materials. This requirement is in place to ensure that customers and other parties understand that the Flowerama Center is independently owned and operated, and not directly controlled by the franchisor.
Specifically, a Flowerama franchisee is required to designate their independent business status in bold typeface on all websites used in connection with their Flowerama Center. Additionally, this designation must appear on all cards, stationery, checks, invoices, and other written material used in connection with the business operations.
This requirement helps to avoid any potential confusion about the relationship between the franchisee and Flowerama. By clearly stating their independent status, franchisees take responsibility for their own business operations and financial obligations. This also protects Flowerama from potential liabilities arising from the franchisee's actions.