Where must I exhibit a notice stating that I am an independent licensee of Hyper Kidz?
Hyper_Kidz Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
edures of the System which you are required to comply with under this Agreement, whether set forth in our Operations Manual or otherwise, do not directly or indirectly constitute, suggest, infer or imply that we control any aspect or element of the day-to-day operations of your Hyper Kidz Business, which you alone control, but only constitute standards you must adhere to when exercising your control of the day-to-day operations of your Hyper Kidz Business.
15.2 Independent Licensee
During the term of this Agreement, you shall hold yourself out to the public as an independent licensee conducting your Hyper Kidz Business operations pursuant to the rights granted by us. You agree to take such action as shall be reasonably necessary to that end, including, without limitation, exhibiting a notice of that fact in a conspicuous place on the Hyper Kidz Business premises established for the purposes hereunder or on all letterhead, business cards, forms, and as further described in the Operations Manual. We reserve the right to specify in writing the content and form of such notice.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Hyper Kidz's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must hold themselves out to the public as independent licensees. To that end, Hyper Kidz requires franchisees to exhibit a notice stating this fact in a conspicuous place on the Hyper Kidz Business premises.
In addition to displaying the notice at the physical location, franchisees must also include this notice on all letterhead, business cards, and forms. The specific content and format of the notice are determined by Hyper Kidz and will be detailed in the Operations Manual.
Furthermore, when using Hyper Kidz's marks, franchisees must identify themselves as independent owners of the Hyper Kidz Business on invoices, order forms, receipts, business stationery, and contracts with third parties. The display of such notices must be in the content, form, and conspicuous locations designated in writing by Hyper Kidz.
These requirements ensure that customers and other parties understand that the franchisee is an independent entity operating under a license from Hyper Kidz, and not an employee or agent of the franchisor.