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What mandatory specifications, standards, and operating procedures must a Hyper Kidz franchisee comply with?

Hyper_Kidz Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

n you hereby acknowledge that you will not assert any interest in such monies.

  • 11.3.5 You must use our designated accountant for the first two (2) years of operation of your Franchised Business. Our designated accountant is the sole approved supplier for accounting services and you agree to pay the then-current monthly fee to our designated accountant for these accounting services.

11.4 Specifications, Standards and Procedures

  • 11.4.1 You acknowledge that the operation of the Hyper Kidz Business in compliance with our high standards is important to us and other Hyper Kidz Businesses and you agree to maintain such high standards in the operation of the Hyper Kidz Business. You agree to comply with all mandatory specifications, standards and operating procedures relating to the appearance, function, cleanliness, days and hours of operation (subject to applicable law or the terms of your lease), number of telephone lines and operation of a Hyper Kidz Business, and with our requirements for the décor, equipment, format and image of a Hyper Kidz Business as they may be developed or changed by us from time to time. You acknowledge and agree that all mandatory specifications, standards, and operating procedures prescribed from time to time by us in the Operations Manual or otherwise shall constitute binding obligations on your part, and any failure by you to adhere to such mandatory specifications, standards and operating procedures shall constitute grounds for termination of this Agreement by us as provided for herein. All references herein to this Agreement shall include all such mandatory specifications, standards, and operating procedures.
  • 11.4.2 You acknowledge that due to peculiarities of particular market areas and circumstances, complete and detailed uniformity may not be practical or in the best interests of all Hyper Kidz Businesses. We reserve the right to vary, in our sole discretion, standards and procedures as they relate to a particular franchisee or group of franchisees. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to require us to grant you a like variance, or to permit you to modify the standards and procedures required for the operation of your Hyper Kidz Business. Any such variances or modifications shall be in our sole and absolute discretion.

11.5 Modification of the System

You understand and agree that the System must not remain static if it is to meet, without limitation, presently unforeseen changes in technology, competitive circumstances, demographics, populations, consumer trends, societal trends and other market place variables, and if it is to best serve the interests of us, you and all other franchisees. Accordingly, you expressly understand and agree that we may from time to time change the components of the System including, but not limited to, altering the products, programs, services, methods, standards, forms, policies and procedures of that System; abandoning the System altogether in favor of another system in connection with a merger, acquisition, other business combination or for other reasons; adding to, deleting from or modifying those products, programs and services which your Hyper Kidz Business is authorized and required to offer; modifying or substituting entirely the building, premises, equipment, signage, trade dress, decor, color schemes and uniform specifications and all other unit construction, design, appearance and operation attributes which you are required to observe hereunder; and changing, improving, modifying or substituting the Marks. You expressly agree to comply with any such modifications, changes, additions, deletions, substitutions and alterations; provided, however, that such changes shall not materially and unreasonably increase your obligations hereunder.

You shall accept, use and effectuate any such changes or modifications to, or substitution of, the System as if they were part of the System at the time that this Agreement was executed.

We shall not be liable to you for any expenses, losses or damages sustained by you as a result of any of the modifications contemplated hereby. You hereby covenant not to commence or join in any litigation or other proceeding against us or any third party complaining of any such modifications or seeking expenses, losses or damages caused thereby. Finally, you expressly waive any claims, demands or damages arising from or related to the foregoing activities including, without limitation, any claim of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and/or breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

11.6 Compliance with Laws and Good Business Practices

You shall secure and maintain in force in your name all required licenses, permits, and certificates relating to the conduct of your business pursuant to this Agreement. You shall operate the Hyper Kidz Business in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations including, without limitation, immigration law, worker's compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, and withholding and payment of all taxes. All advertising by you shall be completely factual, in good taste in our judgment, and shall conform to high standards of ethical advertising. You shall in all dealings with your customers, suppliers, us, and public officials adhere to high standards of honesty, integrity, fair dealing and ethical conduct. You agree to refrain from any business or advertising practice which may be injurious to our business and the goodwill associated with the Marks and other Hyper Kidz Businesses. You shall notify us in writing within five (5) days of your learning of the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding, and of the issuance of any order, writ, injunction, award or decree of any court, agency or other governmental instrumentality which may adversely affect the operation or financial condition of you or the Hyper Kidz Business.

You and your Principals agree to comply, and to assist us to the fullest extent possible in our efforts to comply, with Anti-Terrorism Laws (defined below). In connection with that compliance, you and your Principals certify, represent, and warrant that none of your property or interests is subject to being blocked under, and that you and your Principals otherwise are not in violation of, any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Hyper Kidz's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their businesses in compliance with the brand's standards. This includes adhering to all mandatory specifications, standards, and operating procedures related to the appearance, function, cleanliness, days and hours of operation, telephone lines, décor, equipment, format, and overall image of the Hyper Kidz Business. These standards may be developed or changed by Hyper Kidz over time.

The Operations Manual contains mandatory specifications, standards, policies, and procedures prescribed by Hyper Kidz. Hyper Kidz may modify the Operations Manual to reflect changes in the System, including changes in specifications, standards, policies, and procedures; to specify equipment brands, types and/or models; and to specify changes in décor, format, image, products, services and operations. Franchisees are obligated to keep their copy of the Operations Manual current by inserting all modified pages furnished by Hyper Kidz.

Hyper Kidz also reserves the right to modify the System to meet changes in technology, competitive circumstances, demographics, consumer trends, societal trends and other marketplace variables. These changes may include altering products, programs, services, methods, standards, forms, policies and procedures; abandoning the System altogether; adding to, deleting from or modifying products, programs and services; modifying or substituting the building, premises, equipment, signage, trade dress, decor, color schemes and uniform specifications; and changing, improving, modifying or substituting the Marks. Franchisees must comply with these changes, provided they do not materially and unreasonably increase their obligations.

Franchisees are also required to offer for sale all Approved Products and Services and Products and related products and other services that Hyper Kidz prescribes. They are prohibited from offering or selling any other unapproved products or services at the Site or in conjunction with the Marks, including installing vending machines or comparable devices. Additionally, franchisees must remodel, expand, redecorate, reequip and refurnish the Site and the Hyper Kidz Business when required by Hyper Kidz, but no more often than once every five years, to reflect changes in the operation of Hyper Kidz Businesses prescribed by Hyper Kidz and required of new Hyper Kidz Business franchisees. They must also use only signs, emblems, lettering, logos, and display and advertising materials approved by Hyper Kidz.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 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.