What is the Learningrx franchisee's obligation regarding accommodations for the disabled?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 12.1 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Franchisee agrees to (i) comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations or rulings, or licensing requirements, of every nature whatsoever which in any way regulate or affect the operation of its Business and to the care and safety of children, (ii) comply with all applicable educational and professional licensing requirements, (promptly all taxes and business expenses, unless Franchisee is legitimately disputing such matters and has adequately reserved therefor, and (iv) comply with all laws covering occupational hazards, accommodations for the disabled, including without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act, if applicable, health, workers' compensation insurance and unemployment insurance. If Franchisee does not obtain all required permits and licenses and other certifications necessary to operate the business and have all required professional and licensed personnel required by law or the Operations Manual to operate the Business, within six (6) months after Franchisee's execution of this Agreement, Franchisor may terminate this Agreement without providing the Franchisee notice or the opportunity to cure the default. Franchisee agrees, at its expense, to modify its Center, if necessary, to comply with any such applicable laws or regulations. Franchisee shall not engage in any activity or practice that results, or may reasonably be anticipated to result, in any public criticism of the System or any part thereof. At the end of each year of the term of this Agreement, Franchisee must submit to Franchisor a certified statement listing and describing all performance-based lawsuits or potential claims threatened or actually filed against Franchisee, its owners, managers, employees or agents in connection with the operation of the Business, or if no such lawsuits or claims are threatened or filed during that year, a certified statement to that effect.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with all laws covering accommodations for the disabled, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if applicable. This requirement is part of the franchisee's broader duty to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, or rulings that affect the operation of their business and the care and safety of children.
Specifically, the franchisee is responsible for modifying their Learningrx center, at their own expense, if necessary, to comply with any such applicable laws or regulations. Failure to obtain all required permits, licenses, and certifications necessary to operate the business, including those related to accommodations for the disabled, within six months of signing the Franchise Agreement, may result in Learningrx terminating the agreement without notice or an opportunity to correct the issue.
This obligation ensures that all Learningrx centers are accessible and compliant with disability laws, protecting both the company's reputation and the rights of individuals with disabilities. Franchisees should consult with legal and accessibility experts to ensure full compliance with the ADA and other relevant regulations. This is a standard requirement in franchising, as franchisors typically require franchisees to adhere to all applicable laws to maintain brand consistency and avoid legal issues.