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What is the Learningrx franchisee's obligation regarding compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws?

Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

ill bear the cost of the audit, unless Franchisee fails to report as required or understates Gross Revenue by two percent (2%) or more for any reported time period, in which case Franchisee will pay the audit cost plus interest on understated costs of one percent (1%) per month. Franchisee must immediately pay to Franchisor all sums owed in addition to any other remedies provided in this Agreement or by law.

12. FRANCHISEE'S DUTIES

  • 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.
  • 12.2 System Compliance. Franchisee must comply with the System, the Operations Manual, systems, procedures and forms, as in effect from time to time. All mandatory, specifications, standards, and operating procedures prescribed by Franchisor in the Operations Manual, or otherwise communicated to Franchisee in writing, shall constitute provisions of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. Accordingly, all references in this Agreement to Franchisee's obligations under this Agreement, including to the Center, equipment, procedures, products and materials, shall include such mandatory specifications,

standards, and operating procedures. Franchisor reserves the right to require Franchisee to add additional products or concepts to the Business in the future, at Franchisee's expense.

  • 12.3 Privacy Laws. In the operation of the LearningRx Franchised Business, Franchisee will receive "Customer Data." "Customer Data" is information, records, lists or data that contains "Personal Information." "Personal Information" includes information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer, potential consumer, individual or household, as such term may be further defined or amended by applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations, ordinances and requirements, including but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act. Personal Information is collected, maintained or generated in the operation of the LearningRx Franchised Business, including through the use of a point of sale system.
    • (a) Franchisee agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to at all times:
  • (b) comply with the data protection, collection, maintenance and use requirements for Customer Data set out in the Operations Manual and this Franchise Agreement, including all policies, procedures and controls that Franchisor implements now or in the future;
  • (c) comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations, ordinances and requirements, including but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act, relating to the data protection, collection, maintenance and use of Customer Data (collectively, "Privacy Laws");
  • (d) assist and otherwise cooperate with Franchisor to ensure Franchisor's and Franchisee's compliance with applicable Privacy Laws;
  • (e) promptly notify Franchisor in writing of any Security Incident (defined below) that Franchisee becomes aware of or discovers.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Learningrx Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to all relevant federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations that impact their business operations and the care and safety of children. This includes complying with educational and professional licensing requirements, promptly paying all taxes and business expenses (unless legitimately disputed and adequately reserved for), and adhering to laws covering occupational hazards, accommodations for the disabled (including the Americans with Disabilities Act, if applicable), health, workers' compensation insurance, and unemployment insurance. Franchisees are also responsible for modifying their center, at their own expense, to comply with any such applicable laws or regulations.

Learningrx franchisees must secure all necessary permits, licenses, and certifications to operate the business and ensure that all required professional and licensed personnel, as mandated by law or the Operations Manual, are in place within six months of signing the Franchise Agreement. Failure to do so may result in termination of the agreement without notice or opportunity to cure the default. Additionally, franchisees must not engage in any activity that could result in public criticism of the Learningrx system. They are also required to submit an annual certified statement listing all performance-based lawsuits or potential claims filed against them, their owners, managers, employees, or agents related to the business operation, or a statement confirming the absence of such claims.

Furthermore, Learningrx franchisees have specific obligations regarding Customer Data and Privacy Laws. They must comply with data protection, collection, maintenance, and usage requirements as outlined in the Operations Manual and Franchise Agreement, including all policies, procedures, and controls implemented by Learningrx. Franchisees must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, ordinances, and requirements related to data protection, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act. They are required to assist and cooperate with Learningrx to ensure compliance with Privacy Laws and promptly notify Learningrx of any Security Incidents. Franchisees are responsible for taking steps to remedy any noncompliance with Privacy Laws, the Franchise Agreement, or the Operations Manual, as determined by Learningrx.

Learningrx franchisees must also handle hazardous materials in strict compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. This includes taking all necessary and appropriate precautions when using, generating, storing, disposing of, or transporting any toxic or hazardous waste, substances, or materials. Franchisees are solely responsible for ensuring their computer systems are protected from viruses, bugs, power disruptions, communication line disruptions, Internet access failures, Internet content failures, date-related problems, and attacks by hackers and other unauthorized intruders, including implementing firewalls, access code protection, anti-virus systems, and backup systems.

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.