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What is the Learningrx franchisee's obligation regarding compliance with requirements?

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. Franchisee will assist and otherwise cooperate with Franchisor to investigate any such Security Incident and will take all required steps, as determined by Franchisor, to remedy Franchisee's noncompliance with applicable Privacy Laws, this Agreement or the Operations Manual.

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

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have several obligations regarding compliance. Learningrx franchisees must adhere to all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and licensing requirements that affect their business operations and the care and safety of children. This includes complying with educational and professional licensing, paying taxes and business expenses, and adhering to laws covering occupational hazards, accommodations for the disabled (such as the Americans with Disabilities Act), health, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. Franchisees must obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and certifications within six months of signing the Franchise Agreement; failure to do so may result in termination of the agreement by Learningrx. Franchisees are also responsible for modifying their center to comply with any applicable laws or regulations at their own expense. They must also refrain from any activity that could result in public criticism of the Learningrx system. Annually, franchisees must submit a certified statement listing all performance-based lawsuits or potential claims against them related to the business, or a statement confirming that no such lawsuits or claims exist.

Learningrx franchisees must comply with the Learningrx system, including the Operations Manual, systems, procedures, and forms, as updated. All mandatory specifications, standards, and operating procedures in the Operations Manual or communicated in writing by Learningrx are considered provisions of the Franchise Agreement. Learningrx retains the right to require franchisees to add additional products or concepts to their business in the future, at the franchisee's expense.

In operating the Learningrx franchised business, franchisees will handle "Customer Data" containing "Personal Information," which includes data that identifies or could reasonably be linked to a consumer or household, as defined by applicable privacy laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act. Franchisees must comply with data protection, collection, maintenance, and usage requirements for Customer Data as outlined in the Operations Manual and Franchise Agreement, including all policies, procedures, and controls implemented by Learningrx. They must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, ordinances, and requirements related to the data protection, collection, maintenance, and use of Customer Data, collectively referred to as "Privacy Laws". Franchisees are required to assist and cooperate with Learningrx to ensure compliance with these Privacy Laws and must promptly notify Learningrx of any Security Incident they become aware of or discover. They must also cooperate with Learningrx to investigate any Security Incident and take all necessary steps to remedy any noncompliance with Privacy Laws, the Franchise Agreement, or the Operations Manual, as determined by Learningrx.

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.