What laws must a Learningrx franchisee comply with regarding occupational hazards?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer 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.
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 occupational hazards. This includes, but is not limited to, accommodations for the disabled, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (if applicable), health regulations, workers' compensation insurance, and unemployment insurance.
This requirement means that a prospective Learningrx franchisee must ensure their business operations adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations related to workplace safety and employee well-being. This encompasses providing a safe and accessible environment for employees and customers, maintaining appropriate insurance coverage, and adhering to health standards.
Furthermore, Learningrx franchisees must not cause or permit any toxic or hazardous waste, substances, or materials to be used, generated, stored, or disposed of near, on, under, about, or transported to or from the premises or any of the franchisee's vehicles, except as necessary for the operation of the franchised business and in accordance with the Operations Manual. Franchisees are responsible for conducting any permissible hazardous materials activities in strict compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, using all necessary and appropriate precautions. The franchisee must provide Learningrx with a copy of all hazardous materials inventory statements and updates filed with any governmental agency and must immediately notify Learningrx of any spill or unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials or any conditions constituting an imminent hazard.
Failure to comply with these laws can result in termination of the franchise agreement. The franchisee is also responsible for modifying their center, at their own expense, to comply with any applicable laws or regulations. At the end of each year, franchisees must submit a certified statement listing and describing all performance-based lawsuits or potential claims threatened or actually filed against them, their owners, managers, employees, or agents in connection with the operation of the business, or a certified statement to that effect if no such lawsuits or claims exist.