Your use of the Internet, email, websites, social networks, mobile applications, wikis, podcasts, online forums, content sharing communities, blogging, other social media accounts or participations (including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, and any other social media platforms now existing or later created), mobile technology, and other digital media, digital coupons, keyword or adword purchasing programs, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, marketing using other forms of digital media, and toll-free telephone numbers (“Digital Marketing”) in connection with the operation, advertising, and marketing of your Store is subject to the trademark, advertising, marketing, and other requirements of the Franchise Agreement. You must not use any Digital Marketing in connection with the Store, except with our prior written consent and then only in accordance with any policies and procedures specified by us.
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Jabal Coffee House
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Your use of the Internet, email, websites, social networks, mobile applications, wikis, podcasts, online forums, content sharing communities, blogging, other social media accounts or participations (including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, and any other social media platforms now existing or later created), mobile technology, and other digital media, digital coupons, keyword or adword purchasing programs, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, marketing using other forms of digital media, and toll-free telephone numbers (“Digital Marketing”) in connection with the operation, advertising, and marketing of your Store is subject to the trademark, advertising, marketing, and other requirements of the Franchise Agreement. You must not use any Digital Marketing in connection with the Store, except with our prior written consent and then only in accordance with any policies and procedures specified by us.
Your use of the Internet, email, websites, social networks, mobile applications, wikis, podcasts, online forums, content sharing communities, blogging, other social media accounts or participations (including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, and any other social media platforms now existing or later created), mobile technology, and other digital media, digital coupons, keyword or adword purchasing programs, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, marketing using other forms of digital media, and toll-free telephone numbers (“Digital Marketing”) in connection with the operation, advertising, and marketing of your Store is subject to the trademark, advertising, marketing, and other requirements of the Franchise Agreement. You must not use any Digital Marketing in connection with the Store, except with our prior written consent and then only in accordance with any policies and procedures specified by us.
Your use of the Internet, email, websites, social networks, mobile applications, wikis, podcasts, online forums, content sharing communities, blogging, other social media accounts or participations (including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, and any other social media platforms now existing or later created), mobile technology, and other digital media, digital coupons, keyword or adword purchasing programs, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, marketing using other forms of digital media, and toll-free telephone numbers (“Digital Marketing”) in connection with the operation, advertising, and marketing of your Store is subject to the trademark, advertising, marketing, and other requirements of the Franchise Agreement. You must not use any Digital Marketing in connection with the Store, except with our prior written consent and then only in accordance with any policies and procedures specified by us.
Your use of the Internet, email, websites, social networks, mobile applications, wikis, podcasts, online forums, content sharing communities, blogging, other social media accounts or participations (including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, and any other social media platforms now existing or later created), mobile technology, and other digital media, digital coupons, keyword or adword purchasing programs, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, marketing using other forms of digital media, and toll-free telephone numbers (“Digital Marketing”) in connection with the operation, advertising, and marketing of your Store is subject to the trademark, advertising, marketing, and other requirements of the Franchise Agreement. You must not use any Digital Marketing in connection with the Store, except with our prior written consent and then only in accordance with any policies and procedures specified by us.
Your use of the Internet, email, websites, social networks, mobile applications, wikis, podcasts, online forums, content sharing communities, blogging, other social media accounts or participations (including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, and any other social media platforms now existing or later created), mobile technology, and other digital media, digital coupons, keyword or adword purchasing programs, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, marketing using other forms of digital media, and toll-free telephone numbers (“Digital Marketing”) in connection with the operation, advertising, and marketing of your Store is subject to the trademark, advertising, marketing, and other requirements of the Franchise Agreement. You must not use any Digital Marketing in connection with the Store, except with our prior written consent and then only in accordance with any policies and procedures specified by us.
Your use of the Internet, email, websites, social networks, mobile applications, wikis, podcasts, online forums, content sharing communities, blogging, other social media accounts or participations (including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, and any other social media platforms now existing or later created), mobile technology, and other digital media, digital coupons, keyword or adword purchasing programs, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, marketing using other forms of digital media, and toll-free telephone numbers (“Digital Marketing”) in connection with the operation, advertising, and marketing of your Store is subject to the trademark, advertising, marketing, and other requirements of the Franchise Agreement. You must not use any Digital Marketing in connection with the Store, except with our prior written consent and then only in accordance with any policies and procedures specified by us.
Your use of the Internet, email, websites, social networks, mobile applications, wikis, podcasts, online forums, content sharing communities, blogging, other social media accounts or participations (including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, and any other social media platforms now existing or later created), mobile technology, and other digital media, digital coupons, keyword or adword purchasing programs, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, marketing using other forms of digital media, and toll-free telephone numbers (“Digital Marketing”) in connection with the operation, advertising, and marketing of your Store is subject to the trademark, advertising, marketing, and other requirements of the Franchise Agreement. You must not use any Digital Marketing in connection with the Store, except with our prior written consent and then only in accordance with any policies and procedures specified by us.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
25 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 7 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We will have the right to independently access the sales and other data generated or stored by technology used in our franchise system, including your POS systems.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
Our affiliate Jabal Coffee, LLC is the Designated Supplier of coffee, tea, sugar, spices, branded paper products, syrups, mixes, milks, trays, mugs, glasses, uniforms, and architectural and construction support services.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
90Item 8
Percentage of Purchases All of your purchases from us, Designated Suppliers, Approved Suppliers or in accordance with our specifications will represent 90% to 100% of your total purchases in the establishment of your franchise and 90% to 100% of your total purchases in operating your franchise.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
Product and Up to $3,000 Before approval of a You may be required to Supplier Approval product or supplier pay this fee if you Fee request that we approve a product or supplier.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
Alternative Supplier Approval You may request to have a supplier for items other than Designated Products or Services approved by submitting to us the information, samples or agreements necessary for our determination under the procedures specified by us.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
Sections 3 advertising; deliver signage and other items non-renewal and 4 of Appendix I to bearing our intellectual property to us; cease the Franchise using proprietary information, transfer of Agreement – telephone numbers, websites, email Confidentiality and addresses and other electronic media; cease…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must comply with the PCI Requirements in connection with your Store.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
5. Periodically visit your Store at such intervals we deem appropriate throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We have the right, in our sole discretion, to modify, change, eliminate, or supplement the Brand Standards Manuals at any time.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
We must also approve the site for your Store.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
You must not use any Digital Marketing in connection with the Store, except with our prior written consent and then only in accordance with any policies and procedures specified by us.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 7
(2) You must spend an amount specified by us to conduct grand opening advertising and promotions.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
You must spend a minimum of 1% of Gross Sales each month for advertising in your local market.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
If your Franchise Business is within that designated Advertising Area, you must join, maintain a membership in, and sign and abide by the cooperative agreement for the advertising cooperative in that Advertising Area.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
Obligations to Purchase or Lease from the Franchisor or Designated Suppliers 18 Jabal Coffee House Franchising, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document We designate certain products and services used in the development and operation of your Franchise Business as “Designated Products or Services.” Designated Products or…
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We currently designate the following products and services as Designated Supplier Products that must be purchased from a Designated Supplier: equipment; fixtures; inventory and operating supplies (including apparel); branded product; marketing materials; interior décor; exterior and location signs;
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
POS system hardware and software; insurance; credit card processing; food products and coffee beans.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
You must make all payments to us by electronic funds transfers (automatic bank transfers).
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 6
(5) You must participate in any gifts cards, electronic gift or money cards (E-cards), frequency cards, awards or loyalty programs, discounts, promotional programs, or other programs specified by us and honor all such cards, awards, and other programs issued by us, our affiliates, or by other franchise owners in…
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
The Franchise Business must, at all times, be under the direct supervision of a general manager as described in this Section (the “General Manager”).
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
Our affiliate Jabal Coffee, LLC is the Designated Supplier of coffee, tea, sugar, spices, branded paper products, syrups, mixes, milks, trays, mugs, glasses, uniforms, and architectural and construction support services.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
The POS systems must be acquired from a Designated Supplier.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We will have the right to independently access the sales and other data generated or stored by technology used in our franchise system, including your POS systems.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
(6) We have the right to charge you for additional training.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 6
You must also pay us (a) Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) if you fail to timely register and fully attend the annual convention;
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 20
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
Ordinary royalty terms
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