INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND INDEMNIFICATION. 19.1. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that this Agreement does not create a fiduciary relationship between them, that Franchisee shall be an independent contractor, and that nothing in this Agreement is intended to constitute either party an agent, legal representative, subsidiary, joint venturer, partner, employee, or servant of the other for any purpose whatsoever. As an independent contractor, Franchisee shall be responsible for the hiring of employees and the working conditions of employees in the Restaurant, the payment of all business expenses and taxes and all purchasing decisions (subject to Franchisor's quality control standards and approval as set forth in this Agreement and the Manual).
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Samples: Unit Franchise Agreement (Friendco Restaurants Inc), Unit Franchise Agreement (Davco Acquisition Holding Inc), Consent Agreement (Meritage Hospitality Group Inc /Mi/)
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND INDEMNIFICATION. 19.1. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that this Agreement does not create a fiduciary relationship between them, that Franchisee shall be an independent contractor, and that nothing in this Agreement is intended to constitute either party an agent, legal representative, subsidiary, joint venturer, partner, employee, or servant of the other for any purpose whatsoever. As an independent contractor, Franchisee shall be responsible for the hiring of employees and the working conditions of employees in the Restaurant, the payment of all business expenses and taxes and all purchasing decisions (subject to Franchisor's ’s quality control standards and approval as set forth in this Agreement and the Manual).
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Samples: Unit Franchise Agreement (NPC Restaurant Holdings, LLC)