NHSBBQA® | National High School BBQ Association®

NHSBBQA - Legal Notices - Not a Franchise Disclaimer

Not a Franchise Disclaimer

Programs operated under the National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®) are educational in nature.

Participation in NHSBBQA® programs does not constitute a franchise, business opportunity, partnership, joint venture, or commercial enterprise under federal or state law.

Educational License — Not a Franchise

Schools, districts, and state associations participate through an educational license that permits approved use of NHSBBQA® names and branding solely for educational programs conducted in school-appropriate settings.

This participation model:

• Does not involve the sale of a business

• Does not convey commercial rights

• Does not grant territorial exclusivity

• Does not require operation of a for-profit enterprise

No franchise fee is charged, and no franchise relationship is created.

Local Control Is Preserved

Participation in NHSBBQA® programs does not alter or limit the authority of schools or districts.

Schools and districts retain full control over:

• Curriculum and instructional decisions

• Staffing and supervision

• Budgeting and funding sources

• Student eligibility and participation

NHSBBQA® establishes national educational standards and oversight, not operational control of schools.

No Commercial or Profit-Sharing Arrangement

NHSBBQA® programs are designed to support student learning and career exploration, not commercial gain.

Participation does not involve:

• Profit-sharing arrangements

• Royalties tied to school operations

• Commercial sales requirements

• Marketing or sales quotas

Any program fees, where applicable, support educational services, curriculum resources, and program administration.

Grant & Public-Funding Compatibility

This educational participation model is structured to align with:

• Public-school governance requirements

• Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs

• Perkins and other public-education funding frameworks

Participation does not require schools or districts to assume financial risk or commercial obligations.

Relationship to Other Notices

This disclaimer should be read together with:

• Governance & Licensing — explains national authority and oversight

• Licensed Use Only — explains how permission to use branding is granted

• Safety & Standards — outlines student safety and supervision requirements

• Schools & Districts — explains participation and local control

Together, these notices define a school-safe, non-commercial educational framework.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by the National High School BBQ Association®.

National High School BBQ Association®, NHSBBQA®, and related marks are used under licensed educational governance standards. Participation is subject to approval and ongoing compliance with national program requirements.

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