The company is committed to the principle of stimulating, cultivating
and strengthening the participation and representation of persons
of color, women and members of other underrepresented groups within
the company and in the local business community. The company believes
that increased participation and representation of underrepresented
groups will lead to mutual and sustainable benefits for the local
economy. The company is also committed to the principle that the success
and economic well-being of the company is closely tied to the economic
strength and vitality of the diverse communities and people it serves.
The company believes that contributing to the development of a viable
and sustainable economic base among all company customers is in the
best interests of the company and its shareholders.
The company is committed to a workplace free of discrimination
based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, military
status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental
disability or any other protected status in accordance with all federal,
state or local laws. The company shall not, solely because of race,
creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry or handicap,
refuse to hire, discharge, promote, demote or discriminate in matters
of compensation, against any person otherwise qualified, and further
agrees to insert the foregoing provision or its equivalent in all
agreements the company enters into in connection with this franchise.
