Can 1-800-GOT-JUNK? assign all or part of its rights under the franchise agreement?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Provision Section in Franchise Agreement Summary j. Assignment of contract by 20.9 We may assign at any time all or part of our rights.
Source: Item 16 — Restrictions On What the Franchisee May Sell (FDD pages 38–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has the right to assign all or part of its rights under the franchise agreement. Specifically, Item 17(j) states that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? may assign its rights at any time. This is a standard clause in franchise agreements, allowing the franchisor flexibility in its business operations.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the agreement you sign with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? could be transferred to another entity at any point during the term of your franchise. This could occur if 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is acquired by another company, or if it decides to transfer its rights for other business reasons.
While the assignment of the agreement by 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is permitted, the FDD does not specify whether 1-800-GOT-JUNK? needs to obtain the franchisee's consent or provide notification of such assignment. It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the implications of such a transfer and how it might affect their business. A potential franchisee should seek clarification from 1-800-GOT-JUNK? regarding their obligations and rights in the event of an assignment.