Where can I find more detailed information about my obligations as an Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchisee?
Afuri_Ramen_Dumpling Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
[Item 9: Franchisee's Obligations]
Item 9 Franchisee's Obligations
FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS
This table lists your principal obligations under the franchise and other related agreements. It will help you find more detailed information about your obligations in these agreements and in other items of this disclosure document.
| OBLIGATION | SECTION IN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (“FA”) | DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ITEM |
|---|---|---|
| a. Site selection and acquisition | FA Section 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 | Items 6 & 12 |
| or lease | ||
| b. Pre-opening purchases and | FA Sections 4.1, 5.1 & 8.2 | Items 7 & 8 |
| leases | ||
| c. Site development and other | FA Sections 1.4, 3.1, 4.1 & 5.1 | Items 7, 8 & 12 |
| pre-opening requirements | ||
| d. Initial and ongoing training | FA Sections 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3 | Items 6 & 11 |
| e. Opening | FA Sections 4.1 and 5.1 | Item 11 |
| f. Fees | FA Sections 2, 6.1, & 7.1 | Items 5, 6 & 17 |
| g. Compliance with standards & | FA Sections 5 & 6.3 | Items 11 & 17 |
| policies/Operations Manual | ||
| h. Trademarks and proprietary | FA Sections 1.1, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, | Items 13, 14 & 17 |
| information | 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 6.5, 9.2 & 9.10 | |
| i. Restrictions on products and services offered | FA Sections 1.1, 1.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7, 5.12, 5.13, 6.3, 6.5 | Items 8, 12, 13, 16 & 17 |
| j. Warranty and customer | FA Sections 5.1, 5.2, & 5.5 | Item 11 |
| service requirements | ||
| k. Territorial development and | FA Section 1.1 | Items 7 & 12 |
| sales quotas | ||
| l. Ongoing product & service | FA Sections 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.8, | Items 7 & 8 |
| purchases | 5.9, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13 & 8.2 | |
| m. Maintenance, appearance | FA Sections 1.4, 1.5, 5.1, 5.2, | Items 7, 11 & 17 |
| and remodeling requirements | 5.5 & 6.5 | |
| n. Insurance | FA Section 8.2 | Items 7 & 8 |
| o. Advertising | FA Sections 2.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 & 6.5 | Items 9 & 11 |
| p. Indemnification | FA Sections 6.5.3, 6.7, 7.1.7, 8.1 & 9.3.3 | Item 6 |
| q. Owner’s participation/ | FA Sections 2.11, 3, 4.1, 5, 6.5, | Items 11, 15 & 17 |
| management/ staffing | 6.7, 7, 9.3, 9.10, 9.12 & 9.15 | |
| r. Records and reports | FA Sections 2.9, 5.1, 5.2 & 5.5 | Items 6, 11 & 17 |
| s. Inspections and audits | FA Sections 2.10, 5.1, 5.2 & 5.5 | Items 6, 11 & 17 |
| t. Transfer | FA Section 7 | Item 17 |
| u. Renewal | FA Section 6.1 | Item 17 |
| v. Post-termination obligations | FA Sections 5.6, 5.7, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 9.9, 9.10 | Item 17 |
| w. Non-competition covenants | FA Sections 5.8, 5.9, 6.5, 6.6, 6.8, 9.9, 9.10 | Item 17 |
| x. Dispute resolution | FA Sections 9.7 & 9.8 | Item 17 |
Source: Item 9 — Franchisee's Obligations (FDD pages 26–27)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Afuri Ramen Dumpling's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 provides a comprehensive overview of a franchisee's obligations. This item serves as a roadmap, directing prospective franchisees to specific sections within both the Franchise Agreement and other relevant items in the Disclosure Document where more detailed information can be found.
The table in Item 9 categorizes franchisee obligations, such as site selection, pre-opening requirements, training, fees, and compliance with standards. For each obligation, the table lists the corresponding sections in the Franchise Agreement (FA) and the relevant items in the Disclosure Document. For instance, information regarding site selection and acquisition or lease obligations can be found in FA Sections 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3, as well as Items 6 & 12 of the Disclosure Document.
This structure allows potential Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchisees to efficiently navigate the legal documents and understand their responsibilities. By cross-referencing the table in Item 9, franchisees can quickly locate the specific clauses and items that pertain to each obligation, ensuring they are well-informed about what is expected of them throughout the franchise term. This includes obligations related to advertising, indemnification, owner's participation, record keeping, inspections, transfer, renewal, post-termination, non-competition, and dispute resolution.