What section of the Apricot Lane FDD covers the maintenance of the premises?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A. Maintenance of Premises
FRANCHISEE shall maintain the condition and appearance of the Franchised Premises consistent with FRANCHISOR's standards. FRANCHISEE shall maintain the Premises as is from time to time required to maintain or improve the appearance and efficient operation of the Franchised Business, including, but not limited to, replacement of worn out or obsolete equipment, fixtures, signs, decor and repair of the exterior and interior of the Franchised Business. If at any
time in FRANCHISOR's judgment the general state of repair or the appearance of the Franchised Premises or its equipment, fixtures, signs or decor does not meet FRANCHISOR's standards therefore, FRANCHISOR may so notify FRANCHISEE, specifying the action to be taken by FRANCHISEE to correct such deficiency. If FRANCHISEE fails or refuses to initiate within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, and thereafter continue, a bona fide program to complete any required maintenance, FRANCHISOR shall have the right, in addition to all other remedies, to enter upon the Franchised Premises and effect such maintenance on behalf of FRANCHISEE and FRANCHISEE shall pay the entire costs thereof on demand. FRANCHISEE's required expenditures for maintenance or repairs under this paragraph shall not exceed an amount greater than one percent (1%) of the FRANCHISEE's annual gross revenues or Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), whichever is less, per calendar year.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–222)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Apricot Lane FDD, Section 10A covers the maintenance of the premises. It states that franchisees must maintain the condition and appearance of the franchised premises to meet Apricot Lane's standards. This includes replacing worn-out or obsolete equipment, fixtures, signs, decor, and repairing the interior and exterior of the business.
If Apricot Lane determines that the premises' appearance or equipment does not meet their standards, they will notify the franchisee, specifying the necessary actions to correct the deficiency. The franchisee must then begin a program to complete the required maintenance within 30 days of receiving the notice.
If the franchisee fails to do so, Apricot Lane has the right to enter the premises and perform the maintenance on behalf of the franchisee, with the franchisee responsible for covering the costs. The franchisee's required expenditures for maintenance or repairs under this paragraph shall not exceed an amount greater than one percent (1%) of the franchisee’s annual gross revenues or Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), whichever is less, per calendar year.