Under what conditions will the landlord grant Apricot Lane access to the leased premises?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Landlord will give Franchisor access to the Lease premises at reasonable times on not less than 24 hours' notice (or such shorter notice as may be reasonable when circumstances dictate) either to inspect the Lease premises for compliance with Franchisor's requirements, to remove from the Lease premises any items bearing Franchisor's marks or logos or to take other action permissible under the Agreements between Tenant and Franchisor. Landlord specifically subordinates any lien it may have in such items to Franchisor's rights as licensor of the marks or logos displayed on items.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–222)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Apricot Lane Franchise Disclosure Document, the landlord will grant Apricot Lane access to the leased premises under specific conditions. The landlord will give Apricot Lane access at reasonable times with at least 24 hours' notice. Shorter notice may be acceptable depending on the circumstances.
This access is granted to allow Apricot Lane to inspect the premises for compliance with their requirements, remove items bearing Apricot Lane's marks or logos, or take other actions permissible under the agreements between the tenant (franchisee) and Apricot Lane. The landlord also subordinates any lien they may have on these items to Apricot Lane's rights as the licensor of the marks or logos.
This clause protects Apricot Lane's brand and ensures franchisees adhere to brand standards. It also allows Apricot Lane to reclaim branded items if a franchise agreement is terminated. Franchisees should understand that the landlord can grant Apricot Lane access to their store under these conditions, which could include inspections or removal of branded merchandise.