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What rights does the Secured Party have before and after default by an Aunt Millies Bakeries distributor?

Aunt_Millies_Bakeries Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • §3.8 DEFAULT: Nothing herein shall be deemed to require AUNT MILLIE'S to fill an order of DISTRIBUTOR during any time when DISTRIBUTOR is in default of any payment or other obligation to AUNT MILLIE'S.

4. DEFAULT:

The following shall constitute a default by the Borrower:

  • a) Borrower's failure to pay to Secured Party when due any obligation secured by this Agreement;
  • b) any termination of the Distributor's Agreement executed between Borrower and PERFECTION BAKERIES, INC., d/b/a AUNT MILLIE'S of even date herewith;
  • c) Borrower's failure to comply with or perform any provisions or covenants of this Agreement or any other agreement between Borrower and Secured Party;
  • d) Borrower's failure to maintain the insurance required in Article 3 above;
  • e) Borrower's failure to submit current financial statements and tax returns as required in Article 3 above;
  • f) any reduction in the value of the collateral, due to the fault of the Borrower, which imperils satisfaction of Borrower's obligations hereunder;
  • g) Any action or failure to act of Borrower which, in the reasonable judgment of the Secured Party, adversely affects the collateral or the ability to satisfy any of Borrower's obligations hereunder
  • h) the making of any seizure, sale, assignment, lease, pledge or other transfer of any collateral, except as otherwise permitted under this Agreement;
  • i) a notice of lien, levy, attachment or assessment is filed or recorded with respect to any collateral, and the claim is not fully discharged and satisfied within 30 days of such filing or recordation;
  • j) with respect to Borrower or a guarantor of Borrower's obligations hereunder: dissolution, insolvency, inability to pay debts as they mature, appointment of a receiver for any part of its/his/her property, assignment for the benefit of creditors, the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws, or other material adverse change in financial condition or means or ability to pay.

5. REMEDIES:

Termination under either Section 9.2 or Section 9.3 above, shall entitle AUNT MILLIE'S to operate the business for the account of the DISTRIBUTOR, deducting from the revenues generated the reasonable expenses of such performance and delivering the balance, if any, to DISTRIBUTOR. Termination shall require DISTRIBUTOR to sell the Distribution Rights, and in the event that DISTRIBUTOR has not consummated a sale to a qualified purchaser within 90 days of the date of termination, AUNT MILLIE'S shall be authorized to sell DISTRIBUTOR'S Distribution Rights to such a purchaser at the best price which can be obtained after proper notice and advertisement. Said sale shall be for the account of the DISTRIBUTOR, and the provisions of Sections 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5 hereof shall apply.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–196)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Aunt Millies Bakeries FDD, Aunt Millie's has specific rights as a secured party, both before and after a distributor defaults. Before a default occurs, Aunt Millie's is not obligated to fill a distributor's order if the distributor is behind on payments or other obligations.

After a distributor defaults, Aunt Millie's has several remedies. A default occurs if the distributor fails to make payments, terminates their Distributor's Agreement with Perfection Bakeries, fails to comply with agreements, doesn't maintain required insurance, or fails to submit financial statements and tax returns. Other default triggers include actions that reduce the collateral's value, actions that negatively affect the collateral or the ability to meet obligations, unauthorized transfers of collateral, or the filing of a lien against the collateral that isn't resolved within 30 days. Insolvency, bankruptcy, or a material adverse change in financial condition also constitute default.

Upon termination due to a breach, Aunt Millie's can operate the business for the distributor's account, deducting reasonable expenses from revenues and delivering the balance to the distributor. The distributor is required to sell the Distribution Rights, and if they don't within 90 days of termination, Aunt Millie's is authorized to sell the rights at the best obtainable price after providing proper notice and advertisement. The sale proceeds are for the distributor's account, subject to specific sections of the agreement. These measures ensure Aunt Millie's can recover outstanding debts and maintain the distribution network's integrity.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.