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What addendum to the lease must be included in the lease agreement for an Azal Coffee franchise, as a condition of approval?

Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

    1. Introduction. Franchisee has entered into a Franchise Agreement with Durar Investment, LLC ("Franchisor"). The Franchise Agreement requires Franchisee's lease for the Premises to contain certain provisions. In consideration of the agreement of Franchisor to enter into a Franchise Agreement with Franchisee for an Azal Coffee franchise to be located at the Premises, Landlord and Franchisee agree that the provisions contained in this Addendum will be applicable to the Lease notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Lease.
  • 2. Use. The Premises must not be used for any purpose other than the operation of an Azal Coffee during the term of the Lease, including renewals.
  • 3. Franchisor's Options. Landlord and Franchisee grant to Franchisor the exclusive right, exercisable at the option of Franchisor, to be assigned all right, title and interest of Franchisee in and to the Lease and the Premises:
    • a. on the expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement. Franchisor must give written notice of its intent to exercise this option within thirty (30) days of the event triggering the option;
    • b. on the expiration or termination of the Lease or on Franchisee's loss of its rights of possession to the Premises, whether by Franchisee's default under the Lease or otherwise. Landlord shall provide Franchisor notice of default as provided under Section 9 and Section 10. Franchisor shall exercise its right to accept assignment of the Lease within such periods; and
    • c. on Franchisees abandonment of the Premises. For this purpose, abandonment will be conclusively presumed if Franchisee fails to have the business open and fully operational for two (2) consecutive days.

On the giving of notice of exercise by Franchisor under this Section, the Lease, and all right, title and interest of Franchisee under the lease and to the Premises will be automatically, and without need of further instrument, assigned to Franchisor. If Franchisor does not give notice of exercise within the applicable time period, Franchisor will be deemed to have forfeited all its rights under this Section. Landlord and Franchisee agree to execute documents confirming this assignment in the form presented by Franchisor, including a short form of Lease suitable for recording.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 51)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the lease agreement for the premises must include an addendum with specific provisions to be approved by Durar Investment, LLC, the franchisor. This addendum ensures that the lease aligns with the requirements of the Franchise Agreement.

The addendum stipulates that the premises can only be used for operating an Azal Coffee shop throughout the lease term, including any renewals. This prevents the franchisee from using the location for any other business purposes without the franchisor's consent.

Furthermore, the addendum grants Azal Coffee several options regarding the lease. The franchisor has the exclusive right to assume the franchisee's lease under certain conditions, including the expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement, the termination of the lease, or the franchisee abandoning the premises. Abandonment is presumed if the Azal Coffee business is not operational for two consecutive days. The franchisor must provide written notice within a specified timeframe to exercise these options, and failure to do so results in forfeiture of these rights. This provision protects the franchisor's interests by allowing them to maintain control over the location if the franchisee exits the business.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 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.