What is the maximum lease review fee that Azal Coffee may charge?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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As part of our lease approval process, we may have an attorney review the proposed lease to ensure that the proposed lease meets our requirements. We will have a right to charge you a non-refundable fee up to $1,500 to cover the cost of that review. You must pay this fee within 7 days of demand. This payment is n
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD page 12)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Azal Coffee may charge a maximum of $1,500 for the review of a proposed lease. This fee is non-refundable and covers the cost of having an attorney review the lease to ensure it meets Azal Coffee's requirements. The franchisee must pay this fee within 7 days of demand from Azal Coffee.
This lease review is part of Azal Coffee's lease approval process. However, the FDD clarifies that Azal Coffee and its attorney are only evaluating the lease to determine if it meets the franchisor's requirements for approval. They will not evaluate or be responsible for the commercial reasonableness or suitability of the lease, which remains the sole responsibility of the franchisee.
This means that while Azal Coffee checks if the lease aligns with their brand standards, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring the lease terms are favorable for their business. The franchisee also waives and releases Azal Coffee from any claims relating to the lease.