How is notice deemed effective for the Azal Coffee franchise agreement?

According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, any notices required under the Franchise Agreement must be in writing and signed by the party providing the notice. The notice can be sent via registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, with postage pre-paid. In this case, the notice is considered complete two days after mailing. Alternatively, notice can be sent via overnight courier service, in which case the notice is complete one day after delivery to the courier.

The notice must be sent to the specified addresses. For notices to Azal Coffee, the address is Durar Investment, LLC, 15010 W. Warren, Suite 113 Dearborn, Michigan 48126. For notices to the franchisee, the address is detailed in Item 5 of Appendix A of the Franchise Disclosure Document. It is the franchisee's responsibility to ensure that Azal Coffee has the correct address on file to receive important notices.

This section clarifies how official communication should be delivered and when it's considered received, which is crucial for meeting deadlines and fulfilling obligations under the agreement. Franchisees should pay close attention to these requirements to ensure they are properly informed of any important matters and to avoid any potential disputes arising from improper notice.