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Besides the manual, what other directives must a Baya Bar franchisee follow?

Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

  • 10.1 Site Selection Guidelines. Site selection criteria, as Franchisor may deem advisable. Franchisor shall also approve the site in accordance with Section 8.1.2.
  • 10.2 Construction. Provide to Franchisee criteria and specifications for a Baya Bar outlet. Such criteria and specifications include, but are not necessarily limited to, criteria with respect to required food storage and preparation and ventilation systems. Franchisee shall independently, and at Franchisee's expense, have such criteria and specifications incorporated into the construction of the Franchised Business in accordance with Article 8.
  • 10.5 Pre-Opening Requirements. Provide a written list of equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signage, supplies and products that will be required and/or recommended to open the Franchised Business for business.
  • 10.6 Advertising Materials. Provide samples or digital artwork of certain advertising and promotional materials and information developed by Franchisor from time to time for use by Franchisee in marketing and conducting local advertising for the Franchised Business.
  • 10.7 List of Supplies/Suppliers. Make available from time to time, and amend as deemed appropriate by Franchisor, a list of required and/or recommended products and services for System franchisees and a list of approved and/or recommended suppliers of such items. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor or Franchisor's affiliate(s) may be the sole approved supplier(s) of certain products and services that Franchisee is required to purchase to operate the Franchised Business.

Within thirty (30) days of any such required new limits or types of coverage, Franchisee must submit proof to Franchisor of Franchisee's coverage pursuant to Franchisor's requirements.

  • 15.5 Additional Insured. All required insurance policies shall name Franchisor and their affiliates and their members, officers, agents and employees as additional insureds as their interests may appear. All public liability policies shall contain a provision that the additional insureds, although named as insureds, shall nevertheless be entitled to recover under such policies on any loss caused by Franchisee or Franchisee's servants, agents or employees.

  • 15.6 Indemnification. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FRANCHISEE AGREES TO EXONERATE AND INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS BAYA BAR FRANCHISE SYSTEMS, LLC, BAYA BAR, LLC, AND ANY OF THESE COMPANIES' PARENT COMPANY, SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND DESIGNEES AS WELL AS THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SHAREHOLDERS, SUCCESSORS, DESIGNEES AND REPRESENTATIVES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "BAYA BAR INDEMNITEES"), FROM ALL CLAIMS BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO FRANCHISEE'S FRANCHISE AND/OR THE OPERATION THEREOF, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIM IN CONNECTION WITH FRANCHISEE'S EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS; FRANCHISEE'S COMPUTER SYSTEMS; FRANCHISEE'S PREPARATION, STORAGE, HANDLING AND/OR DISPOSAL OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCTS; THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS PREMISES; OR FRANCHISEE'S ADVERTISING OR BUSINESS PRACTICES. FRANCHISEE AGREES TO PAY FOR ALL BAYA BAR INDEMNITEES' LOSSES, EXPENSES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS' FEES) OR CONCURRENT OR CONTRIBUTING LIABILITY INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION, SUIT, PROCEEDING, INQUIRY (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE SAME IS REDUCED TO JUDGMENT OR DETERMINATION), OR ANY SETTLEMENT THEREOF FOR THE INDEMNIFICATION GRANTED BY FRANCHISEE HEREUNDER. THE BAYA BAR INDEMNITEES SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO SELECT AND APPOINT INDEPENDENT COUNSEL TO REPRESENT ANY OF THE BAYA BAR INDEMNITEES IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING COVERED BY THIS INDEMNITY. FRANCHISEE AGREES THAT TO HOLD THE BAYA BAR INDEMNITEES HARMLESS, FRANCHISEE WILL REIMBURSE THE BAYA BAR INDEMNITEES AS THE COSTS AND EXPENSES ARE INCURRED BY THE BAYA BAR INDEMNITEES.

  • 19.5.1 During the term of this Agreement, Franchisee and each Principal, if any, shall not, either directly or indirectly, for themselves or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with, any person or entity (i) divert, or attempt to divert, any business or customer of the Franchised Business or of other franchisees in the System to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise; (ii) participate as an owner, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant or agent or serve in any other capacity in any café or business serving products similar to the System; or (iii) do or perform, directly or indirectly, any other act injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the Marks and the System or (iv) in any manner interfere with, disturb, disrupt, decrease or otherwise jeopardize the business of the Franchisor or any Baya Bar franchisees or Franchisor-affiliated outlets.

  • 19.5.2 Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or upon a Transfer and continuing for twenty-four (24) months thereafter, Franchisee and Principals, if any, shall not, either directly or indirectly, for themselves or through, on behalf of or in conjunction with any person or entity (i) divert, or attempt to divert, any business or customer of the Franchised Business or of other franchisees in the System to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise; or (ii) participate as an owner, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant or agent or serve in any other capacity in any café or business serving products similar to the System within five (5) miles of the Territory or any Baya Barlocation; or (iii) do or perform, directly or indirectly, any other act injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the Marks and the System or (iv) in any manner interfere with, disturb, disrupt, decrease or otherwise jeopardize the business of the Franchisor or any Baya Bar franchisees.

  • 18.1 Franchisee's Obligations. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, all rights and licenses granted hereunder to Franchisee shall immediately terminate and Franchisee and each Principal, if any, shall:

    • 18.1.1 immediately cease to operate the Franchised Business, and shall not thereafter, directly or indirectly identify himself, herself or itself as a current Baya Bar owner, franchisee or licensee;
    • 18.1.2 immediately and permanently cease to use the Marks, any imitation of any Mark, Franchisor's designs, copyrighted material or other intellectual property, confidential or proprietary material or indicia of the Franchised Business, or use any trade name, trade or service mark or other commercial symbol that suggests an association with Franchisor, and/or Franchisor's affiliate(s), or the System. In particular, Franchisee shall cease to use, without limitation, all signs, billboards, advertising materials, displays, stationery, forms and any other articles, which display the Marks;
    • 18.1.3 take such action as may be necessary to cancel any assumed name or equivalent registration that contains the Mark or any other service mark or

On Termination of the Franchise Agreement, or on periodic request of Franchisor, Franchisee will immediately:

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 56)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to the 2024 Baya Bar Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to several directives beyond the operations manual. These include site selection guidelines, construction specifications, pre-opening requirements, and advertising material usage. Baya Bar provides site selection criteria, requires approval of the site, and offers construction specifications that franchisees must incorporate at their own expense. Franchisees also receive a list of required equipment, fixtures, signage, supplies, and products necessary to open the business, along with samples of advertising and promotional materials for local marketing.

Baya Bar franchisees must also adhere to a list of approved suppliers for required products and services, and the franchisor or its affiliates may be the sole approved supplier for certain items. Franchisees are obligated to maintain required insurance policies, naming Baya Bar and its affiliates as additional insureds, and must provide proof of coverage within 30 days of any required changes. Additionally, franchisees agree to indemnify Baya Bar from claims related to the franchise operation, including those involving employees, computer systems, food handling, premises, and advertising practices.

Upon termination of the franchise agreement, franchisees must cease operating the Baya Bar business and discontinue using Baya Bar's trademarks and intellectual property. They must also cancel any assumed names containing Baya Bar's marks and pay all outstanding sums to the franchisor and its affiliates. During the franchise term and for 24 months after termination, franchisees are restricted from engaging in activities that could harm the Baya Bar system, such as diverting customers to competitors or participating in similar businesses within a five-mile radius of any Baya Bar location. Franchisees must also comply with the terms of the Internet Advertising and Telephone Listings agreement, transferring any rights to related online assets to Baya Bar upon termination of the Franchise Agreement.

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.