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What constitutes a material event of default under the Baya Bar Development Agreement?

Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

Bar outlet(s) during Franchisor's operation thereof, plus any and all costs of travel, lodging, meals and other expenses reasonably incurred by Franchisor, pending transfer of the Developer's Baya Bar outlet(s) and remaining development schedule to the deceased or disabled individual's lawful heirs or successors.

7. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION.

7.1 Default and Automatic Termination. Developer shall be deemed to be in material default under this Agreement, and all rights granted herein shall automatically terminate without notice to Developer, if Developer shall become insolvent or makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or if Developer files a voluntary petition under any section or chapter of federal bankruptcy law or under any similar law or statute of the United States or any state thereof, or admits in writing his or her inability to pay debts when due; or if Developer is adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent in proceedings filed against Developer under any section or chapter of federal bankruptcy laws or under any similar law or statute of the United States or any state; or if a bill in equity or other proceeding for the appointment of a receiver of Developer or other custodian for Developer's business or assets is filed and consented to by Developer; or if a receiver or other custodian (permanent or temporary) of Developer's assets or property, or any part thereof, is appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction; or if proceedings for a composition with creditors under any state or federal law should be instituted by or against Developer; or if a final judgment remains unsatisfied or of record for thirty (30) days or longer (unless supersedeas bond is filed); or if Developer is dissolved; or if execution is levied against Developer's business or property; or if suit to foreclose any lien or mortgage against any of Developer's Baya Bar outlet premises or equipment is instituted against Developer and not dismissed within thirty (30) days.

  • 7.2 Defaults With No Opportunity to Cure. Developer shall be deemed to be in material default and Franchisor may, at its option, terminate this Agreement and all rights granted hereunder, without affording Developer any opportunity to cure the default, effective immediately upon notice to Developer, if Developer:
    • 7.2.1 has misrepresented or omitted material facts in applying for the development rights granted hereunder;
    • 7.2.2 falsifies any report required to be furnished Franchisor hereunder;
    • 7.2.3 fails to comply with any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation, applicable to the development and operations of Developer's Baya Bar outlets, including, but not limited to, the failure to pay taxes;
    • 7.2.4 fails to develop the Baya Bar outlets in accordance with the Mandatory Development Schedule.
    • 7.2.5 attempts a Transfer in violation of the provisions of Article 6 of this Agreement;
    • 7.2.6 is convicted of, or pleads no contest to, a felony or to a crime that could damage the goodwill associated with the Marks or does anything that may harm the reputation of the System or the goodwill associated with the Marks;
    • 7.2.7 receives an adverse judgment or a consent decree in any case or proceeding involving allegations of fraud, racketeering, unfair or improper trade practices or similar claim which is likely to have an adverse effect on the System, or the Marks, the goodwill associated therewith or Franchisor's interest therein, in Franchisor's sole opinion;
    • 7.2.8 fails to comply with the non-disclosure and non-competition covenants in Article 8 hereof:
    • 7.2.9 defaults, or an affiliate of Developer defaults, under any other agreement, including any Franchise Agreement, with Franchisor, or any of Franchisor's affiliates or suppliers, or a landlord and does not cure such default within the time period provided in such other agreement; or
    • 7.2.10 terminates this Agreement without cause.
  • 7.3 Curable Defaults. Developer shall be deemed to be in material default and Franchisor may, at its option, terminate this Agreement and all rights granted hereunder, if Developer fails to cure the default within the time period set forth in this Section 7.3, effective immediately upon notice to Developer, if Developer:

  • fails to pay when due any amounts due to Franchisor under this Agreement or any related agreement and does not correct the failure within five (5) days after written notice; provided, however, Franchisor has no obligation to give written notice of a late payment more than two (2) times in any twelve (12)—month period, and the third such late payment in any twelve (12)—month period shall be a non-curable default under Section 7.2;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–189)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, several actions can trigger a material event of default under the Development Agreement. These events allow Baya Bar to terminate the agreement, potentially without opportunity for the developer to correct the issue. These include insolvency, making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, filing for bankruptcy, or admitting inability to pay debts. Additionally, the appointment of a receiver or custodian for the developer's assets, proceedings for composition with creditors, an unsatisfied final judgment for 30 days, dissolution of the developer, execution levied against the developer's business or property, or a foreclosure suit against the Baya Bar outlet that is not dismissed within 30 days also constitute material defaults.

Other defaults that allow Baya Bar to terminate the agreement immediately upon notice, without opportunity to cure, include misrepresentation or omission of material facts in the application for development rights, falsifying reports to Baya Bar, failing to comply with applicable laws and regulations, failing to develop Baya Bar outlets according to the Mandatory Development Schedule, attempting unauthorized transfers of the agreement, conviction of a felony or a crime damaging the brand's goodwill, receiving an adverse judgment related to fraud or unfair trade practices, violating non-disclosure or non-competition covenants, defaulting under any agreement with Baya Bar or its affiliates, or terminating the agreement without cause.

Furthermore, failure to adhere to the Mandatory Development Schedule is a material event of default. However, a developer may seek a written extension from Baya Bar at least 60 days prior to the Mandatory Open Date, which Baya Bar will not unreasonably withhold if the developer has demonstrated diligent efforts and acted in good faith. In the event of the death or permanent disability of the developer, failure to transfer the agreement within six months to a Franchisor-approved third party also constitutes a material default.

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.