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Are a Baya Bar Developer's rights and duties under the Agreement considered personal?

Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

  • 6.2 Restrictions on Transfers by Developer.

Developer's rights and duties under this Agreement are personal to Developer, and Franchisor has made this Agreement with Developer in reliance on Franchisor's perceptions of the individual and collective character, skill, aptitude, attitude, business ability, and financial capacity of Developer.

Thus, no transfer, as hereafter defined, may be made without Franchisor's prior written approval.

Franchisor may void any transfer made without such approval.

  • 6.3 Transfers by Developer.

Developer shall not directly or indirectly sell, assign, transfer, give, devise, convey or encumber this Agreement or any right granted or interest herein or hereunder (a "Transfer") or suffer or permit any such assignment, transfer, or encumbrance to occur by operation of law unless Developer first obtains the written consent of Franchisor, which Franchisor may or may not grant in Franchisor's sole discretion, and subject to the following:

  • 6.3.1 The proposed transferee must be an individual of good moral character and otherwise meet Franchisor's then-applicable standards for multi-unit franchisees.

  • 6.3.2 The transferee must have sufficient business experience, aptitude and financial resources to operate multiple Baya Bar outlets and to comply with this Agreement;

  • 6.3.3 The transferee has agreed to complete Franchisor's Initial Management Training Program to Franchisor's satisfaction;

  • 6.3.4 Developer has paid all amounts owed to (i) Franchisor pursuant to this Agreement and all Franchise Agreements and other agreements between Franchisor and/or Franchisor's affiliates and Developer and (ii) third-party creditors;

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

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Developer's rights and duties under the Development Agreement are considered personal. Baya Bar grants the Development Agreement based on their perception of the individual's character, skills, aptitude, business ability, and financial capacity.

Because of this, the Development Agreement cannot be transferred without prior written approval from Baya Bar. Baya Bar may choose to approve or deny the transfer at their discretion. If a transfer occurs without Baya Bar's approval, Baya Bar has the right to void the transfer.

To gain approval for a transfer, the proposed transferee must meet certain conditions. The transferee must be of good moral character and meet Baya Bar's standards for multi-unit franchisees. They must also have sufficient business experience, aptitude, and financial resources to operate multiple Baya Bar outlets and comply with the Development Agreement. Additionally, the transferee must complete Baya Bar's Initial Management Training Program to Baya Bar's satisfaction, and the Developer must have paid all outstanding amounts owed to Baya Bar and third-party creditors.

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.