What elements constitute the 'System' that Baya Bar franchisees must adhere to?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
2. GRANT OF FRANCHISE. Franchisor hereby grants to Franchisee and Franchisee accepts, upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the license to operate a Baya Bar acai shop franchise (the "Franchise" or " the Franchised Business"), using only the Marks licensed hereunder, in strict conformity with the System, which may be changed, improved and further developed by Franchisor from time to time. This grant applies only to a single location within a territory that is designated in Attachment 3 attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Territory").
3. TERRITORY
- 3.1 Territory.
This Agreement grants Franchisee the right to operate the Franchised Business at a single location and from within the Territory.
Subject to Section 3.2 below, Franchisor agrees that during the Term of this Agreement, Franchisor will not operate, and will not authorize any other franchisees to operate, a Baya Bar outlet in the Territory using the same Marks as licensed to Franchisee in this Agreement so long as Franchisee is not in default under this Agreement or this Agreement has not been terminated.
Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, Franchisor reserves the right to open, operate or franchise Baya Bar franchises bordering and adjacent to the Territory.
Except as set forth in this Agreement, Franchisee is prohibited from serving and soliciting customers outside of the Territory and from alternative methods of distribution as more fully specified herein.
- 3.2 Reservation of Rights.
Franchisee understands and agrees that all rights to any businesses, other than as specified in this Agreement, are fully reserved to Franchisor within or outside of the Territory.
10. FRANCHISOR'S OBLIGATIONS
Franchisor and/or its designated representative will provide the services described below:
- 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.
- 10.3 Manual. Provide Franchisee access to the Confidential Operations Manual and such other manuals and written materials as Franchisor may hereafter develop for use by franchisees, as the same may be revised by Franchisor from time to time. Such documents may be provided electronically or via the Internet, at Franchisor's sole and absolute discretion.
- 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.
- 14.6 Substitution. Franchisor reserves the right to substitute different Marks for use in identifying the System and the Franchised Business, if it in its sole discretion, determines that substitution of different Marks will be beneficial to the System. Franchisor will not be liable to Franchisee for any expenses, losses or damages sustained by Franchisee as a result of any additions, modifications, substitutions or discontinuation of the Marks. Franchisee covenants not to commence or join in any litigation or other proceeding against Franchisor for any of these expenses, losses or damages.
- 14.7 Franchisee's Use of the Intellectual Property. With respect to Franchisee's use of the Intellectual Property pursuant to this Agreement, Franchisee further agrees that:
- 14.7.1 Unless otherwise authorized or required by Franchisor, Franchisee shall advertise the Franchised Business only under the Marks "Baya Bar" and design. Franchisee shall not use the Marks as part of its corporate or other legal name. All fictitious names used by Franchisee shall bear the designation "a franchisee of Baya Bar Franchise Systems, LLC"
WHEREAS, in connection with his or her duties, it will be necessary for Covenantor to have access to some or all of the confidential information, knowledge, know-how, techniques, contents of the Baya Bar operations manual and other materials used in or related to the System and/or concerning the methods of operation of the System (collectively referred to as "Confidential Information");
WHEREAS, the Confidential Information provides economic advantages to Franchisor and licensed users of the System, including Franchisee;
WHEREAS, Franchisee has acknowledged the importance of restricting the use, access and dissemination of the Confidential Information, and Franchisee therefore has agreed to obtain from Covenantor a written agreement protecting the Confidential Information and further protecting the System against unfair competition; and
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise granted to a franchisee is for operating a Baya Bar acai shop, utilizing the Marks licensed under the agreement. This operation must strictly conform to the Baya Bar System. The franchisor retains the right to modify, improve, and further develop the System over time. The franchisee's right to operate is limited to a single location within a designated territory, as specified in the franchise agreement.
Baya Bar franchisees must adhere to specific site selection guidelines provided by the franchisor, including criteria for the location. Franchisees must also follow the franchisor's criteria and specifications for constructing the Baya Bar outlet, covering aspects like food storage, preparation, and ventilation systems. Franchisees are granted access to the Confidential Operations Manual, which may be revised periodically by Baya Bar. This manual, along with other written materials, guides the franchisee's operations.
The Baya Bar System also involves using approved advertising and promotional materials developed by the franchisor for local marketing efforts. Franchisees must use only the Marks 'Baya Bar' and design unless otherwise authorized. They must identify themselves as independent Baya Bar franchisees in conjunction with any use of the Intellectual Property. The franchisor maintains a list of required and recommended products, services, and suppliers, and franchisees may be required to purchase certain items from the franchisor or its affiliates. The franchisor reserves the right to substitute different Marks for use in identifying the System and the Franchised Business, if it determines that substitution of different Marks will be beneficial to the System.
To protect the System's confidential information, Baya Bar requires franchisees to ensure that anyone with access to confidential information, such as employees, sign a confidentiality agreement. This agreement restricts the use and dissemination of confidential information related to the Baya Bar system. Franchisees and their principals are restricted from engaging in activities that could harm the Baya Bar system, including diverting business to competitors or interfering with the business of the franchisor or other franchisees. These restrictions apply both during the term of the agreement and for a specified period afterward, typically 24 months, within a certain radius, often five miles from the territory or any Baya Bar location.