If a Baya Bar Developer is deemed to be in material default, what options does the Franchisor have?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
erated by the Developer's Baya 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;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–189)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Developer is in material default, Baya Bar has options for termination, depending on the nature of the default. Some defaults result in automatic termination without notice, while others allow Baya Bar to terminate the agreement with notice but without an opportunity to cure.
Specifically, if a Baya Bar Developer becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, files for bankruptcy, admits inability to pay debts, is adjudicated bankrupt, consents to the appointment of a receiver, or has a final judgment unsatisfied for 30 days, the agreement automatically terminates without notice.
In other cases, Baya Bar may terminate the agreement immediately upon notice if the Developer misrepresented facts in applying for development rights or falsified reports. Additionally, failure to transfer the agreement within six months after death or permanent disability also constitutes a material default leading to termination.
For curable defaults, Baya Bar may terminate the agreement if the Developer fails to cure the default within a specified time period. Understanding the specific causes and consequences of default is crucial for any prospective Baya Bar Developer to avoid potential termination of their agreement.