What is the process for Bb.Q Chicken to exercise its step-in rights, as referenced in the table?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 11.7.3 Immediately after your death or permanent disability, or while the rights granted under this Agreement are owned by your executor, administrator, guardian, personal representative or trustee, your bb.q Chicken outlet(s) and remaining Minimum Performance Schedule shall be supervised by an interim successor manager satisfactory to us, or we, in our sole discretion, may provide interim management at a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the gross sales generated by your bb.q Chicken outlet(s) during our operation thereof, plus any and all costs of travel, lodging, meals and other expenses reasonably incurred by us, pending transfer of your bb.q Chicken outlet(s) and remaining Minimum Performance Schedule to your lawful heirs or successors.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–283)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bb.Q Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the event of the franchisee's death or permanent disability, Bb.Q Chicken has the right to step in and manage the franchise. Specifically, upon notification of the franchisee's death or claim of permanent disability, Bb.Q Chicken may provide interim management of the Bb.Q Chicken outlet.
During this interim management period, Bb.Q Chicken will supervise the Bb.Q Chicken outlet. The brand will collect a fee equal to 10% of the gross sales generated by the outlet. Additionally, the franchisee or their representative will be responsible for covering any costs incurred by Bb.Q Chicken for travel, lodging, meals, and other related expenses during their operation of the franchise.
This interim management continues until the franchise is transferred to the franchisee's lawful heirs or successors. The FDD stipulates that the executor, administrator, conservator, or other personal representative is required to transfer the franchisee's interest in the Franchise Agreement within six months from the date of death or permanent disability to a third party approved by Bb.Q Chicken. Failure to transfer within this timeframe constitutes a material default, leading to the termination of the agreement.