What is included in the 'Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty' form for a Beard Papas franchise?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ests in Franchisee. Defined terms shall have the meanings set forth in the Franchise Agreement between Franchisor and Franchisee.
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Franchise Agreement – Exhibit 1
Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty
OWNER AND SPOUSE AGREEMENT AND GUARANTY
This Franchise Owner and Spouse Agreement and Individual Guaranty (the "Agreement") is individually entered into by you as either an owner of ____________________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Franchisee"), Franchisee, or the spouse of the owner of franchisee and is given and signed by you in favor of Muginoho International, Inc., franchisor of the Beard Papa's franchise system and in favor of Muginoho International, Inc.'s successors and assigns, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. In this Agreement Muginoho International, Inc. is referred to as "us", "our" or "we", and each individual that signs this Agreement is referred to as "you".
Recitals and Representations
WHEREAS, Franchisee has entered into a Beard Papa's Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement") for the development and operation of a Beard Papa's Shop (the "Shop" or "Franchised Business") featuring fresh and natural cream puffs and a limited selection of other desserts and beverages and other menu items that Franchisor authorizes (the "Approved Services and Products") under the Licensed Marks (defined below);
WHEREAS, you represent that you have received and have thoroughly reviewed the completed Franchise Agreement, including the completed Schedules and Exhibits attached thereto;
WHEREAS, we have recommended that you thoroughly review the Franchise Agreement, this Agreement and all exhibits and schedules to the Franchise Agreement with a lawyer selected and hired by you;
WHEREAS, you represent to us that you are either: (a) an Owner of Franchisee such that you own or control a legal, equitable or beneficial ownership or equity interest in Franchisee and/or otherwise meet the definition of an "Owner" as set forth in this Agreement; and/or that you are b) the "Spouse" of an Owner of Franchisee;
WHEREAS, you acknowledge that this Agreement will apply to you individually, jointly and severally with all others who sign this Agreement (including if this Agreement is signed in counterparts or electronically among other Owners and Spouses);
WHEREAS, you acknowledge that this Agreement personally obligates you to guarantee Franchisee's obligations to us and obligates you to brand protection, confidentiality and non-competition restrictions and covenants and that you enter into this Agreement to induce us to enter into the Franchise Agreement with Franchisee; and
WHEREAS, you acknowledge that we are relying on this Agreement and that without this Agreement we would not have entered into and/or would not be simultaneously entering into the Franchise Agreement with Franchisee.
NOW THEREFORE, to induce us to enter into the Franchise Agreement and as consideration to us for entering into the Franchisee Agreement with Franchisee and other consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which you acknowledge, you agree as follows:
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 58–275)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beard Papas Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty' form, attached as Exhibit 1 to the Franchise Agreement, is a legally binding agreement entered into by the owner of the franchise (or the spouse of the owner) and Muginoho International, Inc., the franchisor. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the owner and/or spouse guarantee the franchisee's obligations to Beard Papas.
The agreement includes recitals and representations, where the owner and spouse acknowledge they have thoroughly reviewed the Franchise Agreement and have been advised to consult with their own lawyer. By signing this agreement, the owner and spouse acknowledge they are individually, jointly, and severally obligated to guarantee the franchisee's obligations to Beard Papas. This includes obligations related to brand protection, confidentiality, and non-competition.
Specifically, the document states that Beard Papas relies on this agreement as an inducement to enter into the Franchise Agreement with the franchisee. This means that without the personal guarantee from the owner and spouse, Beard Papas might not grant the franchise. The agreement confirms that the recitals and representations made within it are true, accurate, and a material part of the overall agreement.