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What are the specific terms and conditions of Beard Papas' office lease agreement?

Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

-------|-----------| | place of business located at (the "Landlord") and, a with a | | | | principal place of business located at (the "Tenant"). | | | | WHEREAS, the lease relates to the following commercial premises (the "Leased Premises"): | | | | | | | | | | | | WHEREAS, Muginoho International, Inc. | (the "Franchisor") is the franchisor of the Beard Papa's | franchise | | system (the "Beard Papa's | | | | Franchise System"); | | | | WHEREAS, Franchisor's mailing and notice address (the "Notice Address") is 11443 South Street Suite | | |

A-7, Cerritos, California 90703;

WHEREAS, the Beard Papa's Franchise System relates to and includes shops featuring fresh and natural cream puffs and a limited selection of other desserts and beverages and other menu items that the Franchisor authorizes under the "Beard Papa's" name and marks (the "Intended Use");

WHEREAS, Tenant is a franchisee of Franchisor pursuant to the terms of a Franchise Agreement entered into between Franchisor and Tenant (the "Franchise Agreement") and the Leased Premises is to be used and operated by Tenant for the purpose of developing, establishing and operating a Beard Papa's Shop in accordance with the Beard Papa's franchise system; and

WHEREAS, Franchisor and Franchisor's successors and assigns (collectively referred to as "Franchisor") is/are intended third party beneficiaries of this Rider.

NOW THEREFORE, Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree to the following:

    1. This Rider supplements and amends the Lease. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the terms of this Rider and the Lease, the terms of this Rider shall prevail. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that the rights set forth in this Rider may not be reduced, modified or altered without the express written consent of Franchisor.
    1. Landlord and Tenant both agree that Tenant shall not be permitted to transfer, sublease, encumber and/or otherwise assign Tenant's interests in the Lease and/or the Leased Premises without the prior written consent of Franchisor. Without limitation to the foregoing, among other things, Tenant agrees that if Tenant wishes to transfer any interests in the Lease or the Leased Premises that Tenant must request the written

consent of Franchisor. If Tenant requests Landlord's consent to Tenant's amendment, transfer and/or assignment of Tenant's interests in the Lease and/or the Leased Premises and if Landlord is inclined to approve of such amendment, transfer and/or assignment that Landlord shall condition Landlord's approval upon Tenant also obtaining written consent from Franchisor.

  1. Upon the occurrence of (a) the termination, for any reason, of the Franchise Agreement; (b) the expiration, without renewal, of the Franchise Agreement; (c) Franchisor's exercise of Franchisor's Right of First Refusal granted to Franchisor in the Franchise Agreement; (d) Tenant's default under the terms of the Lease; and/or (e) Tenant's failure to exercise an option period under the terms of the Lease, Tenant and Landlord acknowledge and agree, that:

Franchisor will have the option, but not the obligation, to assume or renew the Lease and the occupancy of the Leased Premises, including the right to sublease to another Franchisee of the Beard Papa's Franchise System, for all or any part of the remaining term of the Lease and, in connection with said assumption, Franchisor will not be obligated to pay to Landlord more than two months past due rent, real estate taxes and common area maintenance charges. In the event Franchisor assumes Tenant's leasehold interest in the Lease pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and subsequently assigns the Lease and its leasehold interest to a Beard Papa's franchisee approved by Landlord, Franchisor shall not be responsible for any obligations, debts, liabilities or payments arising and/or accruing under the Lease after the effective date of such assignment. Landlord agrees that any assignment of the Lease and Tenant's leasehold interests in the Lease by Tenant to Franchisor and/or assumption by Franchisor of the Lease and such leasehold interests shall not require Landlord consent and shall not require any payment of any assignment fee or similar charge or result in any increase in rent or other fees as a result of such assignment and/or assumption.

    1. Landlord must provide Franchisor, at the same time that Landlord provides Tenant, with a copy of all lease amendments and assignments, and a copy of all letters and notices that Landlord sends to Tenant relating to the Lease or the Premises.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 58–275)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Beard Papas FDD, the franchisee is responsible for selecting a site for their shop, but Beard Papas must provide written approval of the location. The franchisee must use an experienced commercial real estate broker to locate, acquire, purchase, or lease the site for the Development Shops. The franchisee must provide Beard Papas with information regarding the proposed site, including accessibility, visibility, potential traffic flows, and lease terms. The franchisee shall not enter into any lease or purchase agreement until Beard Papas has approved the site.

Beard Papas has the option to assume or renew the lease if the Franchise Agreement is terminated, expires without renewal, or if the franchisee defaults or fails to exercise an option period. In such cases, Beard Papas can sublease the premises to another franchisee. If Beard Papas assumes the lease, they will not be obligated to pay more than two months of past due rent, real estate taxes, and common area maintenance charges. The landlord's consent is not required for the transfer of the lease to Beard Papas, and no assignment fee or rent increase can be charged as a result of the transfer.

A rider supplements and amends the lease, and in case of conflict, the rider's terms prevail. The rights in the rider cannot be reduced, modified, or altered without Beard Papas' written consent. The franchisee cannot transfer, sublease, encumber, or assign their interests in the lease without Beard Papas' prior written consent. If the franchisee seeks the landlord's consent for any such actions, the landlord must condition their approval on the franchisee obtaining written consent from Beard Papas.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 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.