What are the terms of the Beard Papas copy machine lease agreement?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Lease Agreement Rider
Beard Papa's
LEASE AGREEMENT RIDER
(for the benefit of Muginoho International, Inc. and its assigns)
THIS RIDER TO LEASE ("Rider") does hereby supplement, modify and amend the terms of the lease
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:
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- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 58–275)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the FDD does not provide specific terms for a copy machine lease agreement. However, it does include a standard Lease Agreement Rider as Exhibit 4. This rider supplements the lease agreement between the franchisee (Tenant) and the landlord, primarily to protect Beard Papas' interests.
The Lease Agreement Rider states that the franchisee cannot transfer or sublease their interest in the leased premises without prior written consent from Beard Papas. If the franchisee seeks the landlord's consent for any transfer or assignment, the landlord must condition their approval on the franchisee also obtaining written consent from Beard Papas. This provision ensures that Beard Papas maintains control over who operates a franchise at a specific location.
Additionally, the Lease Agreement Rider grants Beard Papas the option to assume or renew the lease if the Franchise Agreement is terminated, expires without renewal, or if the franchisee defaults on the lease. In such cases, Beard Papas can sublease the premises to another franchisee. If Beard Papas assumes the lease, they are only obligated to pay up to two months of past due rent, real estate taxes, and common area maintenance charges. Furthermore, the landlord's consent is not required for the assignment or assumption of the lease by Beard Papas, and no assignment fees or rent increases can be imposed as a result.