Under what conditions can Beard Papas offer supplemental training to a franchisee?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If, at any time, the Franchised Business is not being managed by a Managing Owner or Operating Manager who satisfactorily completed the Training Program, Franchisor is authorized, but is not required, to immediately appoint a manager to maintain the operations of the Franchised Business for and on behalf of Franchisee.
Franchisor's appointment of a manager of the Franchised Business does not relieve Franchisee of its obligations or constitute a waiver of Franchisor's right to terminate the Franchise pursuant to Article 16.
Franchisor is not liable for any debts, losses, costs or expenses incurred in the operations of the Franchised Business or to any creditor of Franchisee for any products, materials, supplies or services purchased by the Franchised Business while it is managed by Franchisor's appointed manager.
Franchisor has the right to charge fees and expenses, as determined by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, for management services (the "Management Service Fees").
Any determination as to whether or not Franchisor may elect to provide management services, if any, and the extent of such services, and/or the discontinuation thereof, shall be exclusively determined by Franchisor in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment.
The Management Service Fee shall be immediately payable upon invoice by us.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 58–275)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if at any time the Franchised Business is not being managed by a Managing Owner or Operating Manager who satisfactorily completed the Training Program, Beard Papas is authorized, but not required, to immediately appoint a manager to maintain the operations of the Franchised Business for and on behalf of Franchisee.
Beard Papas's appointment of a manager of the Franchised Business does not relieve Franchisee of its obligations or constitute a waiver of Beard Papas's right to terminate the Franchise. Beard Papas is not liable for any debts, losses, costs or expenses incurred in the operations of the Franchised Business or to any creditor of Franchisee for any products, materials, supplies or services purchased by the Franchised Business while it is managed by Beard Papas's appointed manager.
Beard Papas has the right to charge fees and expenses, as determined by Beard Papas, in Beard Papa's Reasonable Business Judgment, for management services (the "Management Service Fees"). Any determination as to whether or not Beard Papas may elect to provide management services, if any, and the extent of such services, and/or the discontinuation thereof, shall be exclusively determined by Beard Papas in Beard Papa's Reasonable Business Judgment. The Management Service Fee shall be immediately payable upon invoice.