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What happens if the Beauty Bungalows franchisee defaults under the lease?

Beauty_Bungalows Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

    1. Company will have the right, without being guilty of trespass or any other crime or tort, to enter the Premises at any time or from time to time (i) to make any modification or alteration it considers necessary to protect the Beauty Bungalows system and marks, (ii) to cure any default under the Franchise Agreement or under the Lease, or (iii) to remove the distinctive elements of the Beauty Bungalows trade dress upon the Franchise Agreement's expiration or termination. Neither Company nor Landlord will be responsible to Franchisee for any damages Franchisee might sustain as a result of action Company takes in accordance with this provision. Company will repair or reimburse Landlord for the cost of any damage to the Premises' walls, floor or ceiling that result from Company's removal of trade dress items and other property from the Premises.
    1. Franchisee will be permitted to assign the Lease to Company or its designee upon the expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement. Landlord consents to such an assignment and agrees not to impose any assignment fee or similar change, or to increase or accelerate rent under the Lease, in connection with such an assignment.
    1. If Franchisee assigns the Lease to Company or its designee in accordance with the preceding paragraph, the assignee must assume all obligations of Franchisee under the Lease from and after the date of assignment, but will have no obligation to pay any delinquent rent or to cure any other default under the Lease that occurred or existed prior to the date of the assignment.
    1. Franchisee may not assign the Lease or sublet the Premises without Company's prior written consent, and Landlord will not consent to an assignment or subletting by Franchisee without first verifying that Company has given its written consent to Franchisee's proposed assignment or subletting.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 47–48)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Beauty Bungalows Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee defaults under the lease, Beauty Bungalows has the right to enter the premises to cure the default. This means Beauty Bungalows can take steps to resolve the issue that led to the default, such as paying overdue rent or addressing any other lease violations. This action is intended to protect the Beauty Bungalows system and marks.

Neither Beauty Bungalows nor the landlord will be responsible for any damages the franchisee sustains as a result of Beauty Bungalows' actions to cure the default. However, Beauty Bungalows will repair or reimburse the landlord for any damage to the premises resulting from the removal of trade dress items or other property. This provision clarifies the responsibilities and liabilities of each party involved in the event of a default.

Additionally, the franchisee may be permitted to assign the lease to Beauty Bungalows or its designee upon the expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement. If the lease is assigned to Beauty Bungalows, the assignee must assume all obligations under the lease from the date of assignment but will not be responsible for any prior delinquent rent or defaults. The franchisee cannot assign the lease or sublet the premises without Beauty Bungalows' prior written consent, ensuring Beauty Bungalows maintains control over the location of its franchises.

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.