What is the required content of the notice given to Belocal in the event of a Force Majeure?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Upon the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event (as defined below), the party affected thereby must give prompt notice thereof to the other party, together with a description of the event, the duration for which the party expects its ability to comply with the provisions of the Agreement to be affected, and a plan for resuming operation under the Agreement, which the party must promptly undertake and maintain with due diligence.
Such affected party shall be liable for failure to give timely notice only to the extent of damage actually caused.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Force Majeure Event occurs, the affected party must promptly notify the other party. This notice must include a description of the event itself.
The notice must also state how long the party anticipates their ability to comply with the agreement will be affected by the Force Majeure Event. Furthermore, the affected party must provide a plan for resuming operations under the agreement.
Belocal requires that the party promptly undertake and maintain this plan with due diligence. The affected party will only be held liable for failing to give timely notice to the extent that actual damage was caused by the delay.