What is the document described in this section called for Bens Soft Pretzels?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Disclosure Document summarizes certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement and other information in plain language. Read this Disclosure Document and all agreements carefully.
If Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation offers you a franchise, it must provide this Disclosure Document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement with or make any payment to the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale.
New York requires that Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation gives you this Disclosure Document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before the execution of the franchise or other agreement or the payment of any consideration that relates to the franchise relationship.
Iowa and Michigan require that Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation gives you this Disclosure Document at least 10 business days before the execution of any binding franchise or other agreement or the payment of any consideration, whichever occurs first.
If Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation does not deliver this Disclosure Document on time or if it contains a false or misleading statement, or a material omission, a violation of federal law and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580 and the state agency listed on Exhibit A.
The franchisor is Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation, located at 1119 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, Indiana 46526.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, the document described in the provided sections is referred to as the 'Disclosure Document'. This document serves to summarize key aspects of the Franchise Agreement and other pertinent information in plain language. Bens Soft Pretzels must provide this Disclosure Document to prospective franchisees at least 14 calendar days before they sign any binding agreement or make any payment related to the franchise. However, specific states like New York, Iowa, and Michigan have their own timelines for providing this document, which may be earlier than the federal requirement.
For instance, New York requires Bens Soft Pretzels to provide the Disclosure Document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before the execution of the franchise agreement or payment of any consideration. Iowa and Michigan mandate that the document be provided at least 10 business days before the execution of any binding agreement or payment of consideration, whichever comes first. These state-specific regulations highlight the importance of franchisees understanding the legal landscape of the state in which they are franchising.
The Disclosure Document also contains critical information, and any failure by Bens Soft Pretzels to deliver it on time, or if it contains false, misleading statements, or material omissions, may constitute a violation of federal and state laws. In such cases, prospective franchisees are advised to report these issues to the Federal Trade Commission and the relevant state agency. The franchisor, Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation, is located in Goshen, Indiana.
Furthermore, the FDD includes samples of various contracts such as the Franchise Agreement with its schedules, addenda, and other related documents like release forms and state addenda. Franchisees should carefully review all these documents to fully understand their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement with Bens Soft Pretzels.