When does the initial term of the Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Agreement begin?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| SECTION | PAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIONS 3 GRANT OF LICENSE 4 TRADEMARK STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS 6 TERM AND RENEWAL 7 FACILITY STANDARDS AND MAINTENANCE 8 PRODUCTS AND OPERATIONS STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS 11 PERSONNEL AND SUPERVISION STANDARDS 16 ADVERTISING 18 FEES, REPORTING AND AUDIT RIGHTS 19 YOUR OTHER OBLIGATIONS; NONCOMPETE COVENANTS 21 TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE 23 DISPUTE RESOLUTION 27 DEFAULT AND TERMINATION 28 POST-TERM OBLIGATIONS 30 GENERAL PROVISIONS 32 | ||
| SCHEDULES | ||
| A. | Data Sheet/ Mobile Store Addendum/ Captive Market Addendum (Special Sites) | |
| B. | Trademarks | |
| C. | Addendum to Lease | |
| D. | D.1 Sublease D.2 Sublicense | |
| E. | 3-Pack Addendum | |
| F. | ACH Authorization Forms | |
| G. | POS Agreements | |
| H. | Personal Guarantee Acknowledgement Addendum |
BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS® FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
This Franchise Agreement is made on the Effective Date designated on the Data Sheet attached as Schedule A by and between Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation, an Indiana corporation with its principal business located at 1119 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, Indiana 46526 ("we" or "us"), and "Franchisee" or "you" as identified on the Data Sheet attached as Schedule A (the "Data Sheet"). If the franchisee is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other legal entity, certain provisions to this Agreement also apply to its owners.
RECITALS
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement is made on the Effective Date designated on the Data Sheet attached as Schedule A. The initial term will expire on the expiration date for the lease of the Authorized Location, with possible adjustments noted on the Data Sheet.
For a prospective franchisee, this means the start date of their franchise term is tied to a specific, documented "Effective Date" found on the Data Sheet, which is part of the Franchise Agreement. The end date of the initial term is linked to the lease expiration date of the store's location, providing clarity on the duration of the franchise.
However, the FDD also indicates that there may be adjustments to the initial term, which would also be specified on the Data Sheet. It is important for a franchisee to carefully review the Data Sheet to understand the exact start and end dates of their franchise term, as well as any factors that could affect the term's length. This ensures that the franchisee is fully aware of their rights and obligations during the franchise period.