What item in the Bens Soft Pretzels Disclosure Document covers the opening obligations?

According to Bens Soft Pretzels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, including where to find more detailed information about these obligations in the Disclosure Document. Specifically, the table within Item 9 indicates which item addresses the franchisee's opening obligations.

Based on the table, the section in the Franchise Agreement that discusses opening obligations is Sections 2B and 5A, and Section 4. The corresponding item in the Disclosure Document that covers these obligations is Item 11. Therefore, prospective franchisees can refer to Item 11 of the FDD for details regarding their responsibilities and requirements related to opening their Bens Soft Pretzels franchise.

This means that Item 11 will likely contain information on topics such as grand opening procedures, initial inventory requirements, and any specific steps the franchisee must take to prepare for the launch of their Bens Soft Pretzels location. Franchisees should carefully review Item 11 in conjunction with the referenced sections of the Franchise Agreement to fully understand their opening obligations.