How many renewal terms are Bens Soft Pretzels franchisees eligible for?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
notice of your intent to enter into a renewal agreement at least 6 months but not more than 12 months prior to the end of the expiring term; (ii) you sign our then-current form of franchise agreement (modified to reflect that the agreement relates to a renewal agreement), the terms of which may differ from this Agreement, including higher fees; (iii) you have complied with the provisions of subparagraph 5.E regarding modernization and you perform any further items of modernization and/or replacement of the building, premises, trade dress, equipment and grounds as may be necessary for your Store to conform to the standards then applicable to new BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS stores, regardless of the cost of such modernizations and/or replacements; (iv) you are not in default of this Agreement or any other agreement pertaining to the franchise granted, you have not been in default of this Agreement on three or more occasions during the term of this Agreement, regardless of whether any cure has been effectuated, have satisfied all monetary and material obligations on a timely basis during the term, and are in good standing; (v) if leasing the Store premises, you have renewed the lease and have provided written proof of your ability to remain in possession of the premises throughout the renewal period; (vi) you comply with our then-current training requirements; and (vii) you and your owner(s) and guarantors execute a general release of claims in a form we prescribe.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document does not state the specific number of renewal terms a Bens Soft Pretzels franchisee can obtain. However, it does outline the conditions required for a franchisee to be eligible for renewal.
To renew their franchise agreement, a franchisee must provide written notice of their intent to renew at least 6 to 12 months before the current term expires. They must also sign the then-current franchise agreement, which may have different terms and higher fees than the original agreement. Franchisees need to modernize and/or replace the building, premises, trade dress, equipment, and grounds to meet the standards for new Bens Soft Pretzels stores.
Additionally, the franchisee must not be in default of the agreement, must have satisfied all monetary and material obligations on time, and must be in good standing. If the franchisee leases the store premises, they must renew the lease and provide proof of their ability to remain in possession throughout the renewal period. Finally, the franchisee and their owners and guarantors must execute a general release of claims in a form prescribed by Bens Soft Pretzels.