What does the term 'Store' refer to in the Bens Soft Pretzels franchise agreement?

According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Store' refers to the specific Bens Soft Pretzels retail location that the franchisee develops and operates under the franchise agreement. This store operates under the Bens Soft Pretzels system, utilizing the brand's trademarks.

The franchise agreement grants the franchisee the right to establish and operate a retail store identified by the Bens Soft Pretzels trademarks at a location approved by the franchisor, known as the 'Authorized Location'. The franchisee is obligated to operate the store in compliance with the terms and conditions outlined in the franchise agreement, including using the trademarks and the established system.

This license is limited to operating one store at the authorized location. The franchisee does not have the right to sell products outside the store (except for authorized catering and delivery), through other distribution channels like the internet, or to sell products for resale. The franchisor retains the right to develop other franchised, company-owned, or affiliate-owned stores at any location, including mobile stores, regardless of their proximity to the franchisee's store.