Is there a specific day mentioned in the Bens Soft Pretzels Addendum?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This Captive Venue Addendum ("Addendum") dated this day of, , is entered into by and between Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation, an Indiana | |
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| corporation ("Franchisor") and ("Franchisee"). | |
| WITNESSETH | |
| A. | The parties have entered a Franchise Agreement, dated, 20, relating to the |
| development and operation of a BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS store at the following captive market | |
| location: | |
| (the | |
| "Authorized | |
| Location") | |
| B. | The parties desire to amend the Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions |
| contained in this Addendum in order to reflect changes to the Agreement to take into | |
| account the captive venue nature of the Authorized Location. | |
| AGREEMENT | |
| Franchisor and Franchisee agree that the Agreement is hereby modified, as follows: | |
| 1. | Rights Granted. Franchisor hereby agrees to grant to Franchisee the right to operate one |
| Store at the Authorized Location. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee | |
| will have no exclusive or protected territory or area of any kind and Franchisee's Store is | |
| be prohibited from selling outside of the Authorized Location. | |
| 2. Commencement Date. The commencement date of operations of the Mobile Store shall | |
| be the date that Franchisor authorizes in writing ("Commencement Date") that the Mobile | |
| Store is ready for operation and Franchisee has satisfied all other requirements that | |
| Franchisor has established in writing. |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, the Captive Venue Addendum includes a space to record the date the addendum is enacted. The addendum states, "This Captive Venue Addendum ('Addendum') dated this day of, , is entered into by and between Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation, an Indiana corporation ('Franchisor') and ('Franchisee')." The agreement also refers to a Franchise Agreement, dated, 20, which indicates that the full date should be entered in those spaces.
Additionally, the addendum mentions a "Commencement Date," which is defined as the date that Bens Soft Pretzels authorizes in writing that the Mobile Store is ready for operation and the franchisee has met all other requirements. This date is significant because it marks the official start of operations for the mobile store.
Prospective franchisees should note the importance of these dates, as they signify key milestones in the franchise agreement and operational readiness. Ensuring these dates are accurately recorded and understood is crucial for compliance and successful operation of the Bens Soft Pretzels franchise.