Does the Better Blend franchise agreement require Owners to guarantee the franchisee's obligations to BBF?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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Guarantor agrees as follows:
- 1. Guaranty. Guarantor hereby unconditionally guarantees to BBF and its affiliates(and their respective successors and assigns) that Franchisee shall pay and perform every undertaking, agreement and covenant set forth in the Franchise Agreement and further guarantees every other liability and obligation of Franchisee to BBF and its affiliates, whether or not contained in the Franchise Agreement. Guarantor shall render any payment or performance required under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement between Franchisee and BBF or its affiliates upon demand from BBF. Guarantor waives (a) acceptance and notice of acceptance by BBF of this Guaranty; (b) notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations of Franchisee; (c) protest and notice of default to any party with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed; (d) any right Guarantor may have to require that an action be brought against Franchisee or any other person or entity as a condition of liability hereunder; (e) all rights to payments and claims for reimbursement or subrogation which any of the undersigned may have against Franchisee arising as a result of the execution of and performance under this Guaranty by the undersigned;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement includes a Guaranty, where the Guarantor unconditionally guarantees that the Franchisee will fulfill all obligations, agreements, and covenants outlined in the Franchise Agreement. This extends to every other liability and obligation the Franchisee owes to Better Blend and its affiliates, regardless of whether it's specifically mentioned in the Franchise Agreement.
The Guarantor is obligated to make any payment or provide any performance required under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement between the Franchisee and Better Blend (or its affiliates) upon demand from Better Blend. The Guarantor also waives several rights, including the right to require Better Blend to first pursue action against the Franchisee before demanding payment or action from the Guarantor.
Furthermore, the Guaranty specifies that the Guarantor's liability will not be affected by any amendments to the Franchise Agreement, extensions of time or credit granted to the Franchisee, or the acceptance of partial payments or compromise of claims. This underscores the comprehensive and unconditional nature of the Guaranty, ensuring that Better Blend's interests are protected regardless of changes or concessions made with the Franchisee. If multiple Guarantors sign the Guaranty, each will have joint and several liability.
This requirement is a standard practice in franchising, as it provides the franchisor with an additional layer of security and assurance that the franchisee's obligations will be met. Prospective Better Blend franchisees should carefully review the Guaranty and understand the full extent of their obligations before signing the Franchise Agreement.