Does the Better Blend Guarantor guarantee obligations beyond those in the Franchise Agreement?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Guarantor agrees as follows:
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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; (f) any law which requires that BBF make demand upon, assert claims against or collect from Franchisee or any other person or entity (including any other guarantor), foreclose any security interest, sell collateral, exhaust any remedies or take any other action against Franchisee or any other person or entity (including any other guarantor) prior to making any demand upon, collecting from or taking any action against the undersigned with respect to this Guaranty; and (g) any and all other notices and legal or equitable defenses to which Guarantor may be entitled.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Guarantor's obligations extend beyond those specifically outlined in the Franchise Agreement. The Guarantor unconditionally guarantees that the franchisee will fulfill every commitment, agreement, and covenant detailed in the Franchise Agreement.
Furthermore, the Guarantor also guarantees every other liability and obligation of the franchisee to Better Blend and its affiliates, regardless of whether these are included in the Franchise Agreement. This means the Guarantor's responsibility isn't limited to just the terms of the Franchise Agreement itself but encompasses any other financial or performance-related obligations the franchisee might incur with Better Blend.
This is a significant point for potential Better Blend franchisees because it means that the person signing the Guaranty is taking on a broad responsibility for the franchisee's financial and operational performance. The Guarantor must make any payment or performance required under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement between Franchisee and BBF or its affiliates upon demand from BBF. This could include debts, liabilities, or other obligations that arise during the course of the franchise relationship, even if they aren't explicitly detailed in the initial Franchise Agreement. The guarantor also waives certain rights, including requiring Better Blend to first pursue action against the franchisee before demanding fulfillment of the guaranty.