Can a Better Blend tenant assign or sublet the lease to the Better Blend franchisor or its affiliate?

According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a tenant, who is a Better Blend franchisee, has the right to assign or sublet their lease to Better Blend or its affiliate. However, this assignment or sublease does not relieve the tenant or any guarantor of their liability under the lease, unless the landlord agrees otherwise.

If Better Blend or its affiliate becomes the lessee of the premises, Better Blend has the right to assign or sublease the lease to another Better Blend franchisee. Any provision in the lease that limits the tenant's right to own or operate other Better Blend outlets in proximity to the leased premises does not apply to Better Blend or its affiliates.

This clause provides Better Blend with flexibility in managing its real estate portfolio and ensures business continuity if a franchisee exits the system. It also protects Better Blend's ability to expand its brand presence without being restricted by location clauses that might have applied to the original franchisee. For a prospective franchisee, this means that Better Blend could potentially take over their lease and transfer it to another franchisee, or that Better Blend itself could operate additional locations nearby without violating any location restrictions.