Under the Guaranty, when must the Better Blend Guarantor render payment or performance?
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 must render any payment or performance required under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement between the franchisee and Better Blend or its affiliates upon demand from Better Blend. This obligation is secured by an unconditional guarantee from the Guarantor to Better Blend and its affiliates, ensuring that the franchisee fulfills every commitment outlined in the Franchise Agreement and any other liabilities to Better Blend.
This means that if the franchisee fails to meet their financial or performance obligations, Better Blend can immediately demand that the Guarantor step in to fulfill those obligations. The Guarantor waives several rights, including the right to require Better Blend to first pursue action against the franchisee before demanding payment or performance from the Guarantor. This waiver also includes any rights to reimbursement or subrogation from the franchisee as a result of fulfilling the guarantee.
This arrangement provides Better Blend with a direct and immediate recourse to ensure compliance with the Franchise Agreement. For a prospective franchisee, it is crucial to understand the implications of having a guarantor, as the guarantor is essentially taking on the franchisee's responsibilities if the franchisee defaults. The guarantor should be fully aware of all the franchisee's obligations under the Franchise Agreement and any other agreements with Better Blend.
It is also important to note that the Guaranty is governed by Ohio law, as stated in the FDD. This means that any disputes related to the Guaranty will be resolved under Ohio law. The Guarantor's liability is not affected by any amendments to the Franchise Agreement, extensions of time granted to the franchisee, or acceptance of partial payments. This underscores the comprehensive and unconditional nature of the guarantee provided by the Guarantor to Better Blend.