Does the Bevaris Alliance Franchise Agreement allow for modifications?
Bevaris_Alliance Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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| Pr | ovision | Agreement | Summary which must be approved by us. |
| 1. | Bevaris approval of transfer | Section | We have the right to approve all transfers, which shall be |
| by franchisee | 16.11 | subject to the provisions of the Franchise Agreement. | |
| m. | Conditions for Bevaris | Section | Transferee approved by us, transfer fee paid, transferee |
| approval of transfer | 16.11 | not competitor, your account is current, you sign a release, transferee signs all documents, lender consents, and subordination agreements. | |
| n. | Bevaris' right of first refusal to acquire franchisee's business | Section 16.3 | Bevaris can match any offer for the purchase of Your franchise at Bevaris' option. |
| 0. | Bevaris' option to purchase Your business | Section 16.7 | Upon transfer, fair market value (but no value for goodwill), legal compliance, no assumption of your liabilities. |
| p. | Death or disability of franchisee | Section 17 | Franchise may be assigned by estate to approve transferee in three months. |
| q. | Non-competition covenants during the term of the franchise | Section 20.1 | You are prohibited from operating or having an interest in a similar business. |
| r. | Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Section 20.1 | You are prohibited for 24 months from expiration or termination of the franchise from having a connection with a competing business. |
| s. | Modification of the | Not | No modifications generally, but the Bevaris Alliance |
| agreement | Applicable. | Manual is subject to change. Renewal or extension may subject franchisee to additional restrictions. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 17–18)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bevaris Alliance's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement generally does not allow for modifications. However, the Bevaris Alliance Manual is subject to change, and renewal or extension of the agreement may subject the franchisee to additional restrictions. This means that while the core terms of the Franchise Agreement are fixed, Bevaris Alliance retains the right to update its operational guidelines through the manual, and franchisees may face new requirements upon renewing their agreement.
This lack of modification flexibility in the Franchise Agreement is a significant point for prospective franchisees. It implies that the terms agreed upon at the outset will remain largely unchanged throughout the duration of the agreement, providing a degree of certainty but also limiting the franchisee's ability to negotiate changes should unforeseen circumstances arise. The ability of Bevaris Alliance to modify the manual gives them some flexibility in operations.
It is important for potential franchisees to carefully review the Bevaris Alliance Manual and understand the types of changes that can be made. Furthermore, the potential for additional restrictions upon renewal should be considered, as these could impact the franchisee's long-term business strategy and profitability. Franchisees should seek clarification from Bevaris Alliance regarding the scope and frequency of changes to the manual and the specific types of restrictions that may be imposed upon renewal or extension.