Is the Bevaris Alliance Manual subject to change?
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 Bevaris Alliance Manual is subject to change. While the franchise agreement itself generally cannot be modified, Bevaris Alliance retains the right to update the manual. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to adapt to changing market conditions, improve operational efficiencies, and maintain brand standards.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the Bevaris Alliance Manual at the time of signing the franchise agreement may not be the same throughout the term of the franchise. Bevaris Alliance can implement changes to the manual, and franchisees are generally obligated to comply with these changes.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the implications of this flexibility. While changes to the manual can be beneficial, they can also introduce new requirements or obligations that may impact the franchisee's operations or profitability. Franchisees should maintain open communication with Bevaris Alliance to stay informed of any upcoming changes and to understand the rationale behind them. Additionally, the FDD states that renewal or extension of the franchise agreement may subject the franchisee to additional restrictions.