Under what circumstances is the General Release required by Beyond Juicery Eatery executed?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- H. Conditional Assignment of Lease
- I. Real Estate Option to Purchase
- J. General Release
- K. Operations Manual Table of Contents
- L. List of Agents for Service of Process
- M. Acknowledgment
- N. List of Existing Franchisees and Developers
- O. List of Former Franchisees
- P. Select List of State Administrators
- Q. FDD State Addenda
- R. State Effective Dates
- S. Receipt
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 60)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the General Release is included as Exhibit J. The document also mentions that when Beyond Juicery Eatery offers a franchise, they must provide the Disclosure Document to the prospective franchisee fourteen calendar days before signing a binding agreement or making a payment, unless otherwise stated in the state's addendum. New York and Rhode Island require this disclosure at the earlier of the first personal meeting or ten business days before signing an agreement or making any payment. Michigan and Oregon require at least ten business days before signing or paying any consideration, whichever comes first.
The franchisee acknowledges receipt of the Uniform Franchise Disclosure Document, which includes several exhibits, including Exhibit J, the General Release. Franchisees must sign and return a copy of the receipt to Beyond Juicery Eatery Franchising, LLC, keeping the other copy for their records. This receipt can be signed and exchanged via electronic mail, including PDF or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000.
In summary, while the FDD includes the General Release as an exhibit, it does not explicitly detail the specific circumstances under which the General Release must be executed. It is included as part of the overall franchise agreement documents that the franchisee acknowledges receiving and reviewing.