Where can I find information about Bft's post-termination obligations in the Disclosure Document?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Obligation | Section in | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section in Franchise Agreement | Multi-Unit Agreement | Disclosure Document Item | ||
| v. Post- termination obligations | Article 13 and Section 15.3 | Section 8.C | Item 17 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, information regarding post-termination obligations can be found in Item 17. The table provided in Item 11 cross-references various obligations with specific sections in the Franchise Agreement, Multi-Unit Agreement, and the Disclosure Document itself.
Specifically, the table indicates that post-termination obligations are detailed in Article 13 and Section 15.3 of the Franchise Agreement, Section 8.C of the Multi-Unit Agreement, and Item 17 of the Disclosure Document. This signposts prospective franchisees to the specific locations within the FDD and related agreements where they can find details about what Bft requires of them after the franchise agreement ends.
It is important for potential Bft franchisees to carefully review Item 17 and the referenced sections in the Franchise Agreement and Multi-Unit Agreement to fully understand their responsibilities upon termination. These obligations could include restrictions on operating a competing business, maintaining confidentiality, and returning proprietary materials.