Does the Bft franchise agreement allow a Developer to hold the Franchisor's affiliates' members, managers, owners, directors, officers, employees, or agents personally liable in any action between the Franchisor and the Developer?

According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Developer agrees to look only to Bft to perform under the agreement. Bft's affiliates are not parties to the agreement and have no obligations under it. The Developer cannot seek performance from Bft's affiliates. Furthermore, the Developer agrees that neither Bft nor its affiliates' members, managers, owners, directors, officers, employees, and agents will be held personally liable or named as a party in any action between Bft or its affiliates and the Developer or its affiliates or their respective owners. This provision protects individuals associated with Bft and its affiliates from personal liability in disputes between the parties. This is a common provision in franchise agreements, designed to protect the personal assets of individuals involved in the franchise operation. Prospective franchisees should understand that they cannot pursue legal action against the individuals associated with Bft or its affiliates, but only against the Bft entity itself. This limitation of liability is a significant factor to consider when evaluating the legal and financial risks of investing in a Bft franchise.