What is the full legal name of the franchisor in the Bft rider?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Rider to be effective as of the effective date of the Multi-Unit Agreement.
BFT FRANCHISE SPV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company [NAME OF DEVELOPER] Capacity:
RIDER TO THE BFT FRANCHISE SPV, LLC MULTI-UNIT AGREEMENT FOR USE IN MINNESOTA
| THIS RIDER (this "Rider") is made and entered into by and between | BFT FRANCHISE SPV, |
|---|---|
| LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal business address at 17877 Von Karman Ave., | |
| Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92614 ("Franchisor"), and, | |
| whose principal business address is | ("Developer"). |
| 1. | dated |
| Background. Franchisor and Developer are parties to that certain Multi-Unit Agreement | |
| , 20 (the "Multi-Unit Agreement") that has been signed concurrently | |
| with the signing of this Rider. This Rider supersedes any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of the Multi | |
| Unit Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined in this Rider have the meanings as defined in the Multi-Unit | |
| Agreement. | |
| This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Multi-Unit Agreement. This Rider is being | |
| signed because (a) | will be |
| the Studios that Developer will develop under the Multi-Unit Agreement | |
| developed | (b) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Multi |
| in the State of Minnesota; and/or | |
| Unit Agreement | |
| occurred in the State of Minnesota. |
- Termination. The following sentence is added to the end of Section 8.A (Termination of Franchise by Franchisor) of the Multi-Unit Agreement:
However, with respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, Franchisor will comply with Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.14, Subd. 3, 4, and 5, which require (except in certain specified cases) that Developer be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) of this Agreement.
- Release. The following is added to the end of Section 9.B (Transfer of Interest - By Developer and its Owners) of the Multi-Unit Agreement:
Any release required as a condition of renewal and/or assignment/transfer will not apply to the extent prohibited by the Minnesota Franchises Law.
- Governing Law. The following sentence is added to the end of Section 12.A (Governing Law) of the Multi-Unit Agreement:
Nothing in this Agreement will abrogate or reduce any of Developer's rights under the Minnesota Statutes Chapter 80C or Developer's right to any procedure, forum or remedies that the laws of the jurisdiction provide.
- Other Proceeding (Right to Injunctive Relief). The following language is added to the end of Section 12.E (Other Proceeding (Right to Injunctive Relief)) of the Multi-Unit Agreement:
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a court will determine if a bond is required to obtain injunctive relief.
- Consent to Jurisdiction.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 57–66)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, specifically within the rider to the franchise agreement, the franchisor's full legal name is BFT FRANCHISE SPV, LLC. The rider also specifies that Bft is a Delaware limited liability company. This information is crucial for franchisees as it clearly identifies the legal entity they are contracting with.
The rider further clarifies that Bft's principal business address is located at 17877 Von Karman Ave., Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92614. Knowing the franchisor's legal name, business structure (LLC), and principal business address is essential for legal and official communications. It also helps in understanding the scope and jurisdiction of the franchise agreement.
The rider serves to modify or add to the terms of the original franchise agreement, and it's signed concurrently with the franchise agreement. The rider's terms supersede any conflicting provisions in the original agreement, emphasizing the importance of carefully reviewing all riders. The information in the rider is especially relevant when the franchisee is domiciled in certain states like New York, Rhode Island, or Maryland, as it may contain state-specific legal stipulations.