Which section and exhibit of the Bft Franchise Agreement address the guarantee?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Obligation | Section in | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section in Franchise Agreement | Multi-Unit Agreement | Disclosure Document Item | ||
| Territorial development and | Sections 8.7 and 15.1.B(12) | Sections 2.C and 2.D, Exhibit A | Item 12 | |
| k. | ||||
| sales quotas | ||||
| Ongoing product/service | Sections 6.5 and 8.4 | Not Applicable | Items 8 and 11 | |
| l. | ||||
| purchases | ||||
| Maintenance, appearance and | Sections 7.1 and 8.1 | Not Applicable | Items 6 and 17 | |
| m. | ||||
| remodeling requirements | ||||
| n. Insura nce | Sections 10.5 and 15.1.B(8) | Not Applicable | Items 6, 7 and 8 | |
| o. Adve rtising and Fund | Article 9, Sections 5.6 and 15.1.B(5) | Not Applicable | Items 6 and 11 | |
| p. Indem nification | Sections 4.1, 6.9, 7.1.E, 11.2, 15.4, and Exhibit 3 | Section 7.B | Item 6 | |
| Owner’s participation/ q. management/staffing | Sections 2.2.B, 5.5.A, 5.5.B, 8.3, and 8.6 | Article 1 | Item 15 | |
| r. Recor ds and reports | Section 10.1 | Article 10 | Item 11 | |
| s. Inspe ctions and audits | Sections 8.2 and 10.2 | Not Applicable | Items 11 | |
| t. Trans fer | Section 13.1.B(3), Article 14, and Section 15.1.A(6) | Article 9 | Items 6 and 17 | |
| u. Renew al | Section 3.2 | Not Applicable | Item 17 | |
| v. Post- termination obligations | Article 13 and Section 15.3 | Section 8.C | Item 17 | |
| w. Non-c ompetition covenants | Article 13, Sections 15.1.A(13) and 15.3.G | Article 6 | Item 17 | |
| x. Dispu te resolution | Article 16 | Article 12 | Item 17 | |
| y. Guara ntee | Section 2.2.B and Exhibit 3 Initial Training Program Owner/Operator Training Module | Exhibit B | Item 1, Exhibit D |
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, the guarantee is addressed in Section 2.2.B and Exhibit 3 of the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, Exhibit B of the Multi-Unit Agreement also addresses the guarantee. This information is found in Item 11, which outlines the franchisor's assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training provided to franchisees.
For a prospective Bft franchisee, this means that the specific terms and conditions of any personal guarantee required will be detailed in these sections of the Franchise Agreement and its exhibits. It is crucial to carefully review these sections with legal counsel to fully understand the obligations and potential liabilities associated with providing a guarantee.
Understanding the guarantee is essential, as it typically involves the franchisee (or its owners/principals) personally guaranteeing the financial obligations of the franchise to Bft. This could put personal assets at risk if the franchise fails to meet its financial responsibilities. Therefore, a clear understanding of Section 2.2.B and Exhibit 3 of the Franchise Agreement, as well as Exhibit B of the Multi-Unit Agreement, is vital for any potential Bft franchisee.