What section of the Bhc agreement outlines the method for delivering notices to the franchisor?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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16. GENERAL TERMS AND PROVISIONS
16.1 Notices.
- (a) All notices that the parties hereto are required or may desire to give under or in connection with this Agreement must be in writing and (unless personally delivered by an agent of the sending party) must be sent by reliable overnight courier, for delivery on the next business day and addressed as follows:
- (i) If to Franchisor:
BHC USA LLC c/o Brian Shin 3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 460 Los Angeles, CA 90010
| (ii) | If to Franchisee: | |
|---|---|---|
- (b) Notices between Franchisee and Franchisor will be deemed given the earlier of (i) the next business day after deposit with a reliable overnight courier, properly addressed and marked for delivery on the next business day, or (ii) when delivered in person by an agent of the sending party.
- (c) Any change in the addresses listed in section 16.1(a) above must be sent to the other party as soon as practicable after the change occurs by reliable overnight courier.
- (d) Any notices sent to Franchisee which include a statement of intent to terminate or not renew the Franchise must provide (i) the reasons why and (ii) the effective date of such termination or nonrenewal or expiration.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, section 16.1 outlines the method for delivering notices to the franchisor. For franchisees, notices to Bhc are deemed given the earlier of the next business day after deposit with a reliable overnight courier, properly addressed and marked for delivery on the next business day, or when delivered in person by an agent of the sending party. Any changes to addresses must be sent to the other party as soon as practicable after the change occurs via reliable overnight courier. Notices that include a statement of intent to terminate or not renew the franchise must include the reasons why and the effective date of such termination, nonrenewal, or expiration.
For master franchisees, notices to Bhc follow the same guidelines as for franchisees. Notices are considered given the earlier of the next business day after deposit with a reliable overnight courier, properly addressed and marked for delivery on the next business day, or when delivered in person by an agent of the sending party. Changes to addresses must be communicated as soon as practicable via reliable overnight courier. Notices of termination or non-renewal must specify the reasons and effective date.
These notification procedures are fairly standard in franchising. Using reliable overnight couriers ensures a documented delivery and receipt, which can be important in legal or contractual situations. The requirement to provide reasons and effective dates for termination or non-renewal notices is also a common practice, providing transparency and allowing the franchisee or master franchisee time to prepare for the transition.