What section of the Bigfoot Forestry agreement discusses the General Release required for a transfer?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ment agreement (unless we, in our sole discretion, instruct you to assign this Agreement to the transferee) except that: (i) the Term shall be the Term remaining under this Agreement; (ii) the transferee need not pay a separate development fee; and (iii) the Development Schedule and Development Territory shall be the same Development Schedule and Development Territory specified in this Agreement (modified to reflect the development obligations satisfied prior to the Transfer);
- (e) you or the transferee pay us a $10,000 transfer fee (in addition to the transfer fee, you must reimburse us for any commission we pay our broker if our broker finds the transferee);
- (f) you assign all Franchise Agreements to the transfer
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, section 19.2 outlines the conditions for transfers, including the requirement of a General Release. Specifically, section 19.2(g) states that you and your Owners must sign a General Release as part of the transfer conditions. This release is a standard legal document that waives certain claims against Bigfoot Forestry.
This means that if a franchisee of Bigfoot Forestry wishes to transfer their franchise to a new owner, both the franchisee and their owners must sign a General Release. This protects Bigfoot Forestry from potential future legal claims related to the previous ownership. The franchisor's right of first refusal, as detailed in section 7.5, also plays a role in the transfer process.
In addition to the General Release, other conditions must be met for the transfer to be approved. These include the transferee demonstrating sufficient business experience and financial resources, compliance with all agreements, completion of the initial training program, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and payment of a $10,000 transfer fee. The transferee must also agree to guarantee the obligations under the Franchise Agreement.
It is important for prospective Bigfoot Forestry franchisees to understand all the conditions and implications of transferring their franchise, including the General Release and associated fees. Reviewing the full transfer provisions in the Franchise Agreement and consulting with a legal professional is advisable.