Are the attachments to the Black Bear Diner contracts also included as exhibits?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Single Unit. We grant franchises to individuals or entities for the operation of a single Black Bear Diner restaurant in accordance with our "System" under the terms of our Franchise Agreement attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit B.
Area Development Agreement. In addition to awarding franchises for a single Black Bear Diner restaurant, we also grant qualified franchisees the option and right to develop multiple Franchised Restaurant(s) within a specific geographic area ("Development Area") over a specific time period according to a pre-determined development schedule. These franchisees will sign our Area Development Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit C to this disclosure document.
A list of items included in the standard Décor Package is included as Exhibit B to the Franchise Agreement. The Carved Bear Package includes a grouping of colorful, wood-carved bears depicted in playful, inviting poses which are designed to welcome customers to your Franchised Restaurant. A list of items included in the Carved Bear Package is included as Exhibit C to the Franchise Agreement.
The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all then current Black Bear Diner franchisees as of our last fiscal year ended December 25, 2024 are attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit F. The name, city and state, and current business telephone number, or if unknown, the last known home telephone number of every franchisee who had an outlet terminated, cancelled, not renewed, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under the franchise agreement during the most recently completed fiscal year or who has not communicated with the franchisor within 10 weeks of the disclosure document issuance date appear at Exhibit G.
Subject to the provisions stated below, Franchisor hereby grants to Developer, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the right and obligation to establish and operate ______ (__) Black Bear Diner restaurants in the Development Area described in Exhibit A attached to this Development Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Document, several attachments to the franchise and development agreements are included as exhibits. Specifically, the Franchise Agreement itself is attached as Exhibit B. The Area Development Agreement, for franchisees developing multiple locations, is included as Exhibit C. Exhibit A to the Development Agreement contains details about the Development Area. Furthermore, Exhibit F contains the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all current Black Bear Diner franchisees as of December 25, 2024. Exhibit G lists franchisees who have left the system or have not communicated with Black Bear Diner recently.
In addition to the franchise and development agreements, there are exhibits that detail specific requirements for the restaurant build-out. Exhibit B to the Franchise Agreement includes a list of items in the standard Décor Package, while Exhibit C to the Franchise Agreement lists the items in the Carved Bear Package. These packages are mandatory to ensure uniformity across all Black Bear Diner locations.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review all exhibits to fully understand their rights, obligations, and the resources available to them. Understanding the contents of each exhibit is crucial for making an informed decision about investing in a Black Bear Diner franchise.