Is there a specific location where the Black Bear Diner Addendum to the Franchise Agreement must be signed?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Within 30 days after receipt of the site approval package by Franchisor, Franchisor shall deliver two (2) copies of the Franchise
Agreement along with a copy of its then current franchise disclosure document, if required by law. Immediately upon receipt of the franchise disclosure document, Developer shall return to Franchisor a signed copy of the Receipt Page of the disclosure document. Developer shall execute and deliver as instructed by Franchisor two copies of said Franchise Agreement and the balance of the Franchise Fee therefore as provided in Section 3.1 above.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 56–243)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner FDD, the Franchise Agreement does not specify a particular location for signing the Black Bear Diner Franchise Agreement. However, within 30 days of the franchisor's receipt of the site approval package, Black Bear Diner will deliver two copies of the Franchise Agreement along with a copy of its then-current franchise disclosure document, if required by law.
Upon receiving the franchise disclosure document, the developer must promptly return a signed copy of the Receipt Page of the disclosure document to Black Bear Diner. The developer is also required to execute and deliver two copies of the Franchise Agreement as instructed by Black Bear Diner, along with the balance of the Franchise Fee.
While the FDD does not explicitly state where the Franchise Agreement must be signed, it emphasizes the importance of adhering to the franchisor's instructions regarding the execution and delivery of the agreement. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Black Bear Diner if there is a preferred or mandatory location for signing the Franchise Agreement to ensure full compliance with their procedures.