What is the format of the personal guaranty that Bombs Away requires?
Bombs_Away Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
d where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitation period for claims under the Act, rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial may not be enforceable.
Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
BOMBS AWAY FRANCHISING, LLC Agreed to by:
Attachment 2 to Franchise Agreement
GUARANTY AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
This Guaranty and Non-Compete Agreement (this "Guaranty") is executed by the undersigned person(s) (each, a "Guarantor") in favor of Bombs Away Franchising, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company ("Bombs Away Franchising").
Background Statement: _______________________ ("Franchisee") desires to enter into a Franchise Agreement with Bombs Away Franchising for the franchise of a Bombs Away business (the "Franchise Agreement"; capitalized terms used but not defined in this Guaranty have the meanings given in the Franchise Agreement). Guarantor owns an equity interest in Franchisee. Guarantor is executing this Guaranty in order to induce Bombs Away Franchising to enter into the Franchise Agreement.
Guarantor agrees as follows:
- 1. Guaranty. Guarantor hereby unconditionally guarantees to Bombs Away Franchising and its successors and assigns that Franchisee shall pay and perform every undertaking, agreement and covenant set forth in the Franchise Agreement and further guarantees every other liability and obligation of Franchisee to Bombs Away Franchising, whether or not contained in the Franchise Agreement. Guarantor shall render any payment or performance required under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement between Franchisee and Bombs Away Franchising upon demand from Bombs Away Franchising. Guarantor waives (a) acceptance and notice of acceptance by Bombs Away Franchising of this Guaranty; (b) notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations of Franchisee; (c) protest and notice of default to any party with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed; (d) any right Guarantor may have to require that an action be brought against Franchisee or any other person or entity as a condition of liability hereunder; (e) all rights to payments and claims for reimbursement or subrogation which any of the undersigned may have against Franchisee arising as a result of the execution of and performance under this Guaranty by the undersigned; (f) any law which requires that Bombs Away Franchising make demand upon, assert claims against or collect from Franchisee or any other person or entity (including any other guarantor), foreclose any security interest, sell collateral, exhaust any remedies or take any other action against Franchisee or any other person or entity (including any other guarantor) prior to making any demand upon, collecting from or taking any action against the undersigned with respect to this Guaranty; and (g) any and all other notices and legal or equitable defenses to which Guarantor may be entitled.
- 2. Confidential Information. With respect to all Confidential Information Guarantor shall (a) adhere to all security procedures prescribed by Bombs Away Franchising for maintaining confidentiality, (b) disclose such information to its employees only to the extent necessary for the operation of the Business; (c) not use any such information in any other business or in any manner not specifically authorized or approved in writing by Bombs Away Franchising, (d) exercise the highest degree of diligence and make every effort to maintain the confidentiality of all such information during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement, (e) not copy or otherwise reproduce any Confidential Information, and (f) promptly report any unauthorized disclosure or
use of Confidential Information. Guarantor acknowledges that all Confidential Information is owned by Bombs Away Franchising or its affiliates (except for Confidential Information which Bombs Away Franchising licenses from another person or entity). Guarantor acknowledges that all customer data generated or obtained by Guarantor is Confidential Information belonging to Bombs Away Franchising. This Section will survive the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement indefinitely.
3. Covenants Not to Compete.
- (a) Restriction In Term. During the term of the Franchise Agreement, Guarantor shall not directly or indirectly have any ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide any services to, or be employed by, any Competitor.
- (b) Restriction Post Term. For two years after the Franchise Agreement expires or is terminated for any reason (or, if applicable, for two years after a Transfer by Guarantor), Guarantor shall not directly or indirectly have any ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide any services to, or be employed by, any Competitor operating in any of Franchisee's Territory or the territory of any other Bombs Away business operating on the date of termination or transfer, as applicable.
- (c) Interpretation. Guarantor agrees that each of the foregoing covenants is independent of any other covenant or provision of this Guaranty or the Franchise Agreement. If all or any portion of the covenants in this Section is held to be unenforceable or unreasonable by any court or arbitrator, then the parties intend that the court or arbitrator modify such restriction to the extent reasonably necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of Bombs Away Franchising. Guarantor agrees that the existence of any claim it or Franchisee may have against Bombs Away Franchising shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by Bombs Away Franchising of the covenants of this Section. If Guarantor fails to comply with the obligations under this Section during the restrictive period, then the restrictive period will be extended an additional day for each day of noncompliance.
- 4. Modification. Guarantor agrees that Guarantor's liability hereunder shall not be diminished, relieved or otherwise affected by (a) any amendment of the Franchise Agreement, (b) any extension of time, credit or other indulgence which Bombs Away Franchising may from timeto-time grant to Franchisee or to any other person or entity, or (c) the acceptance of any partial payment or performance or the compromise or release of any claims.
- 5. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution. This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California (without giving effect to its principles of conflicts of law). The parties agree that any California law for the protection of franchisees or business opportunity purchasers will not apply unless its jurisdictional requirements are met independently without reference to this Section 6. The provisions of Article 17 (Dispute Resolution) of the Franchise Agreement apply to and are incorporated into this Guaranty as if fully set forth herein. Guarantor shall pay to Bombs Away Franchising all costs incurred by Bombs Away Franchising (including reasonable attorney fees) in enforcing this Guaranty. If multiple Guarantors sign this Guaranty, each will have joint and several liability.
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Attachment 3 to Franchise Agreement
FORM OF GENERAL RELEASE
[This is our current standard form of General Release. This document is not signed when you purchase a franchise.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 35–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bombs Away's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement includes a Guaranty and Non-Compete Agreement, which is executed by the guarantor in favor of Bombs Away Franchising, LLC. The document states that the guarantor owns an equity interest in the franchisee and is providing the guaranty to induce Bombs Away Franchising to enter into the Franchise Agreement.
The guaranty ensures that the franchisee will pay and perform every undertaking, agreement, and covenant outlined in the Franchise Agreement, as well as any other liabilities and obligations the franchisee owes to Bombs Away Franchising. Bombs Away Franchising can demand payment or performance from the guarantor for any requirement under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement between the franchisee and Bombs Away Franchising.
The guarantor also agrees to adhere to specific terms, including waiving certain rights and notices, such as acceptance of the guaranty, demand for payment, and notice of default. The guarantor's liability will not be affected by any amendments to the Franchise Agreement, extensions of time granted to the franchisee, or acceptance of partial payments. The guaranty is governed by California law, and any disputes will be resolved according to Article 17 of the Franchise Agreement. If multiple guarantors sign the agreement, they will have joint and several liability.