What is the deadline for opening a Brueggers Bagels Bakery after the Franchise Agreement is signed?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Bakeries will be developed in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement (the "Development Schedule").
Exhibit A, the Development Area and Exhibit B the Development Schedule are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Agreement.
- 1.3. If you fail to open a Bakery within the time period specified in the Development Schedule, or if fewer than the required number of Bakeries are in operation on any deadline specified in the Development Schedule, we will have the option to terminate this Agreement by written notice to you.
Our rights under this Section 1.3 will be in addition to any other remedy we may have for failure to meet the Development Schedule.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the timeframe for opening a bakery is governed by the Development Schedule outlined in Exhibit B of the Franchise Agreement. If a franchisee fails to open a Brueggers Bagels bakery within the period specified in the Development Schedule, Brueggers Bagels has the option to terminate the agreement with written notice.
This timeline is a critical aspect of the agreement, as it sets clear expectations for development. The Development Schedule ensures that franchisees are committed to a timely rollout of their bakeries. Failing to meet these deadlines can result in the termination of the agreement, which would mean the loss of franchise rights.
Prospective Brueggers Bagels franchisees should carefully review Exhibit B of the Franchise Agreement to fully understand the specific deadlines and requirements for opening their bakery. They should also consider potential challenges that could delay the opening and factor those into their planning. It is important to have a clear understanding of the Development Schedule to avoid any potential issues with Brueggers Bagels.