What is the definition of 'Franchisee' after a transfer to an affiliated franchisee in a Brueggers Bagels franchise agreement?

I am unable to provide a specific definition of 'Franchisee' after a transfer to an affiliated franchisee, according to the 2025 Brueggers Bagels Franchise Disclosure Document excerpts provided. The excerpts do contain information regarding the definition of 'Franchisee Affiliate,' which is defined as any business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Franchisee.

Additionally, the FDD excerpts outline several conditions that must be met for a transfer to be approved, including financial obligations, absence of default, execution of a general release, and the transferee's agreement to assume the obligations under the Franchise Agreement. If the transferee is an existing Bruegger's developer or franchisee, they must not be in default under their agreements and must have a good record of customer service and compliance with operating standards.

To fully understand the definition of 'Franchisee' after a transfer, especially to an affiliated franchisee, a prospective franchisee should ask Brueggers Bagels for clarification on how the rights and obligations of the franchisee may change after such a transfer. This will help in assessing the implications of such a transfer on the operations and responsibilities of the franchise.