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What is the Brueggers Bagels franchisee's responsibility regarding the use of premises?

Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

    1. You acknowledge that you will independently evaluate and investigate the proposed site(s) for each BRUEGGER'S BAGELS restaurant and the lease or purchase agreement for the site(s). You acknowledge that you bear primary responsibility for selecting the site(s) and negotiating the terms and conditions of your lease(s), sublease(s) or purchase agreement(s) for the site(s).
    1. You acknowledge that, although we will provide you with basic drawings and specifications for a BRUEGGER'S BAGELS restaurant, will specify certain furniture, fixtures and equipment, and will maintain certain rights of review and/or approval under our License Agreement with you, we have not made, and you have not received or

relied upon any warranty concerning the BRUEGGER'S BAGELS restaurant(s) or the drawings, specifications, furniture, fixtures and equipment. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for, and we will have no liability or obligation in connection with, the plans or the construction or conversion remodeling of the BRUEGGER'S BAGELS restaurant(s). You acknowledge that it is solely your responsibility to insure that the construction or conversion remodeling complies with any and all laws, codes or regulations.

18. OBLIGATIONS UPON TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION

  • 18.1. De-Identification. Except as provided in Section 18.2 below, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you must:
    • 18.1.1. Cease to operate the Bakery;
  • 18.1.2. Cease to use the confidential methods, procedures, and techniques associated with the System, the "Bruegger's" and "Bruegger's Bagels" names and marks, all other Proprietary Marks, the Works, and all other distinctive forms, slogans, signs, symbols, Web sites, domain names, e-mail addresses, other electronic identifiers, and devices associated with the Bakery or the System; withdraw all advertising matter (including electronic marketing); remove from the Premises all signs, letterhead, and other articles which display the Proprietary Marks; and except as provided in Section 18.2 below not thereafter, directly or indirectly, represent yourself to the public or hold yourself out as a present or former franchisee of ours;
  • 18.1.4. Take such action as may be necessary to cancel any assumed name registration or equivalent registration, and any e-mail address or domain name registration,

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Brueggers Bagels Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees acknowledge that they will independently evaluate and investigate proposed sites for each Brueggers Bagels restaurant and the lease or purchase agreement for the site(s). Franchisees bear primary responsibility for selecting the sites and negotiating the terms and conditions of their leases, subleases, or purchase agreements for the sites. Brueggers Bagels will provide basic drawings and specifications for a Brueggers Bagels restaurant and will specify certain furniture, fixtures, and equipment, while maintaining certain rights of review and/or approval under the License Agreement.

Furthermore, franchisees are solely responsible for ensuring that the construction or conversion remodeling complies with all laws, codes, or regulations. Brueggers Bagels will have no liability or obligation in connection with the plans or the construction or conversion remodeling of the Brueggers Bagels restaurant(s).

Upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, franchisees must cease operating the Bakery and discontinue using confidential methods, procedures, and techniques associated with the Brueggers Bagels system. They must also remove all signs, letterheads, and other articles displaying the Proprietary Marks from the premises and take action to cancel any assumed name, e-mail address, or domain name registrations containing "Bruegger's" or other Proprietary Marks. These stipulations ensure the consistent representation and protection of the Brueggers Bagels brand and system standards.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.