On what page of the Brueggers Bagels Franchise Agreement can I find the definition of terms used in the agreement?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The terms defined in the "Background" section and this Section 1 have the meanings set forth in those Sections. Other capitalized terms used in this Agreement are defined where they appear within the text of the Agreement.
1.1. "Bakery" means a bakery restaurant operated by us, our affiliate, or an authorized franchisee using the System and the Proprietary Marks.
1.2. "BEI" means Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc., our parent company.
1.3. "Brand Marketing Fund" means the common pool of funds for advertising and promotion to which Bruegger's Bagels franchisees contribute and which we administer as provided in Section 14.
1.4. "Co-Branded Location" means a facility at which a BRUEGGER'S-branded outlet and an outlet of another brand operate in conjunction with each other.
1.5. "Designated Supplier" means a manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, dealer, retailer, or other vendor or source that we designate as the source for particular for products or services.
1.6. "Development Agreement" means the Bruegger's Bagels Development Agreement in effect between you and us, if any.
1.7. "Franchisee Affiliate" means any business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Franchisee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definitions of terms used in the Franchise Agreement can be found in Section 1 of the agreement. The terms defined in the "Background" section and Section 1 have the meanings set forth in those sections. Other capitalized terms are defined where they appear within the text of the agreement.
Specifically, Section 1 provides definitions for terms such as "Bakery," which means a bakery restaurant operated by Brueggers Bagels, its affiliates, or an authorized franchisee using the System and the Proprietary Marks. It also defines "BEI" as Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of Brueggers Bagels. The "Brand Marketing Fund" is defined as the common pool of funds for advertising and promotion to which Brueggers Bagels franchisees contribute and which Brueggers Bagels administers.
Other defined terms include "Co-Branded Location," "Designated Supplier," "Development Agreement," and "Franchisee Affiliate." A prospective franchisee should carefully review these definitions to fully understand their rights and obligations under the Franchise Agreement. Understanding these definitions is crucial for interpreting the various clauses and provisions within the agreement and ensuring compliance with Brueggers Bagels' standards and requirements.