Is Brueggers Bagels responsible for the suitability of a location or the terms of a lease based on their review and approval?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 6.3.1. That our review and approval of a site, lease, sublease, design plans or renovation plans for the Bakery do not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee of the suitability of that location or the terms of the lease, or sublease, or purchase agreement.
You agree that you will take all steps necessary to determine for yourself whether a particular location and the terms of any lease, sublease, or purchase agreement for the site are beneficial and acceptable to you.
- 6.3.2. That no matter to what extent (if any) that we participate in lease negotiations, discussions with the landlord, and/or otherwise in connection with reviewing the lease, you have to make the final decision as to whether or not the lease is sensible for your business, and the final decision as to whether or not to sign the lease is yours, and you agree not hold us responsible with respect to the terms and conditions of your lease.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Brueggers Bagels Franchise Disclosure Document, Brueggers Bagels's review and approval of a site, lease, sublease, design plans, or renovation plans does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee of the suitability of that location or the terms of the lease, sublease, or purchase agreement. The franchisee is responsible for determining whether a particular location and the terms of any lease, sublease, or purchase agreement for the site are beneficial and acceptable to them.
Even if Brueggers Bagels participates in lease negotiations or discussions with the landlord, the franchisee must make the final decision as to whether the lease is sensible for their business and whether to sign the lease. The franchisee agrees not to hold Brueggers Bagels responsible for the terms and conditions of their lease.
This means that while Brueggers Bagels may offer guidance and review certain aspects of the location and lease, the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the location is suitable for the franchisee's business and that the lease terms are acceptable rests solely with the franchisee. This is a common practice in franchising, as the franchisee is the one who will be operating the business and must be comfortable with the terms of their lease and the location of their business.