What rights must Brueggers Bagels have regarding entering the Premises to make modifications?

According to Brueggers Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as part of the lease agreement for the bakery premises, Brueggers Bagels must have the right to enter the premises to make modifications. These modifications are deemed necessary to protect the Proprietary Marks or the System. Additionally, Brueggers Bagels needs the right to enter the premises to cure any default under the applicable Franchise Agreement or the lease itself.

This requirement ensures that Brueggers Bagels can maintain brand standards and operational consistency across all franchise locations. By retaining the right to modify the premises, Brueggers Bagels can address any issues that may arise due to franchisee non-compliance or lease violations. This protects the brand's reputation and the integrity of the Brueggers Bagels system.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that the lease agreement for their Brueggers Bagels location must include a clause granting Brueggers Bagels these rights of entry and modification. This is a non-negotiable term that protects the franchise system as a whole. Franchisees should be aware that Brueggers Bagels can exercise these rights if necessary to maintain standards or address defaults, which could involve physical alterations to the premises at the franchisee's expense if the default is the franchisee's responsibility.