If a Buff City Soap franchisee does not substantially comply with the Franchise Agreement, can they renew?

According to Buff City Soap's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Development Agreement cannot be renewed. The table in Item 16 indicates that under the provision for renewal or extension of the term, the summary states, "You may not renew the Development Agreement."

This means that regardless of a franchisee's compliance with the Franchise Agreement, the Development Agreement with Buff City Soap does not offer an option for renewal. This is a crucial point for prospective franchisees to consider, as it sets a definitive end to the development term, which expires on the earlier of the expiration date stated in the Summary Page of the Development Agreement or the date on which you open the required cumulative number of Makeries in the Territory.

Franchisees should be aware that their rights and obligations under the Development Agreement will cease at the end of the term, unless a new agreement is negotiated. This lack of renewal option is not uncommon in franchising, but it does place added importance on the initial term and the franchisee's ability to maximize their investment within that timeframe. It is important to understand the conditions for potential termination of the agreement, as outlined in the FDD, and to maintain compliance to avoid any actions that could lead to termination.