During the term of the Franchise Agreement for a Buff City Soap franchise, what is the permitted use of the Premises?

According to the 2025 Buff City Soap Franchise Disclosure Document, the Premises must be used only for the operation of the Makery during the term of the Franchise Agreement. This is according to the Addendum to Lease agreement. The landlord consents to the franchisee's use and display of proprietary marks, signs, decor items, color schemes, plans, specifications, and related components of the Buff City Soap Franchised System. The landlord also affirms that the lease does not prohibit the service of any product items or services of the current System, based on the product and service information provided to the Landlord.

This means a prospective Buff City Soap franchisee is contractually obligated to use the physical location solely for running their Buff City Soap shop. They cannot operate any other type of business from that location. This restriction is designed to maintain the brand's consistency and image. The franchisee is allowed to display Buff City Soap's branding and utilize their prescribed system, ensuring uniformity across all franchise locations.

This clause protects Buff City Soap's brand identity and operational standards. It prevents franchisees from diluting the brand by operating other businesses from the same location. It also ensures that the landlord is aware of and consents to the specific branding and operational requirements of a Buff City Soap franchise. The landlord also covenants not to lease space to a similar retail store within the same retail center or facility.