Under what circumstances must a Buff City Soap Developer notify the Franchisor in writing?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must notify Franchisor in writing immediately upon the commencement of any legal action, suit, or proceeding, any administrative action, or the issuance of an order of any court, agency, or other governmental instrumentality, which may adversely affect the development, occupancy, or operation of the Makery or Franchisee's financial condition; or the delivery of any notice of violation or alleged violation of any Applicable Law, including those relating to health or sanitation at the Makery.
Franchisee will advise Franchisor of commencement of construction within ten days of the commencement date.
If, during the Term of this Agreement, the Operator is not able to continue to serve in such capacity or no longer qualifies to act as such in accordance with this Section 13(b), Franchisee must promptly notify Franchisor in writing and designate a replacement within 30 days after the Operator ceases to serve, such replacement being subject to the same qualifications described above.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 69–186)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buff City Soap's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must provide written notification to the franchisor under specific circumstances related to legal and operational matters.
Specifically, a Buff City Soap franchisee must notify the franchisor in writing immediately upon the commencement of any legal action, suit, or proceeding, any administrative action, or the issuance of an order from any court, agency, or other governmental body that may negatively impact the development, occupancy, or operation of the Makery or the franchisee's financial condition. This also includes the delivery of any notice of violation or alleged violation of any applicable law, including those related to health or sanitation at the Makery.
Additionally, the franchisee must advise Buff City Soap of the commencement of construction within ten days of the commencement date. Furthermore, if the Operator is not able to continue to serve in such capacity or no longer qualifies to act as such, the franchisee must promptly notify Buff City Soap in writing and designate a replacement within 30 days after the Operator ceases to serve.
These notification requirements ensure that Buff City Soap is kept informed of any significant issues that could affect the brand or the operation of the individual franchise, allowing them to provide support or take necessary actions to protect their interests and maintain brand standards.