Who benefits from the Buona Guaranty, according to the agreement?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
st date for Execution of Lease or Date for Purchase Agreement for Commencement Franchisor Approved Site of Operations Upon the execution of this Agreement FRANCHISOR: CHICAGO'S ORIGINAL ITALIAN BEEF FRANCHISING LLC DEVELOPER: [ENTITY NAME] An Illinois limited liability Franchisor A Dated: Dated: FRANCHISOR INITIALS______ ______DEVELOPER INITIALS
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EXHIBIT C TO THE AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
| THIS GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF DEVELOPER'S OBLIGATIONS ("Guaranty") is made as of, 20, in consideration of, and as an inducement to, the execution of the Franchise Agreement by Chicago's Original Italian Beef Franchising LLC, an Illinois limited liability company ("Franchisor"). In consideration thereof, each of the undersigned hereby jointly and severally, personally and unconditionally agrees as follows: |
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| 1. |
| Guaranty. |
| Guarantor(s) hereby unconditionally and absolutely warrants and |
| guarantees to Franchisor that ("Developer") shall punctually pay and perform in full |
| each and every undertaking, agreement and covenant set forth in the Franchise Agreement; |
| 2. |
| Obligations of Guarantor Upon Event of Default. Should a Default (as defined in |
| the Franchise Agreement) occur, Guarantor(s) shall diligently proceed to cure such Default at |
| Guarantor's sole cost and expense; |
| 3. |
| Nature of Guaranty. |
| This Guaranty is an original and independent obligation of |
| Guarantor(s), separate and distinct from Developer's obligations to Franchisor under the Area |
| Development |
| Agreement. The obligations of Guarantor to Franchisor under this Guaranty are direct |
| and primary, regardless of the validity or enforceability of the Franchise Agreement. This Guaranty is |
| for the benefit of Franchisor and is not for the benefit of any third party. This Guaranty shall continue |
| until all obligations of Guarantor to Franchisor under this Guaranty have been performed in full. |
| 4. |
| Guarantor's Authorization to Franchisor. |
| Guarantor(s) authorizes Franchisor, |
| without notice or demand and without lessening Guarantor's liability under this Guaranty, from time |
| to time: (a) to make or approve changes to the Franchise Agreement; (b) to repeatedly compromise, |
| renew, extend, accelerate, or otherwise change the time for payment or other terms of the Franchise |
| Agreement; (c) to take and hold security for the payment of amounts due under the Franchise |
| Agreement or this Guaranty, and exchange, enforce, waive, and release any such security, with or |
| without the substitution of new collateral; (d) to determine how, when, and what application of |
| payments and credits shall be made on amounts due under the Franchise Agreement; |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Guaranty within the franchise agreement is specifically for the benefit of Chicago's Original Italian Beef Franchising LLC, the franchisor. The agreement explicitly states that the Guaranty is not intended to benefit any third party. This means that only Buona, as the franchisor, can directly enforce the terms of the Guaranty against the guarantor.
In practical terms, this clause ensures that Buona has a direct legal recourse against the guarantor should the developer (franchisee) fail to meet their obligations under the Franchise Agreement. The guarantor essentially promises that the franchisee will fulfill all financial and operational commitments. If the franchisee defaults, Buona can pursue the guarantor directly to recover any losses or ensure compliance.
This arrangement is typical in franchising, as it provides an added layer of security for the franchisor. By requiring a personal guaranty, Buona aims to ensure that individuals with a vested interest in the franchisee's success are held accountable. This can mitigate the risk of franchisee non-performance and protect Buona's brand and system standards. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the terms of the Guaranty and understand the full extent of their obligations before signing the Franchise Agreement.