In the Buona franchise agreement, what consideration is given for the execution of the Franchise Agreement by Chicago's Original Italian Beef Franchising LLC and Five Flavors Franchising LLC?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS ("Guaranty") | |
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| 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, and Five Flavors Franchising LLC, an Illinois limited liability company | |
| (collectively "Franchisor"). In consideration thereof, each of the undersigned hereby jointly and severally, | |
| personally and unconditionally agrees as follows: | |
| 1. | Guaranty. Guarantor(s) hereby unconditionally and absolutely warrants and guarantees |
| to Franchisor that ("Franchisee") shall punctually pay and perform in full each and every | |
| undertaking, agreement and covenant set forth in the Franchise Agreement; | |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the execution of the Franchise Agreement by Chicago's Original Italian Beef Franchising LLC and Five Flavors Franchising LLC is induced by the Guaranty and Assumption of Franchisee's Obligations. This means that in order for Buona to enter into the agreement, the franchisee owners must personally guarantee the franchisee's obligations.
Specifically, the Guarantor(s) must unconditionally and absolutely warrant and guarantee that the Franchisee will punctually pay and perform in full each and every undertaking, agreement, and covenant set forth in the Franchise Agreement. This ensures that Buona has recourse to the personal assets of the franchisee owners if the franchisee entity fails to meet its financial or operational obligations under the agreement.
This requirement is a common practice in franchising, as it provides the franchisor with an additional layer of security and encourages franchisee owners to be fully committed to the success of the business. Prospective Buona franchisees should carefully review the Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations to understand the full extent of their personal liability under the agreement.