After the death or legal incapacity of a Byrider franchisee, how many days does the proposed transferee have to complete the Initial Training Program?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A. In the event of the death or incapacity of the Franchisee (if it is a natural person) or the death or incapacity of Franchisee's principal owner (if Franchisee is a legal entity), the Franchisee's or such principal owner's heirs, personal representatives, executors, guardians, administrators or conservators, as applicable, shall, within one hundred eighty (180) days following such death or incapacity, complete the transfer of the Franchisee's interest in this Agreement, the Franchisee's Business and Business Location or, as applicable, of the principal owner's interest in Franchisee, to a person or entity approved by the Company. The person to whom such interests are proposed to be transferred must meet the Company's standards for new franchisees, agree to execute the then-current form of franchise agreement, and, within ninety (90) days after the death or legal incapacity of the Franchisee (or the death or legal incapacity of the principal owner of the Franchisee if the Franchisee is a legal entity), shall have satisfactorily completed the Company's then current Initial Training Program; provided that the transferee will not be required to execute the then-current form of franchise agreement if the transferee is an immediate family member of Franchisee (or the deceased owner if Franchisee is an entity). If at the time of such death or legal incapacity the Franchisee has employed a manager who has satisfactorily completed such training program, such manager shall be deemed to have satisfied such training requirements. The term "incapacity" means a mental or physical disability, impairment, or condition that is reasonably expected to prevent or actually does prevent the Franchisee or its principal owner from supervising the management and operation of the Franchisee's Business. In the event the transferee is an immediate family member of Franchisee (or the deceased owner if Franchisee is an entity), then no Transfer Fee shall be due to the Company.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the event of the death or legal incapacity of a franchisee, the proposed transferee has 90 days to complete the company's Initial Training Program. This requirement applies to the franchisee's heirs, personal representatives, executors, guardians, administrators, or conservators, who must complete the transfer of the franchise interest within 180 days of the death or incapacity.
This 90-day window to complete the Initial Training Program is a critical step in ensuring the smooth continuation of the Byrider franchise. The training ensures that the new operator is well-versed in Byrider's operational standards, sales and marketing methods, and customer service techniques. However, there is an exception: if the franchisee already employs a manager who has satisfactorily completed the training program, the transferee is not required to undergo the training again.
It's also important to note that if the transferee is an immediate family member of the franchisee, they are not required to execute the then-current form of the franchise agreement. Additionally, in such cases, no Transfer Fee is due to Byrider. This can be a significant benefit for family members who inherit the franchise, as it reduces the financial burden and simplifies the transfer process.