What is the 'Development Schedule' that a C3 Wellness Spa franchisee must adhere to?
C3_Wellness_Spa Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
's approval of the Spa Location) enters into a purchase agreement for the real estate for the Spa
Location for each respective Development Spa; or (c) six months prior to the date that each respective Development Spa must be open and in operation pursuant to the Development Schedule.
4.4 DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
Franchisee agrees that to induce Franchisor to enter into this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to develop, establish and operate Development Spas in strict accordance with the requirements of a development schedule (the "Development Schedule"). The Development Schedule, among other things, sets forth and defines each respective measurement period / measurement periods (each, respectively, a "Development Period") and the number of Development Spas that Franchisee must establish and open (a "Newly Opened Development Spa(s)") within the respective Development Period and, the minimum number of cumulative Development Spas (the "Cumulative Development Spas") that must be open and in operation as of the last day of each applicable Development Period.
The Development Schedule is set forth in the Development Information Sheet.
Franchisee agrees that, as to the Development Spas, Franchisee shall meet the requirements of the Development Schedule including, without limitation, requirements as to the number of Development Spas that must be timely developed, established, open, and in operation by Franchisee within the Development Area and as to each respective Development Period.
4.5 REASONABLENESS OF DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
Franchisee agrees and represents that it has conducted its own independent investigation and analysis of the prospects for the establishment of Spa Location Franchises within the Development Area, that Franchisee approves of the Development Schedule as being reasonable and viable, and that Franchisee recognizes that failure to achieve the results described in the Development Schedule will constitute a material breach of this Agreement with time being of the essence.
SECTION 5 OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCHISEE
5.1 EXECUTION OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
For each C3 Wellness owned, developed and opened for business by the Franchisee in the Development Area, Franchisee must execute Franchisor's then current standard Franchise Agreement. A then current standard Franchise Agreement must be executed by the Franchisee for each and every Development Spa on or before the earlier of: (a) the date Franchisee (subject to Franchisor's approval of the Spa Location) executes a lease for the Spa Location for each respective Development Spa; (b) the date Franchisee (subject to Franchisor's approval of the Spa Location) enters into a purchase agreement for the real estate for the Spa Location for each respective Development Spa;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–293)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to C3 Wellness Spa's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the specifics of the Development Schedule are outlined in the Development Information Sheet. As a multi-unit franchisee, you must meet the requirements of this schedule, including developing, establishing, and opening a certain number of C3 Wellness Spa locations within the designated Development Area during specific Development Periods.
The Development Schedule is considered a critical part of the agreement. Before signing, C3 Wellness Spa requires that franchisees conduct their own due diligence to ensure the schedule is reasonable and achievable. Failure to meet the milestones outlined in the Development Schedule constitutes a material breach of the Multi-Unit Development Agreement.
For each C3 Wellness Spa location opened within the Development Area, the franchisee must execute the then-current standard Franchise Agreement. This must occur before the franchisee executes a lease or purchase agreement for the spa location, or no later than six months before the spa is scheduled to open, as per the Development Schedule. The Development Information Sheet is effective as of the effective date of the C3 Wellness Multi-Unit Development Agreement. The initial franchise fee for the first development spa is $45,000, payable upon execution of the Franchise Agreement. The franchise fee is waived for each additional Development Spa, provided the franchisee is not in default of the Development Agreement, including the Development Schedule.