Where are the signage rights for the Cd One Price Cleaners Subtenant set forth?
Cd_One_Price_Cleaners Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS SUBLEASE (the "Sublease") is made and entered into as of the day of , 20, by and between [Cleaners Depot affiliate for the CD Store], a limited liability company (the "Sublandlord") and , a (the "Subtenant"). |
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| THE PARTIES ENTER INTO THIS SUBLEASE BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING |
| FACTS, UNDERSTANDINGS AND INTENTIONS: |
| A. |
| Pursuant to that certain Lease dated (the "Prime Lease"), a |
| copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A,, (the "Landlord"), leased |
| to Sublandlord those certain premises (the "Premises") containing approximately |
| square feet in the building located at (the "Building"), for a term ending |
| on ("Prime Lease Expiration Date"). The capitalized terms used in this |
| Sublease shall have the meanings set forth in the Prime Lease (whether or not those terms are |
| incorporated by reference into this Sublease), unless otherwise defined herein. |
| B. |
| Subject to the consent of Landlord, Subtenant desires to sublease from |
| Sublandlord, and Sublandlord desires to sublease to Subtenant, the Premises containing |
| approximately rentable square feet, all upon the terms and subject to the conditions |
| and provisions hereinafter set forth. |
| C. |
| Cleaners Depot Franchise, LLC, an affiliate of Sublandlord (the "Franchisor"), |
| and Subtenant have executed that certain Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement") of |
| even date herewith pursuant to which Franchisor has granted to Sublessee the right to operate a |
| store at the Premises that offers economically-priced, by-the-piece retail dry cleaning services |
| (the "Store"). |
| NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants |
| and promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the |
| receipt and |
| sufficiency of which are hereby mutually acknowledged, Sublandlord and Subtenant hereby |
| agree as follows: |
| 1. |
| Demise; Use. Sublandlord hereby subleases to Subtenant and Subtenant hereby |
| subleases from Sublandlord the Premises for the term and rental and upon the other terms and |
| conditions hereinafter set forth, to be used and occupied by Subtenant solely for the purpose of |
| operating the Store pursuant to the terms of the Franchise Agreement and for no other purposes |
| whatsoever. |
| 2. |
| Term. The term of this Sublease (the "Sublease Term") shall commence on the |
| date hereof (the "Commencement Date") and shall end, unless sooner terminated, on the earlier |
| of: (a) the date preceding the expiration or earlier termination of the Prime Lease or termination |
| of Sublandlord's right to possession of the Premises, or (b) the date that the Franchise Agreement |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 72–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Cd One Price Cleaners Franchise Disclosure Document, the Sublease agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the subtenant's use of the premises, including operating a Cd One Price Cleaners store. However, the provided excerpts do not explicitly detail the signage rights granted to the subtenant. The sublease indicates that the subtenant operates the store according to the Franchise Agreement, suggesting that signage rights might be governed by that agreement. The Franchise Agreement grants the franchisee the right to use Cd One Price Cleaners's Proprietary Marks and Operating Plans. The franchisor also has the right to establish System Websites to advertise Cd One Price Cleaners stores. The franchisee must provide the franchisor with information to update the webpage. The franchisor has final approval rights over all information on the System Websites.
Without specific details in the provided excerpts, it's unclear whether the sublease or another document fully defines the subtenant's rights regarding signage. The excerpts do mention the use of Proprietary Marks, which would likely extend to signage, but the exact specifications are not provided. The franchisee must present the lease for the Site to Franchisor for Franchisor's prior written acceptance before Franchisee signs it (if Franchisee is not the fee simple owner of the Site and Store premises).
A prospective Cd One Price Cleaners franchisee should carefully review the full Sublease agreement, Franchise Agreement, and any related exhibits to understand the specific terms governing signage rights. It would be prudent to discuss signage rights directly with the franchisor to gain clarity on what is permitted and what restrictions may apply. This is especially important to ensure compliance with brand standards and any local regulations regarding signage.