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What happens if the Chem Dry Franchisee fails to pay rent under the Lease?

Chem_Dry Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

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    1. Incorporation of Terms: Terms not otherwise defined in this Assignment have the meanings as defined in the Franchise Agreement.
    1. Indemnification of Franchisor: Franchisee agrees to indemnify and hold Franchisor and its parents, affiliates, stockholders, directors, officers, principals, franchisees/licensees and representatives harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, proceedings, demands, damages, judgments, injuries, attorneys' fees, costs and expenses, that they incur resulting from any claim brought against any of them or any action which any of them are named as a party or which any of them may suffer, sustain or incur by reason of, or arising out of, Franchisee's breach of any of the terms of the Lease, including the failure to pay rent or any other terms and conditions of the Lease.
    1. Conditional Assignment: Franchisee hereby grants to the Franchisor a security interest in and to the Lease, all of the furniture, fixtures, inventory, equipment, and supplies located in the Site and the franchise relating to the Franchised Business, and all of the Franchisee's rights, title and interest in and to the Lease as conditional for the payment of any obligation, liability or other amount owed by the Franchisee or its affiliates to the Lessor arising under the Lease and for any default or breach of any of the terms and provisions of the Lease, and for any default or breach of any of the terms and provisions of the Franchise Agreement. In the event of a breach or default by Franchisee under the terms of the Lease, or, in the event Franchisor makes any payment to the Lessor as a result of the Franchisee's breach of the Lease, then such payment by the Franchisor, or such breach or default by the Franchisee, shall at Franchisor's option be deemed to be an immediate default under the Franchise Agreement, and the Franchisor shall be

entitled to the possession of the Site and to all of the rights, title and interest of the Franchisee in and to the Lease and to all other remedies described herein or in the Franchise Agreement or at law or in equity, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Franchisor under any other agreements or under other applicable laws or equities. This Assignment shall constitute a lien on the interest of the Franchisee in and to the Lease until satisfaction in full of all amounts owed by the Franchisee to the Franchisor. In addition, the rights of the Franchisor to assume all obligations under the Lease provided in this Assignment are totally optional on the part of the Franchisor, to be exercised in its sole discretion. Franchisee agrees to execute any and all Uniform Commercial Code financing statements and all other documents and instruments deemed necessary by Franchisor to perfect or document the interests and assignments granted herein.

    1. No Subordination: Franchisee shall not permit the Lease to become subordinate to any lien without first obtaining Franchisor's written consent, other than the lien created by this Assignment, the Franchise Agreement, the Lessor's lien under the Lease, liens securing bank financing for the operations of Franchisee on the Site and the agreements and other instruments referenced herein. The Franchisee will not terminate, modify or amend any of the provisions or terms of the Lease without the prior written consent of the Franchisor. Any attempt at termination, modification or amendment of any of the terms of the Lease without such written consent is null and void.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 68)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Chem Dry's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee fails to pay rent or breaches any terms of the lease, Chem Dry has several options. Chem Dry is granted a security interest in the lease, furniture, fixtures, inventory, equipment, supplies, and the franchise itself to cover any obligations the franchisee owes to the lessor. This conditional assignment ensures that Chem Dry has a claim on these assets if the franchisee defaults. Chem Dry can deem the franchisee's breach of the lease as an immediate default under the Franchise Agreement.

Chem Dry, at its option, can take various actions to remedy the default. These include taking possession of the site, with or without legal process, and all its contents, such as furniture, fixtures, inventory, books, records, papers, and accounts. Chem Dry can also exclude the franchisee, its agents, or employees from the site. Additionally, Chem Dry has the power of attorney to manage and operate the franchised business, rent or lease the site, and take necessary actions to cure the default, including actions for forcible entry or detainer and actions in distress of rent.

Furthermore, Chem Dry can terminate the franchisee's rights under the Franchise Agreement if the franchisee defaults on the lease and fails to cure the default within the applicable cure period. However, Chem Dry is not obligated to assume the lease or take possession of the site. If Chem Dry chooses to exercise these rights, it must provide written notice to the franchisee. The franchisee is also required to indemnify Chem Dry against any losses, liabilities, claims, or expenses resulting from the franchisee's breach of the lease, including the failure to pay rent. These remedies are in addition to any other remedies available to Chem Dry under the Franchise Agreement or other agreements.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.