factual

What payments and submissions must a Chem Dry franchisee complete before a transfer can be approved?

Chem_Dry Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

  • r. the transfer must be made in compliance with any laws that apply to the transfer, including state and federal laws governing the offer and sale of franchises;

  • s.

FRANCHISEE has corrected any existing deficiencies of the BUSINESS of which CDI has notified FRANCHISEE, and/or (ii) CDI permits, and the transferee agrees (if the transfer is of this Agreement) to upgrade the BUSINESS (including the equipment and the van(s) to be transferred to the transferee) in accordance with CDI's then current requirements and specifications for entering or transferred CHEM-DRY Businesses within the time period CDI specifies following the effective date of the transfer;

  • t.

FRANCHISEE and its transferring Owners (and any spouses or other immediate family members) acknowledge in a writing delivered to CDI that each of them will not, for two (2) years beginning on the transfer's effective date, engage in any of the activities proscribed in Section 16.D. below;

  • u. e have approved the material terms and conditions of the transfer, the form or purchase and sale agreement, and determined that the price and terms of payment will not adversely affect the transferee's operation of the BUSINESS.

The purchase agreement between FRANCHISEE and the transferee must include: (a) a dollar breakdown of the sale price allocated to goodwill, covenant not to compete, van(s), cleaning equipment, cleaning supplies, and office equipment and supplies; and (b) a statement that FRANCHISEE has made a full disclosure to the transferee and that the parties have has agreed upon the disposition of all of FRANCHISEE'S outstanding obligations and accounts receivable;

  • v. the transferee purchases or obtains all equipment CDI then requires to operate a CHEM-DRY Businesses, if not included in the transaction (including, without limitation, proprietary equipment related to the Franchise); and
  • w. FRANCHISEE and its transferring Owners will not directly or indirectly at any time or in any manner (except with respect to other CHEM-DRY Businesses FRANCHISEE owns and operates) identify itself or themselves or any business as a current or former CHEM-DRY Business or as one of CDI's current or former franchisees; use any Mark, any colorable imitation of a Mark, or other indicia of a CHEM-DRY Business in any manner or for any purpose; or utilize for any purpose any trade name, trade or service mark, or other commercial symbol that suggests or indicates a connection or association with CDI.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 68–264)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Chem Dry's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, several conditions must be met before a franchise transfer can be approved. The franchisee must correct any existing business deficiencies that Chem Dry has notified them about. If deficiencies are not corrected, Chem Dry may allow the transferee to upgrade the business, including equipment and vans, to meet Chem Dry's current standards within a timeframe specified by Chem Dry.

Both the franchisee and their transferring owners (including spouses or immediate family members) must acknowledge in writing that they will not engage in activities proscribed in Section 16.D for two years following the transfer date. Chem Dry must also approve the material terms and conditions of the transfer, the purchase and sale agreement, and determine that the price and payment terms will not negatively impact the transferee's operation of the business.

The purchase agreement between the franchisee and the transferee must include a detailed breakdown of the sale price, allocating amounts to goodwill, covenant not to compete, vans, cleaning equipment, cleaning supplies, and office equipment and supplies. Additionally, the agreement must state that the franchisee has fully disclosed all relevant information to the transferee and that both parties have agreed on the disposition of all outstanding obligations and accounts receivable. The transferee must also purchase or obtain all equipment that Chem Dry requires to operate a Chem-Dry business if it is not already included in the transaction. Finally, the franchisee and their transferring owners must agree not to identify themselves or any business as a current or former Chem-Dry business or use any marks or indicia associated with Chem Dry, except for other Chem-Dry businesses they own and operate.

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.