Where can I find the Chocolate Bash form of Rider to Lease Agreement?

According to Chocolate Bash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the form of Rider to Lease Agreement that Chocolate Bash requires franchisees to use is attached to the disclosure document as Exhibit D. Item 8 of the FDD states that the franchisee must use reasonable efforts to have their landlord sign Chocolate Bash's Rider to Lease Agreement.

This requirement means that before signing a lease, prospective Chocolate Bash franchisees should carefully review Exhibit D and understand its terms. This document likely contains clauses that protect Chocolate Bash's interests, such as restrictions on the landlord's ability to lease space to competing businesses or requirements for maintaining the property in a way that aligns with Chocolate Bash's brand standards.

It is common practice in franchising for franchisors to have some level of control over the location approval and lease terms to protect their brand and ensure consistency across all franchise locations. The Rider to Lease Agreement is a tool Chocolate Bash uses to exercise this control. Franchisees should be prepared to negotiate with their landlord to accept the terms of the Rider, which may require legal counsel.