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Does the Guarantor for a Chocolate Bash franchise guarantee obligations beyond those in the Franchise Agreement?

Chocolate_Bash Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

Guarantor agrees as follows:

  • **1.

Guaranty.** Guarantor hereby unconditionally guarantees to CB Franchising and its successors and assigns that Franchisee shall pay and perform every undertaking, agreement and covenant set forth in the Franchise Agreement and further guarantees every other liability and obligation of Franchisee to CB Franchising, whether or not contained in the Franchise Agreement.

Guarantor shall render any payment or performance required under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement between Franchisee and CB Franchising upon demand from CB Franchising.

Guarantor waives (a) acceptance and notice of acceptance by CB Franchising of this Guaranty; (b) notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations of Franchisee; (c) protest and notice of default to any party with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed; (d) any right Guarantor may have to require that an action be brought against Franchisee or any other person or entity as a condition of liability hereunder; (e) all rights to payments and claims for reimbursement or subrogation which any of the undersigned may have against Franchisee arising as a result of the execution of and performance under this Guaranty by the undersigned; (f) any law which requires that CB Franchising make demand upon, assert claims against or collect from Franchisee or any other person or entity (including any other guarantor), foreclose any security interest, sell collateral, exhaust any remedies or take any other action against Franchisee or any other person or entity (including any other guarantor) prior to making any demand upon, collecting from or taking any action against the undersigned with respect to this Guaranty; and (g) any and all other notices and legal or equitable defenses to which Guarantor may be entitled.

  • **2.

Confidential Information.** With respect to all Confidential Information Guarantor shall (a) adhere to all security procedures prescribed by CB Franchising for maintaining confidentiality, (b) disclose such information to its employees only to the extent necessary for the operation of the Business; (c) not use any such information in any other business or in any manner not specifically authorized or approved in writing by CB Franchising, (d) exercise the highest degree of diligence and make every effort to maintain the confidentiality of all such information during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement, (e) not copy or otherwise reproduce any Confidential Information, and (f) promptly report any unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information.

Guarantor acknowledges that all Confidential Information is owned by CB Franchising or its affiliates (except for Confidential Information which CB Franchising licenses

from another person or entity). Guarantor acknowledges that all customer data generated or obtained by Guarantor is Confidential Information belonging to CB Franchising. This Section will survive the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement indefinitely.

3. Covenants Not to Compete.

  • (a) Restriction In Term.

During the term of the Franchise Agreement, Guarantor shall not directly or indirectly have any ownership interest in, or be engaged or employed by, any Competitor.

  • (b) Restriction Post Term.

For two years after the Franchise Agreement expires or is terminated for any reason (or, if applicable, for two years after a Transfer by Guarantor), Guarantor shall not directly or indirectly have any ownership interest in, or be engaged or employed by, any Competitor located within five miles of Franchisee's Territory or the territory of any other Chocolate Bash business operating on the date of termination or transfer, as applicable.

  • (c) Interpretation.

Guarantor agrees that each of the foregoing covenants is independent of any other covenant or provision of this Guaranty or the Franchise Agreement.

If all or any portion of the covenants in this Section is held to be unenforceable or unreasonable by any court, then the parties intend that the court modify such restriction to the extent reasonably necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of CB Franchising.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 38–39)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Chocolate Bash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Guarantor for a Chocolate Bash franchise provides an unconditional guarantee to Chocolate Bash that the franchisee will fulfill every commitment outlined in the Franchise Agreement. This guarantee extends to all other liabilities and obligations the franchisee owes to Chocolate Bash, regardless of whether they are specifically mentioned in the Franchise Agreement.

The Guarantor is obligated to make any payment or fulfill any requirement under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement between the franchisee and Chocolate Bash upon demand from Chocolate Bash. The Guarantor also waives several rights, including the right to require Chocolate Bash to first pursue action against the franchisee before demanding payment or performance from the Guarantor.

Furthermore, the Guarantor is bound by confidentiality and non-compete obligations. The Guarantor must protect Chocolate Bash's confidential information, adhering to security procedures and restricting its use. During the term of the Franchise Agreement, the Guarantor cannot have any ownership interest in or be employed by any competitor. For two years after the agreement expires or terminates, the Guarantor is restricted from involvement with any competitor within five miles of the franchisee's territory or any other Chocolate Bash location.

This comprehensive guarantee and the associated obligations place significant responsibility on the Guarantor, potentially extending their liability beyond the strict terms of the Franchise Agreement to include other financial and operational aspects of the franchise relationship with Chocolate Bash. Prospective franchisees should ensure their guarantors fully understand these extensive obligations.

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.