Is the Chocolate Bash Rider to Lease Agreement attached to the disclosure document?

According to Chocolate Bash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must make reasonable efforts to have their landlord sign Chocolate Bash's Rider to Lease Agreement. This agreement is included as Exhibit D to the FDD. This means that as a prospective Chocolate Bash franchisee, you will need to ensure that your lease agreement for your business location includes this rider, and that your landlord is willing to sign it.

This requirement gives Chocolate Bash some control over the lease terms for your location. It is a fairly common practice in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to protect its brand and ensure certain standards are met at each location. The Rider to Lease Agreement likely contains provisions that benefit Chocolate Bash, such as the right to enter the premises under certain conditions or restrictions on the landlord's ability to lease space to competing businesses.

As a prospective franchisee, you should carefully review Exhibit D and understand the implications of the Rider to Lease Agreement. You should also discuss it with your attorney and real estate advisor to ensure that the terms are reasonable and do not create any undue burdens for you. It would be prudent to understand what happens if a landlord refuses to sign the Rider to Lease Agreement, and what recourse Chocolate Bash has in that situation.