What requirements must a proposed Cinch I.T. transferee meet to be approved?
Cinch_I_T Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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- (iv) The transferee must enter into a written assignment, under seal and in a form satisfactory to Us, assuming and agreeing to discharge all of Your obligations under this Agreement and the relevant Franchise Agreement(s), and the transferee's principals, individually, shall guarantee the performance of all these obligations in writing in a form satisfactory to Us;
- (v) The transferee must demonstrate to Our satisfaction that the transferee meets Our then-current educational, managerial and business standards; possesses a good moral character, business reputation and credit rating; has the aptitude and ability to open and operate the CINCH I.T. Franchised Businesses (as may be evidenced by prior related experience or otherwise); has at least the same managerial and financial acumen required of new Multi-Unit Developers; and has sufficient equity capital, as determined by Us in Our sole discretion, to open and operate the CINCH I.T. Franchised Businesses required under the terms of this Multi-Unit Development Agreement;
- (vi) At Our option, the transferee must sign (and, upon Our request, shall cause all interested parties to sign), for a term ending on the expiration date of each
of the Franchise Agreement(s) and with the renewal term as may be provided by the Franchise Agreement(s), the standard form of Franchise Agreement, and concurrently sign, for a term ending on the expiration date of this Agreement, the standard form of Multi-Unit Development Agreement then being offered to new Multi-Unit Developers and any other ancillary agreements as We may require for the CINCH I.T. Franchised Businesses, which agreements shall supersede the Franchise Agreements and the Multi-Unit Development Agreement between You and Us in all respects and the terms of which agreements may differ from the terms of the Franchise Agreements and the Multi-Unit Development Agreement, including, without limitation, the implementation of other fees;
- (vii) You, Your principals and Your affiliates must remain liable for all direct and indirect obligations to Us in connection with the CINCH I.T. Franchised Businesses before the effective date of transfer and will continue to remain responsible for Your obligations of nondisclosure, noncompetition and indemnification as provided in the Franchise Agreements and Guaranty Agreement, attached to this Agreement as Addendum C and shall sign any and all instruments reasonably requested by Us to further evidence this liability;
- (viii) You or Your approved transferee shall pay to Us, at the time of said transfer, a transfer fee ("Development Transfer Fee") equal to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for each unopened CINCH I.T. Franchised Business to be transferred, and Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for each CINCH I.T. Franchised Business which is open and operating at the time You notify Us of Your intent to transfer or assign this Agreement (which transfer or assignment shall be in compliance with the terms of each open CINCH I.T. individual Franchise Agreement), to cover Our administrative and other expenses in connection with the transfer of the CINCH I.T. Franchised Businesses by You; and
- (e) If You, Your principals or Your affiliates shall at any time determine to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or part of the rights under this Agreement or an ownership interest in You or the Multi-Unit Developer entity, and You, Your principals or Your affiliates shall obtain a bona fide, signed written offer from a responsible and fully disclosed prospective buyer, You shall notify Us in writing of each offer, and We shall have the right and option, exercisable within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery of this offer, by written notice to You or Your owners, to acquire the rights under this Agreement or this ownership interest for the price and on the terms and conditions contained in said prospective buyer's offer.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–269)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Cinch I.T.'s 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a proposed transferee must meet several requirements to be approved. The transferee must demonstrate that they meet Cinch I.T.'s current educational, managerial, and business standards. They also need to possess a good moral character, business reputation, and credit rating. The transferee should have the aptitude and ability to open and operate Cinch I.T. franchised businesses, which can be evidenced by prior related experience. They must also have at least the same managerial and financial acumen required of new Multi-Unit Developers and have sufficient equity capital to operate the Cinch I.T. Franchised Businesses.
At Cinch I.T.'s option, the transferee must sign the standard form of Franchise Agreement and Multi-Unit Development Agreement for the remaining term of the agreements, including any renewal terms. These agreements may supersede the original agreements and may include different terms, such as the implementation of other fees. The original franchisee, their principals, and affiliates will remain liable for all direct and indirect obligations to Cinch I.T. related to the franchised businesses before the transfer date. They will also continue to be responsible for obligations of nondisclosure, noncompetition, and indemnification as provided in the Franchise Agreements and Guaranty Agreement.
Cinch I.T. will also consider if all obligations of the franchisee under the agreements are being assumed by the transferee and if all debts to Cinch I.T. and its affiliates have been paid. The franchisee must not be in default under any agreement at the time of the transfer request and on the transfer date. Except for other Cinch I.T. franchisees, the transferee should not operate or participate in a business offering similar products or services. The proposed transferee must meet all of Cinch I.T.'s requirements for new franchisees, including good reputation, character, experience, business acumen, operational ability, financial strength, stability, and the willingness and ability to devote the required time and effort to the business. Cinch I.T.'s consent to a transfer remains a subjective determination.