What is the Cool Binz franchisee acknowledging regarding the proprietary nature of the Cool Binz equipment?
Cool_Binz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee agrees not to use the Equipment in any business or manner other than in the conduct of the Business pursuant to the Franchise Agreement.
Franchisee acknowledges that the Equipment is proprietary to the COOL BINZ franchise system.
The Equipment can only be used in connection with COOL BINZ authorized services.
Any usage
contrary to this provision shall be considered to be a breach of the Franchise Agreement, the Promissory Note, and this Agreement.
- 5. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. Franchisee acknowledges that the Franchise Agreement imposes restrictions and limitations on the resale of the Equipment. Franchisee acknowledges that the Equipment may not be sold, leased, or rented to or used by any other party, except under the conditions stated below, as provided in the Franchise Agreement, or as permitted in writing by CBI. The Equipment is proprietary and authorized for use only within the COOL BINZ franchise network. Franchisee covenants that Franchisee will not transfer title to the Equipment except in one of these two ways:
- a. Sell the Equipment to another COOL BINZ Franchisee in good standing under its franchise agreement at a mutually acceptable price. CBI has first right of refusal to purchase the Equipment and must approve any transaction. If CBI financed any portion of the purchase price of the Equipment, the transferee will pay the proceeds to CBI if there is any outstanding balance under the Promissory Note for the Equipment prior to transfer of the Equipment. At the time of transfer Franchisee's account with CBI must be current and the purchasing Franchisee may not have any pending default under any agreement with CBI.
- b. If Franchisee is terminating or not renewing the Franchise Agreement and Franchisee owns another COOL BINZ franchise, the Equipment (and the liability for any amount owing on the purchase price of the Equipment) will be transferred to that franchise upon written request.
- c. CBI will repurchase the storage containers bins (the "Bins") in accordance with the table below. The percentages shown assume reasonable wear and tear and regular maintenance. If any components of the original Bins are missing, or there is damage or excessive wear and tear, CBI reserves the right to make a corresponding adjustment to the repurchase price. The original Bins pricing under its Schedule will be reduced to the applicable percentage in effect based on the time elapsed after original purchase.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–238)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cool Binz Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees acknowledge that the equipment used in their business is proprietary to the Cool Binz franchise system. This means the equipment is specially designed or selected for the Cool Binz system and is protected by intellectual property rights. Franchisees agree to only use the equipment in the conduct of their Cool Binz business and for authorized services. Any other use is considered a breach of the Franchise Agreement.
Furthermore, the Franchise Agreement imposes restrictions on reselling the equipment. Franchisees acknowledge they cannot sell, lease, or rent the equipment to anyone else unless specifically allowed by Cool Binz. The equipment is authorized only for use within the Cool Binz franchise network. If a franchisee wants to transfer ownership, they can only sell to another Cool Binz franchisee in good standing, with Cool Binz having the first right of refusal and needing to approve the transaction.
If a franchisee is terminating or not renewing their agreement but owns another Cool Binz franchise, the equipment can be transferred to that franchise. Cool Binz may also repurchase the storage containers (bins), with the repurchase price depending on the age and condition of the bins, subject to adjustments for missing components, damage, or excessive wear and tear. These stipulations ensure that the Cool Binz equipment remains within the franchise system and is not used to benefit competitors or in unauthorized ways.