What are the requirements for a Cool Binz franchisee to be in full compliance with the agreement before a transfer can occur?
Cool_Binz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- you are in full compliance with this Agreement or any other agreement between you and us, our affiliates, or our designated/approved suppliers and vendors, and you have paid all accrued monetary obligations to us, our affiliates, and our designated/approved suppliers and vendors;
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- you, your principals, and the transferee (if we have a prior relationship with the transferee) have signed a general release, in a form satisfactory to us, of any and all claims against us and our shareholders, officers, directors, employees, and agents (such requirement to sign a general release is subject to change in our sole discretion);
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- we have approved the material terms and conditions of the transfer, the form of purchase and sale agreement, and determined that the price and terms of payment will not adversely affect the transferee's operation of the COOL BINZ Business;
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- in the event of an approved transfer to a wholly owned corporation or limited liability company, we will require you to own and control at least 67% of the issued and outstanding capital stock or other ownership interest;
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- you must have attended Business Manager and Technical Operations Training and your business must be open in order to transfer the COOL BINZ Business;
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- you must affirm and comply with your post-termination obligations, including, without limitation, such obligations set forth in Sections 6 or 13.
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- the transferee must obtain, within the time limits set by us, and maintain thereafter, all permits and licenses required for the operation of the COOL BINZ Business;
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- to the extent required by the terms of any leases or other agreements, the lessors or other parties must have consented to the proposed transfer;
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- the transfer must be made in compliance with any laws that apply to the transfer, including state and federal laws governing the offer and sale of franchises; and
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- if required by us, in our sole discretion, transferee must purchase all or a portion of the Initial Package, the Initial Promotional Package, new or refurbished equipment, inventory, new vehicles/vehicle wraps, and complete remodeling, refurbishing, renovation or upgrades required by Franchisor, etc. to ensure the COOL BINZ Business is in compliance with our current System Standards and in wellmaintained condition.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–238)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cool Binz Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must meet several conditions to be in full compliance with the franchise agreement before a transfer can occur. The franchisee must be in full compliance with the existing agreement or any other agreements with Cool Binz, its affiliates, or designated suppliers. All accrued monetary obligations to Cool Binz, its affiliates, and designated suppliers must be paid.
Additionally, the franchisee, their principals, and the transferee must sign a general release of claims against Cool Binz and its associates. Cool Binz must approve the material terms of the transfer, the purchase agreement, and the price and payment terms to ensure they do not negatively impact the transferee's operation of the business. If the transfer is to a corporation or LLC, the franchisee must own and control at least 67% of the company's stock or ownership interest.
The franchisee must have attended Business Manager and Technical Operations Training, and their business must be open. They must also comply with post-termination obligations outlined in Sections 6 or 13 of the agreement. The transferee must obtain and maintain all necessary permits and licenses for operating the Cool Binz business. All leases or agreements must have the lessors' or other parties' consent to the transfer. The transfer must comply with all applicable laws, including state and federal franchise laws. Cool Binz may also require the transferee to purchase items like the Initial Package, Promotional Package, equipment, inventory, or complete remodeling to meet current System Standards and maintain the business's condition.
These stipulations ensure that any transfer of the Cool Binz franchise maintains the brand's standards and protects the interests of Cool Binz and its other franchisees. The detailed requirements also provide Cool Binz with significant control over who becomes a franchisee and the terms under which the transfer occurs, which is typical in franchising to maintain consistency and quality across the brand.