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What article of the Cordova Franchise Agreement addresses conditions for renewal?

Cordova Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

ARTICLE 15 RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE

15.A. FRANCHISEE'S RIGHT TO RENEW

Subject to Franchisee's satisfaction of the terms of this Agreement, including this Article 15, Franchisee shall possess the option to renew the franchise for Franchisee's continued license and franchised operation of the Franchised Business for one additional 10 year term (each, a "Renewal Term") provided that Franchisee is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement and timely and independently complies with the renewal conditions set forth in this Article 15.

15.B. CONDITIONS FOR RENEWAL

Franchisee's renewal rights under this Article 15 are subject to and contingent upon Franchisee's satisfaction of the following conditions and criteria:

  • (1) Not less than 180 days prior to the expiration of the Term but not greater than 270 days prior to the expiration of the Term, Franchisee shall have provided Franchisor with written notice (the "Renewal Notice") of Franchisee's election to renew;
  • (2) At the time of delivering the Renewal Notice and at all times thereafter, Franchisee and Franchisee's Owners must be in compliance with the terms of this Agreement and all Ancillary Agreements, and without any default of this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements;
  • (3) Franchisee must possess, present, and demonstrate to Franchisor and, subject to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction, that: (a) Franchisee maintains the ability to continue to operate the Franchised Business within Franchisee's Operating Territory; and (b) Franchisee possesses the right to occupy and maintain Franchisee's Administrative Office in accordance with Franchisor's then current standards and specifications;
  • (4) Franchisee must satisfy the maintenance, update, and upgrade obligations as set forth in this Agreement;
  • (5) Franchisee pays the Renewal Fee and Franchisee agrees to, signs, and delivers to Franchisor, within 30 days of the date of delivery by Franchisor to Franchisee, Franchisor's then current form Franchise Agreement for the Renewal Term (the "Renewal Franchise Agreement");
  • (6) Franchisee's Owners and their Spouses, respectively, must agree to, sign, and deliver to Franchisor, within 30 days of the date of delivery by Franchisor to Franchisee, Franchisor's then current individual guaranty agreements, and, thereby, among other things, individually and jointly guarantee the full and complete performance of the Renewal Franchise Agreement including, but not limited to, payment obligations, non-compete obligations, and restrictive covenants (the "Renewal Ancillary Agreements");

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–195)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Cordova's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Article 15 of the franchise agreement outlines the renewal process for franchisees. Specifically, section 15.B details the conditions that a franchisee must meet to be eligible for renewal.

To renew their franchise, Cordova franchisees must provide written notice to Cordova between 180 and 270 days before the current term expires. They must also be in full compliance with the terms of the existing franchise agreement and any related ancillary agreements, without any outstanding defaults.

Furthermore, franchisees need to demonstrate their ability to continue operating the franchised business within their designated territory and maintain their administrative office according to Cordova's current standards. They must also fulfill all maintenance, update, and upgrade obligations as specified in the agreement. Finally, franchisees are required to pay a renewal fee and sign Cordova's then-current franchise agreement for the renewal term, along with individual guaranty agreements from the franchisee's owners and their spouses.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 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.