According to the Crave Food Truck Addendum, what is the definition of 'Franchisee'?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WHEREAS, Franchisor and Franchisee are parties to a franchise agreement of even date herewith which grants Franchisee the rights to establish a Crave® franchise in accordance with said agreement (the "Franchise Agreement");
WHEREAS, Franchisee elects, with Franchisor's consent, to operate Franchisee's Franchised Business at and from a food truck ("Food Truck"); and
WHEREAS, Franchisor and Franchisee desire to amend the Franchise Agreement as set forth herein.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crave Franchise Disclosure Document, specifically within the context of the Food Truck Addendum, the term 'Franchisee' refers to the party who is granted the rights to establish a Crave franchise. This is detailed in the recitals of the addendum, which states that the Franchisor and Franchisee are parties to a franchise agreement that grants the Franchisee the right to establish a Crave franchise. The addendum serves to amend the original Franchise Agreement to accommodate the operation of the franchise from a food truck.
The Food Truck Addendum outlines specific obligations and responsibilities of the Franchisee, such as maintaining and repairing the food truck, keeping its exterior clean, and ensuring compliance with state registration and inspection requirements. The Franchisee is also responsible for providing copies of maintenance and repair records to Crave upon request and paying all registration and inspection fees associated with the food truck. These stipulations ensure that the food truck operates in accordance with Crave's standards and legal requirements.
Furthermore, the addendum addresses the Franchisee's role in internet advertising and telephone accounts related to the Crave business. It states that the Franchisee may acquire rights to domain names, social media accounts, software accounts, and telephone listings associated with the brand. Upon termination of the Franchise Agreement, the Franchisee is obligated to transfer these assets to Crave. This provision protects Crave's brand identity and ensures a smooth transition of online assets when a franchise agreement ends.
In essence, the 'Franchisee' in the Crave Food Truck Addendum is the individual or entity that has entered into an agreement with Crave to operate a franchise business from a food truck, with specific obligations related to the truck's maintenance, regulatory compliance, and online presence. The addendum modifies the original Franchise Agreement to reflect the unique aspects of operating a mobile food business under the Crave brand.