Under what condition related to death or disability will a Crave franchise transfer not be allowed?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
11.7.1 The grant of rights under this Agreement is personal to you, and on your death or permanent disability, the executor, administrator, conservator, or other personal representative of yours shall be required to transfer your interest in this Agreement within six (6) months from the date of death or permanent disability to a third party approved by us. Failure to transfer in accordance with the forgoing will constitute a material default and all that is granted by this Agreement will terminate. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "permanent disability" means a mental or physical disability, impairment or condition that is reasonably expected to prevent or actually does prevent such person from providing continuous and material supervision of the operation of your Crave outlet(s) and remaining Minimum Performance Schedule during the six (6)-month period from its onset.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Crave franchisee dies or becomes permanently disabled, their interest in the Franchise Agreement must be transferred within six months to a third party approved by Crave.
Failure to transfer the franchise within this six-month timeframe constitutes a material default of the Franchise Agreement, which will result in the termination of the agreement. The FDD defines "permanent disability" as a mental or physical condition that prevents the franchisee from providing continuous and material supervision of the Crave outlet.
This requirement ensures that Crave franchises continue to operate under approved management even in unforeseen circumstances. It also protects Crave's brand standards and operational consistency. Franchisees should be aware of this provision and have a plan in place for transferring their franchise in the event of death or permanent disability.