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Does the Cream franchise agreement specify any financial thresholds related to the Guarantor's obligations?

Cream Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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ATTACHMENT D TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS

THIS GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS is given by each of the undersigned persons indicated below who have executed this Guaranty (each a "Guarantor") to be effective as of the Effective Date of the Agreement (defined below).

In consideration of, and as an inducement to, the execution of that certain Franchise Agreement (the "Agreement") on this date by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Franchise, LLC ("us," "we," or "our"), each Guarantor personally and unconditionally (a) guarantees to us and our successors and assigns, for the term of the Agreement and afterward as provided in the Agreement, that ________________________________________ ("Franchise Owner") will punctually pay and perform each and every undertaking, agreement, and covenant set forth in the Agreement and (b) agrees to be personally bound by, and personally liable for the breach of, each and every provision in the Agreement, both monetary obligations and obligations to take or refrain from taking specific actions or to engage or refrain from engaging in specific activities, including the non-competition, confidentiality, and transfer requirements.

Each Guarantor consents and agrees that: (1) Guarantor's direct and immediate liability under this Guaranty will be joint and several, both with Franchise Owner and among other guarantors; (2) Guarantor will render any payment or performance required under the Agreement upon demand if Franchise Owner fails or refuses punctually to do so; (3) this liability will not be contingent or conditioned upon our pursuit of any remedies against Franchise Owner or any other person; (4) this liability will not be diminished, relieved, or otherwise affected by any extension of time, credit, or other indulgence which we may from time to time grant to Franchise Owner or to any other person, including the acceptance of any partial payment or performance or the compromise or release of any claims, or any amendment, waiver or restatement to any terms of the Agreement, none of which will in any way modify or amend this Guaranty, which will be continuing and irrevocable during the term of the Agreement; and (5) at our request, each Guarantor shall present updated financial information to us as reasonably necessary to demonstrate such Guarantor's ability to satisfy the financial obligations of Franchise Owner under the Agreement.

Each Guarantor waives: (i) all rights to payments and claims for reimbursement or subrogation which any Guarantor may have against Franchise Owner arising as a result of the Guarantor's execution of and performance under this Guaranty;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 61–192)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Cream FDD, the Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations agreement (Attachment D) does not specify explicit financial thresholds that trigger a Guarantor's obligations. Instead, each Guarantor personally and unconditionally guarantees that the Franchise Owner will punctually pay and perform every undertaking, agreement, and covenant in the Franchise Agreement. This obligation extends for the term of the agreement and afterward, as provided in the agreement.

Each Guarantor agrees to be personally bound by and liable for any breach of the Franchise Agreement, including monetary obligations and requirements to take or not take specific actions. The Guarantor's liability is joint and several with the Franchise Owner and any other guarantors. The Guarantor must make any payment or performance required under the agreement upon demand if the Franchise Owner fails to do so punctually.

Cream can request updated financial information from each Guarantor as reasonably necessary to demonstrate their ability to satisfy the financial obligations of the Franchise Owner under the agreement. This suggests that while there isn't a set threshold, Cream can assess the Guarantor's financial capacity to meet the obligations. The Guarantor also waives rights to payments and claims for reimbursement or subrogation against the Franchise Owner and waives certain notices.

For a prospective Cream franchisee, this means that if a guarantor is required, their financial capacity to cover the franchise's obligations will be a key consideration. While no specific number is mentioned, Cream retains the right to request financial information to assess the guarantor's ability to meet the franchise's financial obligations.

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.