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Are there any geographic limitations specified in the Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations for the Cream franchise?

Cream Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

tion 15D or determining whether to do so | |

ATTACHMENT C TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

PREMISES AND PROTECTED TERRITORY

sell any products and services of any kind and in any manner from your Shop and/or using the
Marks, unless we direct you otherwise in connection with our exercise of our option to purchase

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; and (ii) acceptance and notice of acceptance by us of Guarantor's undertakings under this Guaranty, notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or non-performance of any obligations hereby guaranteed, protest and notice of default to any party with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed, and any other notices to which he or she may be entitled.

Each Guarantor represents and warrants that, if no signature appears below for such Guarantor's spouse, such Guarantor is either not married or, if married, is a resident of a state which does not require the consent of both spouses to encumber the assets of a marital estate.

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

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Cream's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations agreement does not specify geographic limitations. The document outlines the guarantor's responsibilities and liabilities related to the Franchise Agreement or Area Development Agreement, ensuring the franchisee or area developer fulfills their obligations.

The Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations agreement ensures that if the franchisee is an entity, owners with a 10% or greater ownership interest must execute a guarantee, binding them to the Franchise Agreement's provisions. This guarantee is a personal commitment, making the guarantor jointly and severally liable for the franchisee's obligations. The guarantor's obligations extend to monetary obligations, actions, and activities, including non-competition, confidentiality, and transfer requirements.

The guarantor also consents to several conditions, including joint and several liability, rendering payments upon demand if the franchisee fails, and the liability not being contingent upon Cream pursuing remedies against the franchisee. The guarantor waives rights to reimbursement from the franchisee and waives notices related to acceptance, demand for payment, or default.

The franchise agreement also states that when the agreement expires, Cream may offer franchises in the franchisee's geographic market. This implies that while the Guaranty itself doesn't have geographic limits, the ability to renew the franchise is tied to Cream's franchising activities in the area.

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.