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What is the deadline for the appraisers to complete their appraisal of my Creative World School?

Creative_World_School Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

(d) Appraisal. If we and you are unable to agree on the School's fair market value, its fair market value will be determined by 3 independent appraisers who collectively will conduct 1 appraisal. We will appoint one appraiser, you will appoint one appraiser and the two party-appointed appraisers will appoint the third appraiser. You and we agree to select our respective appraisers within 15 days after we notify you that we are exercising our option to purchase the School, and the two appraisers so chosen are obligated to appoint the third appraiser within 15 days after the date on which the last of the two party-appointed appraisers was appointed. You and we will bear the cost of our own appraisers and share equally the fees and expenses of the third appraiser chosen by the two party-appointed appraisers. The appraisers are obligated to complete their appraisal within 30 days after the third appraiser's appointment.

The purchase price will be paid at the closing of the purchase, which will take place not later than 90 days after determination of the purchase price. We have the right to set off against the purchase price, and thereby reduce the purchase price by, any and all amounts you or your owners owe to us. At the closing, you agree to deliver instruments transferring to us:

  • (i) good and merchantable title to the assets purchased, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances (other than liens and security interests acceptable to us), with all sales and other transfer taxes paid by you;
  • (ii) all licenses and permits of the School which may be assigned or transferred; and
  • (iii) the leasehold interest and improvements in the Site.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–247)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Creative World School FDD, if you and Creative World School cannot agree on the fair market value of your school, the fair market value will be determined by three independent appraisers who will collectively conduct one appraisal.

You and Creative World School will each appoint one appraiser, and those two appraisers will then appoint the third appraiser. You and Creative World School must select your respective appraisers within 15 days after Creative World School notifies you that they are exercising their option to purchase the school. The two party-appointed appraisers then have 15 days after the last of them is appointed to select the third appraiser.

The appraisers are obligated to complete their appraisal within 30 days after the third appraiser's appointment. This entire process, from notification to final appraisal, could take up to 60 days, not accounting for mailing time or other delays. The purchase price will be paid at the closing, which will occur no later than 90 days after the purchase price is determined.

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.