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What constitutes a material violation of the Deka Lash Development Agreement?

Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

that the final Franchised Business is required to be opened and operating under the Development Schedule or b) the date you execute a lease for the final Franchised Business required to be opened and operating under the Development Schedule. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, you will not have any rights within the Development Area other than the territorial rights granted in the franchise agreement executed in connection with any Franchised Businesses that you have opened and commenced operating as of the date this Agreement is terminated or expires.

  • 6.2 Termination. Any material violation or breach of any Franchise Agreement or this Agreement will be deemed a material violation of this Agreement and any and all Franchise Agreements between the parties. The non-breaching party will be entitled to enforce the penalties of or to terminate this Agreement or the relevant Franchise Agreement(s) as provided in the relevant Franchise Agreement(s) for enforcement or termination. In addition, Franchisor will have the right, at its option, to terminate this Agreement and all rights granted to Developer hereunder, without affording Developer any opportunity to cure such default, effective upon written notice to Developer, upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
  • a) Cease to Actively Engage. If Developer ceases to actively engage in development activities in the Development Area or otherwise abandons its development business for three (3) consecutive months, or any shorter period that indicates an intent by Developer to discontinue development of the Franchised Businesses within the Development Area;
  • b) Insolvency. If Developer becomes insolvent, meaning unable to pay bills in the ordinary course of business as they become due;

  • c) Failure to Meet Development Schedule. If Developer fails to meet its development obligations under the Development Schedule for any Development Period, and fails to cure such default within 30 days of receiving notice thereof; and
  • d) Termination of Associated Franchise Agreement(s). If any Franchise Agreement that is entered into in order to fulfill Developer's development obligations under this Agreement is terminated or subject to termination by Franchisor, pursuant to the terms of that Franchise Agreement.

Upon termination of this Agreement, Franchisor may establish or license others to establish Deka Lash units and operations within the previously reserved Development Area without limitation or restriction.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 63–234)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to the 2024 Deka Lash Franchise Disclosure Document, several actions can be considered a material violation of the Area Development Agreement. These include any material violation or breach of any individual Franchise Agreement associated with the development agreement, or the development agreement itself.

Specifically, Deka Lash can terminate the development agreement if the developer ceases to actively engage in development activities within the designated area for three consecutive months, or any shorter period that indicates an intent to discontinue development. Insolvency, defined as being unable to pay bills in the ordinary course of business as they become due, also constitutes a material violation.

Furthermore, failure to meet the development schedule outlined in the agreement and not curing the default within 30 days of receiving notice, as well as the termination of any associated Franchise Agreement entered into to fulfill the developer's obligations, are also considered material violations. Upon termination, Deka Lash has the right to establish or license others to establish Deka Lash units within the previously reserved Development Area without any restrictions, and the developer's right to open any remaining franchises is revoked.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 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.