Can Desi District Franchise Group delegate its duties under the agreement?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 11.8 Delegation. Desi District Franchise Group may delegate any duty or obligation of Desi District Franchise Group under this Agreement to an affiliate or to a third party.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Desi District Franchise Group has the right to delegate its duties or obligations under the Franchise Agreement. This means that Desi District can assign its responsibilities to either an affiliate or a completely separate third party.
For a prospective franchisee, this clause indicates that the specific individuals or entities they initially interact with from Desi District might not be the ones handling their franchise in the future. The franchisee must be prepared to work with different parties if Desi District chooses to delegate its responsibilities.
While this delegation is permissible, the FDD does not specify the types of duties that can be delegated or the process Desi District must follow when delegating. A potential franchisee should seek clarification from Desi District regarding the scope and implications of such delegation to fully understand their rights and obligations under the agreement.