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What actions are required of a Dryer Vent Squad franchisee to obtain approval for a transfer?

Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

or otherwise in violation of this Agreement including, but not limited to this Article 14.B. shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and shall convey to the transferee no rights or interests in this Agreement; and

  • (5) In the event of a Transfer of this Agreement that is approved by Franchisor, Franchisee shall not be relieved of Franchisee's obligations under this Agreement whether said obligations accrued and/or arose prior to and/or after the date of Transfer.

14.C. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF TRANSFER

Provided Franchisee and each Owner, respectively, are in substantial compliance with this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, and Franchisor does not elect to exercise Franchisor's right of first refusal as set forth in Article 14.F. below, Franchisor shall not unreasonably withhold its approval of a Transfer by Franchisee or an Owner. The proposed transferee (including such assignee's owner(s) if the proposed transferee is a Corporate Entity) must be of good moral character, have sufficient business experience, aptitude and financial resources to own and operate a Dryer Vent Squad Business, and otherwise meet Franchisor's then applicable standards for franchisees as determined by Franchisor in its sole, but reasonable discretion. Furthermore, the proposed transferee and the proposed transferee's owners may not own or operate, or intend to own or operate, a Competitive Business. Franchisee agrees that Franchisor may condition approval of a Transfer upon Franchisee's satisfaction (either before, or contemporaneously with, the effective date of the Transfer) of the following:

(1) Franchisee must provide written notice to Franchisor of the proposed Transfer of this Agreement at least 30 days prior to the Transfer, and Franchisee must have also satisfied the obligations set forth in Article 14.F. below;

  • (2) All accrued monetary obligations of Franchisee and all other outstanding obligations to Franchisor and/or Franchisor's affiliates under this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements must be satisfied in a timely manner, and Franchisee must satisfy all trade, supplier, and vendor accounts and other debts, of whatever nature or kind, in a timely manner;
  • (3) Franchisee and each Owner must not be in default or material breach of this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements;
  • (4) The transferee shall be bound by all terms and conditions of this Agreement, and each owner of the transferee shall personally execute the Franchise Owner Agreement and Individual Guaranty in the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit 1;
  • (5) All obligations of Franchisee under this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements shall be assumed by the transferee, and each individual owner of transferee in a manner satisfactory to Franchisor;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–207)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Dryer Vent Squad's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee needs to meet several conditions to get approval for a transfer. First, both the franchisee and each owner must be in substantial compliance with the Franchise Agreement and any related agreements. The franchisor also retains the right of first refusal, meaning they can choose to purchase the franchise themselves instead of approving a transfer to a third party.

The proposed transferee must demonstrate good moral character, sufficient business experience, aptitude, and financial resources to successfully operate a Dryer Vent Squad business. They must also meet the franchisor's standards for franchisees, as determined by Dryer Vent Squad. Importantly, the transferee and their owners cannot own or operate, or intend to own or operate, a competing business.

Specifically, the franchisee must provide written notice to Dryer Vent Squad of the proposed transfer at least 30 days in advance and fulfill obligations related to the right of first refusal. All outstanding monetary and other obligations to Dryer Vent Squad and its affiliates must be satisfied, and the franchisee and each owner must not be in default or material breach of the Franchise Agreement. The transferee must agree to be bound by all terms of the existing Franchise Agreement, and each owner of the transferee must personally execute the Franchise Owner Agreement and Individual Guaranty. The transferee and their personnel must complete any required training programs, and the franchisee must pay a Transfer Fee of $5,000 if the transferee is an existing franchisee, or $12,500 for all other transfers. The franchisee, and each owner, remains liable for all obligations to Dryer Vent Squad set forth in the Franchise Agreement.

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.