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What happens if a Dryer Vent Squad franchisee breaches an Ancillary Agreement?

Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

  • (m) Franchisee and/or an Owner, as applicable and whether individually or jointly, breaches or is in default of an Ancillary Agreement, and, if the applicable agreement provides for the opportunity to cure, fails to timely cure the breach or default of the Ancillary Agreement, including, without limitation, the Franchise Owner Agreement and Individual Guaranty;

  • (1) To void and terminate this Agreement, and thereafter to market, sell, transfer, convey and assign the rights granted to Franchisee under this Agreement to any other person or entity in Franchisor's sole discretion and without compensation to Franchisee.

  • (2) To hold Franchisee and Franchisee's Owners liable for, and recover from each of them, jointly and severally, all payments, fees, monetary obligations, financial obligations, interest, and charges due and owing to Franchisor from Franchisee pursuant to this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, and/or any other agreements between Franchisee and Franchisor, including, without limitation, Royalty Fees and Advertising Contributions with each and every payment and obligation to be accelerated and due immediately.

  • (3) To hold Franchisee and Franchisee's Owners liable for, and recover from each of them, jointly

and severally, lost revenues, profits, and fees including, but not limited to Royalty Fees, Brand Development Fund Fee, Advertising Contributions, and all other fees, revenues and/or expenses that would have been paid to Franchisor, under the terms of this Agreement and throughout the Term of this Agreement, had a breach not occurred and had Franchisor not terminated this Agreement. In calculating and determining the foregoing, Franchisee agrees that in calculating and in determining such damages that it is fair and reasonable to use Franchisee's most recent calendar year Gross Sales in calculating and determining Franchisor lost revenues and fees and by assuming that such Gross Sales would have been earned in each and every year throughout the remainder of the Term had this Agreement not been terminated. If, however, the Franchised Business has been open and in operation for less than one calendar year, Franchisee agrees that it is fair and reasonable to use an average of Dryer Vent Squad Business Gross Sales across the System during the year in which this Agreement was terminated and to use such average Gross Sales for the purpose of calculating and determining Franchisor lost revenues and fees and, in doing so, by assuming that such Gross Sales would have been earned in each and every year throughout the remainder of the Term had this Agreement not been terminated. Franchisee agrees that the foregoing is a form of liquidated damages, and that it is fair and reasonable.

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

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Dryer Vent Squad's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee or an owner breaches or defaults on an Ancillary Agreement and fails to cure the breach if given the opportunity, the franchisor has specific rights. These rights include the ability to terminate the Franchise Agreement and then market, sell, transfer, or assign the rights granted to the franchisee to another party, without providing any compensation to the franchisee.

Additionally, Dryer Vent Squad can hold the franchisee and their owners jointly and severally liable for all payments, fees, monetary obligations, financial obligations, interest, and charges owed to the franchisor. This includes Royalty Fees and Advertising Contributions, which will be accelerated and immediately due.

Dryer Vent Squad can also hold the franchisee and their owners liable for lost revenues, profits, and fees, including Royalty Fees, Brand Development Fund Fee, Advertising Contributions, and all other fees and expenses that would have been paid throughout the term of the agreement had the breach not occurred and the agreement not been terminated. The FDD specifies that in calculating these damages, it is fair and reasonable to use the franchisee's most recent calendar year's Gross Sales or, if the business has been open for less than a year, an average of Dryer Vent Squad Business Gross Sales across the system during the year of termination. The franchisee agrees that this calculation is a form of liquidated damages and is considered fair and reasonable.

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.