For Ella Cafe, where can I find the Development Schedule?
Ella_Cafe Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
The franchise agreement for the second and each additional Coffee House to be developed will be in the form of Franchisor's then-current franchise agreement, the terms of which may be materially different from the terms of the first franchise agreement, except that the initial franchise fee will be in the amount set forth in the Development Schedule in Attachment A.
- 4.2.1.
Operational Conditions: Developer is in compliance with the Development Schedule and this Agreement, and Developer or its Affiliates are in compliance with any other agreement between them and Franchisor or its Affiliates.
Developer or its Affiliates are conducting the operation of their existing Coffee Houses, if any, and are capable of conducting the operation of the proposed Coffee House, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the respective Franchise Agreements, and the standards, specifications, and procedures set forth and described in the Manual (defined in the Franchise Agreement).
- 4.3.2.
Developer's failure to adhere to the Development Schedule (including any extensions thereof, approved by the Franchisor in writing) or to any time period for the development of replacement Coffee Houses is a material breach of this Agreement for which the Franchisee expressly acknowledges that the Franchisor may, at our sole discretion (i) terminate or modify any territorial protections granted to you, (ii) reduce the size of the Development Area, or (iii) reduce the number of Coffee Houses which you may establish under the Development Schedule.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–181)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Ella Cafe's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Development Schedule is located in Attachment A. Specifically, Item 23 discusses the Development Schedule and how it relates to multi-unit development agreements.
The Development Schedule outlines the timeline and requirements for opening multiple Ella Cafe locations. A developer must adhere to this schedule to maintain compliance with the development agreement. Failure to meet the milestones in the Development Schedule can result in the Franchisor modifying or terminating territorial protections, reducing the development area, or decreasing the number of Coffee Houses the developer is allowed to establish.
The initial franchise fee for the second and each additional Coffee House to be developed will be in the amount set forth in the Development Schedule in Attachment A. The developer must also meet certain operational and financial conditions to be granted a franchise for each respective Coffee House. These conditions include compliance with the Development Schedule, adherence to existing franchise agreements, and meeting the franchisor's financial criteria.