Can Ella Cafe prohibit a franchisee in default from attending meetings or seminars?

According to Ella Cafe's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee in default is not entitled to vote in a Market Cooperative. The document states that each business owner is entitled to one vote for each business owned, but a franchisee in default under their franchise agreement is an exception to this rule.

This means that if an Ella Cafe franchisee is in default, they lose their voting rights within the Market Cooperative. The Market Cooperative is devoted to administering regional advertising and marketing programs and developing standardized promotional materials.

This could impact a franchisee's ability to influence marketing and advertising decisions within their region if they are in default. The franchisor retains the right to enforce obligations to contribute to the Market Cooperative and can terminate any Market Cooperative. This shows that Ella Cafe maintains control over the Market Cooperative and can limit a franchisee's involvement if they are not in good standing.