What section of the Exit Franchise Agreement discusses the obligations of the franchisee and quality control?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ures and techniques of the EXIT System. Franchisee shall cooperate with the inspections, will render such assistance as may be requested, and will promptly remedy all deficiencies identified by EXIT or Subfranchisor, whether or not they are identified in a formal notice of default or notice to cure.
12. OBLIGATIONS OF SUBFRANCHISOR
12.1. Initial Obligations
Prior to the opening of the franchise business, Subfranchisor will make available to Franchisee, one (1) copy of Training Manual, together with any amendments to the manual. The manual will include standard operating procedures and quality control directives designed to familiarize Franchisee with the System and better enable it to run an efficient office. The manual will also include requirements governing the use and specification of all logos, trademarks and other sales promotional materials.
12.2. Continuing Obligations
(A) During the operation of the franchise business, Subfranchisor shall make available to Franchisee, upon request, consulting services relating to the operation of its real estate services business as Subfranchisor deems appropriate and necessary, upon such terms and conditions as the parties may agree.
(B) Subfranchisor shall encourage the use of the EXIT real estate services on an international basis by members of the public.
(C) Subfranchisor shall maintain reasonable supervision over Franchisee as often as Subfranchisor shall deem necessary, to assure compliance with the System and any supplemental quality control standards as established by EXIT and Subfranchisor from time to time, and to provide guidance in the management and operations of Franchisee's office.
(D) Subfranchisor shall make available to Franchisee, the System's operating procedures, directives, and standards relating to signs, letterheads, sales promotions, office designs and other similar materials to the extent and in the manner that such materials are made available to it by EXIT or as are approved by EXIT.
(E) Subfranchisor shall limit the offering of EXIT Realty Corp. franchises to persons or entities who possess a valid real estate broker's license.
(F) In the event Subfranchisor's interest in this Agreement expires or is terminated by EXIT, for whatever reason, Subfranchisor's interest in this Agreement shall transfer to EXIT. Thereafter, EXIT or its Assignee, shall assume Subfranchisor's obligations under this Agreement.
13. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
13.1. Independent Contractor
Franchisee is and shall be an independent contractor, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employment or other relationship between parties. Neither Subfranchisor nor Franchisee shall act as an agent for the other or as guarantor or surety for the obligations of the other. Neither party shall be obligated for the debts or expenses of the other. Franchisee does not have the authority to bind or obligate EXIT or Subfranchisor in any way by any promise or representation.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 12 of the agreement outlines the obligations of the subfranchisor, which indirectly relates to the franchisee's obligations through the training and support provided. Specifically, Section 12.1 details the initial obligations of the subfranchisor to provide a Training Manual that includes standard operating procedures and quality control directives. Section 12.2 covers the continuing obligations of the subfranchisor, including maintaining supervision over the franchisee to ensure compliance with the Exit system and quality control standards.
Section 10.1, titled "Compliance with Manual," directly addresses the franchisee's responsibility to adhere to the rules of operation established by Exit and the subfranchisor. It emphasizes that the franchisee must observe the System standards and quality control directives issued. The agreement states that these rules are integral to the System, and adherence to them is a material consideration for the agreement's execution.
Furthermore, Section 10.1 highlights the franchisee's acknowledgment and understanding of the importance of Exit's quality control program. It mandates strict adherence to the quality control standards contained in the Training Manuals, which include operating procedures and quality control directives. This section underscores the franchisee's commitment to maintaining the standards and quality expected by Exit.