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What is the term length of the Extreme Art Studio Franchise Agreement?

Extreme_Art_Studio Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

  • 1.4.3 The term of this Franchise Agreement begins on the Effective Date and expires ten years from that date, unless sooner terminated as provided herein.

  • 13.1.1 Upon expiration of this Franchise Agreement, if you meet certain conditions, and subject to the terms and conditions of this Section 13, and subject to the terms and conditions of this Franchise Agreement, then you will have the option to acquire a successor franchise to operate the Franchised Business as an Extreme Art Studio Business for an additional term of ten years. If you are signing this franchise agreement as a successor agreement, the references to "term" shall mean the applicable renewal term of the successor agreement. The qualifications and conditions for the successor franchise term are described below.

  • 13.1.2 When this Franchise Agreement expires you have the option to acquire a successor franchise commencing immediately upon the expiration of this Franchise Agreement, if:

    • (a) you (and each of your owners) have substantially complied with this Franchise Agreement during its term;
    • (b) you (and each of your owners) are, both on the date you give us written notice of your election to acquire a successor franchise (as provided in Section 13.2 below) and on the date on which the term of the successor franchise would commence, in full compliance with this Franchise Agreement and all System Standards;
      • (c) you add, update, or replace Operating Assets (if necessary) at our request;
    • (d) you pay us a successor franchise fee for each successor Extreme Art Studio Business being renewed, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of our then-current Initial Franchise Fee for new franchises (or if we are not offering Franchises at the time of your renewal, the successor franchise fee shall be ten percent (10%) of the initial franchise fee listed in our most recent franchise disclosure document); and
    • (e) you: (a) retain the right to use the Studio(s) and agree to renew your lease agreements; or (b) at your option, secure rights to use one or more substitute Studio(s) that we approve, and you enter into lease agreements with such Studios according to System Standards then-applicable for Extreme Art Studio Businesses;

(f) you agree to sign the franchise agreement we then use to grant franchises for Extreme Art Studio Businesses (modified as necessary to reflect the fact that it is for a successor franchise), which may contain provisions that differ materially from any and all of those contained in this Franchise Agreement. You also agree to complete any additional training programs to meet our then-current standards at your expense.

You agree to give us written notice ("Your Notice") of your election to acquire a successor franchise no more than 12 months and no less than six months before this Franchise Agreement expires.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 49)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to the 2024 Extreme Art Studio Franchise Disclosure Document, the term of the Franchise Agreement begins on the effective date and lasts for ten years, unless it is terminated earlier as specified in the agreement. Upon expiration of the initial term, a franchisee in good standing has the option to acquire a successor franchise for an additional term of ten years.

To qualify for a successor franchise, the franchisee must meet certain conditions, including substantial compliance with the Franchise Agreement during its initial term, adherence to all System Standards, and updating operating assets if required by Extreme Art Studio. Additionally, the franchisee must pay a successor franchise fee equal to ten percent of the then-current initial franchise fee for new franchises.

The franchisee must also either retain the rights to use the existing studio and renew the lease agreements or secure rights to use a substitute studio approved by Extreme Art Studio. Furthermore, the franchisee must agree to sign the franchise agreement then in use for new Extreme Art Studio franchises, which may contain materially different provisions from the original agreement, and complete any additional required training programs at their own expense. The franchisee must provide written notice of their intent to acquire a successor franchise no more than 12 months and no less than six months before the expiration of the current 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.