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What agreement is being guaranteed by the undersigned to Fat Shack Inc.?

Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

EXHIBIT V TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS

  • A. In consideration of, and as an inducement to, the execution of the above Franchise Agreement ("Franchise Agreement") by FAT SHACK INC. ("FSI"), each of the undersigned hereby personally and unconditionally:
    1. Guarantees to FSI and its successors and assigns, for the term of the Franchise Agreement, including renewals thereof, that franchisee named on the signature page ("Franchisee") shall punctually pay and perform each and every undertaking, agreement and covenant set forth in the Franchise Agreement; and
    1. Agrees to be personally bound by, and personally liable for the breach of, each and every provision in the Franchise Agreement, including but not limited to, the terms of the articles and sections pertaining to non-competition during and after the term, confidentiality and the Marks and copyrighted works of FSI.
  • B. Each of the undersigned waives the following:
      1. Acceptance and notice of acceptance by FSI of the foregoing undertaking;
    1. Notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed;
    1. Protest and notice of default to any party with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed;
    1. Any right he or she may have to require that any action be brought against Franchisee or any other person as a condition of liability; and
    1. Notice of any amendment, modification, deletion or addition of any term or condition of or to any of the obligations hereby guaranteed.
      1. Notice of any termination as to future liability of any other guarantor.
    1. Any and all other notices and legal or equitable defenses to which he or she may be entitled.
  • C. Each of the undersigned consents and agrees that:
      1. His or her direct and immediate liability under this guaranty will be joint and several;
    1. He or she will render any payment or performance required under the Franchise Agreement upon demand if Franchisee fails or refuses punctually to do so;
    1. His or her liability hereunder will not be contingent or conditioned upon pursuit by FSI of any remedies against Franchisee or any other person; and

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit V to the Franchise Agreement outlines the Guaranty and Assumption of Franchisee's Obligations. The undersigned guarantees to Fat Shack Inc. (FSI) that the franchisee will punctually pay and perform each undertaking, agreement, and covenant detailed in the Franchise Agreement for its entire term, including renewals. This guarantee extends to being personally bound by and liable for any breaches of the Franchise Agreement, specifically including terms related to non-competition during and after the term, confidentiality, and the use of Fat Shack's trademarks and copyrighted materials.

This means that the guarantor is taking on significant personal responsibility for the franchisee's adherence to the Franchise Agreement. The guarantor waives rights such as acceptance and notice of acceptance by FSI, notice of demand for payment, and the right to require action against the franchisee before being held liable. They also waive notice of any amendments or modifications to the guaranteed obligations and any legal defenses they may be entitled to.

The guarantor consents to direct and immediate joint and several liability, meaning Fat Shack can pursue the guarantor directly without first pursuing the franchisee. The guarantor must fulfill any payment or performance required under the Franchise Agreement if the franchisee fails to do so. Their liability is not contingent upon Fat Shack pursuing remedies against the franchisee or any other person, and it is not affected by any amendments or modifications to the Franchise Agreement.

For a prospective Fat Shack franchisee, this highlights the importance of understanding the full scope of the Franchise Agreement and the obligations it entails, not only for the franchisee but also for anyone acting as a guarantor. It is crucial for potential guarantors to carefully review the Franchise Agreement and seek legal counsel to fully understand the implications of providing such a guarantee, as they are putting their personal assets at risk should the franchisee fail to meet their obligations.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 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.