If the Fat Shack franchisee fails to perform, what is the guarantor required to do?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer 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:
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- 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
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- 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:
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- Acceptance and notice of acceptance by FSI of the foregoing undertaking;
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- Notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed;
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- Protest and notice of default to any party with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed;
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- 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
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- Notice of any amendment, modification, deletion or addition of any term or condition of or to any of the obligations hereby guaranteed.
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- Notice of any termination as to future liability of any other guarantor.
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- 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:
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- His or her direct and immediate liability under this guaranty will be joint and several;
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- 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;
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- 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 the 2025 Fat Shack Franchise Disclosure Document, the guarantor's obligations are detailed in Exhibit V to the Franchise Agreement, titled "GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS." The guarantor personally and unconditionally guarantees that the franchisee will punctually pay and perform every undertaking, agreement, and covenant in the Franchise Agreement for its entire term, including renewals. The guarantor also agrees to be personally bound by and liable for any breach of any provision within the Franchise Agreement. This includes, but isn't limited to, terms regarding non-competition during and after the franchise term, confidentiality, and the use of Fat Shack's marks and copyrighted works.
The guarantor waives several rights, including the right to receive acceptance and notice of acceptance from Fat Shack regarding the guaranty, notice of demand for payment of any debt, notice of nonperformance of any guaranteed obligations, and protest and notice of default. The guarantor also waives any right to require Fat Shack to first bring action against the franchisee or any other person before pursuing the guarantor. Additionally, they waive notice of any amendments, modifications, deletions, or additions to the Franchise Agreement's terms, notice of termination regarding future liability of any other guarantor, and any other legal or equitable defenses they may be entitled to.
The guarantor consents and agrees that their liability is direct, immediate, joint, and several. They must render any payment or performance required under the Franchise Agreement upon demand if the franchisee fails or refuses to do so punctually. The guarantor's liability is not contingent upon Fat Shack pursuing remedies against the franchisee or any other person. Furthermore, their liability will not be diminished, relieved, or otherwise affected by any amendment, assignment, or modification of the Franchise Agreement or any extension of time granted to the franchisee.