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Under what conditions does the Conditional Assignment of Lease become effective for Fat Shack?

Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

| day of, 202 by and between | THIS CONDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE ("Assignment") is made as of this , a | |-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | ("Assignor"), FAT SHACK INC., a Delaware corporation ("Assignee") and , a ("Landlord"). WHEREAS, Assignor is a tenant of certain property generally known as , located in the City of , State | | of Assignor, dated | ("Property"), pursuant to a lease by and between Landlord and , 202 (the "Lease"); WHEREAS, Assignor desires to construct, or have constructed by Landlord (whichever is applicable), and thereafter operate a FAT SHACK Restaurant under a certain franchise agreement between Assignor and Assignee (the "Franchise Agreement"); and WHEREAS, as a condition to the grant of rights under the Franchise Agreement to Assignor, Assignee requires that Assignor enter into this Assignment. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: | | 1. | Assignor hereby assigns all of its right, title and interest in and to the Lease and the FAT | | SHACK Restaurant to Assignee. | | | 2. | With the exception of Assignee's rights under paragraph 3 below and Assignor's and Landlord's respective obligations, representations and covenants under paragraphs 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10 below, the Conditional Assignment of lease contemplated hereunder is expressly conditioned upon, and shall not be effective and Assignee shall have no right to pursue any remedy hereunder unless and until: | | (a) | Default by Assignor under the terms of the Lease, which default (i) is not cured by Assignor within the time limits provided therein or (ii) results in a demand for performance by Assignee under any guaranty of the Lease; or | | (b) | Default by Assignor under the terms of the Franchise Agreement or under any document or instrument securing the Franchise Agreement, which default is not cured by Assignor within the time limits provided therein; or | | (c) | Voluntary institution of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings as a debtor or involuntary insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings brought against Assignor which are not dismissed within 60 days of the filing thereof; or | | (d) | Discontinuation by the Assignor of operation of the FAT SHACK Restaurant to be located on the Property, whether voluntarily or involuntarily; or | | (e) | Nonrenewal by Assignor of the Franchise Agreement; or | | (f) | Nonrenewal by Assignor of the Lease. | 3.

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

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Conditional Assignment of Lease outlines specific conditions that trigger its effectiveness. This assignment, where the franchisee (Assignor) assigns their lease to Fat Shack Inc. (Assignee), becomes effective only upon certain events.

The conditions include: default by the franchisee under the lease terms that is not cured within the specified time limits or results in a demand for performance by Fat Shack under any lease guaranty; default by the franchisee under the Franchise Agreement; the voluntary or involuntary institution of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings against the franchisee; discontinuation of the Fat Shack Restaurant's operation by the franchisee; or nonrenewal of either the Franchise Agreement or the lease by the franchisee.

These conditions protect Fat Shack's interests by ensuring they can step in to maintain control of the restaurant location if the franchisee fails to meet their obligations or ceases operations. For a prospective franchisee, this means understanding the importance of adhering to both the lease and franchise agreements to avoid triggering the conditional assignment. It also highlights the potential for Fat Shack to take over the lease if the franchisee encounters financial or operational difficulties.

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.