factual

Must the individual provide a continuing personal guarantee if transferring a Floyds 99 franchise to a corporation they control?

Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Developer acknowledges that Franchisor's right to approve or disapprove of a proposed sale or transfer, and all other requirements and rights related to such proposed sale or transfer, as provided for above, shall apply (1) if Developer is a partnership or other business association, to the addition or deletion of a partner or members of the association or the transfer of any partnership or membership among existing partners or members; (2) if Developer is a corporation or limited liability company, to any proposed transfer or assignment of 25% or more of the ownership interests of Developer, whether such transfer occurs in a single transaction or several transactions; and (3) if Developer is an individual, to the transfer from such individual or individuals to a corporation or limited liability company controlled by them, in which case Franchisor's approval will be conditioned upon: (i) the continuing personal guarantee of the individual (or individuals) for the performance of obligations under this Agreement; (ii) the issuance and/or transfer of ownership interests which would affect a change in ownership of 25% or more of the stock or membership units in the company being conditioned on Franchisor's prior written approval; (iii) a limitation on the company's business activity to that of operating

as a Developer and operator of the FLOYD'S 99 Shops developed pursuant to this Agreement and related activities; and (iv) other reasonable conditions. With respect to a proposed transfer as described in subsection (1) and (3) of this Section, Franchisor's right of first refusal to purchase, as set forth above, shall not apply and Franchisor will waive any transfer fee chargeable to Developer for a transfer under these circumstances.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 58–229)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Floyds 99 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee who is an individual transfers their franchise to a corporation or limited liability company they control, Floyds 99 requires a continuing personal guarantee. This means that even after the transfer, the original individual franchisee remains personally liable for the performance of the franchise obligations.

Floyds 99 approval of the transfer is conditional upon this guarantee. In addition to the personal guarantee, Floyds 99 also requires that any transfer of ownership interests affecting 25% or more of the company's stock or membership units is subject to their prior written approval. The company's business activity must also be limited to operating as a Floyds 99 shop and related activities.

These conditions ensure that Floyds 99 maintains control over who operates their franchises and that someone remains accountable for the franchise's performance. While the right of first refusal and transfer fees are waived in this specific transfer scenario, the personal guarantee is a standard requirement to protect Floyds 99's interests.

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.