Where can I find the Gold Star Franchise Agreement?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- training company's location during the weeks before the opening of the Restaurant (Section 2.2 of the Franchise Agreement).
- 2. Provide an initial training program for the initial crew of the Restaurant at the Retail Location for a period of time Gold Star deems appropriate in its sole discretion. The training program usually is conducted during the week preceding the opening of the Restaurant (Section 2.3 of the Franchise Agreement).
- 3. Provide a Gold Star representative at the Retail Location for a minimum of 2 business days and a maximum of 2 calendar weeks to train personnel and advise and consult with you regarding the opening of the Restaurant. This assistance usually coincides with the opening of the Restaurant (Section 2.7 of the Franchise Agreement).
- 4. Loan you 1 copy of the then-current Gold Star Manual (the Manual includes the Operations Manual, Management Manual and other manuals and materials provided pursuant to Section 3 of the Franchise Agreement). You will receive a copy of the Manual after you and Gold Star enter into the Franchise Agreement or we will make the Manual available to you through the internet or other digital medium. The Manual is confidential and remains the property of Gold Star (Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the Franchise Agreement).
- 5. Provide to you or your architect standard plans and specifications for the design of a prototype Gold Star restaurant (Section 4.4 of the Franchise Agreement).
- 6. Review and approve or reject your proposed Retail Location and lease, if any. Site review is sometimes performed before the execution of the Franchise Agreement, and is typically a post-signing activity (Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of the Franchise Agreement).
- 7. Review and approve or reject your architectural, design and equipment plans for the proposed Retail Location (Section 4.4 of the Franchise Agreement).
- 8. Provide to you a schedule of all equipment necessary to operate the Restaurant, as well as a list of approved service providers (Section 4.5 of the Franchise Agreement).
- 9. Designate a protected territory for you (Section 1.3 of the Franchise Agreement).
Length of Time to Open Franchised Restaurant.
The typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement or the first payment of any consideration for the Franchise and the opening of the franchised Restaurant is between six (6) months and twelve (12) months.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 52–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Gold Star Franchise Disclosure Document, specific sections of the Franchise Agreement are referenced throughout Item 11 and Item 17. Item 11 discusses Gold Star's obligations to the franchisee, such as providing initial training, a copy of the Gold Star Manual, standard prototype plans, and site selection assistance, all tied to specific sections within the Franchise Agreement. Item 17 outlines the franchisee's obligations upon termination or nonrenewal, Gold Star's assignment rights, transfer conditions, and options to purchase the franchisee's business, each linked to relevant sections in the Franchise Agreement.
Specifically, Section 2.2 of the Franchise Agreement relates to the training company's location before the restaurant opening, while Section 2.3 covers the initial crew training program. Section 2.7 discusses the Gold Star representative's assistance during the restaurant opening. Sections 3.1 and 3.2 concern the Gold Star Manual, and Section 4.4 relates to standard prototype plans. Sections 4.2 and 4.3 cover site review and approval, and Section 4.5 details the equipment schedule and approved service providers. Section 1.3 designates the protected territory. In Item 17, Section 15 details obligations upon termination, Section 13.1 covers Gold Star's assignment rights, Section 13.2 defines "transfer" by the franchisee, and Section 13.4 and the Small Business Association Addendum outline transfer approval conditions. Section 13.3 addresses Gold Star's right of first refusal, and Sections 15.2 and 15.3, along with the Small Business Association Addendum, cover Gold Star's option to purchase the business.
While these references indicate the existence of a comprehensive Franchise Agreement, the FDD excerpts do not contain the full agreement itself. To review the complete Gold Star Franchise Agreement, a prospective franchisee should carefully examine the complete FDD provided by Gold Star and consult with a legal professional experienced in franchise law. This will allow for a full understanding of the franchisee's rights and obligations.