Where in the Jersey Mikes Development Agreement can I find information about the duties of the developer?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
5. DUTIES OF THE DEVELOPER
- 5.1 Developer shall perform the following obligations:
- (a) Developer shall comply with all terms and conditions described in this Agreement.
- (b) Developer shall comply with all of the terms and conditions of each Franchise Agreement.
- (c) Developer shall at all times preserve in confidence any and all materials and information furnished or disclosed to Developer by Franchisor, and Developer shall disclose such information or materials only to such of its employees or agents who must have access to it in connection with their employment. Developer shall not at any time, without Franchisor's prior written consent, copy, duplicate, record or otherwise reproduce such materials or information, in whole or in part, nor otherwise make the same available to any unauthorized person.
- (d) Developer shall comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mikes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the duties of the developer are outlined in Section 5 of the Development Agreement. Specifically, section 5.1 details several obligations that the developer must adhere to.
The developer is required to comply with all the terms and conditions described within the Development Agreement itself. Additionally, the developer must also comply with all the terms and conditions outlined in each individual Jersey Mike's Franchise Agreement. This means the developer has to follow the rules in both the overarching development contract and each store-specific franchise contract.
Furthermore, the developer is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any materials and information provided by Jersey Mikes. This information can only be disclosed to employees or agents who require access for their work. The developer is prohibited from copying, duplicating, or reproducing these materials without prior written consent from Jersey Mikes, ensuring that confidential business practices and trade secrets remain protected. The developer must also comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.