What must an assignee do to perform Kidokinetics' obligations under the Franchise Agreement?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 15.3.1.
The proposed transferee must be an individual of good moral character or the principals of the transferee must all be of good moral character and otherwise meet Franchisor's then-applicable standards for franchisees;
- 15.3.2.
The transferee must have sufficient business experience, aptitude and financial resources to operate the Kidokinetics Business and to comply with this Agreement;
- 15.3.3.
The transferee and its or their Manager have agreed to complete Franchisor's Initial Management Training Program to Franchisor's satisfaction;
- 15.3.4.
Franchisee has paid all amounts owed to Franchisor and third-party creditors;
- 15.3.5.
The transferee has executed Franchisor's then-standard form of Franchise Agreement, which may have terms and conditions materially different from this Agreement, except that the transferee will not be required to pay an Initial Franchise Fee;
- 15.3.6.
Franchisee and the transferee and each of Franchisee's and the transferee's Principals shall have executed a general release of all claims known or unknown under seal, in a form satisfactory to Franchisor, of any and all claims against Franchisor and Franchisor's officers, directors, shareholders, members and employees in their corporate and individual capacities, including, without limitation, claims arising out of or concerning under the Franchise Agreement and federal, state and local laws, rules and ordinances (to the fullest extent permitted by law).
Franchisee will agree to subordinate any claims Franchisee may have against the transferee to Franchisor, and indemnify Franchisor for any acts, whether negligent or intentional, committed by Franchisee during the sales negotiations between Franchisee and transferee.
- 15.3.7.
Franchisor has granted written approval of the material terms and conditions of the Transfer, including, without limitation, that the price and terms of payment will not adversely affect the Kidokinetics Business's operation.
However, Franchisor's approval of a Transfer is not in any way a representation or warranty of the transferee's success or the soundness of transferee's decision to purchase the Franchise on such terms and conditions.
Franchisee shall provide Franchisor all proposed transfer documents for Franchisor's review at least 30 days prior to a closing of the proposed Transfer;
- 15.3.8.
If Franchisee or any Principal finances any part of the sale price of the Transfer, Franchisee or its Principal have agreed that all obligations of the transferee under any notes, agreements or security interests to Franchisee or its Principal will be subordinate to the transferee's obligations to Franchisor and subject to all limitations of Section 15.8 below;
- 15.3.9.
Franchisee must cure all existing defaults under this Agreement, or any other agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor, Franchisor's affiliates, Franchisor's designated/approved suppliers and vendors, within the period permitted for cure and have substantially complied with such agreements during their respective terms;
- 15.3.10.
Franchisee or transferee will provide Franchisor a copy of the executed purchase agreement relating to the proposed transfer with all supporting documents and schedules, including transferee's assumption of an agreement to faithfully perform all of Franchisee's obligations under this Agreement;
- 15.3.11.
Franchisee (and Franchisee's principals if Franchisee is a partnership, corporation or limited liability company), and the members of their respective families must comply with the post-termination provisions of this Agreement;
- 15.3.12.
The transferee must obtain, within the time limits set by Franchisor, and maintain thereafter, all permits and licenses required for the operation of the Kidokinetics Business;
- 15.3.13.
Franchisee must request that Franchisor provide the prospective transferee with Franchisor's current form of franchise disclosure document, and Franchisor will not be liable for any representations not included in the franchise disclosure document;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee cannot transfer their rights and duties under the Franchise Agreement without prior written approval from Kidokinetics. Kidokinetics states that they have made the agreement based on their perceptions of the individual's character, skills, aptitude, business ability, and financial capacity.
To gain approval for a transfer, the proposed transferee must meet several requirements. First, they must be an individual or have principals of good moral character who meet Kidokinetics' standards for franchisees. The transferee must also possess sufficient business experience, aptitude, and financial resources to operate the Kidokinetics business and comply with the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, the transferee or their manager must complete Kidokinetics' Initial Management Training Program to the company's satisfaction.
Furthermore, the franchisee must have paid all amounts owed to Kidokinetics and third-party creditors. The transferee is required to execute Kidokinetics' then-standard form of Franchise Agreement, which may have different terms and conditions, although they won't have to pay an initial franchise fee. Both the franchisee and transferee, along with their principals, must execute a general release of all known or unknown claims against Kidokinetics. The franchisee must also agree to subordinate any claims they may have against the transferee to Kidokinetics and indemnify Kidokinetics for any acts committed by the franchisee during the sales negotiations. Kidokinetics must grant written approval of the transfer's material terms and conditions, ensuring that the price and payment terms do not adversely affect the Kidokinetics business.
Finally, the franchisee must provide Kidokinetics with all proposed transfer documents for review at least 30 days before closing the transfer. If the franchisee or any principal finances part of the sale price, the transferee's obligations must be subordinate to their obligations to Kidokinetics. The franchisee must also cure all existing defaults under the agreement and provide Kidokinetics with a copy of the executed purchase agreement, including the transferee's agreement to faithfully perform all of the franchisee's obligations under the Franchise Agreement. The transferee must obtain and maintain all required permits and licenses, and the franchisee must request that Kidokinetics provide the prospective transferee with the current franchise disclosure document.