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What is required for any agreement relating to the matters covered by the Kidokinetics franchise agreement to be binding?

Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

  • 15.2.

Restrictions on Transfers by Franchisee.

Franchisee's rights and duties under this Agreement are personal to Franchisee and/or Franchisee's Principal(s), and Franchisor has made this Agreement in reliance on Franchisor's perceptions of the individual and collective character, skill, aptitude, attitude, business ability, and financial capacity of Franchisee and/or Franchisee's Principals.

Thus, no transfer, as hereafter defined, may be made without Franchisor's prior written approval, which will not be unreasonably withheld.

Franchisor may void any transfer made without such approval.

  • 15.3. Transfers by Franchisee.

Franchisee shall not directly or indirectly sell, assign, transfer, give, devise, convey or encumber this Agreement or any right or interest herein or hereunder (a "Transfer"), the Kidokinetics Business or any assets thereof (except in the ordinary course of business) or suffer or permit any such assignment, transfer, or encumbrance to occur by operation of law unless it first obtains the written consent of Franchisor, except as provided in Section 15.6 of this Agreement.

A transfer of any stock in the Franchisee if it is a corporation or a transfer of any ownership rights in Franchisee if it is a partnership, a limited liability company or limited partnership is a Transfer and is prohibited without prior written consent of Franchisor.

If Franchisee has complied fully with this Agreement, Franchisor will not unreasonably withhold its consent of a Transfer that meets the following requirements:

  • 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.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's rights and duties under the franchise agreement are personal to the franchisee and/or the franchisee's principals. Kidokinetics has made the agreement based on their perceptions of the individual and collective character, skill, aptitude, attitude, business ability, and financial capacity of the franchisee and/or their principals. Therefore, any transfer of rights or duties requires Kidokinetics's prior written approval. Kidokinetics may void any transfer made without such approval.

Specifically, no transfer may be made without Kidokinetics's prior written approval. This includes selling, assigning, transferring, giving, devising, conveying, or encumbering the agreement, any right or interest in it, the Kidokinetics business, or any assets thereof (except in the ordinary course of business). This also applies to any such assignment, transfer, or encumbrance occurring by operation of law. A transfer of any stock in the franchisee (if it is a corporation) or a transfer of any ownership rights in the franchisee (if it is a partnership, limited liability company, or limited partnership) also requires prior written consent from Kidokinetics.

Kidokinetics will not unreasonably withhold consent of a transfer if the franchisee has complied fully with the agreement and the transfer meets certain requirements. These requirements include that the proposed transferee must be an individual of good moral character and meet Kidokinetics's standards for franchisees. The transferee must also have sufficient business experience, aptitude, and financial resources to operate the Kidokinetics business and comply with the agreement. Additionally, the transferee and their manager must complete Kidokinetics's Initial Management Training Program to Kidokinetics's satisfaction.

Furthermore, the franchisee must have paid all amounts owed to Kidokinetics and third-party creditors. The transferee must execute Kidokinetics's then-standard form of Franchise Agreement, which may have materially different terms and conditions, although the transferee will not be required to pay an Initial Franchise Fee. The franchisee, the transferee, and their principals must execute a general release of all claims against Kidokinetics. Finally, Kidokinetics must grant written approval of the material terms and conditions of the transfer, ensuring that the price and terms of payment will not adversely affect the Kidokinetics business's operation.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 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.