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Can Kidokinetics sell its assets and rights to the Marks and System to a third party?

Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

ess written authorization from Franchisor.

  • 2.2. Reservation of Rights. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor and any parties Franchisor designates will have the right to: (i) establish and operate, and license third parties the right to establish and operate, other franchised businesses using the Marks and System at any location outside of the Territory; (ii) acquire, merge with, engage in joint ventures with, or otherwise affiliate with, and thereafter own and operate and franchise others the right to own and operate, any business of any kind, including businesses that offer products that are similar to those provided by a Franchised Business, within or outside the Territory; (iii) open and operate, or license third parties the right to open or operate, businesses that offer products and services similar to the Franchised Business under marks other than the Marks at any location; (iv) sell and distribute, directly or indirectly, or license others to sell and distribute, directly or indirectly, any products, services or merchandise, from any location or to any purchaser, through any channel or method of distribution (including, but not limited, to virtual classes, sales made by or through telemarketing, and/or on the Internet); (v) provide the services or sell products authorized for Kidokinetics Businesses to customers whose principal residence (or principal business office, if the customer is a business entity) is within Franchisee's Territory if contact with the customer is initiated by the customer and not Franchisor; (vi) to use and license the use of technology to non-franchisee locations inside and outside the Territory; and (vii) engage in any other activities not expressly prohibited under this Agreement. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement does not grant it any right to (a) offer any product or service via e-commerce without prior approval by Franchisor, (b) establish an independent website or to establish a URL incorporating the Marks or any variation thereof, or (c) distribute, market, or implement Franchisor's products and services in any channel of distribution not specifically identified in this Agreement. Franchisee may not sell products through other channels of distribution such as wholesale, Internet or mail order sales. Franchisor is not required to pay Franchisor if Franchisor exercises any of its rights within the Territory. Franchisor will not be required to pay any compensation for soliciting or accepting orders inside the Territory.
    1. TERM. The term of this Agreement will commence on the date that Franchisor signs this Agreement and will continue for 10 years, unless sooner terminated as provided in this Agreement (the "Term").
    1. RENEWAL. Franchisee has the right to renew this Agreement for one successive, additional 10-year period, provided Franchisee has met the following conditions:
    • 4.1.1 Franchisee has notified Franchisor of Franchisee's intention to renew this Agreement in writing at least 90 days, and no more than nine months, prior to expiration of the current term;

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Kidokinetics' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Kidokinetics has the right to sell its assets and rights to the Marks and System to a third party. Specifically, Kidokinetics retains the right to license third parties to establish and operate franchised businesses using the Marks and System outside of a franchisee's territory.

Kidokinetics also reserves the right to engage in various business activities, including acquiring, merging, or affiliating with other businesses, even those offering similar products to the franchised business. Kidokinetics can also open or license others to open businesses offering similar products and services under different marks. Furthermore, Kidokinetics has the right to sell and distribute products, services, or merchandise through any channel of distribution, including virtual classes and the Internet.

Kidokinetics also retains the right to substitute different Marks for use in identifying the System and the Kidokinetics Business if the current Marks can no longer be used or if Kidokinetics determines that substitution will be beneficial to the System. In such cases, Kidokinetics will require the franchisee to discontinue or modify their use of any of the Marks or to use one or more additional or substitute Marks, with notification provided 10 days prior.

These provisions grant Kidokinetics broad latitude in managing and expanding its brand and business operations, which may impact individual franchisees. A prospective franchisee should consider how these rights might affect their business and discuss any concerns with Kidokinetics before entering into a franchise agreement.

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.