Does the Kitchen Solvers franchise agreement require the franchisee to sign a then-current franchise agreement upon renewal?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement (FA) | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Length of the franchise term | FA: Paragraph 4 | 10 years |
| b. | Renewal or extension of the term | FA: Paragraph 4 | If you satisfy renewal requirements, you have the option to renew for up to two (2) additional 10-year terms. |
| c. | Requirements for franchisee to renew or extend | FA: Paragraph 4 | You must be in compliance with your Franchise Agreement, be current with all monetary obligations, attend any necessary training and have continuously operated the Business. You also must give us notice, maintain or obtain suitable premises for the Business (including modernization of sample doors, showcase display and all materials displaying the Marks), sign a release and sign a then current Franchise Agreement, which may have materially different terms and conditions from your original agreement. |
Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 36–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, to renew the franchise agreement, a franchisee must sign a then-current franchise agreement. The initial franchise term for Kitchen Solvers is 10 years, with an option to renew for two additional 10-year terms if certain requirements are met.
To be eligible for renewal, the franchisee must be in compliance with the existing Franchise Agreement and current with all monetary obligations. They must also attend any necessary training and have continuously operated the business.
In addition to these conditions, the franchisee is required to maintain or obtain suitable premises for the business, including modernizing sample doors, showcase displays, and all materials displaying the Kitchen Solvers's marks. The franchisee must also sign a release. The new franchise agreement that a franchisee must sign may contain terms and conditions that are materially different from the original agreement, so it is important to carefully review the new agreement.