If Kitchen Solvers assumes the lease, what obligations does Kitchen Solvers assume?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of expiration or termination of this Agreement, you will remain liable for your indemnification obligations specified in Subparagraph 10.B or under common law and other obligations pursuant to any applicable lease for your Business premises or otherwise, which by their very nature are intended to survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
Finally, you must comply with all noncompete covenants outlined in Subparagraph 10.D.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Kitchen Solvers Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee remains liable for obligations pursuant to any applicable lease for the Business premises, even in the event of expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement. This means that even if the agreement ends, the franchisee is still responsible for fulfilling the terms of their lease agreement.
This obligation extends to the franchisee's indemnification responsibilities as specified in Subparagraph 10.B or under common law. Additionally, the franchisee must comply with all noncompete covenants outlined in Subparagraph 10.D. These clauses ensure that even after the franchise agreement concludes, the franchisee remains accountable for certain legal and financial responsibilities related to the business and its operations.
In practical terms, this means that if Kitchen Solvers does not assume the lease, the franchisee is responsible for fulfilling the lease terms. If Kitchen Solvers does assume the lease, the FDD does not specify what obligations Kitchen Solvers would assume. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Kitchen Solvers regarding the specific obligations Kitchen Solvers would assume if they take over the lease, as this is not detailed in the provided FDD excerpt.