Are the Guarantors of a Learningrx Area Developer Agreement responsible for the complete and prompt payment of all indebtedness to the Franchisor?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
GUARANTY
| In consideration of, and as an inducement to, the execution of that certain Area | ||||
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| Development Agreement, and any revisions, modifications, addenda and amendments thereto, (hereinafter collectively the "Agreement") dated, by and between | ||||
| LearningRx | Franchise | a | corporation, | ("Franchisor") |
| Corporation, | Colorado | and ("Area Developer"), each of the undersigned Guarantors agrees as | ||
| follows: |
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- The Guarantors do hereby jointly and severally unconditionally guaranty the full, prompt and complete performance of the Area Developer under the terms, covenants and conditions of the Agreement, including without limitation, compliance with all confidentiality requirements, protection and preservation of confidential information, compliance with all noncompete provisions, compliance with the terms of any and all other agreements executed by Area Developer in order to open and operate the Center, and the complete and prompt payment of all indebtedness to Franchisor under the Agreement. The word "indebtedness" is used herein in its most comprehensive sense and includes without limitation any and all advances, debts, obligations and liabilities of the Area Developer, now or hereafter incurred, either voluntarily or involuntarily, and whether due or not due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, determined or undetermined, or whether recovery thereof may be now or hereafter barred by any statute of limitation or is otherwise unenforceable.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Guarantors of an Area Developer Agreement are responsible for the full, prompt, and complete performance of the Area Developer's obligations under the agreement. This includes, without limitation, compliance with confidentiality requirements, protection of confidential information, adherence to noncompete provisions, compliance with all agreements executed by the Area Developer to operate the center, and the complete and prompt payment of all indebtedness to Learningrx.
The term 'indebtedness' is broadly defined to include all advances, debts, obligations, and liabilities of the Area Developer, whether current or future, voluntary or involuntary, due or not due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, determined or undetermined, even if recovery is barred by a statute of limitations or is otherwise unenforceable. This means that the guarantor's responsibility extends to nearly any financial obligation the Area Developer incurs to Learningrx.
The obligations of the Guarantors are independent of the obligations of the Area Developer, allowing Learningrx to pursue action against the Guarantors without first pursuing action against the Area Developer. The document also states that Learningrx is not obligated to verify the authority of the Area Developer or its representatives, and any obligation created in reliance on such authority is guaranteed. This comprehensive guarantee ensures that Learningrx has recourse to the Guarantors for any failures of the Area Developer to meet its obligations, providing a significant level of financial security for Learningrx.