What happens if a Ledgers franchisee is not in compliance with the franchise agreement at the time of renewal?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A. Term.
This Agreement will commence upon its Effective Date and will last for a term of ten (10) years (the "Term").
B. Renewal and Subsequent Renewals.
Upon the completion of the Term, or a renewal Term as the case may be, if you are in compliance with this Agreement and meet other conditions for renewal, you may enter into a new contract, on the then-current form. We will not change material Terms including your Territory in your renewals. If you wish to renew this Agreement, you must:
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- notify us in writing at least 90 days before the expiration of this Agreement;
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- execute a general release of all claims you may have against us (See Schedule 6);
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- pay any required renewal fee (if any);
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ledgers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must be in compliance with the franchise agreement to be eligible for renewal. The franchise agreement commences upon its effective date and lasts for a term of ten years. Upon completion of the term, or a renewal term, a franchisee may enter into a new contract, on the then-current form, if they are in compliance with the agreement and meet other conditions for renewal.
To renew the Ledgers franchise agreement, a franchisee must notify Ledgers in writing at least 90 days before the expiration of the agreement. The franchisee must also execute a general release of all claims they may have against Ledgers, as detailed in Schedule 6 of the franchise agreement. Additionally, the franchisee must pay any required renewal fee, if any.
Ledgers will not change material terms including the franchisee's territory in the renewals. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand these renewal conditions and ensure they maintain compliance with the franchise agreement throughout the term to secure their option to renew.