What is the timeframe for Lees Famous Recipe to notify a franchisee of deficiencies in the restaurant's condition?
Lees_Famous_Recipe Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If at any time in our reasonable judgment, the general state of repair, appearance or cleanliness of the Restaurant premises (including parking areas and grounds) or its fixtures, equipment, furniture or signs do not meet our then-current standards, we will so notify you, specifying the action you must take to correct the deficiency. If you fail, within ten (10) days after receipt of notice, to commence action and continue in good faith and with due diligence, to undertake and complete any required maintenance or refurbishing, we may (in addition to our rights under Section 15 below) enter the Restaurant premises and correct the deficiencies on your behalf, and at your expense.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 69–70)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Lees Famous Recipe Franchise Disclosure Document, if Lees Famous Recipe determines that the condition, appearance, or cleanliness of a restaurant's premises, including parking areas, fixtures, equipment, furniture, or signs, does not meet their current standards, they will notify the franchisee, specifying the actions needed to correct the deficiency.
Following this notification, the franchisee has ten days to commence action to correct the issues. The franchisee must then continue in good faith and with due diligence to undertake and complete the required maintenance or refurbishing.
If the franchisee fails to begin the required actions within the ten-day timeframe and continue working diligently towards completion, Lees Famous Recipe has the right to enter the restaurant premises and correct the deficiencies themselves, at the franchisee's expense. This is in addition to any other rights Lees Famous Recipe has under Section 15 of the franchise agreement.