What is an 'Operating Partner' for a Marble Slab Creamery franchisee?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 12.2.3.11 At the transferee's expense, the transferee's operating partner, manager and/or such additional persons as may be reasonably designated by Franchisor will complete any training programs then in effect for Marble Slab Creamery franchisees upon such terms and conditions as Franchisor may reasonably require, including that such training be completed before the effective date of the transfer;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 101)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery FDD, the term 'operating partner' is mentioned within the context of franchise transfer requirements. Specifically, if a franchisee transfers their Marble Slab Creamery franchise to a new owner (the transferee), the transferee's operating partner may be required to complete training programs.
This implies that an operating partner is someone who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the Marble Slab Creamery franchise location after the transfer. Marble Slab Creamery stipulates that the transferee's operating partner, manager, and/or other designated individuals must complete the brand's training programs. This training ensures that the new management is aligned with Marble Slab Creamery's standards and procedures.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they plan to transfer their franchise in the future, the person responsible for running the business (the operating partner) will need to undergo Marble Slab Creamery's training. This requirement helps maintain consistency across all franchise locations and protects the brand's reputation. The franchisee will be responsible for covering the expenses associated with this training.