Must the Operating Partner for a Marble Slab Creamery franchisee be accepted by the franchisor?
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 Marble Slab Creamery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee transfers their franchise to a new owner, the incoming operating partner, manager, or other designated individuals must complete Marble Slab Creamery's training programs. This training must be completed under the terms and conditions set by Marble Slab Creamery, potentially before the transfer becomes effective.
This requirement ensures that the new operating partner is properly trained in the Marble Slab Creamery system. It helps maintain brand standards and operational consistency across all franchise locations.
While the FDD excerpt does not explicitly state that the operating partner must be "approved" by Marble Slab Creamery, the requirement to complete the training program suggests that the franchisor has some level of oversight and can ensure the operating partner meets their standards. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Marble Slab Creamery the specific criteria for operating partner approval and the potential consequences if a proposed operating partner does not meet these standards.