Does Marble Slab Creamery have an option to purchase the business under the Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 74–85)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery FDD, Marble Slab Creamery does not have the option to purchase a franchisee's business under the Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement. The table in Item 17 outlines key provisions of the Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement, and specifically notes that Marble Slab Creamery's option to purchase the business is "Not Applicable".
This means that as a franchisee, you would not be contractually obligated to sell your Marble Slab Creamery franchise back to the franchisor. However, it is important to note that the FDD also states that transfers of the agreement by the franchisee require the express written consent of Marble Slab Creamery, which may be withheld for any reason whatsoever, in their sole and absolute discretion.
While Marble Slab Creamery does not have a direct option to purchase your franchise, their broad power to deny transfers could potentially be used to exert influence over a sale. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider this provision and seek clarification from Marble Slab Creamery regarding their typical practices for approving or denying franchise transfers.