What is the purpose of the Co-Brand Addendum to the Franchise Agreement for a Marble Slab Creamery franchise?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Co-branded Menu Items and Merchandise.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Lead Franchise Agreement and/or the Co-branded Franchise Agreement(s), Franchisor and the Cobrand(s) agree and consent to Franchisee offering and selling from the Business such services, menu items, products, merchandise and other products of the Lead Franchisor and each of the Co-brand(s) as Franchisor designates in writing to Franchisee and; provided that the Lead Franchisor and the applicable Co-brand(s) (subject to Franchisor's consent) reserve the right to modify, supplement or change the services, menu items, merchandise and/or other products it authorizes to be offered and sold from the Business.
Co-branded Addendum to Manual.
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor has been authorized to act on behalf of the Co-brand(s), as applicable, to supervise and assist Franchisee's operation of the Business.
Following the execution of this Addendum, each Co-brand or Franchisor will provide Franchisee (or will provide Franchisee access to), on loan, an operations manual (the "Cobranded Manual"), or an addendum to Franchisor's manual (the "Franchisor Manual" and together, the "Co-branded Manuals") and Co-brand(s)' product and menu specifications, purchase orders, design specifications and uniforms; display of signs and notices; authorized and required equipment and fixtures, including specifications therefor; usage of the Co-branded Marks; décor; local advertising formats; and such other matters and policies as Franchisor may reasonably elect to include which relate to the operation of the Business as a co-branded food service business.
Further, Franchisor, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Co-brand(s), as applicable, may provide to Franchisee, from time to time as Franchisor deems appropriate, further advice and/or written materials concerning the operation of the Business as a co-branded food service business, including
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 101)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Disclosure Document, the Co-Brand Addendum to Franchise Agreement serves to integrate the operations of a Marble Slab Creamery franchise with another co-branded food service business. This addendum facilitates the franchisee's ability to offer and sell services, menu items, products, and merchandise from both Marble Slab Creamery (referred to as the Lead Franchisor) and the co-brand. However, Marble Slab Creamery retains the authority to designate which items can be offered and sold.
The Co-Brand Addendum also addresses operational aspects, granting Marble Slab Creamery the authority to supervise and assist the franchisee in running the co-branded business. Following the addendum's execution, the franchisee will receive an operations manual or an addendum to Marble Slab Creamery's manual, along with product specifications, purchase orders, design specifications, uniform guidelines, signage details, equipment requirements, and advertising formats. This ensures that the franchisee has the necessary information to operate the co-branded business effectively.
Marble Slab Creamery may provide further advice and written materials concerning the operation of the co-branded food service business. This ongoing support helps the franchisee maintain brand standards and operational efficiency across both brands. The co-brand or Marble Slab Creamery will provide the franchisee access to an operations manual or an addendum to Marble Slab Creamery's manual, including product and menu specifications, purchase orders, design specifications and uniforms.