On what page of the Mrcool FDD can I find information about the grant of franchise?
Mrcool Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
SECTION 2 DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
2.1 DEVELOPMENT GRANT AND DEVELOPMENT OBLIGATIONS
Franchisor grants to Franchisee the right, and Franchisee accepts the right and undertakes the obligation to develop MRCOOL Centers, each to be developed, opened and operated by Franchisee within the Development Area (each, a "Development Center"), provided that Franchisee develops, opens and operates such Development Centers in strict accordance with the Development Schedule, and, in accordance with the terms and provisions of each respective Franchise Agreement.
The aggregate number of Development Centers (including the First Development Center) (collectively, referred to as the "Total Development Centers") that are authorized by this Agreement and required for development, subject to the terms of this Agreement and each respective Franchise Agreement, is set forth and defined in the Development Information Sheet.
The Development Area is and shall constitute the geographic area set forth and identified in the Development Information Sheet.
The Development Information Sheet is attached as Schedule A to this Agreement and is incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. To be effective the Development Information Sheet must be completed and signed by Franchisor.
Franchisee agrees that Franchisee must: (a) open and commence the operations of each new Development Center in accordance with the Development Schedule for each respective Development Period, as set forth in this Agreement; and (b) maintain in operation the minimum cumulative number of Development Centers in accordance with the Development Schedule for each respective Development Period. Franchisee agrees that "time is of the essence" with respect to Franchisee's development obligations under this Agreement, and that Franchisee's failure to comply with the Development Schedule is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement and, any future development rights granted under this Agreement.
During the Term of this Agreement, provided that Franchisee is in compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the Development Schedule, and each respective Franchise Agreement, Franchisor will not open, operate, or license any third party the right to open or operate MRCOOL Centers within the Development Area. Franchisee agrees that the designated territory for each Development Center shall be determined by the Franchise Agreement for each respective Development Centers and that, in aggregate, the operating territories for Franchisee's Development Centers may be smaller than the Development Area.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mrcool FDD, Section 2.1, titled "DEVELOPMENT GRANT AND DEVELOPMENT OBLIGATIONS" on an unspecified page, contains information regarding the grant of franchise. This section outlines the rights and obligations of both Mrcool and the franchisee in developing Mrcool Centers within a designated Development Area. The franchisee is granted the right and undertakes the obligation to develop these centers, provided they adhere to the Development Schedule and the terms of the Franchise Agreement. The total number of Development Centers authorized and required is detailed in the Development Information Sheet.
The Development Area, which is the geographic area where the franchisee can develop Mrcool Centers, is also specified in the Development Information Sheet. This sheet is attached as Schedule A to the agreement and must be completed and signed by Mrcool to be effective. The franchisee must open and operate new Development Centers according to the Development Schedule, maintaining the minimum cumulative number of centers as specified for each Development Period. Failure to comply with the Development Schedule can result in immediate termination of the agreement and any future development rights.
During the term of the agreement, Mrcool agrees not to open, operate, or license any third party to open or operate Mrcool Centers within the Development Area, as long as the franchisee is in compliance with the agreement, including the Development Schedule. The designated territory for each Development Center is determined by the Franchise Agreement for each center, and the operating territories for the franchisee's Development Centers may be smaller than the overall Development Area. This clause ensures a degree of exclusivity for the franchisee within the defined area, contingent on their adherence to the development obligations and the terms of the agreement.