What is the 'Depository' referring to in the Pearce Bespoke Authorization Form?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| The undersigned depositor ("Depositor" or "Licensee") hereby authorizes Pearce Bespoke Franchising, LLC ("Licensor") to initiate debit entries and/or credit correction entries to the undersigned's checking and/or savings account(s) indicated below, and the depository designated below ("Depository" or "Bank") to debit or credit such account(s) pursuant to Licensor's instructions. Please attach a voided blank check, for purposes of setting up bank and transit numbers. |
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| Depository: |
| Branch: |
| City, State Zip: |
| Bank Transit/ABA Number: |
| Account Number: |
| This authority is to remain in full force and effect until 60 days after Licensor has received written |
| notification |
| from Licensee of its termination or expiration. |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Depository' in the context of the authorization form refers to the franchisee's bank or financial institution. The authorization form allows Pearce Bespoke Franchising, LLC to initiate debit or credit entries to the franchisee's checking or savings account.
This means that as a Pearce Bespoke franchisee, you would authorize the franchisor to directly debit or credit your designated bank account for various fees, royalties, or other financial transactions as outlined in the franchise agreement. Attaching a voided check helps in setting up the bank and transit numbers for these transactions.
The authorization remains in effect until 60 days after Pearce Bespoke receives written notification from the franchisee regarding termination or expiration of the agreement. This ensures that Pearce Bespoke has sufficient time to reconcile any outstanding payments or obligations even after the franchise relationship ends.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the terms of the authorization form and understand the circumstances under which Pearce Bespoke will debit or credit their account. It is also important to be aware of the notification requirements for terminating the authorization to avoid any unintended transactions after the franchise agreement concludes.