What remedies does Pearce Bespoke have if an Event of Default occurs under the Development Agreement?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 6.2 Our Remedies. If any Event of Default occurs under Section 6.1, we may, at our sole election: (i) declare this Agreement and any and all other rights granted to you under this Agreement to be immediately terminated and of no further force or effect; (ii) terminate any exclusive or territorial rights that you may have within the Development Area or otherwise under this Agreement; and/or (iii) exercise any other remedy we may have in law or equity as a result of an Event of Default hereunder. Upon termination of this Agreement for any other reason whatsoever, we will retain the Development Fee and you will not be relieved of any of your obligations, debts, or liabilities hereunder, including without limitation any debts, obligations, or liabilities which have accrued prior to such termination. All rights and remedies of the parties hereto shall be cumulative and not alternative, in addition to and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies which are provided for herein or which may be available at law or in equity in case of any breach, failure or default or threatened breach, failure or default of any term, provision or condition of this Agreement. The rights and remedies of the parties hereto shall be continuing and shall not be exhausted by any one or more uses thereof and may be exercised at any time or from time to time as often as may be expedient; and any option or election to enforce any such right or remedy may be exercised or taken at any time and from time to time. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, a termination of this Agreement resulting from your failure to open and thereafter operate Businesses in accordance with the Development Schedule will not, in itself, constitute cause for us to terminate any previously executed Franchise Agreement in effect at the time of such termination.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 39–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several remedies are available to the company if an Event of Default occurs under the Area Development Agreement. Pearce Bespoke has the option to declare the agreement immediately terminated, thereby nullifying all rights granted to the franchisee. Additionally, Pearce Bespoke can terminate any exclusive or territorial rights the franchisee may possess within the Development Area. Finally, Pearce Bespoke can pursue any other legal or equitable remedy available to them due to the Event of Default.
Upon termination of the Area Development Agreement, Pearce Bespoke retains the Development Fee, and the franchisee remains responsible for all outstanding obligations and liabilities, including those accrued before the termination. The rights and remedies available to both parties are cumulative and do not exclude any other rights or remedies provided within the agreement or by law or equity. This ensures that Pearce Bespoke has a comprehensive set of options to address any breach, failure, or default by the franchisee.
Notably, the termination of the Area Development Agreement due to a failure to meet the development schedule does not automatically lead to the termination of any existing Franchise Agreements. This provision protects franchisees who may have already established operating locations. Pearce Bespoke's ability to choose among these remedies provides flexibility in addressing defaults, allowing them to select the most appropriate course of action based on the specific circumstances of the breach.