Where can I find more detailed information about my obligations as a The Standardx franchisee?
The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This table lists your principal obligations under the franchise and other agreements. It will help you find more detailed information about your obligations in these agreements and in other items of this disclosure document.
| Obligation | Section in agreement | Disclosure document item |
|---|---|---|
| a. Site selection and | 1.1, 2.5 and 2.6 of Franchise | |
| 7 and 11 | ||
| acquisition/lease | Agreement | |
| Obligation | Section | Disclosure |
| in agreement | document item | |
| b. Pre-opening purchases/leases | 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.7, 3.3, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, Article 9 and Exhibit B-1 of Franchise Agreement | 5, 7, 8 and 11 |
| c. Site development and other pre-opening requirements | 2.1 to 2.4 and Exhibit B-3 of Franchise Agreement; Revenue Management Services Program Schedule | 5, 7, 8 and 11 |
| d. Initial and ongoing training | 3.1, 3.4, 4.2 and 12.4 of Franchise Agreement | 5, 6, 7 and 11 |
| e. Opening | 2.5 of Franchise Agreement | 5 and 11 |
| f. Fees | 2.2, 2.5, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.8, 5.3, 7.5, 8.3, 12.4, 12.8, 13.2, 14.4, 16.1, 16.2 and 16.5 and Articles 3, 6, 9 and 10 and Exhibit B-1 of Franchise Agreement; Franchise Application; 7 of Confidentiality Agreement; Schedules to Central Services Agreement | 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 |
| g. Compliance with standards and policies/operating manual | 2.1 to 2.3, 2.6, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 7.4 and 11.2 and Article 4 of Franchise Agreement; Management Company Rider | 6, 8, 11, 13, 14 and 15 |
| h. Trademarks and proprietary information | 3.2, 5.3 and 16.1 and Article 11 of Franchise Agreement; Confidentiality Agreement; Management Company Rider; 6 of Central Services Agreement | 11, 13 and 14 |
| i. Restrictions on | 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6 of Franchise | 8, 11 and 16 |
| products/services offered | Agreement | |
| j. Warranty and customer | 4.3 and 4.5 of Franchise Agreement | 8, 12 and 16 |
| service requirements | ||
| k. Territorial development and | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| sales quotas | ||
| l. Ongoing product/service purchases | 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, and 4.6 of Franchise Agreement; Schedules to Central Services Agreement | 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 |
| m. Maintenance, appearance and remodeling requirements | 3.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 and 10.2 of Franchise Agreement | 8, 11 and 16 |
| n. Insurance | Article 9 of Franchise Agreement; 8 of Central Services Agreement | 6, 7 and 8 |
| Obligation | Section | Disclosure |
| in agreement | document item | |
| o. Advertising | 4.1, 4.3, 4.5 and Article 5 of Franchise Agreement | 6, 8 and 11 |
| p. Indemnification | 2.5 and 8.3 of Franchise Agreement; 7 of Confidentiality Agreement; 9 of Central Services Agreement | 6 |
| q. Owner’s participation/ management/staffing | 3.1, 3.2, 4.2 and 4.6 of Franchise Agreement; Management Company Rider; Revenue Management Services Program Schedule | 5, 7, 11 and 15 |
| r. Records and reports | 4.3 and 4.7 and Article 7 of Franchise Agreement | 6 |
| s. Inspections and audits | 4.3, 4.8, 7.4 and 7.5 of Franchise Agreement | 6 |
| t. Transfer | 12.2 to 12.9 of Franchise Agreement and 8(e) of Confidentiality Agreement; 13 of Central Services Agreement | 6 and 17 |
| u. Renewal | Article 13 of Franchise Agreement | 6 and 17 |
| v. Post-termination obligations | 12.4 and Articles 10, 14 and 16 of Franchise Agreement; 6 and 9 of Central Services Agreement | 6, 13, 14 and 17 |
| w. Non-competition covenants | 4.2, 4.10 and 4.11 of Franchise Agreement | 15 and 17 |
| x. Dispute resolution | Article 14 of Franchise Agreement; 8 of Confidentiality Agreement; 11 of Central Services Agreement | 6 and 17 |
| y. Honoring guest room rates | 3.3 and 4.5 of Franchise Agreement | 8 |
| z. Guarantor Monetary | 12.1 of Franchise Agreement and | 15 |
| Threshold | Guaranty | |
| aa. Right of first offer | Exhibit C of Franchise Agreement | 17 |
Source: Item 9 — Franchisee's Obligations (FDD pages 45–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 provides a table outlining a franchisee's principal obligations under the franchise and other agreements. This table serves as a roadmap to locate more detailed information about these obligations within the franchise agreement and other items of the disclosure document.
The table in Item 9 lists various obligations, such as site selection, pre-opening purchases, site development, training, fees, and compliance with standards. For each obligation, the table indicates the specific sections in the Franchise Agreement and the corresponding items in the Disclosure Document where further details can be found. For example, information regarding site selection and acquisition/lease obligations can be found in sections 1.1, 2.5, and 2.6 of the Franchise Agreement, as well as items 7 and 11 of the Disclosure Document.
By consulting this table, a prospective The Standardx franchisee can efficiently navigate the legal documents and pinpoint the exact clauses and items that pertain to each of their responsibilities. This allows for a more thorough understanding of what is expected of them and helps in making informed decisions about entering into the franchise agreement. The table covers a wide range of obligations, from initial setup tasks to ongoing operational requirements, ensuring that franchisees have a comprehensive overview of their duties.