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What form does the Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations take for The Standardx franchise, and where can it be found?

The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • (b) Guaranty. Franchisee must ensure that one or more of the Controlling Owners which Hyatt specifies as of the Effective Date signs Hyatt's Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations (the “Guaranty”), the current form of which is attached as Exhibit H. Franchisee represents and warrants that at least one Guarantor satisfies the Guarantor Monetary Threshold as of the Effective Date, and Franchisee agrees to ensure that at least one Guarantor continues to satisfy the Guarantor Monetary Threshold (as it may be increased in accordance with Exhibit B-1) at all times during the Term. Franchisee agrees to, and shall cause its Guarantors to, reasonably cooperate with Hyatt in connection with all auditing and reporting requirements that Hyatt reasonably specifies relating to the Guarantor Monetary Threshold.

EXHIBIT H to the BRAND HOTEL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS

Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally personally guarantees to Hyatt and its successors and assigns Franchisee's punctual payment and performance of, and agrees to be personally bound by and personally liable for the breach of, each and every Guaranteed Obligation. Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally covenants and agrees that it is liable for the Guaranteed Obligations as a primary obligor.

The “Guarantor Monetary Threshold” means each of the following: (a) the amount of total assets less total liabilities (excluding Hotel assets and liabilities relating solely to the Hotel), each as calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, equal to or exceeding _____________________ Dollars ($) as of the date hereof; and (b) liquid assets (consisting of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities) equal to or exceeding _____________________ Dollars ($) as of the date hereof.

Each dollar amount in this Section 4 shall increase automatically each year, without notice from Hyatt, effective on the first day of the calendar month during which the Franchise Agreement's Effective Date falls, by an amount equal to the CPI Increase.

Guarantor hereby waives: (i) all rights to payments and claims for reimbursement or subrogation that Guarantor may have against Franchisee arising as a result of the undersigned's execution of and performance under this Guaranty, for the express purpose that none of the undersigned shall be deemed a "creditor" of Franchisee under any applicable bankruptcy law with respect to Franchisee's obligations to Hyatt; (ii) all rights to require Hyatt to proceed against Franchisee for any payment required under the Franchise Agreement, proceed against or exhaust any security from Franchisee, take any action to assist any of the undersigned in seeking reimbursement or subrogation in connection with this Guaranty or pursue, enforce or exhaust any remedy, including any legal or equitable relief, against Franchisee; (iii) any benefit of, any right to participate in, any security now or hereafter held by Hyatt; and (iv) acceptance and notice of acceptance by Hyatt of Guarantor's undertakings under this Guaranty, all presentments, demands and notices of demand for payment of any indebtedness or non-performance of any obligations hereby guaranteed, protest, notices of dishonor, notices of default to any party with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed (except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the Franchise Agreement), and any other notices and legal or equitable defenses to which Guarantor may be entitled.

Guarantor consents and agrees that: (1) the representations, warranties, agreements, liabilities, and obligations of Guarantor set forth in this Guaranty shall apply to each of the undersigned parties in its individual capacity; (2) notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the undersigned's direct and immediate liability under this Guaranty will be

joint and several, both with Franchisee and among the other parties (if any) comprising Guarantor; (3) Guarantor will render any payment or performance required under the Franchise Agreement upon demand if Franchisee fails or refuses punctually to do so; (4) this liability will not be contingent or conditioned upon Hyatt's pursuit of any remedies against Franchisee or any other person or entity; (5) this liability will not be diminished, relieved, or otherwise affected by any extension of time, credit, or other indulgence that Hyatt may from time to time grant to Franchisee or any other person or entity, including, without limitation, the acceptance of any partial payment or performance or the compromise or release of any claims (including the release of other guarantors), none of which will in any way modify or amend this Guaranty, which will be continuing and irrevocable during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement (including extensions) for so long as any performance is or might be owed under the Franchise Agreement by Franchisee or any of its guarantors and for so long as Hyatt has any cause of action against Franchisee or any of its guarantors; and (6) this Guaranty will continue in full force and effect for (and as to) any extension or modification of the Franchise Agreement and despite the transfer of any direct or indirect interest in the Franchise Agreement or Franchisee, and Guarantor waives notice of any and all renewals, extensions, modifications, amendments, or transfers.

Guarantor's obligations under this Guaranty shall not be released, diminished, impaired, reduced or adversely affected by any of the following and Guarantor waives any common law, equitable, statutory or other rights (including, without limitation, rights to notice, other than notices required in this Guaranty) which Guarantor might otherwise have as a result of or in connection with any of the following:

Source: Item 18 — OTHER INCOME (LOSS), NET (FDD pages 187–399)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the current form of the Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations (referred to as the "Guaranty") is attached as Exhibit H to the Brand Hotel Franchise Agreement. Franchisee must ensure that one or more Controlling Owners specified by Hyatt signs this Guaranty.

The franchisee must ensure that at least one Guarantor satisfies the Guarantor Monetary Threshold as of the Effective Date and continues to meet this threshold throughout the term. The Guarantor Monetary Threshold is defined as (a) the amount of total assets less total liabilities (excluding Hotel assets and liabilities relating solely to the Hotel), each as calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, equal to or exceeding a specified dollar amount as of the date hereof; and (b) liquid assets (consisting of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities) equal to or exceeding a specified dollar amount as of the date hereof. The specific dollar amounts for the Guarantor Monetary Threshold are not provided in this excerpt.

Each dollar amount in this Section 4 shall increase automatically each year, without notice from Hyatt, effective on the first day of the calendar month during which the Franchise Agreement's Effective Date falls, by an amount equal to the CPI Increase. The guarantor irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees to Hyatt the franchisee's punctual payment and performance of every Guaranteed Obligation. The guarantor is liable as a primary obligor.

The guarantor also waives several rights, including rights to payments and claims for reimbursement or subrogation against the franchisee, rights to require Hyatt to proceed against the franchisee, and any benefit of security held by Hyatt. The guarantor's obligations are not released or diminished by various events, such as modifications to the Franchise Agreement or the insolvency of the franchisee. The Guaranty applies to each guarantor in their individual capacity, with joint and several liability among the guarantors and the franchisee.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.