Name of Business: Zuri Restaurant LLC
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Complying with Federal Regulations for Franchises
You have operated one of your property sites as a prototype for the Franchise Operation. The properties are all in upscale locations that support the Restaurant’s thematic Desert profile.
The new site was test-marketed using the Franchise concept and the patented dessert brand, “Brain Freeze,” that savory specially formulated dessert treat created by Sally.
The desert has become so popular that many customers have requested extra take-home orders. A substantial number of patrons have even asked if the dessert would ever be sold separately in markets. The dessert menu has a strong sales position in overall restaurant sales and generated a cash flow that supported the entire overhead of the test model.
Your company is now ready to launch the Franchise Operation, but you must first prepare the required support documents.
Your Assignment
You have operated a company owned property sites used as a prototype for your Franchise Operations. The other properties owned by your company are all in upscale locations that support the Restaurant’s thematic Desert franchise market profile.
You have test-marketed the Franchise concept using the companies patented dessert brand, “Brain Freeze,” that savory specially formulated dessert treat created by Sally.
The desert has become so popular that many customers have requested extra take-home orders. A substantial number of patrons have even asked if the dessert would ever be sold separately in food markets. The dessert menu demonstrated a strong sales position using the test market compared to your overall restaurant sales and generated a cash flow that supported the entire operation costs of the franchise business operations plans.
Your company is now ready to launch a National Franchise Operation, but you must first complete the statutory requirements and complete the draft agreement with your revisions.
Assignment: Assemble the documents required to establish a National Franchise operation. Review the (A) Partial FDD Franchise Information (PDF) that outlines partial Franchise requirements that legally permit your company to sell and enter into franchise agreements with franchisees. This document outlines your franchise profile. Compare the information in the Partial Franchise Disclosure Document (PFDD) using the statutory specifications found in the:
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations website (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)(ECFR). PART 436DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING FRANCHISING:
Subpart BFranchisors’ Obligations and
Subpart CContents of a Disclosure Document (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
Make sure all statutory requirements are in the PFDD Document any missing sections highlighting any deficiencies or variations from the Statute if any.
Next, complete and revise the following Agreement: Franchise Agreement (DOCX). Complete all blanks ___ or bracketed “[ ]” sections with the appropriate information (using the Blue Font color) and provide any other missing terms required to solicit prospective Franchisees. Make sure the Agreement terms are consistent with the statutory requirements. Use your responses to questions in the Franchise Agreement Checklist completed in Assignment 9.3 to assist in completing 9.4.
This assignment requires you to demonstrate your understanding and ability to redraft an agreement and compliance with the legal provisions that meet your companies Franchise requirements, as well as, complying with the statutory franchise legal requirements. The accuracy and completeness of your responses in 9.3 will determine your ability to redraft sections of the Franchise Agreement. The paragraphs in the document require detailed information to complete. You are permitted to create best judgment responses using the Case Study as support for information not directly provided.
REMINDER: Document required to be completed for the Assignment:
Upload Document: Revised Franchise Agreement
Upload your documents. Use all available information from the case studies, the text readings, and all information available, and any other research. Where response requires information not explicitly presented, use your vision to fill in the gaps and answer the questions. Information not established in the case study can be found in the franchise information. Use the documents in your assessment of your company’s readiness to take the next steps to success. Leave no blanks, and do not submit short answers that do not explain the basis for your response.