Cinnabon Development Agreement - Cinnabon Inc.
CINNABON
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(Exclusive)
Between
CINNABON, INC.
and
_______________________________
Dev. Agr. No.:________
No. Options:________
Date:______________
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CINNABON, INC.
CINNABON
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(Exclusive)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GRANT...................................................... 2
II. DEVELOPMENT FEE............................................ 2
III. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE....................................... 3
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES..................................... 3
V. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION.................................... 9
VI. TRANSFERABILITY OF INTEREST................................ 10
VII. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION................................... 13
VIII. COVENANTS.................................................. 13
IX. NOTICES.................................................... 14
X. NON-WAIVER................................................. 15
XI. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND INDEMNIFICATION................. 15
XII. APPROVALS.................................................. 16
XIII. ACKNOWLEDGMENT............................................. 16
XIV. SEVERABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION.............................. 16
XV. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND APPLICABLE LAW........................ 17
EXHIBIT A - DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT B - TERRITORY
EXHIBIT C - FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
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CINNABON, INC.
CINNABON
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(Exclusive)
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), made this ______ day of
__________________________, 20___, by and between CINNABON, INC., a Washington
corporation, with its principal place of business at Six Concourse Parkway,
Suite 1700, Atlanta, Georgia 30328-5352, U.S.A. ("Franchisor") and
_________________________________ ("Developer").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Franchisor has developed and owns a unique system (the "CINNABON
System", or "System") for the development, establishment and operation of retail
bakeries, that feature proprietary cinnamon rolls, bakery products, specialty
coffee and other menu items developed and owned by Franchisor ("Cinnabon
Bakeries");
WHEREAS, the distinguishing characteristics of the CINNABON System include,
without limitation, the name "CINNABON"; distinctive interior and exterior
design and layouts, decor, color schemes, and furnishings; confidential food
formulae and recipes used in the preparation of food products, formulas and
specifications for baking cinnamon rolls and other bakery products; specialized
menus; standards and specifications for equipment, equipment layouts, products,
operating procedures, and management programs, all of which may be changed,
improved, and further developed by Franchisor from time to time;
WHEREAS, Franchisor identifies the CINNABON System by means of certain
trade names, service marks, trademarks, logos, emblems, and other indicia of
origin, including, but not limited to, the marks "CINNABON", "MAKARA" and such
other trade names, service marks, trademarks and trade dress as are now, or may
hereafter, be designated by Franchisor for use in connection with the CINNABON
System (collectively referred to as the "Proprietary Marks");
WHEREAS, Franchisor continues to develop, use, and control the use of such
Proprietary Marks in order to identify for the public the source of services and
products marketed thereunder in the CINNABON System and to represent the
CINNABON System's high standards of quality, appearance, and service;
WHEREAS, Developer wishes to be assisted, trained and licensed by
Franchisor as a CINNABON developer and franchisee and licensed to use, in
connection therewith, the CINNABON System;
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WHEREAS, Developer understands the importance of the CINNABON System and
CINNABON high and uniform standards of quality, cleanliness, appearance, and
service, and the necessity of opening and operating Developer's CINNABON
Bakeries in conformity with the CINNABON System; and
WHEREAS, Developer wishes to obtain the right to develop CINNABON Bakeries
("Franchised Units") in the area described in this Agreement and to use the
CINNABON System in connection with those Franchised Units;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
I. GRANT
1.01. Franchisor hereby grants the Developer, subject to the terms and
conditions of this Development Agreement and as long as Developer shall not be
in default of this Agreement or any other development, franchise or other
agreement between Developer and Franchisor, development rights to obtain
franchises to establish and operate ________ Franchised Units, and to use the
CINNABON System solely in connection therewith, at specific locations to be
designated in separate franchise agreements ("Franchise Agreements"), executed
as provided in Section 3.01. hereof, and pursuant to the schedule set forth in
Exhibit A to this Agreement ("Development Schedule"). Each Franchised Unit
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developed pursuant hereto shall be located in the area described in Exhibit B
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hereto "(Development Area").
1.02. Subject to the terms and conditions herein, Franchisor shall neither
establish nor license anyone other than Developer to establish a Franchised Unit
in the Development Area until sixty (60) days after the commencement of
operations of the final Franchised Unit under this Agreement, without
Developer's prior written consent.
1.03. Each Franchised Unit for which a development right is granted
hereunder shall be established and operated pursuant to a Franchise Agreement to
be entered into between Developer and Franchisor in accordance with Section
3.01. hereof.
1.04. This Agreement is not a franchise agreement, and does not grant the
Developer any right to use Franchisor's Proprietary Marks or the CINNABON
System, but merely sets forth the terms and conditions under which Developer
will be entitled to obtain a franchise agreement.
1.05. Developer shall have no right under this Agreement to license others
under the Proprietary Marks or to use the CINNABON System.
II. DEVELOPMENT FEE
2.01. In consideration of the development rights granted herein, Developer
has paid to the Franchisor upon execution of this Agreement a non-refundable
development fee ("Development Fee") of ___________________ Dollars
($_____________) which Development Fee shall be fully earned by Franchisor upon
execution of this Development Agreement for administrative and other expenses
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incurred by Franchisor and for the development opportunities lost or deferred as
a result of the rights granted Developer herein. Developer shall execute a
separate Franchise Agreement for each CINNABON Bakery which Developer opens
pursuant to this Development Agreement, and shall pay the Franchise Fees set
forth in Section 2.02 below in connection therewith.
2.02. In consideration of the establishment of each CINNABON Bakery to be
developed hereunder and the assistance and services which will be received by
Developer under the franchise agreements, Developer shall pay to Franchisor a
non-refundable franchise fee of Thirty Five Thousand U.S. Dollars ($35,000.00)
for the first CINNABON Bakery developed hereunder, Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
($25,000.00) for the second and third CINNABON Bakeries developed hereunder and
Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) for each additional CINNABON Bakery
developed hereunder. The Franchise Fee for each CINNABON Bakery shall be payable
to Franchisor no later than the date of execution of the franchise agreement for
such CINNABON Bakery, as described in Section IV hereof. Provided Developer is
not otherwise in default under the terms of this Development Agreement and/or
any other agreement between Developer and Franchisor, Developer shall receive a
credit in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars and NO/CENTS ($5,000.00) towards
the Franchise Fee payable under each Franchise Agreement issued hereunder, until
the total amount of the credits equals the Development Fee paid by Developer
hereunder. In no event shall the total amount of such credits exceed the
Development Fee paid by Developer to Franchisor hereunder.
III. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
3.01. Developer shall exercise each development right granted herein only
by executing a Franchise Agreement for each Franchised Unit for a site accepted
by the Franchisor in the Development Area as hereinafter provided. Developer's
right to execute such a Franchise Agreement shall be contingent upon Developer's
continuous performance of all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and
any other development, franchise or other agreements between Developer and
Franchisor. The Franchise Agreement for each Franchised Unit developed pursuant
to this Agreement shall be in the form of the Franchise Agreement attached
hereto as Exhibit C.
3.02. Recognizing that time is of the essence in this Agreement, Developer
agrees to exercise the development rights granted hereunder in the manner
specified in Section IV hereof and to satisfy the Development Schedule. Failure
by Developer to adhere to the Development Schedule shall constitute a default
under this Agreement, as provided in Section 5.03. hereof.
3.03. In addition to the development fee required by Section II hereof,
Developer shall, upon execution of the Franchise Agreement for each Franchised
Unit issued hereunder, pay an initial franchise fee in the amount referred to in
Section 2.02 hereof, all of which amount shall be non-refundable and fully
earned by Franchisor upon execution of the Franchise Agreement for such
Franchised Unit.
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES
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4.01. Developer assumes all cost, liability and expense for locating,
obtaining and developing the site for the Franchised Bakery. Developer shall not
make any binding commitments to lease and/or purchase a site until the site has
been approved by Franchisor.
4.02. Franchisor will provide Developer with the following site selection
assistance: (1) Cinnabon site selection guidelines and, as Developer may
request, a reasonable amount of consultation with respect thereto; and (2) such
on-site evaluation as Franchisor may deem advisable as part of its evaluation of
Developer's request for site approval. Developer agrees that Franchisor will
incur no liability to Developer for site selection assistance provided by
Franchisor, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.
4.03. Site Selection.
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A. Franchisor establishes, from time to time, site selection
criteria for demographic characteristics, traffic patterns, parking,
character of the neighborhood, competition from other businesses in the
area, the proximity to other businesses (including other Cinnabon
Bakeries), the nature of other businesses in proximity to the site and
other commercial characteristics (including the purchase price, rental
obligations and other lease terms for the proposed site) and the size,
appearance, other physical characteristics, and a site plan of the
premises. Developer shall select a site that it reasonably believes to
conform to the site selection criteria and, if requested by Franchisor,
submit to Franchisor a complete real estate site package (containing that
information as Franchisor may reasonably require) for the proposed site
(hereinafter a "Site Acceptance Request" or "SAR").
B. Developer acknowledges that, in order to preserve and enhance
the reputation and goodwill of all Cinnabon Bakeries and the goodwill of
the Proprietary Marks, all Cinnabon Bakeries must be properly developed,
operated and maintained. Accordingly, Developer agrees that Franchisor may
refuse to approve a site for a proposed Franchised Bakery unless Developer
demonstrates sufficient financial capabilities, in Franchisor's sole
judgment, applying standards consistent with criteria Franchisor uses to
establish Cinnabon Bakeries in other comparable market areas, to properly
develop, operate and maintain the proposed Cinnabon Bakery. To this end,
Developer shall furnish Franchisor with such financial statements and other
information regarding Developer and the development and operation of the
proposed Cinnabon Bakery, including, without limitation, investment and
financing plans for the proposed Cinnabon Bakery, as Franchisor reasonably
may require.
4.04. Site Approval.
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A. Within 45 days after Franchisor's receipt of the information
described in Section 4.03., Franchisor shall advise Developer in writing
whether it has approved a particular site. Franchisor may approve a site
subject to certain conditions which Franchisor shall specify in writing. If
Franchisor does not respond to a completed Site Acceptance Request within
45 days, Franchisor shall be deemed to have denied approval of the proposed
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site for the Franchised Bakery. Franchisor>s approval or denial of approval
of a site for a Franchised Bakery may be subject to reasonable conditions
as determined in its sole discretion. If review of the site requires
Franchisor personnel to visit the site, Developer shall reimburse
Franchisor for the travel and living expenses incurred by Franchisor's
personnel in connection with the site visit.
B. Franchisor's approval of a site for a Franchised Location is not a
representation or a promise by Franchisor that a Franchised Bakery at that
Franchised Location will achieve any particular sales volume or that it
will be profitable. Similarly, Franchisor's approval of a site and its
refusal to approve other sites is not a representation or a promise that
the Franchised Location will have a higher sales volume or be more
profitable than a site which Franchisor did not approve. Franchisor assumes
no liability or responsibility for: (1) inspection of any structure on the
Franchised Location for asbestos or other toxic or hazardous materials;
(2) compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA"); or (3)
compliance with any other applicable law. It is Developer's sole
responsibility to obtain satisfactory evidence and/or assurances that the
Franchised Location (and any structures thereon) is free from environmental
contamination and in compliance with the requirements of the ADA.
4.05. Franchisor has the right, from time to time, to delegate the
performance of any portion or all of its obligations and duties under this
Agreement to designees, whether agents of Franchisor or independent contractors
with which Franchisor has contracted to provide this service.
4.06. Site Acquisition.
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A. Within ninety (90) days after notice of Franchisor's
acceptance of a proposed site, Developer shall submit, in writing to
Franchisor, satisfactory proof to Franchisor that Developer:
(i) owns the accepted site; or
(ii) has leased the accepted site for a term which, with
renewal options, is not less than the initial term of
the Franchise Agreement; or
(iii) has entered into a written agreement to purchase or to
lease the accepted site on terms provided herein,
subject only to obtaining necessary governmental
permits.
The proof required by this Section includes, but is not limited to,
submission of executed copies of all leases and deeds, as well as all
governmental approvals if effectiveness of the leases or deeds is
conditioned thereon.
B. If Developer proposes to lease or sublease the Franchised
Location,
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Developer shall provide Franchisor with a copy of the fully-executed lease
for the Franchised Location within 90 days after Franchisor's acceptance of
a proposed site, but, in any event, prior to the commencement of
construction at the Franchised Location. The lease or sublease shall not
contain any covenants, use clauses or other obligations that would prevent
Developer from performing its obligations under the Franchise Agreement.
Any lease, sublease, letter of intent or lease memorandum for the
Franchised Location shall contain provisions that satisfy the following
requirements during the entire term of the lease, including any renewal
terms:
1. The landlord consents to Developer's use of the proprietary
signs, distinctive designs and layouts of the Cinnabon System, the
Proprietary Marks, and upon expiration or the earlier termination of
the lease, consents to permit Developer, at Developer's expense, to
remove all such items and other trade fixtures, so long as Developer
makes repairs to the building caused by such removal.
2. The landlord agrees to provide Franchisor (at the same time
sent to Developer) a copy of all amendments and assignments and notices
of default pertaining to the lease and the leased premises.
3. Franchisor shall have the right to enter the leased premises
to make any modifications or alterations, at its own cost, necessary to
protect the Proprietary Marks and the Cinnabon System and to cure,
within the time periods provided by the lease, any default under the
lease, all without being guilty of trespass or other tort, and to
charge Developer for these costs.
4. The landlord agrees that Developer shall be solely
responsible for all obligations, debts and payments under the lease.
5. The landlord agrees that, following the expiration or
earlier termination of the Franchise Agreement, Developer shall have
the right to make those alterations and modifications to the premises
as may be necessary to clearly distinguish to the public the premises
from a Cinnabon Bakery and also make those specific additional changes
as Franchisor reasonably may request for that purpose. The landlord
also agrees that, if Developer fails to promptly make these alterations
and modifications, Franchisor shall have the right to do so without
being guilty of trespass or other tort so long as Franchisor makes
repairs to the building caused by such removal.
6. The landlord agrees not to amend or otherwise modify the
lease in any manner that would affect any of the foregoing requirements
without the prior written consent of Franchisor, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
7. Developer may assign the lease to Franchisor or its designee
with
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landlord's consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld)
and without payment of any assignment fee or similar charge or
increase in any rentals payable to the landlord.
4.07. Construction of the Franchised Bakery.
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A. Franchised Bakery Development.
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1. Developer assumes all cost, liability and expense for
developing, constructing and equipping the Franchised Bakery.
Franchisor will furnish to Developer prototypical plans and
specifications for a Franchised Bakery, including requirements for
dimensions, design, image, interior layout, decor, fixtures, equipment,
signs, furnishings, storefront and color scheme. It shall be
Developer's responsibility to have prepared all required construction
plans and specifications to suit the shape and dimensions of the
Franchised Location and Developer must ensure that these plans and
specifications comply with applicable ordinances, building codes and
permit requirements and with lease requirements and restrictions.
Developer shall use only registered architects, registered engineers,
and professional and licensed contractors.
2. Within ninety (90) days after notice of Franchisor's
acceptance of a proposed site, Developer shall submit proposed
construction plans, specifications and drawings for the Franchised
Bakery ("Plans") to Franchisor which must be in conformity with
Franchisor's standards and specifications for Franchised Units, as set
out in the current Confidential Operating Standards Manual (as defined
in the Franchise Agreement) or otherwise in writing, and shall, upon
the request of Franchisor, submit all revised or "as built" Plans
during the course of such construction. Franchisor will approve or
refuse to approve the Plans and notify Developer within 30 days after
Franchisor receives the Plans. (Approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld.). The Plans shall include, but are not limited to, floor
plans, equipment layouts, decor, and interior and exterior elevations.
Once Franchisor has approved the Plans, no substantial change shall be
made to the Plans without the prior approval of Franchisor, which shall
not to be unreasonably withheld. If, in the course of construction, any
such change in the Plans is contemplated, the approval of Franchisor
must first be obtained before proceeding. Franchisor shall approve or
disapprove Plan changes within 10 business days of receipt.
3. Developer may not commence construction of the Franchised
Bakery prior to receiving written notification from Franchisor that it
has approved the Plans. All construction must be in accordance with
Plans approved by Franchisor and must comply in all respects with
applicable laws, ordinances and local rules and regulations. The
Franchised Bakery may not open if construction has not been performed
in substantial compliance with Plans approved by Franchisor, and this
Agreement may be terminated if such non-compliance is not cured within
a commercially reasonable amount of time. Franchisor may furnish
guidance to Developer in developing the Franchised Bakery and may
periodically
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inspect the premises during its development.
B. Commencement and Completion of Construction.
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1. No more than thirty (30) days after the Franchisor approves
Developer's Construction Plans, Developer shall commence construction
or renovation of the Franchised Unit. If commencement of construction
or renovation is delayed by a cause beyond the reasonable control of
Developer, the date upon which commencement of construction or
renovation is to begin may be extended by obtaining written approval
of Franchisor. Prior to the commencement of construction, Developer
shall: (1) eliminate or otherwise satisfy all of the conditions set
forth in writing by Franchisor; (2) if not previously paid, pay
Franchisor the balance of the initial fees required by this Agreement;
and (3) provide Franchisor, if Developer leases the Franchised
Location, a copy of the fully-executed lease for the Franchised
Location or, if Developer owns the Franchised Location, proof of
Developer's ownership interest (4) procure the insurance coverage
provided for in Section ___ of the Franchise Agreement, and maintain
such insurance coverage throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement
and (5) execute the Franchise Agreement and pay all fees required
thereunder. If Developer is a partnership, each general partner
shall, and if Developer is a corporation, each stockholder holding a
beneficial interest of five percent (5%) or more of the securities
with voting rights of Developer or any corporation directly or
indirectly controlling Developer shall, guarantee the performance of
the Franchise Agreement by executing the Franchisor's Franchise
Agreement Guarantee form. Franchisor shall not approve the final
construction plans until the Franchise Agreement is executed and all
fees are paid by Developer.
2. Upon commencement of construction or renovation of the
Franchised Unit, Developer shall notify Franchisor on such form as
Franchisor may prescribe.
3. Notwithstanding the occurrence of any events, except events
constituting Force Majeure, construction shall be completed and the
Franchised Bakery shall be furnished, equipped and shall otherwise be
ready to open for business in accordance with this Agreement not later
than 180 days after the earlier to occur of (i) Franchisor's approval
of the site or (ii) the date of execution of the Franchise Agreement
execution this Agreement ("the Opening Date"). If events constituting
Force Majeure cause a delay in the commencement of construction of the
Franchised Bakery, Franchisor shall proportionately extend the Opening
Date for the Franchised Bakery.
4. Developer agrees, at its sole expense, to do or cause to be
done the following, by the Opening Date:
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(a) Obtain and maintain all required building, utility,
sign, health, sanitation, business and other permits and licenses
applicable to the Franchised Bakery.
(b) Construct all required improvements to the Franchised
Location and decorate the interior of the Franchised Bakery in
compliance with the Plans approved by Franchisor.
(c) Purchase or lease and install all specified and
required fixtures, equipment, furnishings and signs required for
the Franchised Bakery.
(d) Purchase an opening inventory for the Franchised Bakery
of only authorized and approved products and other materials and
supplies.
C. Acquisition of Necessary Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment.
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1. Developer agrees to use in the development and operation of
the franchised Bakery only those fixtures, furnishings, equipment and
signs that Franchisor has approved for Cinnabon Bakeries as meeting
its specifications and standards for quality, design, appearance,
function and performance. Developer further agrees to place or display
at the Franchised Bakery only those signs, emblems, lettering, logos
and display materials that Franchisor approves in writing from time to
time.
2. Developer shall purchase or lease approved brands, types or
models of fixtures, furnishings, equipment and signs only from
suppliers designated or approved by Cinnabon, which may include
Franchisor. If Developer proposes to purchase, lease or otherwise use
any fixtures, furnishings, equipment or signs which have not been
approved by Franchisor, Developer shall first notify Franchisor in
writing and shall, at its sole expense, submit to Franchisor upon its
request sufficient specifications, photographs, drawings and/or other
information or samples for a determination as to whether those
fixtures, furnishings, equipment and/or signs comply with the
specifications and standards of Franchisor. Franchisor will, in its
sole discretion, approve or disapprove the items and notify Developer
within 30 days after Franchisor receives the request.
3. If Developer builds any portion of the Franchised Bakery not
in compliance with the Franchisor System specifications without
receiving prior written consent of Franchisor, Franchisor shall have
the right to delay the opening of the Franchised Bakery until
Developer, at its sole expense, brings the Franchised Bakery's
development within full compliance of the specifications.
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D. Inspection, Cooperation. During the course of construction
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and/or renovation of the Franchised Bakery, Developer shall (and shall cause
Developer's architect, engineer, contractors, and subcontractors to)
cooperate fully with Franchisor and its designees for the purpose of
permitting Franchisor and its designees to inspect the Franchised Location
and the course of construction and/or renovation of the Franchised Bakery in
order to determine whether construction and/or renovation is proceeding
according to the Plans. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
Developer, and Developer's architect, engineer, contractors and
subcontractors shall: (1) supply Franchisor or its designees with samples
of construction and/or renovation materials, due diligence environmental
studies, supplies, equipment and other material and reports, if any such
tests, studies or reports indicate there may be material problems or as
Franchisor or its designees may request; and (2) afford representatives of
Franchisor and its designees access to the Franchised Location and to the
construction and/or renovation work in order to permit Franchisor and its
designees to carry out inspections.
4.08. Limitation of Liability. Notwithstanding the right of Franchisor
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to approve the Plans and to inspect the construction and/or renovation work and
the Franchised Bakery, Franchisor and its designees shall have no liability or
obligation with respect to the Franchised Location, the design, construction or
renovation of Franchised Bakery or the furnishings, fixtures and equipment to be
required; the rights of Franchisor being exercised solely for the purpose of
ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
4.09. Right to Open the Franchised Bakery.
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A. Developer shall notify Franchisor in writing at least 30 days
prior to the date Developer expects construction and/or renovation of each
Franchised Bakery to be completed and a certificate of occupancy issued.
Franchisor reserves the right, after receiving Developer's notice, to
conduct a final inspection of the Franchised Bakery and its premises to
determine if Developer has complied with this Agreement. Franchisor shall
not be liable for delays or loss occasioned by its inability to complete its
investigation and to make a determination within this period. Developer
shall not open the Franchised Bakery for business without the express
written authorization of Franchisor, which will not be granted unless
Developer has satisfied the following conditions:
1. Developer is not in material default under this Agreement or
any other agreements with Franchisor; Developer is not in default
beyond the applicable cure period under any real estate lease,
equipment lease or financing instrument relating to the Franchised
Bakery, Developer is not in default beyond the applicable cure period
with any vendor or supplier to the Franchised Bakery and, for the
previous 6 months, Developer has not been in default beyond the
applicable cure period under any agreement with Franchisor.
2. Developer is current on all obligations due Franchisor and
has paid Franchisor the balance of the initial fees required by this
Agreement.
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3. Franchisor is satisfied that the Franchised Bakery was
constructed and/or renovated substantially in accordance with the
Plans approved by Franchisor and state and local codes.
4. If the Franchised Location is leased, Franchisor has received
a copy of the fully-executed lease.
5. Developer has obtained a certificate of occupancy and any
other required health, safety or fire department certificates. If
requested by Franchisor, Developer shall submit a copy of the
certificate of occupancy to Franchisor.
6. Developer has certified to Franchisor in writing that the
installation of all items of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, signs,
computer terminals and related equipment, supplies and other items has
been accomplished and that Developer has hired and properly trained
its staff.
7. Franchisor has determined that the Franchised Bakery has been
constructed and/or renovated and equipped substantially in accordance
with the requirements of this Agreement and that Developer has hired
and trained a staff in accordance with the requirements of this
Agreement and the Franchise Agreement.
8. Franchisor has been furnished with copies of all insurance
policies required by Section XII or such other evidence of insurance
coverage and payment of premiums as Franchisor reasonably may request.
B. If the Franchised Unit is Developer's first Franchised Unit
opened hereunder, Franchisor shall provide a representative to be present
at the opening. The Franchised Unit shall not be opened unless such
representative is present. Should commencement of operation of the
Franchised Unit be delayed by the failure of Franchisor to provide such a
representative, the date upon which commencement of operation of the
Franchised Unit is required pursuant to Exhibit A of this Agreement, shall
be extended until such time as such assistance is provided by Franchisor.
V. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
5.01. The rights granted to Developer in this Agreement have been granted
based upon Developer's representations and assurances, among others, that the
conditions set forth in Sections III and IV of this Development Agreement will
be met by Developer in a timely manner.
5.02. Developer shall be deemed to be in default under this Agreement, and
all rights granted herein shall automatically terminate without notice to
Developer, if Developer shall become insolvent or make a general assignment for
the benefit of creditors; if a petition in bankruptcy is filed by Developer or
such a petition is filed against Developer and not opposed by Developer; or if
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Developer is adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent; or if a receiver or other
custodian (permanent or temporary) of Developer's assets or property, or any
part thereof, is appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction; or if
proceedings for a composition with creditors under the applicable law of any
jurisdiction should be instituted by or against Developer; or if a final
judgment remains unsatisfied or of record for thirty (30) days or longer (unless
a supersedeas bond is filed); or if Developer is dissolved; or if execution is
levied against Developer's property or business; or if suit to foreclose any
lien or mortgage against the premises or equipment of any Franchised Unit
developed hereunder is instituted against the Developer and not dismissed within
thirty (30) days; or if the real or personal property of any Franchised Unit
developed hereunder shall be sold after levy thereupon by any sheriff, Marshall,
or constable.
5.03. If Developer fails to comply with the Development Schedule or any
other terms of this Agreement, or fails to obtain Franchisor's approval of a
site or construction plans and specifications prior to commencement of
construction, or fails to comply with any terms or conditions of any franchise
agreement covering a Franchised Unit established hereunder, or any other
agreement between Developer or any affiliate of Developer and Franchisor or any
affiliate of Franchisor, such action shall constitute a default under this
Development Agreement. Upon such default, Franchisor, in its discretion, may,
effective immediately upon the mailing of written notice by Franchisor to
Developer, do any one or more of the following:
A. Terminate this Agreement and all rights granted hereunder
without affording the Developer any opportunity to cure the default;
B. Reduce the number of Franchised Units which Developer may
establish pursuant to Section 1.01 of this Agreement;
C. Terminate the territorial exclusivity granted Developer in
Section 1.01 hereof or reduce the area of territorial exclusivity granted
Developer hereunder;
D. Withhold evaluation or approval of site proposal packages and
refuse to permit the opening of any Franchised Unit then under construction
or otherwise not ready to commence operations; or
E. Accelerate the Development Schedule set forth in Exhibit A
hereto.
In addition to the foregoing, Franchisor shall be entitled to pursue any
other remedies available hereunder or at law or in equity.
5.04. Upon termination of this Agreement, Developer shall have no right to
establish or operate any Franchised Unit for which a Franchise Agreement has not
been executed by Franchisor and delivered to Developer at the time of
termination; and Franchisor shall be entitled to establish, and to license
others to establish, Franchised Units in the Development Area, except as may be
provided under any other agreement which is then in effect between Franchisor
and Developer.
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5.05. A default in the Development Schedule under this Development
Agreement shall not constitute a default under any existing Franchise Agreement
between the parties hereto.
VI. TRANSFERABILITY OF INTEREST
6.01. Transfer by Franchisor. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit
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of the successors and assigns of Franchisor. Franchisor shall have the right to
transfer or assign its interest in this Agreement to any person, persons,
partnership, association, or corporation. If Franchisor's assignee assumes all
the obligations of Franchisor hereunder and sends written notice of the
assignment so attesting, Developer agrees promptly to execute a general release
of Franchisor, and any affiliates of Franchisor, from claims or liabilities of
Franchisor under this Agreement.
6.02. Transfer by Developer. Developer understands and acknowledges that
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the rights and duties set forth in this Agreement are personal to Developer, and
that Franchisor has granted this Agreement in reliance on Developer's business
skill and financial capacity. Accordingly, neither (i) Developer, nor (ii) any
immediate or remote successor to Developer, nor (iii) any individual,
partnership, corporation or other legal entity which directly or indirectly owns
any interest in the Developer or in this Development Agreement, shall sell,
assign, transfer, convey, donate, pledge, mortgage, or otherwise encumber any
direct or indirect interest in this Agreement or in Developer without the prior
written consent of Franchisor. Any purported assignment or transfer, by
operation of law or otherwise, not having the written consent of Franchisor,
shall be null and void, and shall constitute a material breach of this
Agreement, for which Franchisor may then terminate without opportunity to cure
pursuant to Section 5.03. of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this
Agreement to the contrary, Developer understands and acknowledges that
individual development rights to obtain franchises to establish and operate
Franchised Units may not be transferred except in connection with a transfer of
this Development Agreement, together with all remaining development options due
to be developed under this Agreement, in accordance with the conditions set
forth herein.
6.03. Conditions for Consent. Franchisor shall not unreasonably withhold
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its consent to any transfer referred to in this Section hereof for the remainder
of the term hereof, when requested; provided, however, that prior to the time of
transfer:
A. Developer shall not be in default of the Development Schedule;
B. The transfer must be in conjunction with a simultaneous transfer
to the same transferee of all Franchised Units operated by Developer under
the CINNABON System within the same DMA('s) as the remaining development
options;
C. All of Developer's accrued monetary obligations to Franchisor
and its subsidiaries and affiliates shall have been satisfied;
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D. Developer shall have agreed to remain obligated under the
covenants contained in Sections VII and VIII hereof as if this Agreement
had been terminated on the date of the transfer;
E. The transferee must be of good moral character and reputation,
in the reasonable judgment of the Franchisor;
F. The transferee shall have demonstrated to the Franchisor's
satisfaction, by meeting with the Franchisor or otherwise at Franchisor's
option, that the transferee's qualifications meet the Franchisor's then
current criteria for new developers;
G. The parties must execute a written assignment, in a form
satisfactory to Franchisor, pursuant to which the transferee shall assume
all of the obligations of the individual or entity which is the transferor
under this Agreement and pursuant to which Developer shall generally
release any and all claims it might have against Franchisor as of the date
of the assignment;
H. The transferee must, at Franchisor's option, execute the then-
current form of Development Agreement and such other then-current ancillary
agreements as Franchisor may reasonably require. The then-current form of
Development Agreement may have significantly different provisions,
provided, however, that Exhibits A and B hereto shall be Exhibits A and B
to such development agreement;
I. If the transferee is a partnership, the partnership agreement
shall provide that further assignments or transfers of any interest in the
partnership are subject to all restrictions imposed upon assignments and
transfers in this Agreement;
J. Developer shall, at Franchisor's option and request, execute a
written guarantee of the transferee's obligations under the Agreement,
which such guarantee shall not exceed a period of three (3) years from the
date of transfer; and
K. The Developer or the transferee shall have paid to Franchisor a
transfer fee of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), to cover Franchisor's
administrative expenses in connection with the transfer, but no development
fees shall be charged by Franchisor for a transfer. If the transferee is a
corporation formed by Developer for the convenience of ownership and in
which the Developer is the sole shareholder, no transfer fee shall be
required.
6.04. Grant of Security Interest. Developer shall grant no security
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interest in this Agreement unless the secured party agrees that, in the event of
any default by Developer under any documents related to the security interest,
(i) Franchisor shall be provided with notice of default and be given a
reasonable time within which to cure said default, (ii) Franchisor shall have
the right and option to be substituted as obligor to the secured party and to
cure any default of Developer or to purchase the rights of the secured party
upon payment of all sums then due to such secured party,
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except such amounts which may have become due as a result of any acceleration of
the payment dates based upon the Developer's default, and (iii) such other
requirements as Franchisor, in its sole discretion, deems reasonable and
necessary to protect the integrity of the Proprietary Marks and the CINNABON
System.
6.05. Death or Mental Incapacity. Upon the death or mental incapacity of
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any person with an interest in this Agreement or in Developer, the executor,
administrator, or personal representative of such person shall transfer his
interest to a third party approved by Franchisor within twelve (12) months after
such death or mental incapacity. Such transfer, including, without limitation,
transfer by devise or inheritance, shall be subject to the same conditions as
any inter vivos transfer. However, in the case of transfer by devise or
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inheritance, if the heirs or beneficiaries of any such person are unable to meet
the conditions in this Section VI, the personal representative of the deceased
Developer shall have a reasonable time, but no more than eighteen (18) months
after the death of the Developer, to dispose of the deceased's interest in this
Agreement and the business conducted pursuant hereto, which disposition shall be
subject to all the terms and conditions for assignments and transfers contained
in this Agreement. If the interest is not disposed of within twelve (12) or
eighteen (18) months, whichever is applicable, Franchisor may terminate this
Agreement pursuant to Section 5.03. hereof.
6.06. Right of First Refusal. Any party holding any interest in this
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Agreement or in Developer, and who desires to accept any bona fide offer from a
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third party to purchase such interest, shall notify Franchisor in writing of
such offer within ten (10) days of receipt of such offer, and shall provide such
information and documentation relating to the offer as Franchisor may require.
Franchisor shall have the right and option, exercisable within thirty (30) days
after receipt of such written notification, to send written notice to the seller
that Franchisor intends to purchase the seller's interest on the same terms and
conditions offered by the third party. In the event that Franchisor elects to
purchase the seller's interest, closing on such purchase must occur within sixty
(60) days from the date of notice to the seller of the election to purchase by
Franchisor. Any material change in the terms of any offer prior to closing
shall constitute a new offer subject to the same rights of first refusal by
Franchisor as in the case of an initial offer. Failure of Franchisor to
exercise the option afforded by this Section 6.06. shall not constitute a waiver
of any other provisions of this Agreement, including all of the requirements of
this Section VI, with respect to a proposed transfer.
In the event the consideration, terms, and/or conditions offered by a third
party are such that Franchisor may not reasonably be required to furnish the
same consideration, terms, and/or conditions, then Franchisor may purchase the
interest in this Agreement, Developer, or Developer's business proposed to be
sold for the reasonable equivalent in cash. If the parties cannot agree within
a reasonable time as to the reasonable equivalent in cash of the consideration,
terms, and/or conditions offered by the third party, an independent appraiser
shall be designated by Franchisor, and his determination shall be binding upon
the parties.
6.07. Offerings by Developer. Securities or partnership interests in
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Developer may be offered to the public, by private offering or otherwise, only
with the prior written consent of Franchisor, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. All materials required for such offering by federal or
state law shall be submitted to Franchisor for review prior to their being filed
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with any governmental agency; and any materials to be used in any exempt
offering shall be submitted to Franchisor for review prior to their use. No
offering of such securities shall imply (by use of the Proprietary Marks or
otherwise) that Franchisor is participating in the underwriting, issuance, or
offering of securities by Developer or Franchisor; and Franchisor's review of
any offering shall be limited solely to the subject of the relationship between
Developer and Franchisor. Developer and the other participants in the offering
must fully indemnify Franchisor in connection with the offering. For each
proposed offering, Developer shall pay to Franchisor a non-refundable fee of
Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), or such greater amount as is necessary to
reimburse Franchisor for its reasonable costs and expenses associated with
reviewing the proposed offering, including, without limitation, legal and
accounting fees. Developer shall give Franchisor written notice at least thirty
(30) days prior to the date of commencement any offering or other transaction
covered by this Section 6.07.
VII. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
7.01. Developer shall not, during the term of this Agreement or
thereafter, communicate, divulge, or use for the benefit of any other person,
persons, partnership, association, or corporation, any confidential information,
knowledge, or know-how concerning the construction and methods of operation of
any Franchised Unit which may be communicated to Developer, or of which
Developer may be apprised, by virtue of Developer's operation under the terms of
this Agreement. Developer shall divulge such confidential information only to
such employees of Developer as must have access to it in order to exercise the
development rights granted hereunder and to establish and operate the Franchised
Units pursuant to the Franchise Agreement and as Developer may be required by
law, provided, Developer shall give Franchisor prior written notice of any such
required disclosure immediately upon receipt of notice by Developer in order for
Franchisor to have the opportunity to seek a protective order or take such other
actions as it deems appropriate under the circumstances.
7.02. Any and all information, knowledge, and know-how, including, without
limitation, drawings, materials, equipment, recipes, prepared mixtures or blends
of spices or other food products, and other data, which Franchisor designates as
confidential, and any information, knowledge, or know-how which may be derived
by analysis thereof, shall be deemed confidential for purposes of this
Development Agreement, except information which Developer can demonstrate came
to Developer's attention prior to disclosure thereof by Franchisor or which, at
the time of disclosure thereof by Franchisor to Developer, had become a part of
the public domain, through publication or communication by others or which,
after disclosure to Developer by Franchisor, becomes a part of the public
domain, through publication or communication by others.
7.03. Developer shall require all of Developer's employees, as a condition
of their employment, to execute an employment agreement, as provided in writing
by Franchisor, prohibiting them during the term of their employment, or
thereafter, from communicating, divulging, or using for the benefit of any
person, persons, partnership, association, or corporation any confidential
information, knowledge, or know-how concerning the methods of operation of the
franchised business which may be acquired during the term of their employment
with Developer. A duplicate original of each such agreement shall be provided
to Franchisor upon execution.
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VIII. COVENANTS
8.01. Developer specifically acknowledges that, pursuant to this
Agreement, Developer will receive valuable specialized training and confidential
information, including, without limitation, information regarding the
operational, sales, promotional, and marketing methods and techniques of
Franchisor and the System. Developer covenants that, during the term of this
Agreement, except as otherwise approved in writing by Franchisor, Developer
(who, unless otherwise specified, shall include for purposes of this Section
VIII, collectively and individually, all officers, directors and holders of a
beneficial interest of five percent (5%) or more of the securities with voting
rights of Developer, and of any corporation directly or indirectly controlling
Developer, if Developer is a corporation, and the general partners and any
limited partners, including any corporation and the officers, directors and
holders of beneficial interests of five percent (5%) or more of the securities
with voting rights, of a corporation which controls, directly or indirectly, any
general or limited partner, if Developer is a partnership) shall not, either
directly or indirectly, for Developer or through or on behalf of, or in
conjunction with, any person, persons, partnership, or corporation:
A. Divert or attempt to divert any business or customer of the
Franchised Units to be developed hereunder to any competitor by direct or
indirect inducements or otherwise, or to do or perform, directly or
indirectly, any other act injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill
associated with Franchisor's Proprietary Marks and the System;
B. Employ or seek to employ any person who is at the time employed
by Franchisor or by any other CINNABON franchisees or otherwise, or
directly or indirectly induce such person to leave his or her employment;
or
C. Own, maintain, operate, engage in, or have any interest in any
fast food (either takeout, on premises consumption, or a combination
thereof) restaurant that specializes in the preparation and/or sale of
cinnamon rolls, bakery products, specialty coffee and coffee products, and
other food products substantially similar to those sold within the CINNABON
System (a "Bakery"); provided, however, that the term "Bakery" shall not
apply to any business operated by Franchisee under a franchise agreement
with Franchisor or an affiliate of Franchisor. During the term of this
Agreement, there is no geographical limitation on this restriction.
8.02. Developer covenants that, except as otherwise approved in writing by
the Franchisor, Developer shall not, either directly or indirectly, for itself
or through or on behalf of, or in conjunction with, any person, persons,
partnership or corporation, during the term hereof or for two (2) years
following expiration or termination of this Agreement, regardless of the cause
for termination, own, maintain, engage in, or have an interest in any Bakery
which is located within a radius of ten (10) miles of the location of any other
CINNABON Bakery under the System, whether owned by Franchisor or any other
CINNABON franchisee, which is in existence as of the date of expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
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8.03. At Franchisor's request, Developer shall require and obtain
execution of covenants similar to those set forth in this Section VIII
(including covenants applicable upon the termination of a person's relationship
with Developer) from all officers, directors, and holders of a direct or
indirect beneficial ownership interest of five percent (5%) or more in
Developer. Every covenant required by this Section 8.03. shall be in a form
satisfactory to Franchisor, including, without limitation, specific
identification of Franchisor as a third party beneficiary of such covenants with
the independent right to enforce them. Failure by Developer to obtain execution
of a covenant required by this Section 8.03. shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement.
IX. NOTICES
Any and all notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be delivered by any means which will provide evidence of the
date received to the respective parties at the following addresses unless and
until a different address has been designated by written notice to the other
party:
Notices to Franchisor: CINNABON, INC.
Atlanta, Georgia 30328-5352
cc: Legal Department
Notices to Developer: _______________________
Attention:_____________
All written notices and reports permitted or required to be delivered by
the provisions of this Agreement shall be addressed to the party to be notified
at its most current principal business address of which the notifying party has
been notified and shall be deemed so delivered (i) at the time delivered by
hand; (ii) one (1) business day after sending by telegraph, facsimile or
comparable electronic system; or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail
or by other means which affords the sender evidence of delivery, on the date and
time of receipt or attempted delivery if delivery has been refused or rendered
impossible by the party being notified.
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X. NON-WAIVER
No failure of Franchisor to exercise any power reserved to it in this
Agreement, or to insist upon compliance by Developer with any obligation or
condition in this Agreement, and no custom or practice of the parties at
variance with the terms hereof, shall constitute a waiver of Franchisor's right
to demand exact compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Waiver by
Franchisor of any particular default shall not affect or impair Franchisor's
right with respect to any subsequent default of the same or of a different
nature, nor shall any delay, forbearance, or omission of Franchisor to exercise
any power or rights arising out of any breach or default by Developer of any of
the terms, provisions, or covenants of this Agreement, affect or impair
Franchisor's rights, nor shall such constitute a waiver by Franchisor of any
rights hereunder or right to declare any subsequent breach or default.
Subsequent acceptance by Franchisor of any payments due to it shall not be
deemed to be a waiver by Franchisor of any preceding breach by Developer of any
terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement.
XI. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND INDEMNIFICATION
11.01. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that this
Agreement does not create a fiduciary relationship between them, that Developer
is an independent contractor, and that nothing in this Agreement is intended to
constitute either party an agent, legal representative, subsidiary, joint
venturer, partner, employee, or servant of the other for any purpose whatsoever.
11.02. Developer shall hold itself out to the public to be an independent
contractor operating pursuant to this Agreement. Developer agrees to take such
actions as shall be necessary to that end.
11.03. Developer understands and agrees that nothing in this Agreement
authorizes the Developer to make any contract, agreement, warranty, or
representation on Franchisor's behalf, or to incur any debt or any other
obligation in Franchisor's name, and that Franchisor shall in no event assume
liability for, or be deemed liable hereunder as a result of, any such action or
by reason of any act or omission of Developer, or any claim or judgement arising
therefrom. Developer shall indemnify and hold Franchisor and Franchisor's
officers, directors, shareholders, and employees, harmless against any and all
such claims arising directly or indirectly from, as a result of, or in
connection with Developer's activities, as well as the cost, including
attorney's fees, of defending against such claims.
11.04. Developer shall indemnify and hold Franchisor harmless for all
costs, expenses, or losses incurred by Franchisor in enforcing the provisions
hereof or in upholding the propriety of any action or determination by
Franchisor pursuant to this Agreement, or arising in any manner from Developer's
breach of or failure to perform any covenant or obligation hereunder, including,
without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees incurred by Franchisor in
connection with any litigation relating to any aspect of this Agreement, unless
Developer shall be found, after due legal proceedings, to have complied with all
of the terms, provisions, conditions and covenants hereof.
XII. APPROVALS
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12.01. Whenever this Agreement requires the prior approval of
Franchisor, Developer shall make a timely written request to Franchisor
therefor, and, except as may otherwise be expressly provided herein, any
approval or consent granted shall be in writing.
12.02. Franchisor makes no warranties or guaranties upon which Developer
may rely, and assumes no liability or obligation to Developer or any third party
to which Franchisor would not otherwise be subject, by providing any waiver,
approval, advice, consent, or services to Developer in connection with this
Agreement, or by reason of any neglect, delay, or denial of any request
therefor.
XIII. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
13.01. Developer acknowledges that the success of the business venture
contemplated by this Agreement involves substantial business risks and will be
largely dependent upon the ability of Developer as an independent businessman.
Franchisor expressly disclaims the making of, and Developer acknowledges not
having received, any warranty or guaranty, expressed or implied, as to the
potential volume, profits, or success of the business venture contemplated by
this Agreement.
13.02. Developer acknowledges that Developer has received, read, and
understands this Agreement, the exhibits hereto, and agreements relating hereto,
if any; and the Franchisor has accorded Developer ample time and opportunity to
consult with advisors of Developer's own choosing about the potential benefits
and risks of entering into this Agreement.
13.03. Developer acknowledges that Developer has received a complete
copy of this Agreement, the exhibits hereto, and agreements relating hereto, if
any, at least five (5) business days prior to the date upon which this Agreement
was executed. Developer further acknowledges that Developer has received the
Uniform Franchise Offering Circular required by the Trade Regulation Rule of the
Federal Trade Commission entitled "Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions
concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity Ventures" at least ten (10)
business days prior to the date on which this Agreement was executed.
XIV. SEVERABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION
14.01. Except as expressly provided to the contrary herein, each
portion, section, part, term, and/or provision of this Agreement shall be
considered severable; and if, for any reason, any section, part, term, and/or
provision herein is determined to be invalid and contrary to, or in conflict
with, any existing or future law or regulation by a court or agency having valid
jurisdiction, such shall not impair the operation, or have any other effect
upon, such other portions, sections, parts, terms, and/or provisions of this
Agreement as may remain otherwise intelligible, and the latter shall continue to
be given full force and effect to bind the parties; and said invalid portions,
sections, parts, terms, and/or provisions shall be deemed not to be part of this
Agreement.
14.02. Except as has been expressly provided to the contrary herein,
nothing in this Agreement is intended, nor shall be deemed, to confer upon any
person or legal entity other than
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Developer, Franchisor, Franchisor's officers, directors, and employees, and
Developer's and Franchisor's respective successors and assigns as may be
contemplated (and, as to Developer, permitted) by Section VI hereof, any rights
or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.
14.03. Developer expressly agrees to be bound by any covenant or promise
imposing the maximum duty permitted by law which is subsumed within the terms of
any provision hereof, as though it were separately articulated in and made a
part of this Agreement, that may result from striking from any of the provisions
hereof any portion or portions which a court will hold to be unreasonable and
unenforceable in a final decision to which Franchisor is a party, or from
reducing the scope of any promise or covenant to the extent required to comply
with such court order.
14.04. All captions in this Agreement are intended solely for the
convenience of the parties, and none shall be deemed to affect the meaning or
construction of the provisions hereof.
14.05. All provisions of this Agreement which, by their terms or intent,
are designed to survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall
so survive the expiration and/or termination of this Agreement.
14.06. This Agreement may be executed in multiple originals and each
copy so executed deemed an original.
XV. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND APPLICABLE LAW
15.01. This Agreement, the documents referred to herein, and the
exhibits hereto, constitute the entire, full, and complete agreement between
Franchisor and Developer concerning the subject matter hereof and supersede any
and all prior agreements. Except for those permitted to be made unilaterally by
Franchisor hereunder, no amendment, change, or variance from this Agreement
shall be binding on either party unless mutually agreed to by the parties and
executed by their authorized officers or agents in writing.
15.02. Applicable Law. This Agreement takes effect upon its acceptance
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and execution by Franchisor and shall be interpreted and construed under the
laws of the State of Georgia which laws shall prevail in the event of any
conflict of law (without regard to, and without giving effect to, the
application of Georgia choice of law or conflict of law rules); provided,
however, that if the covenants in Article VIII of this Agreement would not be
enforceable under the laws of Georgia, then such covenants shall be interpreted
and construed under the laws of the State in which the Developer operates the
Franchised Units developed hereunder, or in the State where Developer is
domiciled if Developer, at such time, is not operating any Franchised Units.
Nothing in this Section XV is intended by the parties to subject this Agreement
to any franchise or similar law, rule, or regulation of the State of Georgia to
which this Agreement would not otherwise be subject.
15.03. The parties agree that any action brought by Developer against
Franchisor in any court, whether federal or state, shall be brought within such
state and in the judicial district in which Franchisor has its principal place
of business. Any action brought by Franchisor against Developer in any court,
whether federal or state, may be brought within the state and in the judicial
district in
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which Franchisor has its principal place of business. Developer hereby waives
all questions of personal jurisdiction or venue for the purpose of carrying out
this provision.
15.04. No right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to
Franchisor is exclusive of any other right or remedy herein, or by law or equity
provided or permitted; but each shall be cumulative of any other right or remedy
provided in this Agreement.
15.05. Nothing herein contained shall bar Franchisor's right to obtain
injunctive relief against threatened conduct that will cause it loss or damages,
under the usual equity rules, including the applicable rules for obtaining
restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound
hereby, have duly executed, sealed, and delivered this Agreement in multiple
originals as of the day and year first above-written.
CINNABON, INC. DEVELOPER:
By:______________________ By:____________________
Title:___________________ Title:_________________
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EXHIBIT A
DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
CUMULATIVE
NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
FRANCHISED FRANCHISED
BAKERIES BAKERIES
TO BE OPENED AND TO BE OPEN AND IN
IN OPERATION DATE OPENED OPERATION
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TO BE INITIALED BY BOTH PARTIES:
FRANCHISOR: ________ DEVELOPER: _______
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EXHIBIT B
Description of Development Area
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(The following are specifically excluded from the Development Area: military
bases, public transportation facilities, toll road plazas, universities,
hospitals and entertainment venues (e.g. casinos, theme parks and stadiums,
etc.) and the interior-structural confines of shopping malls).
TO BE INITIALED BY BOTH PARTIES
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EXHIBIT C
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
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