Free Cafe License Agreement Template
Cafe License Agreement
This Cafe License Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on [Date], by and between [Your Company Name], located at [Your Company Address], hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor," and [Licensee Name], located at [Licensee Address], hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee."
WHEREAS, the Licensor is the owner of certain intellectual property rights, including trademarks and trade secrets, related to a cafe concept (the "Concept"); and
WHEREAS, the Licensee desires to obtain a license from the Licensor to operate a cafe using the Concept;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
I. Grant of License
A. The Licensor hereby grants to the Licensee a non-exclusive license to use the Concept and associated intellectual property rights in connection with the operation of a cafe at [Your Company Address].
B. The license is granted for a term of [Number of Years] years, commencing on [Commencement Date], unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
II. License Fees and Royalties
A. Initial License Fee: The Licensee shall pay to the Licensor an initial license fee of [Amount] upon signing this Agreement.
B. Royalty Fees: The Licensee shall pay to the Licensor a royalty fee equal to [Percentage]% of the gross sales of the cafe on a [Frequency] basis.
III. Term and Termination
A. Duration of Agreement: This Agreement shall commence on [Commencement Date] and shall continue in effect for a period of [Number of Years] years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms herein.
B. Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party if the other party breaches any material term or condition of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within [Number of Days] days after receiving written notice thereof.
IV. Obligations of the Licensee
A. Compliance with Standards: The Licensee shall operate the cafe in accordance with the standards and specifications set forth in the operations manual provided by the Licensor.
B. Use of Trademarks: The Licensee shall use the Licensor's trademarks, trade names, and service marks only in connection with the operation of the cafe and in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Licensor.
C. Reporting Requirements: The Licensee shall provide the Licensor with regular reports on the operation and performance of the cafe as requested.
V. Obligations of the Licensor
A. Support and Assistance: The Licensor shall provide the Licensee with initial training and ongoing support as reasonably necessary for the operation of the cafe.
B. Protection of Intellectual Property: The Licensor shall take all reasonable measures to protect its intellectual property rights associated with the Concept.
VI. Renewal and Transfer
A. Renewal: The Licensee may renew this Agreement for an additional term of [Number of Years] years upon written notice to the Licensor at least [Number of Days] days prior to the expiration of the initial term, provided that the Licensee is not in default of any terms of this Agreement.
B. Transfer: The Licensee may not transfer or assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the Licensor, which consent may be withheld in the Licensor's sole discretion.
VII. Dispute Resolution
A. Mediation: Any dispute arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation by a mutually acceptable mediator, with each party bearing its own costs.
B. Arbitration: If mediation is unsuccessful, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
VIII. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of [State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
IX. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral.
B. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions shall in no way be affected or impaired.
Signatures
Licensee
[Name]
[Date]
Licensor
[Name]
[Date]
