Free School Franchise Agreement Template
School Franchise Agreement
This School Franchise Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [Agreement Date] between [Your Company Name], located at [Your Company Address] ("Franchisor"), and [Franchisee Name], located at [Franchisee Address] ("Franchisee").
WHEREAS, the Franchisor owns and operates a successful school franchise system, and the Franchisee desires to obtain a franchise to operate a school under the Franchisor's system, both parties agree to the following terms and conditions:
I. Grant of Franchise
The Franchisor grants the Franchisee the exclusive right to operate a [School Type] school franchise under the Franchisor's brand and system at the following location: [Franchise Location]. The franchise term shall be for a period of [Number of Years] years, commencing on [Commencement Date] and ending on [Termination Date], unless terminated earlier as provided in this Agreement.
II. Franchise Fees
A. The Franchisee shall pay an initial franchise fee of $[Amount] upon signing this Agreement.
B. In addition to the initial franchise fee, the Franchisee shall pay a royalty fee of [Percentage]% of gross revenues on a monthly basis, payable on the first day of each month.
C. The Franchisee shall also contribute [Percentage]% of gross revenues to the advertising fund on a monthly basis, payable on the first day of each month.
III. Franchisee's Obligations
A. The Franchisee shall operate the school franchise in accordance with the Franchisor's standards and specifications as outlined in the operations manual provided by the Franchisor.
B. The Franchisee shall maintain the premises of the school in a clean, safe, and attractive condition, and shall make any necessary repairs or improvements as required by the Franchisor.
C. The Franchisee shall attend training programs provided by the Franchisor and shall ensure that all employees of the school are trained in accordance with the Franchisor's standards.
IV. Franchisor's Obligations
A. The Franchisor shall provide the Franchisee with initial training and ongoing support as needed to operate the school franchise successfully.
B. The Franchisor shall provide the Franchisee with access to the Franchisor's proprietary curriculum, materials, and educational resources.
C. The Franchisor shall provide marketing and advertising support to promote the school franchise in the local community.
V. Intellectual Property
A. The Franchisee acknowledges that all trademarks, trade names, logos, and other intellectual property associated with the school franchise belong to the Franchisor.
B. The Franchisee agrees to use the Franchisor's intellectual property only in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Franchisor's branding guidelines.
VI. Confidentiality
The Franchisee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information, including but not limited to business practices, customer lists, and marketing strategies, disclosed by the Franchisor during the term of this Agreement.
VII. Term and Termination
A. This Agreement shall commence on [Commencement Date] and shall continue in effect for a period of [Number of Years] years, unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
B. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party if the other party breaches any material provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within [Number of Days] days of receiving written notice thereof.
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. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through arbitration in [City, State], in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
X. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.
Signatures
Franchisor
[Name]
[Title]
[Date]
Franchisee
[Name]
[Title]
[Date]
