Franchisor’s Development Assistance Clause Samples

The Franchisor’s Development Assistance clause outlines the support and resources the franchisor will provide to the franchisee during the initial setup and development of the franchise location. This assistance may include help with site selection, store design, training programs, and guidance on obtaining necessary permits or equipment. By specifying the franchisor’s obligations in the early stages, this clause ensures the franchisee receives essential support to establish the business successfully, reducing startup risks and promoting consistency across franchise locations.
Franchisor’s Development Assistance. The Franchisor shall provide the Franchisee with assistance in the initial establishment of the ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY Store as follows: a. Provision of the initial training program to be conducted at the Franchisor’s designated training facilities or at another location designated by the Franchisor, as described in Article 6 above. b. Provision of written guidelines for a Franchised Location that shall include, without limitation, specifications for space requirements and build out. The Franchisee acknowledges that the Franchisor shall have no other obligation to provide assistance in the selection and approval of a Franchised Location other than the provision of such written specifications and approval or disapproval of a proposed Franchised Location, which approval or disapproval shall be based on information submitted to the Franchisor in a form sufficient to assess the proposed location as may be required by the Franchisor, in the Franchisor’s sole discretion, and on information gathered by the Franchisor. c. Direction regarding the required conversion, design and decoration of the ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY Store premises, plus specifications concerning signs, seasonal graphics, music, decor and equipment. d. Direction regarding the selection of suppliers of equipment, seasonal graphics, music, items and materials used and inventory offered for sale in connection with the ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY Store. The Franchisor will determine the Franchisee’s initial inventory of Factory Candy that the Franchisee will purchase, depending on the size and configuration of the Store. After execution of this Agreement, the Franchisor will provide the Franchisee with a list of approved suppliers, if any, of such equipment, items, seasonal graphics, music, materials and inventory and, if available, a description of any national or central purchase and supply agreements offered by such approved suppliers for the benefit of ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY franchisees. e. Provision of an Operations Manual in accordance with Section 8.1 below. f. As the Franchisor may reasonably schedule, and depending on availability of personnel, the Franchisor will make available to the Franchisee at or close to the opening of the Franchisee’s ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY Store, a representative (“Site Representative”) who will be present for up to five days beginning approximately three days prior to the opening of the Franchisee’s ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLA...
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Franchisor’s Development Assistance. To assist Franchisee in establishing the Restaurant, Franchisor shall provide the following: (1) Assistance related to accepting a site for the Restaurant, although Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor has no obligation to select or acquire a site on behalf of Franchisee. Franchisor's assistance will consist of, at a minimum, providing general criteria for a satisfactory site and determining whether a proposed site fulfills the requisite criteria prior to formal acceptance of a site selected by Franchisee. Site selection, acquisition, and development shall be the sole obligation of Franchisee, except as set forth in this Agreement or any other written agreement executed by Franchisor. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor is under no obligation to provide additional site selection services other than as set forth in a written, executed agreement and that Franchisor's acceptance of the site does not imply or guarantee the success or profitability of the site in any manner whatsoever. (2) Standards and specifications for the build out, interior design, layout, floor plan, signs, designs, color, and decor of the Restaurant. (3) Advice regarding the standards and specifications for the equipment, supplies, and materials used in, and the menu items offered for sale by, the Restaurant and advice regarding selecting suppliers for and purchasing such items. (4) Guidance in implementing advertising and marketing programs, operating and sales procedures, and bookkeeping and accounting programs. (5) The initial training in accordance with Section 7.1. (6) Opening assistance consisting of one (1) or more representatives of Franchisor on site at the Franchised Location for not less than five (5) days to assist Franchisee in opening the Restaurant; provided, however, that Franchisee shall hire and be exclusively responsible for the training, compensation, and control of its employees. (7) One (1) copy of the Operations Manual, as described in Section 8, which shall be loaned to Franchisee during the term of this Agreement.
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Franchisor’s Development Assistance. The Franchisor shall provide the Franchisee with assistance in the initial establishment of the «FRANCHISOR’S MARK» Store as follows: a. Provision of the initial training program to be conducted at the Franchisor’s designated training facilities or at another location designated by the Franchisor, as described in Article 6 above. b. Provision of written guidelines for a Franchised Location that shall include, without limitation, specifications for space requirements and build out. The Franchisee acknowledges that the Franchisor shall have no other obligation to provide assistance in the selection and approval of a Franchised Location other than the provision of such written specifications and approval or disapproval of a proposed Franchised Location, which approval or disapproval shall be based on information submitted to the Franchisor in a form sufficient to assess the proposed location as may be required by the Franchisor, in the Franchisor’s sole discretion, and on information gathered by the Franchisor. c. Direction regarding the required conversion, design and decoration of the «FRANCHISOR’S MARK» Store premises, plus specifications concerning signs, seasonal graphics, music, decor and equipment.
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Franchisor’s Development Assistance. The Franchisor shall provide the Franchisee with assistance in the initial establishment of the PAK MAIL Center as follows: a. Provision of the initial training program to be conducted at the Franchisor's designated training facilities or at another location designated by the Franchisor, as described in Article 6 above.
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Related to Franchisor’s Development Assistance

  • DEVELOPMENT OR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS/ STATEMENTS OF WORK

  • Skills Development The Company acknowledges the changing pace of technology in the electrical contracting industry and the need for employees to understand those changes and have the necessary skill requirements to keep the Company at the forefront of the industry. The Parties to this Agreement recognise that in order to increase the efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of the Company, a commitment to training and skill development is required. Accordingly, the parties commit themselves to: i) Developing a more highly skilled and flexible workforce. ii) Providing employees with career opportunities through appropriate training to acquire the additional skills as required by the Company. Taking into account; The current and future skill needs of the Company. The size, structure and nature of the Company. The need to develop vocational skills relevant to the Company and the Electrical Contracting Industry. Where, by agreement between the employee and employer, an employee undertakes training providing skills, which are not a company specific requirement, any time spent in the completion of this training shall be unpaid.

  • Research and Development (i) Advice and assistance in relation to research and development of Party B; (ii) Advice and assistance in strategic planning; and

  • Technical Assistance DFPS may provide informal support, guidance, clarification, and other forms of technical assistance via phone, email, and virtual meeting to resolve Grant or performance compliance issues. Grantee will document all such instances of technical assistance by DFPS in writing, including any implementation work.

  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT A. Both the Board and the Association encourage teachers to seek professional improvement. In order to assist teachers in extending and improving their skills the following plan will be implemented. B. All Teachers will be encouraged to earn a Masters degree or coursework toward additional certification that is in the field of education and within a teacher's discipline, or in an area that is beneficial to the school. C. The Board will pay teacher's expenses for undergraduate and/or graduate credits, specialty and additional endorsements under the following conditions. 1. In allocating budgeted funds priority will be given to the teachers in a “masters” program and those teachers who need to complete coursework for certification. 2. All courses must be approved, in advance, by the Superintendent. Courses for recertification purposes must be approved in advance by the certification committee and the superintendent. The teacher shall receive a written reply from the Superintendent within ten (10) days of application for course approval (See Appendix D). 3. Each teacher will be eligible for up to six (6) semester hours of credit or, if enrolled in a matriculated, organized program, 12 semester hours of credit for undergraduate will be paid if part of a graduate program or graduate courses per contract year. The Superintendent reserves the right to request intent to take courses prior to final budget preparation. Failure to communicate such intent at the time of the Superintendent’s request may jeopardize course reimbursement due to a lack of funding. 4. The administration will pay in advance the cost of the course. Presentation of evidence of satisfactory completion of the course (A grade of B or better) is the responsibility of the teacher. In the event the course is not completed or not completed satisfactorily, the teacher will refund the payment received in advance and in accordance with Appendix D – attached. 5. Teachers who resign shall not be eligible for reimbursement after the date of resignation Teachers who have been reimbursed for any course work toward securing a masters within the last two (2) years of employment shall be required to continue their service to RSU # 78 for an additional two (2) years (twenty-four months) or will be required to reimburse the district the cost associated with Masters courses taken prior to departing, Such reimbursement to the district shall be remitted via payroll deductions as arranged between the District and employee, unless the failure to continue employment is due to illness, disability, death, or reduction of position. 6. Reimbursement will only be for tuition and fees. It will not include reimbursement for mileage, books and other expenses unless the teacher is required to take the course by the administration.