Burger King Franchise Guide
Burger King Franchise Guide
You will operate a quick-service restaurant specializing in the sale of hamburgers under Burger
King Corporation’s distinctive format and operating system, including the BURGER KING marks.
This disclosure document summarizes certain provisions of your franchise agreement and other
information in plain English. Read this disclosure document and all accompanying agreements carefully.
You must receive this disclosure document at least 14 calendar-days before you sign a binding agreement
with, or make any payment to, the Franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale.
Note, however, that no governmental agency has verified the information contained in this document.
You may wish to receive your disclosure document in another form that is more convenient for
you. To discuss the availability of disclosures in different formats, please contact Burger King Corporation
Franchise Contract Management, 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Florida 33126, Telephone: 305-378-
7128, E-mail: [email protected].
The terms of your contract will govern your franchise relationship. Do not rely on the disclosure
document alone to understand your contract. Read all of your contract carefully. Show your contract and
this disclosure document to an advisor, like a lawyer or an accountant.
Buying a franchise is a complex investment. The information in this disclosure document can help
you make up your mind. More information on franchising, such as “A Consumer’s Guide to Buying a
Franchise,” which can help you understand how to use this disclosure document, is available from the
Federal Trade Commission. You can contact the FTC at 1-877-FTC-HELP or by writing to the FTC at
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20580. You can also visit the FTC’s home page at
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www.ftc.gov for additional information. Call your state agency or visit your public library for other
sources of information on franchising.
There may also be laws on franchising in your state. Ask your state agencies about them.
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How to Use This Franchise Disclosure Document
Here are some questions you may be asking about buying a franchise and tips on how to
find more information:
How much can I earn? Item 19 may give you information about outlet
sales, costs, profits or losses. You should also try
to obtain this information from others, like current
and former franchisees. You can find their names
and contact information in Item 20 or Exhibit O.
How much will I need to invest? Items 5 and 6 list fees you will be paying to the
franchisor or at the franchisor’s direction. Item
7 lists the initial investment to open. Item 8
describes the suppliers you must use.
Is the franchise system stable, Item 20 summarizes the recent history of the
growing, or shrinking? number of company-owned and franchised outlets.
Will my business be the only Item 12 and the “territory” provisions in the
BURGER KING business in my franchise agreement describe whether the
area? franchisor and other franchisees can compete with
you.
Does the franchisor have a Items 3 and 4 tell you whether the franchisor or
troubled legal history? its management have been involved in material
litigation or bankruptcy proceedings.
What else should I know? These questions are only a few things you should
look for. Review all 23 Items and all Exhibits in
this disclosure document to better understand this
franchise opportunity. See the table of contents.
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What You Need To Know About Franchising Generally
Continuing responsibility to pay fees. You may have to pay royalties and other fees even
if you are losing money.
Business model can change. The franchise agreement may allow the franchisor to change
its manuals and business model without your consent. These changes may require you to
make additional investments in your franchise business or may harm your franchise
business.
Supplier restrictions. You may have to buy or lease items from the franchisor or a limited
group of suppliers the franchisor designates. These items may be more expensive than
similar items you could buy on your own.
Operating restrictions. The franchise agreement may prohibit you from operating a
similar business during the term of the franchise. There are usually other restrictions. Some
examples may include controlling your location, your access to customers, what you sell,
how you market, and your hours of operation.
Competition from franchisor. Even if the franchise agreement grants you a territory, the
franchisor may have the right to compete with you in your territory.
Renewal. Your franchise agreement may not permit you to renew. Even if it does, you may
have to sign a new agreement with different terms and conditions in order to continue to
operate your franchise business.
When your franchise ends. The franchise agreement may prohibit you from operating a
similar business after your franchise ends even if you still have obligations to your landlord
or other creditors.
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Special Risk(s) to Consider About This Franchise
Certain states require that the following risk(s) be highlighted:
1. Out-of-State Dispute Resolution. The Franchise Agreement and Area
Development Agreement require you to resolve disputes with the franchisor by
litigation only in Florida. Out-of-state litigation may force you to accept a less
favorable settlement for disputes. It may also cost more to litigate with the
franchisor in Florida than in your own state.
2. Mediation for Development Disputes. The Franchise Agreement and Area
Development Agreement state that you must submit development disputes to
non-binding mediation before you sue us. This may delay your ability to have
a court decide your case.
Certain states may require other risks to be highlighted. Check the “State Specific
Addenda” (if any) to see whether your state requires other risks to be highlighted.
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NOTICE MANDATED BY SECTION 8 OF
MICHIGAN’S FRANCHISE INVESTMENT ACT
The following is applicable to you if you are a Michigan resident or your franchise will be located in
Michigan.
The state of Michigan prohibits certain unfair provisions that are sometimes in franchise documents.
If any of the following provisions are in these franchise documents, the provisions are void and cannot
be enforced against you.
(b) A requirement that a franchisee assent to a release, assignment, novation, waiver, or estoppel which
deprives a franchisee of rights and protections provided in this act. This shall not preclude a
franchisee, after entering into a franchise agreement, from settling any and all claims.
(c) A provision that permits a franchisor to terminate a franchise prior to the expiration of its term
except for good cause. Good cause shall include the failure of the franchisee to comply with any
lawful provision of the franchise agreement and to cure such failure after being given written notice
thereof and a reasonable opportunity, which in no event need be more than 30 days, to cure such
failure.
(d) A provision that permits a franchisor to refuse to renew a franchise without fairly compensating
the franchisee by repurchase or other means for the fair market value at the time of expiration of
the franchisee's inventory, supplies, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings. Personalized materials
which have no value to the franchisor and inventory, supplies, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings
not reasonably required in the conduct of the franchise business are not subject to compensation.
This subsection applies only if: (i) The term of the franchise is less than 5 years and (ii) the
franchisee is prohibited by the franchise or other agreement from continuing to conduct
substantially the same business under another trademark, service mark, trade name, logotype,
advertising, or other commercial symbol in the same area subsequent to the expiration of the
franchise or the franchisee does not receive at least 6 months advance notice of franchisor's intent
not to renew the franchise.
(e) A provision that permits the franchisor to refuse to renew a franchise on terms generally available
to other franchisees of the same class or type under similar circumstances. This section does not
require a renewal provision.
(f) A provision requiring that arbitration or litigation be conducted outside this state. This shall not
preclude the franchisee from entering into an agreement, at the time of arbitration, to conduct
arbitration at a location outside this state.
(g) A provision which permits a franchisor to refuse to permit a transfer of ownership of a franchise,
except for good cause. This subdivision does not prevent a franchisor from exercising a right of
first refusal to purchase the franchise. Good cause shall include, but is not limited to:
(i) The failure of the proposed transferee to meet the franchisor’s then current reasonable
qualifications or standards.
(ii) The fact that the proposed transferee is a competitor of the franchisor or subfranchisor.
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(iii) The unwillingness of the proposed transferee to agree in writing to comply with all lawful
obligations.
(iv) The failure of the franchisee or proposed transferee to pay any sums owing to the franchisor
or to cure any default in the franchise agreement existing at the time of the proposed
transfer.
(h) A provision that requires the franchisee to resell to the franchisor items that are not uniquely
identified with the franchisor. This subdivision does not prohibit a provision that grants to a
franchisor a right of first refusal to purchase the assets of a franchise on the same terms and
conditions as a bona fide third party willing and able to purchase those assets, nor does this
subdivision prohibit a provision that grants the franchisor the right to acquire the assets of a
franchise for the market or appraised value of such assets if the franchisee has breached the lawful
provisions of the franchise agreement and has failed to cure the breach in the manner provided in
subdivision (c).
(i) A provision which permits the franchisor to directly or indirectly convey, assign, or otherwise
transfer its obligations to fulfill contractual obligations to the franchisee unless provision has been
made for providing the required contractual services.
The fact that there is a notice of this offering on file with the attorney general does not constitute
approval, recommendation, or endorsement by the attorney general.
If the franchisee has any questions regarding this notice, those questions should be directed to the Michigan
Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division, Attn.: Franchise, 525 West Ottawa
Street, Lansing, Michigan 48909, telephone: (517) 373-7117.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
ITEM 1 THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES ......... 1
ITEM 2 BUSINESS EXPERIENCE ....................................................................................................... 7
ITEM 3 LITIGATION .......................................................................................................................... 10
ITEM 4 BANKRUPTCY ...................................................................................................................... 19
ITEM 5 INITIAL FEES ........................................................................................................................ 20
ITEM 6 OTHER FEES ......................................................................................................................... 23
ITEM 7 ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT ................................................................................ 32
ITEM 8 RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES .................................. 40
ITEM 9 FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS.......................................................................................... 43
ITEM 10 FINANCING ........................................................................................................................... 46
ITEM 11 FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND
TRAINING.............................................................................................................................. 47
ITEM 12 TERRITORY........................................................................................................................... 56
ITEM 13 TRADEMARKS ..................................................................................................................... 59
ITEM 14 PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.................................. 62
ITEM 15 OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE
FRANCHISE BUSINESS ....................................................................................................... 63
ITEM 16 RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL .......................................... 65
ITEM 17 RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION .................... 66
ITEM 18 PUBLIC FIGURES ................................................................................................................. 77
ITEM 19 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS ....................................................... 78
ITEM 20 OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION ............................................................... 89
ITEM 21 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .............................................................................................. 102
ITEM 22 CONTRACTS ....................................................................................................................... 103
ITEM 23 RECEIPTS (In Duplicate) Last Pages - After Exhibits
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EXHIBITS
B. Applications
B1 Franchise Application
B2 Entity Franchise Application
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L. Prior Programs – Successor Incentive Agreements and Addenda
L1 BKoT Full Remodel Incentive Franchise Agreement Addendum
L2 BKoT Upgrade Incentive Franchise Agreement Addendum
L3 BKoT Double Drive Thru & Digital Enhance Incentive Franchise Agreement Amendment
N. [Reserved]
4885-2220-0068, v. 2
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ITEM 1
THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES
To simplify the language in this disclosure document, “BKC,” “we,” “our,” or “us,” means Burger
King Corporation, the franchisor of the BURGER KING restaurant system. “You,” “your” or “Franchisee”
means a prospective franchisee, a new franchisee, an existing franchisee, an owner of the franchise, or the
developer under a "Target Reservation Agreement," a "Multiple Target Reservation Agreement," or an
“Area Development Agreement.”
We were founded in 1954 as Burger King of Miami, Inc., incorporated in 1956 as South Florida
Restaurants, Inc., and we adopted our present name in 1963. We are a Florida corporation based in Miami,
Florida with our world headquarters (Restaurant Support Center) at 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami,
Florida 33126. The first Burger King Restaurant opened in Miami, Florida in 1954.
As of December 31, 2021, there were 19,247 BURGER KING Restaurants worldwide, of which
7,105 were located in the United States. Of the total number of BURGER KING Restaurants in the United
States, 51 were owned by us. There were 12,142 franchised BURGER KING Restaurants operating
outside the United States. We do not offer franchises in any other line of business, although we do grant
master franchises outside of the United States for the BURGER KING brand. We do not do business under
any other name. However, in Australia, all restaurants franchised under a Master Franchise Agreement
operate under the HUNGRY JACK’S brand, a separate trademark owned by us in Australia and New
Zealand. Our agents for service of process are listed in Exhibit A1.
3G Restaurant Brands Holdings LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (“3G Restaurant Brands
Holdings”) owns the largest percentage of the combined voting power of RBI (approximately 29%). 3G
Restaurant Brands Holdings’ general partner is 3G Restaurant Brands Holdings General Partner Ltd., a
Cayman Islands exempted company (“3G Restaurant Brands Holdings GP”). 3G Restaurant Brands
Holdings and 3G Restaurant Brands Holdings GP are each located at c/o 3G Capital, Inc., 600 Third
Avenue, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10016.
We have various non-U.S. affiliates which provide field-based operations, franchise sales,
development, marketing and supply chain support services to non-U.S. based BURGER KING franchisees.
Our affiliates, Burger King Europe GmbH (“BK Europe”), BK AsiaPac, Pte. Ltd. (“BK APac”)
and BK Canada Service ULC (“BK Canada”) offer franchises in their respective countries or regions. BK
Europe and BK APac have operated and franchised the operation of BURGER KING restaurants since
April 2006 and BK Canada since April 2016. BK Europe’s principal business address Dammstrasse 23,
6300, Zug, Switzerland, BK APac’s principal business address is 5 Shenton Way, #14-01/03, UIC Building,
Singapore 068808, and BK Canada’s principal business office is 130 King Street West, Suite 300, Toronto,
Ontario M5X 1K6 Canada. As of December 31, 2021, BK Europe had 6,055 franchised BURGER KING
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restaurants, BK APac had 3,574 franchised BURGER KING restaurants and BK Canada had 328 franchised
BURGER KING restaurants. Other than BK Europe, BK APac and BK Canada, none of our affiliates offers
franchises or provides products under the BURGER KING® Marks. In addition, the following BKC
affiliates provide services to non-U.S. BURGER KING franchisees:
Our affiliate, The TDL Group Corp. (“TDL”) has been selling franchises for Tim Hortons®
restaurants selling coffee and other beverages, baked goods, soups, sandwiches and related products in
Canada since January 1965. Its principal business address is 130 King Street West, Suite 300, Toronto,
Ontario M5X 1K6 Canada. As of December 31, 2021, there were 3,949 Tim Hortons restaurants in
Canada, including both full service and kiosk restaurants. Of the total number of Tim Hortons restaurants
in Canada, 4 were owned by TDL or an affiliate of TDL. Since July 1984, predecessors of Tim Hortons
USA Inc. (“THUSA”) and currently THUSA, have been selling Tim Hortons unit franchises in the United
States. As of December 31, 2021, there were 622 franchised Tim Hortons restaurants, excluding self-serve
location in the United States. Since July 2020, THUSA has also been selling Tim Hortons unit franchises
in Latin America. As of December 31, 2021, there were 42 franchised Tim Hortons restaurants in Latin
America. THUSA’s principal business address is the same as ours. Since 2016, our affiliates, Tim Hortons
Restaurants International GmbH and its predecessor, Tim Hortons International S.à.r.l. (“TH International”)
have been the franchisor for the Tim Hortons brand outside of the United States and Canada, and in July
2020 began focusing on the regions of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. As of December 31, 2021, TH
International had 236 franchised Tim Hortons restaurants. TH International’s principal business address is
Dammstrasse 23, 6300, Zug, Switzerland. Since July 2020, Tim Hortons Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (“TH
APAC”) has been the franchisor for the Tim Hortons brand in the Asia Pacific region. TH APAC’s principal
business address is 5 Shenton Way, #14-01/03 UIC Building, Singapore 068808. As of December 31, 2021,
TH APAC had 442 franchised Tim Hortons restaurants.
Our affilitate, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. (formerly Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits) (“PLK”
or “PLKI”) has owned, operated and franchised Popeyes® quick-service chicken restaurants since 1992.
PLK’s principal business address is the same as ours. As of December 31, 2021, there were 3,705 Popeyes
restaurants worldwide, of which 2,777 were located in the United States including the U.S. Territories of
Guam and Puerto Rico. Of the total number of Popeyes restaurants in the U.S., 41 were owned by PLK.
PLK’s affiliate, PLK APAC Pte, Ltd. (“PLK APAC”) has been operating and franchising the operation of
Popeyes restaurants in Asia since January 2018 and in Europe from January 2018 through July 2019. PLK
APAC’s principal business address is 5 Shenton Way, #14-01/03 UIC Building, Singapore 068808. As of
December 31, 2021, there were 93 franchised Popeyes restaurants in Asia. PLK’s affiliate, PLK Europe
GmbH (“PLK EMEA”), has been operating and franchising the operation of Popeyes restaurants in Europe
since January 2019. PLK EMEA’s principal business address is Dammstrasse 23, 6300, Zug, Switzerland.
As of December 31, 2021, there were 371 franchised Popeyes restaurants in Europe.
Since December 2004, Firehouse of America, LLC (“FOA”) has been operating and franchising
the operation of Firehouse Subs® restaurants in the United States and before that its parent, FRG, LLC
(formerly Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc.) operated and franchised the operation of Firehouse Subs®
restaurants in the United States from February 1995 until December 2004. FOA also offers area
development rights and offered area representative franchise rights from April 2005 to November 2021.
FOA’s affiliate, Firehouse Subs of Canada ULC (“Firehouse Canada”), has been offering and selling
franchises in Canada since February 2014. As of December 31, 2021, there were 1,213 Firehouse Subs®
restaurants worldwide, of which 1,164 were located in the United States. Of the total number of Firehouse
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Subs® restaurants in the U.S., 39 were owned by affiliates of FOA. As of December 26, 2021, Firehouse
Subs of Canada ULC had 49 franchised restaurants. FOA’s principal business address is 12735 Gran Bay
Parkway, Suite 150, Jacksonville, Florida 32258 and Firehouse Canada’s principal business address is 2100
– 40 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 3C2.
BURGER KING Restaurants are quick-service hamburger restaurants offering a limited menu of
breakfast, lunch and dinner products. We operate and grant franchises to operate BURGER KING
Restaurants using certain trademarks, service marks and trade names, and a recognized design, equipment
system, color scheme and styles of buildings and facilities, signs, certain standards, specifications and
procedures of operation, quality and consistency standards for products and services offered, and
procedures for inventory control and management (the “BURGER KING® System”). The restaurants
operated using the BURGER KING® Marks and the BURGER KING® System are referred to in this
disclosure document as "BURGER KING Restaurants" or “Restaurants.” A franchisee that operates a
BURGER KING Restaurant under a franchise agreement with BKC (the “Franchise Agreement”) is
referred to in this disclosure document as a “Franchisee.”
The Franchise
You may become a Franchisee either by developing a new BURGER KING Restaurant or by
purchasing an existing BURGER KING Restaurant. You must sign a Target Reservation Agreement
(“TRA”) (a copy of the current form is attached as Exhibit C1) or a Multiple Target Reservation Agreement
(“MTRA”) (a copy of the current form is attached as Exhibit C2) to develop one or more BURGER KING
Restaurants.
We may permit you to open multiple BURGER KING Restaurants within a defined area we refer
to as a “Territory” under an Area Development Agreement (“Area Development Agreement”), in the form
attached at Exhibit M. Under an Area Development Agreement, you must make a commitment to sign
separate Franchise Agreements for, and open, the number and type of Restaurants that we agree upon in
the Territory according to a Development Schedule during the term of the Area Development Agreement.
You must sign the current form of Franchise Agreement that we are using at the time we require you to
sign the Franchise Agreement for each Restaurant opened under an Area Development Agreement. The
terms of these agreements may differ from the form attached to this Disclosure Document. Under an Area
Development Agreement, only traditional BURGER KING Restaurants and certain non-traditional in-line,
food court and drive-thru only BURGER KING Restaurants count towards your development obligations.
BURGER KING Restaurants are operated in various types of facilities and at various types of
locations, as described in Item 7 of this disclosure document. Most Restaurants offer the standard menu
of food and beverage products approved for sale at BURGER KING Restaurants, but some Restaurants,
generally with smaller facilities, are approved to serve a more limited menu. A few Restaurants provide
predominantly drive-thru services only.
We may permit you to open a Restaurant within a building or other enclosed structure for food
preparation and cooking only. This facility will have a limited menu and is established for the preparation
of meals for delivery or pickup only (“Delivery Restaurant”). If we approve you to open and operate a
Delivery Restaurant you must sign our current form of Franchise Agreement and the Delivery Restaurant
Addendum (a copy of the current form of Addendum is attached as Exhibit E3). We began offering
Delivery Restaurant franchises in Fall 2020. We have one franchised Delivery Restaurant as of the
issuance date of this Disclosure Document.
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Franchise Ownership Types and Definitions
We currently have two different forms of Franchise Agreement, corresponding to two different
types of franchise ownership: "Individual" (or "Owner/Operator") and "Entity".
Traditionally, we issued franchises to individuals who signed the Franchise Agreement personally
and who were personally responsible for operating the franchised Restaurant. This form of ownership is
referred to as "Individual" or "Owner/Operator" ownership. If more than one individual signs the
Franchise Agreement as the Franchisee, one of those individuals must be designated (with our approval) as
the "Operating Partner" responsible for operating the Restaurant. Although the Individual Franchise
Agreement can be assigned to an operating company under certain conditions, the individuals remain
personally responsible under the Franchise Agreement. A copy of our current form of Individual Franchise
Agreement is attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit D1.
Entity Ownership
"Entity" ownership allows different forms of ownership and management of, and equity
investment in, the Franchisee. Under the Entity ownership program, a corporation, a limited partnership,
a limited liability partnership, or a limited liability company can directly execute the Entity form of
Franchise Agreement (a copy of the current form is attached as Exhibit D2) if the Entity and its owners
satisfy our then current guidelines for approval of franchise ownership distribution plans ("Entity
Guidelines"). Generally, one of the conditions of Entity ownership is that one or more individuals or
entities, designated as "Owners," guarantee and be responsible for the Franchisee's obligations to us. One
of those Owners must be designated, with our approval, as the "Managing Owner" responsible for ensuring
the Franchisee's compliance with the Franchise Agreement, and must have authority to make certain
decisions. Additionally, the Managing Owner must own at least 5% of the Franchisee. The Franchisee
must designate an individual approved by us (who may, but need not, be an Owner) as the "Managing
Director" who will be responsible for Restaurant operations. The Managing Director must submit an
application and is subject to a credit and background check. Provided that the Franchisee and its Owners
satisfy our financial and other requirements, including the then-current Entity Guidelines, we may allow
ownership interests in the franchise to be issued to investors who need not be personally liable to us. In
the case of a Restaurant currently operating under another form of Franchise Agreement, a new Franchisee
may, at our discretion, execute the Entity form of Franchise Agreement for the remainder of the term.
BKC's approval of your application for a franchise does not ensure the success of your franchised
BURGER KING Restaurant. Your success will depend upon your own ability as an independent
businessperson and on other factors. BKC makes no representation or warranty as to your success. No
employee or representative of BKC is authorized to make any such representation or warranty. You should
make an independent investigation regarding the franchise for a BURGER KING Restaurant and the
BURGER KING® System. You should visit and speak to existing Franchisees and obtain the advice of
an attorney and accountant who have experience and knowledge of franchise relations, the franchise
business model and franchise ownership.
You must meet BKC’s then-current operational, financial, credit, legal and other criteria for the
development and operation of a BURGER KING Restaurant before you can sign an Area Development
Agreement and at all times during the term of the Area Development Agreement. You must obtain Site
Approval for any site on which you propose to construct a new Restaurant under the Area Development
Agreement in accordance with BKC’s then-current standards for Site Approval. You must then construct,
equip and furnish the Restaurant at the approved site in accordance with plans and specifications approved
by BKC.
The customer base for the quick-service restaurant market includes the total population; however,
the population age group between 18 to 54 years of age averages the greatest frequency of patronage of
quick-service food establishments. There is a clearly established market for quick-service food prepared
away from home. In general, the quick-service restaurant business is highly competitive. Changes in
taste and eating habits of the public, local and national economic conditions, population and traffic patterns
affect the restaurant business and are generally unpredictable.
The principal basis of competition in the industry is the quality and price of the food products
offered, but name identification, site location, quality and speed of service, consistency, advertising and
attractiveness of facilities are also important factors. You should expect to compete with other quick-
service food, carry-out, delivery and even sit-down restaurants that feature hamburgers and french fries and
related menu items similar to those offered at the Restaurants. You will also compete with restaurants and
quick-service food outlets that offer other types of entrées and other foods to be eaten at those restaurants,
delivered or taken out by the consumer. Through our affiliates, we may operate other third-party franchise
concepts in combination with our own. You may also encounter competition from other BURGER KING
Restaurants that we or our franchisees operate. Some of these competitors may be in close proximity to
your Restaurant and may have greater financial resources, larger advertising budgets and more national (or
local) recognition than we have. In addition, competition for management and other operating personnel
and for sites is intense within the industry.
You must comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the operation
of your Restaurant, including: labor and employment laws and regulations; health, sanitation, food
handling, food preparation, and waste disposal laws and regulations; smoking restrictions; and advertising,
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menu and point-of-sale disclosures, such as statements concerning the nutritional and dietary characteristics
of the food served at your Restaurant. There are other laws and regulations applicable to businesses
generally (such as the Americans with Disabilities Act) with which you must comply. You must also
comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards and data privacy laws. You must also obtain
all real estate permits, licenses and operational licenses. Your business is subject to state and federal
regulations that allow the government to restrict travel and/or require businesses to close or limit operations
during state or national emergencies. You should consult with your attorney concerning all laws,
regulations and standards that may affect your Restaurant operations.
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ITEM 2
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Thomas B. Curtis IV Mr. Curtis was named as our President, Americas in May 2021. He was
named director of BKC in February 2022. Mr. Curtis previously served
as our Chief Operating Officer from March 2021 to May 2021. Mr. Curtis
previously served as EVP, US Operations, for Domino’s in Ann Arbor,
Michigan from January 2020 to April 2021. From June 2018 to January
2020, he served as the EVP, Corporate Operations and Global Operations
Support for Domino’s. He also served as the VP, Franchisee Relations
and Operations Innovation for Domino’s from April 2017 to June 2018.
From August 2016 to April 2017, he served as VP, Global Operations
Support and Training and from October 2012 to August 2016 as VP,
Operations West Region for Domino’s.
Vicente A. Tome Mr. Tome was named a director of BKC in January 2015. Mr. Tome has
also served as our Vice President of Legal, US & LAC since January 2015.
Mr. Tome has been with us since 2006.
Michele Keusch Ms. Keusch was named a director of BKC in June 2020. Ms. Keusch has
also served as our Vice President of Legal, Corporate Securities since
March 2021. Ms. Keusch has also served as Legal Head of Corporate
Securities from July 2019 to March 2021. From September 2018 to March
2019, she served as Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel of
Corporate Securities at Marriot Vacations Worldwide in Miami, Florida
and from June 2008 to September 2018, she served as Senior Vice
President, Assistant General Counsel of ILG, Inc. in Miami, Florida.
In January 2019, Mr. Cil was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of RBI. Mr. Cil previously
served as director and President of BKC from December 2014 to January 2019.
In January 2018, Mr. Dunnigan was named Chief Financial Officer of RBI. Since March 2018 he
has also served as Vice President of PLK, based in Miami, Florida. From October 2014 to January 2018,
he served as Treasurer for RBI. Since February 2018, Mr. Dunnigan has served on the Board of Directors
of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., the parent company of Carrols, LLC, a Burger King® franchisee located
in Syracuse, New York.
In December 2014, Ms. Granat was named General Counsel of RBI. She has also served as the
Secretary of PLKI since October 2017 and as the Secretary of THUSA since January 2015. Ms. Granat has
served in various legal positions in our Legal Department since joining us in 1998.
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Regional President, Latin America & Caribbean: Renato Malacarne Rossi
Mr. Rossi was named our Regional President, Latin America & Caribbean in March 2022. Mr.
Rossi served as our Head of Marketing, North America, from March 2018 to March 2022. From December
2016 to March 2018, he served as the Head of Marketing, United Kingdom, London.
Mr. Hojchman was named our Chief Marketing Officer, North America, in November 2021. Mr.
Hojchman served as the Vice President of US Marketing for Tim Hortons from February 2020 to November
2021. From November 2018 to February 2020, he served as the Head of Marketing, North America for
Popeyes. From November 2017 to November 2018, he served as our Head, Global Marketing Analytics.
From June 2016 to November 2017 he served as our Vice President of Marketing, Latin America &
Caribbean.
Mr. Goldhersz was named our Vice President of Operations, North America in July 2021. He was
named as our Vice President of Operations, Americas in March 2021. He was previously named as our
Head of Operations, Americas in July 2019. Mr. Goldhersz previously served as Lead, Operations
Excellence, Center of Excellence for RBI from May 2018 to April 2019. He served as RBI’s Lead,
Operations Training and Standards from October 2017 to May 2018 and as Lead, Operations Training from
January 2017 to October 2017. From February 2016 to December 2016, he served as our Sr. Manager,
Global Operations, Restaurant Systems R & D and as our Manager, Global Operations, Platform Innovation
from November 2014 to February 2016. Mr. Goldhersz also served as our Sales, Profit, and Operations
Coach Southeast Division from May 2013 to November 2014.
Ms. Glyptis was named as our Vice President of Franchise Operations in January 2021. She was
previously named as our General Manager, U.S. Franchise Operations (Central Division) in January 2018
and served as our Area Franchise Lead, Central Division from May 2017 to December 2017. From July
2016 to May 2017 she served as Senior Manager, Business Development for BK Canada. Ms. Glyptis also
served as our Division Development Lead, West Division from January 2016 to July 2016 and worked in
Marketing Execution from July 2014 to January 2016.
Vice President of Development and Franchising, North America: Eduardo Serafim Jr.
Mr. Serafim was named as our Vice President of Development and Franchising, North America in
December 2021. He was previously named as our General Manager (South Division), BK EMEA from
September 2019 to November 2021. From July 2018 to August 2019, he served as our Senior Director of
Marketing Intelligence. From June 2017 to June 2018, he served as our Head of Finance & Development,
Latin America and Caribbean.
Mr. Perdue was named our Vice President of Finance, North America in September 2021. Mr.
Perdue previously served as our Regional Vice President for BK APAC from December 2021 to September
2021. From September 2020 to December 2021, he served as Interim Regional President for BK APAC.
From March 2020 to September 2020, he served as General Manager (North and Central Division) for BK
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APAC and also served as General Manager (Central Division) for BK APAC from December 2018 to
March 2020. From July 2017 to December 2018, he served as our General Manager (West Division).
General Manager, U.S. Franchise Operations (Central Division): Shambrika Vacha Saunders
Ms. Saunders was named as our General Manager, U.S. Franchise Operations (Central Division)
in January 2021. Ms. Saunders previously served as Director of Training from January 2019 to December
2020. From July 2016 to January 2019 she served as our Area Franchise Lead, East Division. Ms. Saunders
also served as our Field Training Manager from November 2015 to July 2016 and worked as a District
Manager from July 2014 to November 2015.
Ms. Greenberg was named as our General Manager, U.S. Franchise Operations (Northeast
Division) in March 2020. Ms. Greenberg previously served as our Technology Lead from April 2018 to
March 2020. From March 2016 to March 2018 she served as our Field Marking Lead and Advertising
Director from July 2013 to March 2016.
Mr. Pagel was named as our General Manager, U.S. Franchise Operations (Midwest Division) in
February 2020. Mr. Pagel previously served as our Area Franchise Lead, Midwest Division from August
2016 to February 2020 and as our Midwest Senior Construction Manager from November 2014 to August
2016.
Mr. Padoan was named as our General Manager, U.S. Franchise Operations (Southeast Division)
in March 2018. Mr. Padoan previously served as our Area Franchise Lead, Southeast Division from July
2015 to March 2018 and as a Marketing Manager from August 2013 to July 2015.
Mr. Lawrence was named as our Lead, Non-Traditional Development in September 2018. Mr.
Lawrence previously served as Area Franchise Lead, United Kingdom for BK Europe from June 2017 to
August 2018 and as our Area Franchise Lead, Northeast Division from June 2014 to May 2017. He also
served as our Brand Activation Manager, Northeast Division from March 2014 to May 2014.
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ITEM 3
LITIGATION
Pending Litigation:
First International Fund Ltd. v. Burger King Corporation et al (Case # CO-13-487734), Ontario
Superior Court of Justice. Filed August 28, 2013.
On August 28, 2013, First International Fund Ltd. (“FIF”), an entity owned by Marc Vaturi, President
of Triple Five International Group Ltd., sued us, BKW, and our former master franchisee in Canada. FIF
alleges that on January 28, 2013, before the incorporation of FIF, Vaturi reached a binding verbal agreement
with representatives of BKC where we would sell all of the shares of Burger King Restaurants Canada Inc.
(“BKRC”) to an entity to be incorporated or designated by Vaturi. FIF alleges that, after the oral agreement
was made, written documents were exchanged intending to memorialize the agreement, but that the written
documents were not necessary to make the oral agreement binding. We sold BKRC to another company, an
affiliate of which was formerly our master franchisee in Canada, on April 22, 2013. FIF has demanded specific
performance, including conveyance of the shares of BKRC/Redberry Franchising Corp. to FIF, or in the
alternative money damages in excess of $500 million. On July 20, 2018 the action against BKRC was
dismissed. Certain discoveries took place in March 2019. FIF has not provided answers to undertakings.
Gesten v. Burger King Corporation, (Case No, 1:18-cv-20450-CMA), US District Court for the
Southern District of Florida filed, January 15, 2018.
A class action lawsuit was filed against us alleging that we violated the Fair and Accurate Credit
Transactions Act amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. (“FCRA”). The class
of individuals named in the Complaint are all persons in the United States, who made payment at a Burger
King restaurant using a credit or debit card, and who were provided a point of sale receipt which displayed
more than the last 5 digits of the card number and/or the expiration date of the credit or debit card, within the
two years prior to filing of the complaint. Plaintiffs are seeking certification of the class, statutory damages,
punitive damages, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees and expenses. We filed to remove the case to federal
court and sought a motion to stay the case, which was denied. Upon a motion for class certification, the Federal
Court stayed this case pending resolution of the Tarr v. Burger King Corporation case which is on appeal in
the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. On December 15, 2020, the court
remanded the case back to the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade, Florida.
In October 2018 and November 2018, four separate class action complaints; Jarvis Arrington v. Burger
King Worldwide and Burger King Corporation, (Case No. 1:18-cv-24128-JEM), Monique Michel v.
Restaurant Brands International, Inc., Burger King Worldwide Inc., and Burger King Corporation, (Case No.
1:18-cv-24304-JEM), Geneva Blanchard and Tiffany Miller v. Burger King Corporation and Burger King
Worldwide, Inc., (Case No. 1:18-cv-24576 – SCOLA/TORRES), and Sandra Munster v. Restaurant Brands
International Inc., Burger King Worldwide, Inc. and Burger King Corporation, (Case No. 1:18-cv-24623 –
RNS) were filed against us and various BKC affiliates (“Defendants”) in the U.S. District Court for the
Southern District of Florida. Plaintiffs allege that they have been employed at a Burger King restaurant at some
point after 2010, and are filing the complaint individually and on behalf of all others similarly
situated. Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act by incorporating
an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in the standard form Franchise Agreement all franchisees
must sign. Plaintiffs seek injunctive relief and damages for themselves and other members of the class. On
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January 17, 2019 the court issued an order consolidating all four cases. On April 19, 2019 Defendants filed a
Consolidated Motion to Dismiss. On March 15, 2019 the Plaintiffs filed the Consolidated Complaint in the
matter, and on April 19, 2019 BKC filed its Consolidated Motion to Dismiss. The Plaintiffs filed an Opposition
to the Motion to Dismiss on May 23, 2019, and BKC filed a Reply in Support of the Motion to Dismiss on
June 10, 2019. The Court granted the Motion to Dismiss on March 24, 2020. The Plaintiffs filed a motion for
leave to amend their complaint on April 20, 2020, and the Defendants filed a motion opposing the motion for
leave to amend on April 27, 2020. On August 24, 2020 the court denied the Plaintiffs motion for leave to
amend their complaint. On September 22, 2020 the Plaintiffs filed a notice to appeal the Court’s decision to
the federal appellate court. A court ordered mediation was held on December 7, 2020 but the parties did not
reach a settlement. On January 27, 2021, the Defendants filed their answer brief in the case. The Plaintiffs
filed their reply brief on March 17, 2021. The Court heard oral arguments for this case on September 22, 2021.
We are awaiting a ruling from the court.
Himelda Mendez, et al. v. Burger King Corporation. U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
New York, Case No: Case No. 19-cv-09855-RA. Filed October 24, 2019.
Plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of herself and a nationwide class of all blind
individuals in the United States, as well as a subclass of all blind individuals in New York State, for violations
of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“Title III” or “ADA”), 42 U.S.C. § 12181, et seq., and
subclasses under the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), N.Y. Exec. Law § 290, et seq., and
the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”), N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 8-101, et seq. Plaintiff’s suit is
based on her claim that we violated the ADA and related state statutes by failing to provide Braille gift cards
to low-vision and blind individuals. On February 11, 2020, we filed a Motion to Dismiss the Complaint on
the grounds that the ADA does not require us to offer Braille gift cards, and because Plaintiff does not have
standing. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on February 18, 2020. We filed a Motion to Dismiss the
Amended Complaint on March 3, 2020. Plaintiff filed an opposition and we filed a Reply Brief on March 24,
2020. Discovery has been stayed pending resolution of BKC’s Motion to Dismiss. On July 21, 2020, the Court
ordered the case stayed pending the outcome of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in the appeal of
Calcano v. Swarovski North America Ltd. (and four other consolidated Braille gift-card cases) relating to the
appeals of similar motions to dismiss.
Burger King Corporation, Plaintiff vs. Burger Gulf Coast, LLC and Anand Patel, Defendants, Miami-
Dade County Circuit Court, Case No. 2021-002708-CA-01.
Burger Gulf Coast, LLC (“Company”) and Anand Patel owned and operated a restaurant, BK #1753,
as a franchised BURGER KING® restaurant. Company leased the land upon which the restaurant is located
from BKC pursuant to a Lease/Sublease Agreement. Patel guaranteed the payment and performance of
Company’s obligations to BKC under the Lease. On or about November 25, 2017, a fire occurred at the
premises, causing substantial damage to the restaurant. Defendants received $867,697.15 in insurance
proceeds which BKC believes it is entitled to under the Lease/Sublease Agreement. BKC sued Defendants for
breach of the Lease/Sublease Agreement and breach of the Guarantee for their failure to remit the insurance
proceeds to BKC. In response to BKC’s complaint, Defendants filed a three-count counterclaim against BKC
for tortious interference, claiming that BKC tortiously interfered with an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement
that Defendants entered into for the sale of 66 BURGER KING® restaurants, including BK #1753, because
BKC was requiring that BK #1753be rebuilt in accordance with the then-current requirements, as opposed to
the 2016 requirements. Defendants also included claims for breach of contract and breach of the implied
covenant of good faith based on the same facts. BKC filed a motion to dismiss the counterclaims, which has
not yet been scheduled for hearing. The parties have agreed to attend mediation.
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IFB Interessengemeinschaft der Franchisees von Burger King vs. Burger King Europe GmbH and
BKD Adfund GmbH (Germany).
Three franchisees in Germany have filed a claim against BKE and BKD Adfund GmbH, a direct owned
subsidiary of German Master Franchisee Burger King Deustschland GmbH (“BKD”), for ad fund expenses
and alleged mismanagement of the ad fund during 2016. The three franchisees are limiting their claims to a
share proportionate to their contribution to the ad fund. BKD made its first submission on October 30, 2019
and BKE’s first submission was due January 2020. A hearing was held June 26, 2020. BKE and BKD prevailed
at that hearing. Plaintiffs appealed the case. The matter is now with the Munich Higher Regional Court (court
of appeal) that is expected to request BKE and BKD Ad Fund GmbH to submit their responses. Plaintiffs
appealed the judgment of first instance on September 21, 2020. BKE filed its response to the appeal on
December 17, 2021 (simultaneously with the response submitted by BKD AdFund GmbH). The matter is
pending with the Court of Appeal. We are not a party to this litigation. BKE is party to this litigation together
with BKD but BKD has an obligation to indemnify and hold BKE harmless against any claims related to
BKD’s administration of the ad fund.
Bankrupt’s estate of G & G Gastronomie UG & Co Holzhauserstrasse KG vs. Burger King Europe
GmbH, Landesgericht München Germany.
In September 2020, BKE became aware that a default judgment was entered against it in a proceeding
that BKE was not aware of prior to its receipt of a copy of the judgment. According to the default judgment,
BKE has been ordered to pay EUR 1,904,780 plus other fees to the bankruptcy estate of a former franchisee
in Germany. G&G operated a Burger King Restaurant in Holzhauser, Berlin. When the management agreement
for the restaurant expired, the master franchisee in Germany, BKD, secured a lease from the landlord for the
restaurant location and the Franchise Agreement for that location was terminated. On May 14, 2018, insolvency
proceedings were formally opened with respect to G&G and on December 28, 2018, the estate filed a lawsuit
against BKE which, was allegedly served on BKE on March 12, 2019. The estate argues that BKE entered
into a new franchise agreement with BKD for the Holzhauser location despite already having a franchise
agreement with G&G, resulting in lost profits to G&G in the amount of EUR 1,794,080. A default judgement
against BKE was rendered on May 15, 2019 and, was allegedly served on BKE on August 6, 2019. BKE
brought a counterclaim against the estate for damages of approximately EUR 2,500,000 due to the early closure
of the restaurant. BKE made a submission to the court requesting that the default judgement should be
overturned and the proceedings re-opened but the request was denied. BKE paid an amount of approximately
1,900,000 EUR to the bankrupt’s estate. BKE’s counterclaim against the estate is currently pending. BKE also
filed a criminal complaint in 2021 against G&G claiming that G&G obtained the default judgement by
providing incorrect information to the court. The complaint has been handed over from the prosecution service
to the police for investigations. The prosecution service closed the criminal investigation against Groenke and
Asmar. We are not a party to this litigation.
Steve Holcman vs. Restaurant Brands International Inc., Restaurant Brands International Limited
Partnership and The TDL Group Corp (File No. 500-06-001081-203), The Quebec Superior Court (Class
Action Division), filed on June 30, 2020.
A claim was filed against RBI, RBILP and TDL (collectively, “Tim Hortons”) on behalf of the Plaintiff
individually and all Quebec residents who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application. In the complaint,
the Plaintiff alleges that Tim Hortons violated (i) the Plaintiff’s privacy rights, (ii) the federal Personal
Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), (iii) an Act respecting the Protection of
Personal and Private Information in the Private Sector, and (iv) Tim Hortons contractual undertaking that the
Tim Hortons app would only use its customers’ location while the application is open. The Plaintiff seeks
damages of $100 per class member pursuant to the Civil Code of Quebec (sections 3, 35 and 1457); Quebec
Charter (sections 5 and 49); the Quebec Consumer Protection Act (sections 40, 41 and 219); an Act respecting
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the Protection of Personal and Private Information in the Private Sector (sections 5 and 14) and; PIPEDA
(section 5 and Schedule 1). We are not a party to this litigation.
Wai Lam Jacky Law vs. Restaurant Brands International Inc. and Radar Labs, Inc. (File No. VLC-S-
S-207985), The Supreme Court of British Columbia, filed on August 13, 2020.
On August 13, 2020, a Notice of Civil Claim was filed against RBI and our vendor Radar Labs, Inc. ("Radar")
(collectively, the "Defendants"), on behalf of the Plaintiff individually and on behalf of all persons residing in
Canada who downloaded any mobile or tablet application owned, operated or powered by software provided
by either RBI or Radar, including, the Tim Hortons mobile application and the Burger King mobile application,
on or prior to June 29, 2020. In the complaint, the Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants violated (i) the federal
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), (ii) duties imposed by virtue of the
Defendants privacy policies and privacy statements, (iii) the Plaintiff's privacy rights, (iv) various provincial
Privacy legislations, (v) various provincial Consumer Protection legislations, and (vi) the Competition Act.
The Plaintiff seeks damages for an unspecified amount resulting from alleged violations of the above mentions
legislations; breach of trust; and/or vicarious liability. We are not a party to this litigation.
On October 26, 2020, City of Warwick Municipal Employees Pension Fund, a purported stockholder
of RBI, individually and on behalf of all other stockholders similarly situated, filed a lawsuit in the Supreme
Court of the State of New York County of New York naming RBI and certain of its officers, directors and
affiliates as Defendants alleging violations of Sections 11, 12(a)(2) and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, in connection with the offering of securities by an affiliate in August and September 2019. The
complaint alleges that the shelf registration statement used in connection with such offering contained certain
false and/or misleading statements or omissions. The complaint seeks, among other relief, class certification
of the lawsuit, unspecified compensatory damages, rescission, pre-judgement and post-judgement interest,
costs and expenses. On December 18, 2020, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. RBI filed a motion to
dismiss the complaint on February 16, 2021 and the Plaintiffs filed a brief in opposition to the motion in April
2021. We are not a party to this litigation.
Ashley Sitko and Ashley Couture vs. Restaurant Brands International Inc., (File No. CV-20-00643263-
00CP), Ontario Superior Court of Justice, filed on July 2, 2020.
On July 2, 2020, a Notice of Action was filed against RBI on behalf of the Plaintiffs as representative
plaintiffs and all persons residing in Canada who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application on their
phones or computing devices on or prior to June 29, 2020. In the Notice, the plaintiff alleges that Tim Hortons
violated (i) the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), (ii) various
Consumer Privacy legislation, (iii) the Competition Act, and (iv) various provincial Privacy legislation. The
Plaintiffs seek damages of $306 million resulting from alleged violations of these laws; waiver of tort; and/or
vicarious liability. We are not a party to this litigation.
William Jung vs. Restaurant Brands International Inc., Restaurant Brands International Limited
Partnership, The TDL Group Corp., Burger King Worldwide, Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., and Radar
Labs, Inc. Ontario Superior Court of Justice File No. CV-20-00648562-00CP, filed September 30, 2020
A Statement of claim was served on November 6, 2020 against RBI, RBI LP, TDL, Burger King
Worldwide, Inc., Popeyes, and Radar Labs, Inc., on behalf of the Plaintiff as representative plaintiff and any
person resident in Canada, outside of Quebec, who downloaded, accessed or had already downloaded one or
more of the mobile applications of Tim Hortons, Burger King or Popeyes into a mobile device on or after
February 2019. In the claim, the Plaintiff is requesting (i) a declaration that Radar Labs induced RBI
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Defendants to breach the terms of an agreement, (ii) an order prohibiting the defendants from collecting
location data and other personal information in breach of privacy policies and/or without properly disclosing
information around collection and use, (iii) an order requiring certain alleged wrongfully collected information
be deleted, (iv) a declaration that there was a breach of various Consumer Protection legislation, (v) a
declaration that Defendants are liable for intrusion upon seclusion, and (vi) a declaration that Defendants
violated provincial privacy legislations.
The Plaintiff is seeking (a) statutory and general damages to be determined for breach of contract,
inducing breach of contract, breach of consumer protection legislation, breach of provincial privacy legislation,
and intrusion upon seclusion, (b) recovery of any amounts gained as a result of unfair practices under section
18 of the Consumer Protection Act, and other provincial consumer protection legislation, (c) exemplary and
punitive damages of $30 million, (d) nominal and symbolic damages in an amount to be determined, (e)
prejudgment and post judgment interest, (f) costs on a substantial indemnity basis, and (g) cost of administering
the plan of distribution of the recovery of the action. The court ordered a stay in this matter. We are not a party
to this litigation.
Olympia Tile International Inc. vs. Restaurant Brands International Inc., The TDL Group Corp., Ricky
Leem and Gesco Limited Partnership, (File No. CV-20-00648343-0000), Ontario Court of Justice filed
on September 25, 2020.
On September 25, 2020, Olympia Tile International Inc. filed a Statement of Claim in the Ontario
Superior Court of Justice against Restaurant Brands International Inc., carrying on business as Tim Hortons,
The TDL Group Corp., Ricky Leem, and Gesco Limited Partnership, carrying on business as Savoia and Savoia
Canada. We were served with notice of this Statement of Claim on October 27, 2020. Plaintiff is a former tile
supplier that we previously had dealings with (and have recently move away from). They are claiming damages
of $3,500,000 and $500,000 in punitive damages on the basis of breach of contract, intentional interference in
economic relations, and fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy arising from inventory allegedly
purchased on behalf of us/our franchisees in reliance of our forecasted demand of these tiles for our renovation
program. There is no record of us asking for these tiles to be ordered nor do we have a contract with Olympia.
We received Plaintiff’s Response to our Demand for Particulars on April 14, 2021 and filed a Statement of
Defence of Restaurant Brands International In., and The TDL Group Corp. on June 28, 2021. We are not a
party to this litigation.
PLK APAC PTE. Ltd. and Restaurant Brands International, Inc. v. Popeyes Shanghai Restaurant
Management Co. Ltd.; TFI TAB Gida Yatirimlari A.Ş.; and TFI Asia Holdings B.V., (International Chamber
of Commerce, International Court of Arbitration, ICC CASE NO. 26121/HTG) filed on March 12, 2021.
On March 12, 2021, PLK APAC filed its initial Statement of Claim with the International Court of
Arbitration in Singapore seeking declaratory relief; specifically, a declaration that PLK APAC properly
exercised its right to terminate the MFDA on December 7, 2020 following Respondents’ breach of the MFDA.
Respondents filed their initial Answer on May 24, 2021, containing their basic defenses, along with four
counterclaims with unspecified damages, and adding RBI as a party to the proceeding. Respondents have
alleged lost profits of $53,264,697, plus lost franchise income of $5,543,475. PLK APAC filed its
Memorialized Statement of Claim on July 8, 2021. Respondents filed their memorialized Defenses and
Counterclaims with supporting evidence and witness statements on September 6, 2021. PLK APAC and RBI
filed their Memorialized Defenses to the Counterclaims and Reply in support of PLK APAC’s Statement of
Claim on December 16, 2021. Respondents’ Rejoinder and Reply to the Defenses to its Counterclaims was
filed on February 28, 2022. The final hearing in this matter is scheduled for May, 2022. We are not a party to
this litigation.
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Franchisor Initiated Suits:
Burger King Corporation v. Darryl D. Berry and Capital Restaurant Group LLC, (Case no. 1:20 - cv -
21801, US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Filed April 30, 2020. Suit for amounts due under
franchise agreements, leases and guarantees for restaurants closed and abandoned without BKC’s consent.
In February 2020, BKC entered into a Settlement Agreement with the states of Massachusetts,
California, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and the District of Columbia. At this same time, our affiliate PLK
entered into a Settlement Agreement with all of these states other than Vermont and our affiliate, THUSA
entered into a Settlement Agreement with the states of Massachusetts, California, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland,
Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
Each of these settlement agreements arose out of an investigation by the states Attorney Generals
regarding the alleged impact of the no-poach provision of the BKC, PLK and THUSA franchise agreement
which purportedly restricts franchisees from soliciting or employing each other’s employees in the franchise
agreements of BKC, PLK and THUSA. The states alleged that these provisions and their use violated state
antitrust laws, consumer protection laws and laws governing the free exercise of the right to contract for
employment. Although each of BKC, PLK and THUSA denied all allegations and each of them had already
removed the provisions from their current Franchise Agreement, BKC, PLK and THUSA entered into the
Settlement Agreement and, among other things, agreed to not enforce these provisions in existing franchise
agreements, notify their franchisees that they had entered into the settlements, attempt to get franchisees with
a no-poach provision in their franchise agreement to remove it, notify the Attorneys General of any franchisees
who failed to remove the provisions, post a notice at company-owned locations, and ask franchisees to post a
notice at their locations, indicating that these types of provisions are unenforceable. Neither BKC, PLK or
THUSA paid any money under the Settlement Agreements. These states are in the process of instituting actions
in their courts to enforce the settlement agreements through Final Judgments and Orders, Assurances of
Discontinuance, Assurances of Voluntary Compliance and similar methods.
Vallabhapurapu et al. and Others Similarly Situated v. Burger King Corporation (Case No. C11-
00667), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. Filed February 16, 2011.
Individuals represented by the same counsel that filed the now-settled Castaneda lawsuit, filed a
similar putative class action against us and franchisees that owned, operated or leased the remaining 86
restaurants in California that were not covered by the Castaneda case. The complaint alleged that that these
BKC leased restaurants operated by franchisees violated accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. sec. 12181-12189, as well as the California Disabled Persons Act
(“CDPA”), Cal. Civ. Code sec. 54.1 et seq., and the Unruh Civil Rights Act (“Unruh”), Cal. Civ. Code sec. 51
et seq. Plaintiffs sought injunctive relief under the ADA, as well as minimum statutory damages of $4,000 per
restaurant visit by each class member under the Unruh Act (and $1,000 per incident of discrimination under
the CDPA), as well as attorneys’ fees and costs. The franchisees/lessees of the restaurants that are the subject
of this action were subsequently added as parties, upon our request. In June 2012, the parties agreed to settle
this matter and in October 2012 the court entered an order approving the settlement. Under the settlement, $19
million was paid for the benefit of the class members, with $5 million funded by BURGER KING franchisees,
$3.85 million by us, and the balance by our insurance carrier.
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Meals Catalunya Group v. Burger King Europe GmbH, Burger King Espana S.L.U. and Burger King
Corporation (Case No. 115/11), Civil Court of Pozuelo de Alarcon No. 4, Spain. Filed June 2011.
In June 2011, Plaintiff filed a claim against BKE alleging that BKE had wrongfully terminated
Plaintiff’s franchise agreements for four restaurants in Catalunya, Spain. Plaintiff alleged damages of EUR
8,500,000. In January 2012, BKE filed a counterclaim of approximately EUR 350,000 for royalty and
advertising fund contributions payable for the period following termination and damages based on the
Plaintiff’s unauthorized use of our trademarks.
In June 2014, the court found that BKE wrongfully terminated the franchise agreements for the Abrera,
Villa Olimpica, and Baricentro locations, but properly terminated the franchise agreement for the Lerida
location. The court awarded the franchisee EUR 1,544,483 in damages and BKE EUR 180,562 in royalties,
plus EUR 600 per day for each day that the restaurant continued to use the trademarks after it closed on October
15, 2013. By the end of 2014 the franchisee appealed the court’s damage award claiming higher damages.
In February 2015, BKE deposited the damage amount of EUR 1,544,483 plus interest in the court’s
account. However, the monies would not be transferred to Fast Food Olympic, S.L. and Meals Catalunya, S.A.
unless they comply with their obligations of closing the restaurants. In September 2015, the Plaintiff requested
that BKE make an additional deposit of EUR 479,000.00, for legal costs and interest on the principal amount.
BKE lodged a writ opposing this request. In March 2016, the appeal court denied the franchisee’s appeal except
that it reduced the amount of royalty awarded to BKE for the Lerida location from EUR 180,562.23 to EUR
129,744.35.
QSR Services Corp. vs Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. (Case # CHI-S-S-25495), Supreme
Court of British Columbia, Canada. Filed November 29, 2012.
QSR Services Corp. (“QSR”), a former franchisee of Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc.
(“Canada”), commenced a lawsuit in British Columbia, claiming damages for loss of profit and loss of
capital/sale price, totaling CAD $863,000 as a result of the alleged encroachment/reduction of sales at one of
QSR’s restaurants allegedly due to the reopening of a restaurant that had closed five years earlier. QSR also
claimed rescission of the franchise agreement for another BURGER KING restaurant allegedly due to
Canada’s poor site selection, and general damages estimated at CAD $900,000. In July 2016, Canada settled
the matter. Under the settlement, Canada agreed to pay a total of CAD $585,000.00, inclusive of all costs. We
were not a party to this litigation.
Burger King Corp. v. Daniels-Carter, et al., (Case no. 1:18-cv-22280-MGC), United States District
Court for the Southern District of Florida. Filed June 7, 2018.
We sued Defendants, Valerie Daniels-Carter and V & J Foods, Inc, who are the franchise owners and
operators of 5 Restaurants located in Wisconsin. With regard to one of the Restaurants, we sued for Lanham
Act violations, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, as well as breaches of contracts.
We asserted claims for breaches of Franchise Agreements and leases with regard to the remaining 4 Restaurants
for franchisee’s failure to make payments to us. The franchisees filed a counterclaim against us for declaratory
judgment, promissory estoppel, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, and breach of the implied
covenant of good faith and fair dealing. In November 2018, the parties dismissed their claims without
prejudice.
HEGO System Gastronomie GmbH & Ko. KG v. Burger King Europe GmbH (Civil Action no. 37 O
10335/15), Regional Court of Munich, Germany. Filed June 16, 2015.
HEGO, operator of 3 Burger King Restaurants in Germany, has filed a claim for declaratory relief due
to alleged breaches of the franchise agreement by BKE. The Plaintiff is seeking damages of € 800,000. Plaintiff
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has alleged that BKE violated the franchise agreement and German law by requiring German franchisees to
participate in certain marketing promotions which Plaintiff alleges have not been profitable. In addition,
Plaintiff also requests the court to prohibit BKE from cash-pooling any ad fund contributions and to order BKE
to provide Plaintiff with a record of all advertising fund contributions since July 1, 2013. Plaintiff has also
asked the court to declare the franchise agreement provision requiring franchisees to procure new or
replacement equipment within a reasonable time determined by BKE to be null and void. In connection with
this claim, Plaintiff wants BKE to repay franchisee EUR $47,502.85 plus interest due to franchisee’s
investment in flex broilers. The parties have submitted several pleadings. An initial court hearing took place
on July 6, 2016. The court rendered a preliminary opinion according to which the Plaintiff was asked to further
substantiate its demands. The Plaintiff made an additional submission to which the Defendant has responded
on February 3, 2017. The court rendered a decision on October 26, 2018 rejecting most claims but holding that
certain TV ads violated the prohibition on price fixing as they did not point out sufficiently clearly that prices
shown in the TV ads were mere recommendations. The court also stated that BKE must provide information
about the German ad fund for the period from July 1, 2013 until September 10, 2015. Both parties appealed
and BKE won the case on appeal. We were not a party to this litigation.
Phillip Williams v. Burger King Corporation (Case No: 1:19-cv-24755-AHS) Southern District of
Florida, filed on November 18, 2019.
Plaintiff brought this class action lawsuit against us for alleged violations of Florida’s Deceptive and
Unfair Trade Practices Act based on alleged false and misleading business practices with respect to the
marketing and sale of its Impossible Whopper at Burger King restaurants in the United States market. Plaintiff
is seeking certification of the class, injunctive relief, and an award for actual and compensatory damages. On
January 30, 2020, we filed Motion to Dismiss and Deny Class Certification (“Motion”). On February 13, 2020,
the Court granted an extension for Plaintiff to file a response to the Motion. On February 24, 2020, Plaintiff
responded to the Motion by filing an amended complaint adding new plaintiffs residing in California, New
York, Mississippi, Michigan, and Florida, and containing new allegations. On March 9, 2020, we filed a
Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint and Deny Class Certification asserting the same grounds for dismissal
raised in the Initial Motion to Dismiss, including requesting the Court to deny a class certification since the
allegations are too individualized for the Plaintiffs to be able to represent a class. On July 20, 2020, the court
granted our motion to dismiss. On July 27, 2020, Plaintiff filed a notice of intent to appeal the order granting
our motion to dismiss. Plaintiff filed Notice of Appeal of the dismissal order to the Eleventh Circuit on August
18, 2020. On September 2, 2020, the parties confirmed settlement of the dispute by which we and the named
Plaintiff has entered into a settlement agreement in return for releases and a dismissal of the appeal.
Tarr v. Burger King Corporation (Case No 1:17-cv-23776-FAM) United States District Court for the
Southern District of Florida, filed on October 14, 2017.
A class action lawsuit was filed against us. The suit alleges that we violated the Fair and Accurate
Credit Transactions Act amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. (“FCRA”) and
that the violation was willful, knowing or in reckless disregard of the statute. The class of individuals named
in the Complaint are all persons in the United States, who made payment at a Burger King restaurant using a
credit or debit card, were provided a point of sale receipt which displayed more than the last 5 digits of the
card number and/or the expiration date of the credit or debit card, within the two years prior to filing of the
complaint. Plaintiffs are seeking certification of the class, statutory damages, punitive damages, injunctive
relief and attorneys’ fees and expenses. On January 5, 2018, the United States District Court for the Southern
District of Florida granted our motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and plaintiff has filed
an appeal. The case has been stayed pending adjudication of another FCRA violation claim on appeal in the
Southern District of Florida. The case has been stayed pending adjudication of another FCRA violation claim
on appeal in the Southern District of Florida (Murgansky vs. Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.). On October 28, 2020,
the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued its en banc decision in the Godiva case, finding that the plaintiff
lacked standing and vacating and remanding the case. The stay for this Tarr v. BKC case has not yet been
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lifted. On December 22, 2020, plaintiff filed an Unopposed Motion for Voluntary Dismissal of the case. The
case was dismissed on January 6, 2021.
Hapema Gastro AG v. Burger King Europe GmbH, (Court File No HG180172O0), Handelsgericht
Zürich, Filed on September 10, 2018.
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BANKRUPTCY
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ITEM 5
INITIAL FEES
Franchise Fee
The standard franchise fee for a 20-year Franchise Agreement term (including successor Franchise
Agreements) is $50,000. However, the term of the Franchise Agreement may be shorter for non-traditional
Restaurants, as described in Items 1 and 7 of this disclosure document, or where property control is for a
shorter period. The franchise fee is prorated for terms of different duration, subject to a minimum, which
is currently $15,000, except with respect to a Delivery Restaurant which has a franchise fee of $2,500. The
franchise fee is fully earned when we sign the Franchise Agreement or TRA/MTRA, as discussed below
and is not refundable. Unless otherwise indicated, the franchise fee is always due in full before the
Restaurant opens for business, and is not refundable. (For a successor Franchise Agreement, you must pay
the fee at the time you sign the successor Franchise Agreement.)
Application Fee
In order to apply for a franchise for a BURGER KING Restaurant, you must complete and submit
a Franchise Application(s) (Exhibit B1) and pay an application fee of $250 per individual applicant even
if the owner will be an entity and $5,000 for Entity ownership. Each Entity applicant must complete an
Entity Application (Exhibit B2). This fee is nonrefundable.
We currently offer the following programs under which we will lower the standard franchise fee or
require you to pay a deposit which may be credited towards your franchise fee. We may discontinue any
of these programs at any time. These programs do not apply to Delivery Restaurants.
This program is only open to “Qualifying Franchisees” who agree, among other things to build at
least 3 to 6 new traditional Restaurants and certain non-traditional Restaurants (excluding captive and
institutional locations) in the BKoT Image over a 1- to 3-year period. If you qualify for this program you
must sign our Multiple Target Reservation Agreement (“MTRA”) (Exhibit C2) and any other documents
we require by January 31, 2023. We will negotiate with you the number of Restaurants you must open each
year but all Restaurants must open by November 30 of each year. These Restaurants will qualify for
reduced royalty rates and advertising contributions. The amount of the reduction will depend on the year
in which the Restaurants are to be opened. (See Item 6 for more information.)
Within 60 days of signing the MTRA, you must pay us a nonrefundable deposit equal to the number
of Restaurants you agree to open in the first and last year under the MTRA multiplied by $50,000. Of this
deposit, $50,000 will be applied to the standard franchise fee due for each Restaurant you open in the first
and last year under the MTRA. If you fail to open a Restaurant when required under the MTRA, we will
extend the date to open that Restaurant to December 31 of the term year in which the Restaurant was
originally scheduled to be opened. If you fail to open by December 31 of the term year in which the
Restaurant was originally scheduled to be open, the royalty rate and advertising contribution for that
Restaurant shall be the then current royalty rate and advertising contribution, you must pay the then standard
franchise fee due for that Restaurant, and you will forfeit all deposits paid. If you fail a second time to open
a Restaurant by the time specified in the MTRA, or any extended date we agree to, the MTRA will terminate
and any incentives you may be receiving under this program for Restaurants opened under the MTRA will
terminate and the royalty will increase to the then current royalty rate and the advertising contribution for
the remainder of the term for each of these Restaurants, effective immediately upon the second opening
failure.
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If you are receiving benefits under another program, you will not be eligible for this program.
Copies of the addenda to the MTRA and the Franchise Agreement you will sign for this program are
attached at Exhibits K1 and K2.
In the past, we have offered various programs under which various fees were reduced. Although
we no longer offer these programs, because Franchisees in these programs must sign various agreements
under the program, we have included those documents at Exhibits K3 – K4, L1 – L3, S1 – S6, and T1 –
T7.
You must sign a TRA (Exhibit C1) or an MTRA (Exhibit C2) if you wish to specify "Target
Area(s)" (as defined in the TRA or MTRA) to search for potential sites to develop one or more Restaurants.
When you sign the TRA, you pay a deposit of $5,000 (“TRA Deposit”) for the Restaurant opening
committed. When you sign the MTRA, you pay a deposit of $10,000 (“MTRA Deposit”) multiplied by the
number of Restaurant openings committed. These amounts may be different if you are signing an MTRA
or TRA under one of the programs described above. You may want to pursue more targets than the number
of Restaurant openings committed to in the TRA or MTRA. We may grant you approval to pursue
additional Target Areas without requiring an additional deposit. The MTRA will typically grant you more
Target Areas than Restaurant openings that you commit to. We will credit the TRA Deposit or MTRA
Deposit against the initial franchise fee upon opening of the Restaurant, assuming the franchise fee is greater
than the TRA Deposit or MTRA Deposit. We may waive the deposit for Institutional Target Areas and in
limited special situations. Under the MTRA and TRA the deposit will be non-refundable, unless you decide
not to exercise your option to develop a Restaurant in the Target Area that we have proposed to you for
development either for ourselves or for a third party. In this case, we can terminate the TRA or MTRA, as
applicable, and refund your remaining deposit. Failure to utilize a Target Area due to 1) our disapproval
of the Site within the Target Area or disapproval of a Target Area in an MTRA; 2) significant real estate
constraints; 3) development of a neighboring restaurant rendering the Target Area economically unviable;
or 4) failure to obtain permits, will result in the deposit being applied to a substitute Target Area.
We have the sole discretion to decide whether to grant you a TRA, MTRA or a franchise. For
example, we do not grant TRAs or MTRAs for Delivery Restaurants. We also have the sole discretion to
determine the number of additional targets above the opening commitment that can be added to the MTRA.
We are not obligated to grant a TRA or MTRA to you even if you have the financial, legal and operational
capacity to develop and operate a Restaurant. For Target Areas, we may require you to pay for a "Sales
Transfer Study" before we decide whether to approve development at the location. The fee for any Sales
Transfer Study is non-refundable (see Item 6). If you decide not to exercise your option to develop a
Restaurant in the Target Area that we have proposed to you for development either for ourselves or for a
third party, you will also waive your right to a Sales Transfer Study for that Restaurant.
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in installments over a 4 year period. These amounts will be credited towards the initial franchise fees
payable by you as you develop Restaurants under the Area Development Agreement until exhausted. These
agreements are typically granted only to sophisticated, highly experienced Franchisees.
Training Fees.
As described in Item 11 of this disclosure document, each Franchisee or applicant (or appropriate
individual(s)) must complete certain training before being approved by us to operate a Restaurant. Some
of these courses may require payment of a nonrefundable materials or course fee to us or a third party. The
fees for the first trainee is $7,500 and $3,000 for each additional trainee for the required training.
If you transfer your Restaurant to a buyer who is not a Franchisee, you must pay a nonrefundable
$7,500 new franchisee training fee with the transfer of the first Restaurant involved in the transaction. This
fee is separate from charges for course materials or course fees.
We may sell our leasehold interest in a property under development to you to be developed on a
DTL basis. You must then reimburse us for certain costs in connection with development of the site,
including engineering, title, architectural, permitting or other fees, and a reasonable fee to us for expenses
and work performed.
We generally require that you construct your Restaurant on real estate that you own or lease. If
you are constructing a Restaurant on real estate that you own or lease, unless we approve otherwise in
writing, you must purchase all leasehold improvements and building components from a supplier we have
approved. In all instances, we or our affiliate or a supplier we approve will supply various equipment,
fixtures and signage. The cost will be site specific and will depend on the square footage of the Restaurant,
the existing condition of the Restaurant premises, and your choice of items to be supplied. In rare
circumstances, we may offer to construct all leasehold improvements and the cost of leasehold
improvements may be reflected in the rent for the Restaurant premises. In those situations where we are
selling a Restaurant constructed on real estate that we or one of our affiliates own or lease, we or one of our
affiliates will, in most situations, lease the Restaurant premises directly to you, or lease the Restaurant
premises from the landlord and then sublease the premises to you.
Nonrefundable Payments.
Except as otherwise noted, the fees and payments described above are nonrefundable.
In certain other limited circumstances, we may reduce or waive the franchise or successor fee. For
example, we have waived or reduced these fees in certain situations where franchisees are: (i) taking over
the operations of a Restaurant from an existing franchisee that has had financial difficulties; or
(ii) reopening a Restaurant that has recently closed.
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ITEM 6
OTHER FEES
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TYPE OF FEE1 AMOUNT DUE DATE REMARKS
Application Fee $250 per individual Payable when you
applicant submit a Franchise
Application
Up to $5,000 per
Entity applicant
New Franchisee $7,500 Payable when you Applies to transfers from an existing
Training Fee sell the franchise franchise to a buyer who is not
currently a Franchisee.
5
Entity or LLC Fee Up to $5,000 per Transfer fee is
Entity; plus up to payable at the time of
$1,000 per conversion.
Restaurant Application fee is
transferred to Entity payable when the
or LLC application is
submitted.
Franchise Extension $2,500 annually Payable when you We are not obligated to extend or
Fee sign the extension renew your Franchise Agreement.
agreement
Investment Spending Up to 2% of Gross Payable monthly on The exact amount will be determined
(marketing) Sales 10th day of next collectively by the Franchisees in the
month Designated Market Area (“DMA”)
where your Restaurant is located. A
copy of the forms of the Investment
Spending contracts are attached as
Exhibit I1 to this disclosure
document.
Sales Transfer Study $2,600 - $8,000 Paid to vendor or to We may require a sales transfer study
Per Restaurant us if a reimbursement in connection with reviewing a
proposed site that could impact other
franchised locations in close proximity
to the proposed site. We decide who
will pay the cost of the study: the
developing Franchisee, the objecting
Franchisee, or us.
Sales Impact Varies As agreed Your contribution in this situation
6
Contribution would be as agreed with us based on
the particular circumstances, typically
a percentage of the total costs, with or
without a cap.
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TYPE OF FEE1 AMOUNT DUE DATE REMARKS
Gift Card Services Set-up fee: $40 for Paid to the supplier We require all U.S. Franchisees to sell
each Restaurant who then pays the and accept the BK® Crown Card in
Transaction Fees to Restaurants (“Gift Card”). To
Transaction Fee: us participate in the Gift Card program,
Estimated 1.8% of you sign a participation agreement
any redeemed sales, with the vendor.
may increase or
decrease no more
than one time per
year, the minimum
and maximum
Transaction Fee will
be 0.5% and 3.5% of
redeemed sales,
respectively.
BK® University / $560 annually Payable on demand In support of BK® University (or
Support & Training other required eLearning Platform) and
Material other support or training material.
These services are provided by third-
party vendors in support of Restaurant
operations. This does not include BK
University Instructor Led Training.
Digital App License Currently $0.30 per Payable on the 10th For access and use of technology
Fee7 digital transaction day of each month for platforms that we provide that enable
the prior month you to provide ordering, delivery, and
loyalty program services via the
BURGER KING® mobile app or
website
Miscellaneous Varies As agreed For certain training programs we
Reimbursements, provide, we may require you to pay a
Purchases, Services materials or course fee. You must
reimburse us for expenses we incur or
amounts we pay for which you are
responsible, and you must pay us as
agreed if you purchase any incidental
goods or special services from us.
Follow Up Walk-Thru $1,500 Payable on demand If you indicate that a remodel has been
completed at the Restaurant and we
then determine that it is not
substantially complete and we conduct
a follow-up walk-thru.
One Time Cure Fee TRA: $10,000 Payable at the time In addition to paying the One Time
MTRA: Balance of you fail to meet the Cure Fee, you must obtain site and
the Franchise Fee development construction approval and open by the
multiplied by the schedule under the extended dates granted by us.
number of TRA or MTRA
Restaurants not
developed pursuant
to the schedule
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TYPE OF FEE1 AMOUNT DUE DATE REMARKS
Remodel Default Monthly amount Payable 1st of each This payment begins on the date of the
Payments equal to $4,000 month remodel default and continues monthly
multiplied by the until the earlier of the date you cure
number of the remodel default by completing the
Restaurant remodels remodel or the expiration of the
that you fail to Franchise Agreement for the
timely complete in Restaurant.
connection with the
purchase from us of
Restaurants we own.
Deferred Remodel Royalty rate Payable monthly on The 6.0% Royalty rate applies if you
Default Payments increases to 6.0% or 10th day of next are not remodeling a Restaurant under
7.5% if you fail to month until the date one of our prior incentive programs.
complete the we confirm that the
remodel to our remodel meeting our The 7.5% Royalty rate applies if you
specifications by the specifications is are remodeling a Restaurant under one
date specified in the complete. of our prior incentive programs.
agreement with us.
Audit Expenses Cost of audit Within 15 days after If we conduct an audit and find that
receipt of audit report you understated your Gross Sales by
more than 2% for any period.
Indemnity The losses and If incurred, on You must indemnify and reimburse us
expenses we incur demand for our costs and any judgment if we
are sued for claims relating to the
operation of your Restaurant. Your
indemnification obligations include
liabilities from third party claims
arising out of the Services Agreement,
including misappropriation of our
rights in the services or technology
under that agreement. You must also
reimburse us for costs we incur in
enforcing the agreements if you default
or if you sue us (unless you are found
to be in compliance with the
agreements).
Costs and Attorneys' Will vary under Immediately after If we are successful in any legal action
Fees circumstances notice from us we bring against you or any legal
action you bring against us. You must
also pay a $2,500 arbitration deposit if
we and you are involved in a new
Restaurant dispute.
Background Check Fee $280 - $15,000 Payable on demand Typically, $280 for U.S. applicants,
$500 for Canadian applicants and
$1,000 - $15,000 for international
investors.
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TYPE OF FEE1 AMOUNT DUE DATE REMARKS
BK Foundation $1,000 per Payable on demand You must purchase or fundraise at
Scholarship Restaurant per year least one $1,000 scholarship for each
year of the term of the Restaurants’
franchise agreement.
Brand Damage Fee Amount of the next Upon demand If we terminate your Area
installment of initial Development Agreement before
franchise fees you expiration. We can also retain any
were required to pay initial franchise fees paid under Area
to us under the Area Development Agreement.
Development
Agreement before
the date of
termination.
FOOTNOTES:
1. General. All payments to us are to be made in Miami, Florida unless otherwise noted. We expect
that fees payable under Franchise Agreements described in this disclosure document will generally
be uniform or within the designated parameters. However, we reserve the right to vary fees as a
result of negotiations and to waive or refund fees as it deems appropriate. In addition, Franchisees
who have signed Franchise Agreements before the date of this disclosure document may pay
different fees than the fees in this chart. None of these fees are imposed by a cooperative nor are
they refundable. The Franchise Agreement and the BKL lease agreement provide, at our option,
for payment of amounts owed by direct monthly withdrawal from your bank account or through an
electronic payment method.
“Gross Sales” includes all sums charged by you for goods, merchandise or services sold at or from
the Restaurant, including all premiums unless exempted by BKC. If we approve the sale of
BURGER KING® products away from the Restaurant, they will be included within the definition
of Gross Sales. Gross Sales excludes any federal, state, county or city tax, excise tax, or other
similar taxes collected by you from customers based upon sales, and cash received as payment in
credit transactions where the extension of credit itself has already been included in the figure upon
which the royalty and advertising contribution is computed.
2. Royalty Rate. We offer a number of programs that will reduce this rate as described below:
If we have accepted you into this program, the royalty rate for each Restaurant (excluding captive
and institutional locations) you develop and open in the BKoT Image under the MTRA you sign
will be as follows:
If you fail to open a Restaurant when required under the MTRA, and assuming that this Restaurant
is not the last Restaurant you are to open under the MTRA, we will extend the date to open that
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Restaurant to December 31st of the term year in which the Restaurant was originally scheduled to
be opened. If you fail to open by December 31 of the term year in which the Restaurant was
originally scheduled to be open, the royalty rate and advertising contribution for that Restaurant
shall be the then current royalty rate and advertising contribution, you must pay the then standard
franchise fee due for that Restaurant, and you will forfeit all deposits paid. If you fail a second time
to open a Restaurant when required under the MTRA or any extended date to which we agree, the
MTRA will terminate immediately and the royalty rate and advertising contribution will increase
to the then current royalty rate and advertising contribution for all existing Restaurants opened
under the MTRA for the remainder of the term of the franchise agreement. A copy of the Addendum
and other agreements you will sign for the DIP Program are attached as Exhibits K1 and K2.
Prior Programs. In the past, we have offered programs under which various fees were reduced.
Although we no longer offer these programs, because Franchisees in these programs must sign
various agreements under the program, we have included these documents as Exhibits K3-K4, L1
– L3, S1 – S6, and T1 – T7.
If you are remodeling your Restaurant under the BKoT Incentive Program and you are unable to
include a Double Drive Thru at the Restaurant due to your inability to (a) obtain permitting from
the appropriate government agency, (b) obtain approval from your landlord, or (c) accommodate
the Double Drive Thru due to site restrictions at the Restaurant, we will reduce the number of years
of both the Royalty and Advertising Contribution incentive.
For each Restaurant opened under an Area Development Agreement, we may offer reduced royalty
rates from those in our then-current form of Franchise Agreement depending on various factors,
including the development year in which the Restaurant is opened. The terms are subject to
negotiation. However, if you fail to meet your cumulative number of Restaurants to be open by
the end of a specific development year as set in your Area Development Agreement’s development
schedule, then we may at our option charge you a royalty rate equal to the greater of 4.5% of
monthly Gross Sales or the then-current royalty amount charged by us in the U.S. for monthly
royalties for the entire term of the Franchise Agreement for all Shortfall Restaurants. “Shortfall
Restaurants” are all Restaurants developed and opened during the development year following the
development year in which you failed to meet your cumulative number of Restaurants until the
number of Shortfall Restaurants has been reached. Further, if you fail to meet your cumulative
number of Restaurants to be open by the end of a specific development year as set in your Area
Development Agreement’s development schedule, we may terminate the Area Development
Agreement and the royalty rates for all Restaurants developed by you under the Area Development
Agreement will be equal to the greater of 4.5% of monthly Gross Sales or the then-current royalty
amount charged by us in the U.S. for monthly royalties. Any existing Restaurants that we granted
you the right to open and operate in the development territory before or upon signing the Area
Development Agreement do not count toward fulfilling your development obligations or meeting
your development schedule.
If you are participating in the 2022 Multi-Unit New Development Program, each Restaurant
(excluding captive and institutional locations) opened under the MTRA will qualify for the
following reduced advertising contribution depending on the term year it is to be opened under the
MTRA (however, if in any given term year, you fail to open one or more Restaurants when required
under the MTRA, your advertising contribution may differ as provided in Footnote 2 above):
Year 6 and
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
After
Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising
Advertising
Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution
Contribution
2.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0%
4. Rent. If BKC leases you the Restaurant premises (land and building), it is a “BKL.” If BKC leases
you the land only, it is a “BKG.” If you own the Restaurant premises or lease them from a third
party, it is a “DTL.” The calculation of the rent due to us varies depending on the circumstances.
In those instances where we agree to acquire a location and lease it to you, with or without a
developed facility, your rent will generally be determined as follows: If we own the property, the
minimum annual rent is typically 10% of the capitalized site acquisition costs and, if applicable,
construction costs, against a designated percentage of annual Gross Sales. The minimum annual
rent will increase by 12% every 5 years for those leases where we own the property. If we lease
the property, the minimum annual rent you pay is typically 125% of the rent paid by us plus 10%
of the capitalized site acquisition and construction costs, against a designated percentage of annual
Gross Sales. If any underlying master lease contains an escalation clause, your rent will be
increased by 125% of the escalation. In addition to the minimum annual rent you will pay
percentage rent which is typically 8.5% of monthly Gross Sales up to $133,333.33 and increases to
10% on monthly Gross Sales above $133,333.33 per month in excess of the monthly installment of
the guaranteed minimum annual rent to be paid for each month.
For BKLs where we sell a Restaurant we own to you and lease you the land and building, your rent
will generally be determined as follows: If we own the property, the minimum annual rent is
typically the higher of: (i) 10% of the capitalized site acquisition costs and, if applicable,
construction costs, against a designated percentage of annual Gross Sales; or (ii) 8.5% of trailing
twelve months' Gross Sales, against a designated percentage of annual Gross Sales. The minimum
annual rent will increase by 12% every 5 years for those leases where we own the property. If we
lease the property, the minimum annual rent you pay is typically 125% of the rent paid by us, plus
10% of the capitalized site acquisition and construction costs, against a designated percentage of
annual Gross Sales. If any underlying master lease contains an escalation clause, your rent will be
increased by 125% of the escalation. In addition to the minimum annual rent you will pay
percentage rent which is typically 8.5% of monthly Gross Sales up to $133,333.33 and increases to
10% on monthly Gross Sales above $133,333.33 per month in excess of the monthly installment of
the guaranteed minimum annual rent to be paid for each month.
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The rent you pay on a BKL when you enter into a successor Lease Agreement will generally be
determined as follows. If we own the property, the minimum annual rent you pay initially shall be;
(i) the greater of 85% of the trailing twelve months rent paid or (ii) 12% increase on current base
rent for a term of 5 years, and then, the minimum annual rent will increase by 12% every 5 years.
If we lease the property, the minimum annual rent you pay is typically the greater of 125% of the
rent paid by us or 85% of the trailing twelve month rent paid. If any underlying master lease
contains an escalation clause, your rent will be increased by 125% of the escalation amount. In
addition to the minimum annual rent, you will pay percentage rent which is typically 8.5% of
monthly Gross Sales up to $133,333.33 and increases to 10% on monthly Gross Sales above
$133,333.33 per month in excess of the monthly installment of the guaranteed minimum annual
rental to be paid for each month.
If you default under the lease, you pay the full amount of the rent and additional charges that would
have accrued for the balance of the lease term. You may have to pay the cost of re-letting the
premises, plus costs and attorneys' fees spent by us to enforce the terms of the lease. If you do not
repair or maintain the premises we can have the work done and charge you for those costs.
5. Entity or LLC Application Fees. An existing Franchisee who seeks to qualify to convert to an
Entity ownership structure under BKC's then-current Entity Guidelines must file a distribution plan
application with BKC and pay an application fee and a conversion fee. The application fee is
currently $5,000 per Entity, but if the same Managing Owner applies to establish another Entity
with a substantially similar ownership structure, the application fee will be reduced to $1,000 for
each proposed Entity after the first one. In addition, Franchisee must pay a fee for each existing
Restaurant that is converted to an approved Entity. The conversion fee for each Restaurant
converted at the same time is $1,000 for the first 10 Restaurants; no additional fee for Restaurants
11 through 20; and $500 for the 21st and each additional Restaurant.
Currently, we permit existing Franchisees under an Individual Franchise Agreement to apply for
the right to assign the franchise to a limited liability company ("LLC") without converting to the
Entity form of Franchise Agreement. There is a processing fee of $2,500.
6. Sales Impact Contribution. We, with the input of the National Franchise Association of BURGER
KING Franchisees, have adopted procedures for resolving development disputes. Development
disputes arise when an existing Franchisee believes that a proposed new Restaurant would have a
significant adverse effect on the sales and profitability of its existing Restaurant. We have sole
discretion to decide whether the proposed new Restaurant will be developed, and whether
development will be by us or by a Franchisee. The procedures provide for mediation and allow for
a monetary award by an arbitrator to an existing Franchisee who proves substantial adverse impact
as a result of the new Restaurant opening.
If there is a development dispute concerning your proposed new Restaurant, we may, among other
options, decide not to allow you to develop the new Restaurant, or to allow you to develop the new
Restaurant, but only on the condition that you agree to contribute to the costs of resolving the
development dispute, including attorneys' fees, amounts paid to settle the dispute, and any
compensation awarded. Depending on when and how the development dispute is resolved, your
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contribution could be payable to us in whole or in part from approximately three months to two
years or more after the new Restaurant opens.
7. Digital App License Fee. You must sign a Digital App Services Agreement under which we grant
you a license to access and use the technology platforms that enable you to provide ordering,
delivery, and loyalty program services via the BURGER KING® mobile app or website. This fee
applies to certain digital transactions that occur through the BURGER KING® mobile app or
website, including orders placed through the BURGER KING® mobile app or website, redemption
of digital offers (including coupons), and the accumulation of loyalty points. After May 1, 2023,
we can increase or decrease this fee once per year to cover our costs and expenses in providing and
expanding these technology platforms in our sole discretion. You may not deduct any digital app
license fees from the calculation of Gross Sales, and any digital app license fees are in addition to
any recurring fees or other amounts payable by you (including any royalties or advertising
contributions). You will pay this fee monthly based on the number of eligible transactions in the
preceding calendar month. The Digital App Services Agreement you must sign is attached at
Exhibit V.
If you request special services or opportunities beyond those we generally provide, we may provide them
if you pay us for those services.
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ITEM 7
ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
The following tables show our current estimates of the initial investment likely to be required to
develop and open various configurations of Restaurant facilities.
Traditional Facility: A self-contained, full size Restaurant located and operated on a site as a
freestanding building. A Traditional Restaurant does not share any common areas with any other businesses
and serves the standard approved menu for BURGER KING Restaurants.
Non-Traditional Facility: A Restaurant that may be located at a site that includes other
businesses, such as retail, food service, gas stations, convenience stores, other franchised businesses or
restaurants or other similar facilities. The Restaurant operated at this site may be a full size, Modular Retail
System (“MRS”), Food court, Co-brand, In-line, or Big-Box facility and may or may not have dedicated
seating. The following are examples of Non-traditional Facilities:
Co-brand: At certain locations, this Restaurant will share the building with other concepts,
such as other restaurants, retail, and oil and gas facilities. We must specifically approve the concept that
will share the site with a co-branded Restaurant. All costs reflect the Restaurant business and facility only.
Costs associated with any co-branded business at the location are not shown
End-Cap: An In-line where the Restaurant is located at the far end of the building.
Food court: This Restaurant will be located inside a shopping center, college, airport or
other closed environment. It usually has a common dining area. Occupancy costs generally include
common area maintenance charges.
MRS: The MRS units have limited production capability and generally offer a limited
menu which can vary by location.
Big-Box: The Restaurant will be located inside the retail outlet of a big-box retailer.
Delivery: A Restaurant operated at a food preparation and cooking facility located within
a building or other enclosed structure, which may also include other food service concepts or restaurants.
This facility will have a limited menu and is established for the preparation of meals for delivery or pickup
only.
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YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
Traditional Facility
Freestanding To Whom
Estimated Range Method of
Type of Expenditure a When Due Payment Is
Payment
Low High To Be Made
Franchise Fee 1 $50,000 $50,000 lump sum execution BKC
Training and Travel and Living
$7,500 $25,000 as arranged as incurred vendor
Expenses 2
lessor/
Real Property / Occupancy Charge 3 $300,000 $1,200,000 as arranged as incurred
vendor
Civil & Architectural Drawings /
$20,000 $100,000 as arranged as incurred vendor
Professional Fees 4
Zoning Expenses 5 $5,000 $25,000 as arranged as incurred vendor
6
Improvements / Construction $900,000 $1,600,000 as arranged as incurred contractor
Landscaping 7 $25,000 $60,000 as arranged as incurred lessor
Equipment 8 $199,600 $294,600 as arranged as incurred vendor
Décor Package 9 $45,000 $95,000 as arranged as incurred vendor
Signage & Drive Thru 10 $66,000 $166,000 as arranged as incurred vendor
Pre-Opening Wages 11 $62,700 $67,100 as arranged as incurred employees
Opening Inventory 12 $6,000 $12,000 as arranged as incurred vendor
Cash, Inventory Control and Order
$35,000 $110,000 as arranged as incurred vendor
Taking System 13
Insurance 14 $14,000 $25,000 as arranged as incurred broker
Working Capital / Additional Funds 15 $45,000 $90,000
city, utility
Business Licenses, Utility Deposits,
$10,000 $30,000 as arranged as incurred company,
Lease Deposits and Payments 16
lessor
2-Story Interior Playground 17 $0 $245,000 as arranged as incurred vendor
Total Estimated Initial Investment 18 $1,790,800 $4,194,700
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YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
Non-Traditional Facility
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YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
Non-Traditional Facility
To Whom
Method
Mall Food Court Indoor MRS When Payment Is
of
Type of Expenditure a Estimated Range Estimated Range Due To Be
Payment
Made
Low High Low High
lump
Franchise Fee 1 $15,000 $50,000 $15,000 $50,000 execution BKC
sum
Training and Travel as
$7,500 $25,000 $7,500 $25,000 as incurred vendor
and Living Expenses 2 arranged
Real Property / as
$80,000 $125,000 $90,000 $150,000 as incurred lessor
Occupancy Charge 3 arranged
Civil & Architectural
as
Drawings / $20,000 $40,000 $20,000 $40,000 as incurred vendor
arranged
Professional Fees 4
as
Zoning Expenses 5 $1,000 $3,000 $1,000 $3,000 as incurred vendor
arranged
Improvements / as
$150,000 $350,000 $25,000 $100,000 as incurred contractor
Construction 6 arranged
as
Equipment 8 $173,600 $269,600 $84,600 $194,600 as incurred vendor
arranged
as
Décor Package 9 --- --- $0 $15,000 as incurred vendor
arranged
Signage & Drive-Thru as
10 $10,000 $20,000 $3,000 $5,000 as incurred vendor
arranged
as
Pre-Opening Wages 11 $40,700 $45,100 $30,800 $33,000 as incurred employees
arranged
as
Opening Inventory 12 $6,000 $10,000 $2,500 $3,000 as incurred vendor
arranged
Cash, Inventory
as
Control and Order $35,000 $110,000 $35,000 $110,000 as incurred vendor
arranged
Taking System 13
as
Insurance 14 $8,000 $14,000 $8,000 $14,000 as incurred broker
arranged
Working Capital /
$45,000 $65,000 $15,000 $35,000
Additional Funds 15
Business Licenses,
city, utility
Utility Deposits, Lease as
$8,000 $25,000 $6,000 $15,000 as incurred company,
Deposits and Payments arranged
16 lessor
Total Estimated Initial
$599,800 $1,151,700 $343,400 $792,600
Investment 18
Non-Traditional Facility
Big-Box To Whom
a Estimated Range Method of
Type of Expenditure When Due Payment Is To
Payment
Low High Be Made
b. The low range assumes you are opening a Small Footprint Restaurant. These are the projected
ranges for 3 months of rent. Rent costs will vary between $35 and $200 per square foot including
CAM. We estimated you will occupy between 300 and 2,500 square feet.
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Non-Traditional Facility
To Whom
Delivery Restaurant Method of
When Due Payment Is To Be
Type of Expenditure a Estimated Range Payment
Made
Low High
1. The actual franchise fee, discussed in Item 5 of this Disclosure Document, may vary with the length of
franchise term. Typically, a 20-year franchise term will have a $50,000 franchise fee and a 10-year
franchise term will have a $25,000 franchise fee. Please see programs listed in Item 5 for more details
as to how your franchise fee may be lower than the amount listed in this Item 7. If you sign a TRA or
a MTRA, you will pay a deposit of $5,000 for the TRA and a deposit of either $5,000 or $10,000 for
the MTRA for each Restaurant to be developed in the Target Area, which is credited against the initial
franchise fee for the Restaurant developed in the Target Area, as long as the franchise fee is at least the
amount of the deposit for the Restaurant developed. If you sign an Area Development Agreement, you
must prepay the initial franchise fees you would pay for each Restaurant you commit to develop under
the Area Development Agreement upon signing the Area Development Agreement, which amounts
will be credited towards the initial franchise fees payable by you as you develop Restaurants under the
Area Development Agreement until exhausted.
2. Based on one person going through the entire mandatory training program, the high estimate assumes
12 trips made in a cost-efficient manner and 45 days of moderate room and board expenses. Your
actual cost of travel and living expenses during the initial training program will vary greatly depending
on your prior training in the BURGER KING® System, your prior restaurant operating experience,
your home location, your training schedule and locations, your mode of travel, and discretionary
choices, as well as whether additional persons attend the training. The low estimate assumes you and
your Restaurant are located in Miami and do not incur travel or living expenses while undergoing
training.
General Comment to Footnotes 3-18: Costs and expenditures associated with non-traditional facilities
will vary greatly due to differences in site location, operational costs or savings associated with co-branding
of businesses like gas stations, convenience stores and other retail and food operations and other similar
factors. The costs and expenditures set out in this Item 7 relate only to the costs associated with establishing
the BURGER KING Restaurant.
3. Costs of commercial leasing vary considerably by location and market conditions. Estimates of lease
costs that might be encountered are as follows: for In-Lines and Delivery Restaurants, $10 - $105 per
square foot, plus common area maintenance ("CAM") at $2 - $60 per square foot; mall food courts, $25
- $130 per square foot, plus CAM at $10 - $70 per square foot. If you buy unimproved property for
your freestanding facility, the cost may range from $300,000 to $1,200,000 in typical situations.
4. You will need to employ an architect or civil engineer to modify our standard plans for your site. Prices
will vary depending on the amount of revision requested by you or your municipality, county or state.
5. You may need to request a zoning variance or otherwise alter current zoning conditions.
6. The costs of construction and improvements will vary according to the condition of the property, the
facility you choose and market conditions.
8. The low range equipment costs include BURGER KING Restaurant equipment only. For a Big-Box
retail Restaurant the low range is only for equipment needed to serve a limited menu. You must
purchase or lease all required pieces of equipment. You must purchase major restaurant equipment
through our approved kitchen equipment suppliers, or, in some cases, directly from the approved
manufacturer. Items you need to purchase directly from the manufacturer or from a distributor, but are
not included in the costs above, are a sound system, and security system. Local ordinances affecting
smoke and odor emission may result in special types of equipment that may affect the total price.
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9. You must purchase your decor package from our approved suppliers. Costs will vary depending upon
the number of seats and the mix of tables, chairs, and booths. Outdoor seating is optional and if
approved by us, it may increase your costs between $2,000 and $18,000, depending upon the type of
Restaurant facility. Décor must be in compliance with our Current Image.
10. Signage and drive-thru costs include BURGER KING signage, menu boards, and Drive-Thru Package
components where applicable (preview menu boards, order confirmation unit, and duplex sound
system). The Double Drive Thru is required for all facility types except food courts, in-lines, indoor
MRS and Big Box Retail facilities. A Double Drive Thru may increase your remodel costs between
$80,000 and $120,000. You must install indoor and outdoor signage when applicable. You must
purchase signs and digital menu boards from our approved suppliers. Costs will vary by site and facility
type. Certain enhancements to signage and to the drive-thru package are optional. Drive-thru costs do
not apply to food courts, in-lines, indoor MRS and Big-Box retail facilities.
11. You will incur pre-opening labor expenses for salaried and hourly workers. These expenses will vary
by geography, market conditions and facility type, as well as your business decisions. The estimate
provided assumes that restaurant managers will be paid for 3 months before opening, shift coordinators
will be paid for 10 weeks at 40 hours per week, and other employees will be paid for 2 weeks at 15
hours per week. Your own expenses may differ depending on actual staffing levels, state employer
taxes, wage levels and benefit levels.
12. We estimate that the amounts shown will cover opening inventory.
13. You must buy your own point of sale (“POS”) and inventory control systems including freestanding
kiosks. See Item 11 of this disclosure document. Your actual cost may vary depending on the type of
system you select.
14. Insurance costs vary by insurability of each Franchisee, Restaurant location and facility type. You will
probably be required to pay your entire premium for workers compensation, property and casualty
insurance in advance. The actual needs of the franchised business are variable and subject to factors
beyond our control, including location and managerial ability.
15. You will need capital to support ongoing expenses to the extent they are not covered by sales revenue.
Unless otherwise stated, we estimate your start-up phase of your business to be 3 months. We estimate
that the amounts shown will cover ongoing expenses, but the estimate of additional funds is not an
assurance that further funds will not be needed. The amounts shown do not reflect any Sales Impact
Contribution (see Item 6 of this disclosure document) for which you may be responsible.
16. We estimate that you will need to provide security and other types of deposits. The amounts will vary
by type and business practices. The estimates of deposits and licenses are based on amounts typically
paid by us in the past, and are variable dependent on the location, negotiated terms of agreements and
the like.
17. The 2-Story Indoor Playground is optional and can be utilized in all freestanding buildings. A 2-Story
Indoor Playground may increase your costs between $135,000 and $245,000.
18. We have relied on the experience of our company-operated restaurants for real estate and construction
costs and our experience as a franchisor in the industry in preparing these figures.
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ITEM 8
RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
We establish standards and specifications for most of the goods and services used in the
development, improvement, and operation of Restaurants, and for the direct and indirect sources of supply
of most of those items. These requirements help assure the quality, safety and consistency of the goods and
services provided by Restaurants, and protect and enhance the image of the BURGER KING brand.
You must construct, improve and operate your Restaurant in accordance with our standards and
specifications. The Restaurant’s fixtures, signage, improvements, décor, supplies, food, including
beverages, inventory, insurance, paper products, including packaging, cleaning tools and supplies,
promotional items, and certain other supplies, products, services and equipment, including computer and
point of sale hardware and software, digital menu boards, network services, and other technologies, must
meet our standards and specifications. In most cases, you must obtain these items from our approved
suppliers or distributors.
The Double Drive Thru is required for all facility types except food courts, in-lines, indoor MRS,
Big Box Retail facilities and delivery facilities (e.g., ghost kitchens). Under certain programs, you must
choose an architect from our list of approved architects. You must provide ordering, delivery services that
permit customers to order food for delivery or pickup at the Restaurant via third party delivery providers’
apps and websites that we approve, as well as the BURGER KING® mobile app and website. All third-
party delivery providers must be approved by us. You must also provide customer loyalty program services
that we require via the technology platforms we require. These technology platforms are the same platforms
that enable ordering and delivery via the BURGER KING® mobile app and website.
We have sole suppliers for various items including; network services, digital menu boards, Gift
Card services, cashless payments processing, quality assurance inspection services, food, including
beverages, cleaning supplies, packaging and certain equipment. Purchases from approved suppliers or
those that meet our specifications represent approximately 65% to 90% of the costs to establish a Restaurant
and approximately 30% to 60% of the non-occupancy expenses to operate a Restaurant. We are the sole
supplier of the technology platforms that enable you to provide ordering, delivery and loyalty program
services via the BURGER KING® app and website. We reserve the right to offer help desk and support
services and to charge a fee for these services.
We develop and modify our specifications and standards internally, and may, but are not obligated
to, consult with suppliers, professionals, and others in doing so. We communicate the standards, operating
specifications and procedures for the operation of a BURGER KING Restaurant in the Manual of Operating
Data ("MOD Manual”) as described in Item 11 of this Disclosure Document. We provide specific standards
for items that you may purchase from any approved source. We provide suppliers and potential suppliers
with specifications and standards for items that must be purchased from approved suppliers. Suppliers must
keep these specifications confidential. We do not provide that information to you.
Approved food, packaging and equipment suppliers must meet required specifications and maintain
certain standards and satisfy other criteria on an ongoing basis, and are subject to ongoing review. They
must also participate in quality assurance programs we require and make payments to third party vendors
operating these programs. Approved and proposed suppliers pay for the testing, audit and other costs
associated with the evaluation and monitoring of the supplier, its products and services. These costs may
instead be paid by us, to be determined on a case by case basis. We consider a number of criteria in
evaluating existing and potential suppliers. Those criteria, which may change from time to time, include:
Ability to produce goods or services that consistently meet our standards and specifications.
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Ability to deliver goods/services on a timely basis and in the required quantities.
Adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations and standards and applicable laws.
Verified compliance with applicable sanitation standards and good manufacturing practices.
Financial condition and business reputation.
Ability to provide value through pricing, support of initiatives to enhance quality and competitive
attributes, commitment to innovation and other methods.
Ability to advance our goal of increased purchasing from minority suppliers.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of our information and to comply with our terms and
conditions.
Verified compliance with our social and environmental responsibility standards.
Information technology capabilities.
Whether in our judgment the Restaurants would benefit from the approval of an additional or
replacement approved supplier, and determination that approval would not conflict with other
commitments made by us (such as exclusivity).
If you ask us to approve a new proposed supplier, we will consider the current or potential need for
a new supplier. If we determine that a new supplier is necessary or appropriate, we or our designee will
evaluate the proposed supplier under our current criteria. The evaluation and decision making process
typically takes from 90 to 160 days, but may take longer depending upon various factors. We will
communicate our decision to the proposed supplier. Franchisees are notified of approved suppliers from
time to time through electronic distribution of updated Approved Commodities Lists and other means. We
monitor approved suppliers and require third party audit and testing to determine their compliance with our
specifications and other requirements. We require the supplier to pay for any costs charged by the third
party. If we terminate our approval of a supplier, it may communicate that termination by written and/or
oral notice to the supplier. We will notify affected purchasers and Restaurant Services Inc. (“RSI”) as
appropriate. We and our affiliates are not currently approved suppliers for any items.
We sometimes sell BURGER KING Restaurants, including equipment, supplies and inventory, to
Franchisees, with or without real estate (see Item 5). We lease improved and unimproved real estate, and
in some cases associated equipment and furnishings, for some franchised Restaurants. There is not a general
requirement that you lease real estate from us, but some locations or restaurant facilities may only be
available under a lease from us. We are not obligated to lease real estate or equipment to you.
In the year ending December 31, 2021, our revenues from all sales and leases to Franchisees were
approximately $237 million, which represented approximately 17.5% of our total revenues of
approximately $1.36 billion. These figures are taken from our unaudited internal financial statements.
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RSI is a not for profit, independent purchasing cooperative formed in 1991 to act as the purchasing
agent for most equipment, supplies, food, premiums, paper, uniforms and other products and services used
by the Restaurants in order to consolidate purchasing opportunities. In limited situations, we may negotiate
purchase terms with certain approved suppliers. RSI is also authorized to purchase and manage distribution
services on behalf of our U.S. Restaurants and U.S. Franchisees who appoint RSI as their agent for these
purposes. All U.S. Restaurant operators, including Franchisees and us, have an opportunity to participate
in the cooperative as members of RSI. Decisions of the cooperative, including its budgetary needs and
funding arrangements, are made by RSI's Board of Directors. RSI has a 21-member Board of Directors
elected by the members of the cooperative and comprised of two BURGER KING Franchisees nominated
from each of nine geographic districts across the U.S., one Franchisee from the Minority Franchisee
Association representing minority interests, one representative for us, and one independent director, all of
whom are nominated by the RSI Board of Directors. The RSI Board of Directors may also include the
Chairman Emeritus (non-voting). RSI is supported by income received from a surcharge on certain
products sold to Restaurants, and by allowances paid by suppliers. RSI issues patronage dividends to its
members based on each member’s pro-rata purchases under RSI Supply Agreements.
We do not provide any special benefits to Franchisees based solely on their use of approved
suppliers. We consider a Franchisee's compliance with purchasing standards among many other factors
when determining whether to renew or grant additional franchises.
Officers of BKC own publicly traded shares of Kraft Heinz Co., Coca Cola Company, Nestle Co.
Inc., and Pepsico Inc., suppliers of approved products to the BURGER KING® System.
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ITEM 9
FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS
The following table lists your principal obligations under the Franchise and other
agreements. It will help you find more detailed information about your obligations in these
agreements and in other items of this disclosure document.
DISCLOSURE
OBLIGATION SECTION IN AGREEMENT
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DISCLOSURE
OBLIGATION SECTION IN AGREEMENT
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DISCLOSURE
OBLIGATION SECTION IN AGREEMENT
DOCUMENT ITEM
FOOTNOTE:
1. If you sign the Entity form of Franchise Agreement or transfer your Restaurant to an Entity,
generally one or more of the parties designated as Owners must sign a personal guaranty. If you
are a Franchisee with a Corporate Addendum to the Entity form of Franchise Agreement, we may
require your parent entity to sign a guaranty. See also Article XIV of the Area Development
Agreement.
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ITEM 10
FINANCING
Except as disclosed below, we do not offer any direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee
your notes, leases, or obligations to third parties.
If we own or lease the land or the land and building of your Restaurant, we may lease or sublease
the location to you. The lease terms are described in detail in Item 6 of this disclosure document. The lease
does not cover equipment, inventory, supplies, or the initial franchise fee.
Other Arrangements.
We may from time to time provide financing for certain types of transactions. On an infrequent
basis, we offer financing for the purchase of an existing Restaurant we own for operation as a franchise or
the conversion of a non-BURGER KING restaurant business to a franchised Restaurant. We also
occasionally offer bridge financing to new and existing Franchisees while they arrange permanent
financing. We may also provide some type of financing assistance to minority Franchisees to facilitate the
entry into a Restaurant or expansion within the Restaurants. There are no defined "programs" for these
financing activities. The terms and conditions of financing in these situations depend on the circumstances
of each case. This description is provided only for your information; you should not assume we will offer
this financing to you.
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ITEM 11
FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING
Except as described below, we are not required to provide you with any assistance:
Pre-Opening Obligations
Before you open your Restaurant, we will provide the following assistance to you:
1. In most instances, designate the general geographic area in which you may look for a site.
(TRA, Article 1.1; MTRA, Article 1.1)
2. Under an Area Development Agreement, designate the Territory in which you may develop
Restaurants and provide a development schedule for the number and/or types of Restaurants you must
develop in the Territory. (Area Development Agreement, Section 1.1.69 and Article III and V)
3. Approve a specific location ("Site Approval") for the Restaurant. (TRA, Article 4.3;
MTRA, Article 4.3). We do not help negotiate the lease or purchase of the approved site. We generally do
not own the Restaurant premises, although we may do so as described in Item 6 of this disclosure document.
We may, in our sole discretion, provide development services for DTL locations which may include site
acquisition, negotiation, permitting, zoning or other related development services. Fees for this service are
subject to negotiation.
4. Provide access to a website where you can download a reproducible copy of the standard
architectural building plans and specifications for a currently approved freestanding building or other
approved Restaurant facility, as applicable. (Franchise Agmt. - Sec. 6.A) You are responsible for having
these plans adapted as necessary to comply with applicable building codes and other legal requirements,
resolving any zoning issues, and obtaining permits. We are not obligated to help you conform the premises
to local requirements or obtain required permits.
5. Provide you with pre-opening training as described on the chart below. (Franchise Agmt.
- Sec. 6.B)
6. Provide you with on-site assistance by our personnel at your Restaurant, as we deem
appropriate. (Franchise Agmt. - Sec. 6.C)
7. Give you, on loan, one copy of the MOD Manual (see below) which may be in written or
electronic form. The MOD Manual includes information about the equipment, signs, fixtures, inventory
and supplies you need to open your Restaurant and includes a list of approved suppliers. We provide the
written specifications for these items directly to the approved suppliers. We do not deliver or install these
items for you. (Franchise Agmt. - Sec. 5.C, 6.E)
8. Grant you a franchise, on our then-current form of Franchise Agreement, for a BURGER
KING® Restaurant upon your satisfaction of all conditions to opening a Restaurant under an Area
Development Agreement. (Area Development Agreement, Article VII)
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Continuing Obligations
During the ongoing operation of your Restaurant, we will make available certain services, as
described below:
Typically, you will sign a TRA (Target Reservation Agreement) or Multiple Target Reservation
Agreement (MTRA) that identifies one or more Target Areas in which you are authorized to search for a
site or sites for development of a new Restaurant(s). A Target Area is an area with clear, describable
boundaries. We assign Target Areas and issue TRAs and MTRAs in our sole discretion. In the case of an
MTRA you will need to get Target Area Clearance from us, clearing all of the Target Areas for future
development. We do not select the site for your Restaurant. You must obtain our approval of a site by
submitting a “Site Approval Package” in a form prescribed by us. The Site Package you prepare must
include information on the factors identified above, a site sketch of the facility, aerial photos, signage,
building placement, access and parking, together with evidence of your ability to obtain property control,
such as a letter of intent or option. A project opening plan may also be required before we will approve a
site. We may require additional information and may also require you to obtain a “Sales Transfer Study”
to help identify areas from which you might draw potential customers. If we propose to develop a
Restaurant in a Target Area that falls within the boundaries described in your TRA/MTRA at a site either
for ourselves or through another Franchisee we will give you the option to develop that Restaurant. If you
do not exercise the option we or the third party can develop the Restaurant at the site and we can terminate
the TRA/MTRA and refund your remaining franchise fee deposit.
We consider the following factors, among other things, in evaluating the proposed site:
demographic characteristics (such as number of households in the neighborhood, average income and
family size); traffic patterns; proximity to existing restaurants, including BURGER KING® Restaurants;
and the size and condition of the proposed premises. You must obtain franchise approval and site approval
in writing from us before you acquire a site. Our acceptance of a site is not a representation or promise by
us that a Restaurant at that site will achieve a certain sales volume or level of profitability. Similarly, our
acceptance of one or more sites and our non-acceptance of other sites is not a representation or promise by
us that a site we accept will have a higher sales volume or be more profitable than a site we do not accept.
Our acceptance only indicates our willingness to be represented by you at that site. If your site approval
expires and you fail to apply for or obtain re-approval after expiration, we may terminate the MTRA or
TRA and you could forfeit any remaining deposits.
You must construct, equip and furnish the Restaurant at the approved site in accordance with plans
and specifications approved by us. You also must obtain approval of your construction plans before
obtaining permits and beginning construction of the Restaurant. Our approval of these plans and
specifications is only for our purposes. You must ensure that your Restaurant is constructed, equipped and
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furnished in a manner that complies with all applicable laws. If you do not obtain site approval by the date
specified in the TRA, and in any case during the TRA term, including any extensions, the TRA will expire
and you will forfeit any deposit. Under the MTRA and TRA, if you do not meet the deadline for opening
in the TRA or any of the deadlines in the MTRA development schedule, you have a one-time opportunity
to cure the default but we may ultimately terminate the MTRA or TRA and you could forfeit any remaining
deposit.
If you are opening a Restaurant in a Big-Box Retail facility, you must choose an architect from our
list of approved architects. We do not conform any site to local ordinances and building codes, obtain any
required permits for you or construct, remodel or decorate the premises.
The typical length of time between signing of a Franchise Agreement and the opening of the
Restaurant is 30 days. The length of time between the signing of the TRA and the opening of your
Restaurant will vary depending on the availability of a suitable site, issues in obtaining property control,
need for a Sales Transfer Study, availability of financing, the type of facility and location, zoning and
permitting issues, construction time and delays, weather, shortages of labor and materials, and the like. It
typically ranges from several months to 2 years or more for a freestanding building in an area where there
are significant zoning or permitting issues.
MOD Manual
The Manual of Operating Data (the "MOD Manual") referenced in the Franchise Agreement is
collectively comprised of the following individual manuals and publications, which may be Web-based or
in other electronic forms:
We may amend the components or requirements of the MOD Manual and implement changes to
the BURGER KING® System in our sole discretion.
Only products, equipment, services and procedures that we approve may be used in BURGER
KING® restaurants. Unless otherwise specified in writing by us, you should assume that any product,
equipment, service, or procedure not listed in any component of the MOD Manual is “not approved”, or is
“disapproved.”
A copy of the Table of Contents of the OPS Manual is attached as Exhibit U, and as of the issuance
date of this disclosure document, the OPS Manual contains approximately 611 pages.
Before the opening of the Restaurant, each Franchisee or applicant (or appropriate individual(s))
must successfully complete our training program. The training program is held in Miami, Florida or other
locations specified by us. In-Restaurant Training will be held in various Restaurant locations that we have
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authorized as Training Restaurants for this purpose. (Franchise Agmt. - Sec. 8). We provide this training
to protect the System and our marks, not to control the day to day operation of your Restaurant.
There is one course entitled Franchisee Orientation (the "Orientation") that you must attend before
opening or acquiring a Restaurant, unless otherwise approved by us. If you are unable to attend Orientation
before the opening or acquisition, we may allow you to attend the Orientation at the next scheduled session.
If you fail to attend the Orientation at the next scheduled session after the opening or acquisition, we may
declare you to be in default of your Franchise Agreement, or allow you to attend the next Orientation
session, at our sole discretion.
Instructional materials for our training programs vary by program and may include various
materials in written, electronic, or other forms (such as handbooks, manuals, workbooks, videos, and
interactive computer training). The current fee is $7,500 for the first person and $3,000 for each additional
person that attends the noted required training before the opening of the Restaurant. You are also
responsible for all costs of any kind related to the training program including travel and living expenses,
wages and insurance.
In-restaurant training is identified as such; all other training is classroom or on-line training.
Classroom programs and in-restaurant programs are conducted continuously throughout the year as needed.
Attendance in training classes may require you to travel to a location we designate (all at your sole cost and
expense).
The following table outlines the training program as of the date of this disclosure document. You
must complete all portions of this training program before you open your Restaurant (unless otherwise
noted).
TRAINING PROGRAM
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iv
Classroom instruction as outlined by the State of Illinois is required and on-line certification is not
accepted.
We also provide continuing operations training programs, which you (as an Operating Partner,
Managing Director, Director of Operations, or Managing Owner, as applicable) may be required to attend.
If the Operating Partner, Managing Director or Director of Operations leaves the Franchisee, the
position must be filled with an individual that has completed all operations training requirements.
You are solely responsible for all aspects of employment decisions and functions for the Restaurant,
such as those related to hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, discharging, establishing wages, hours,
benefits, employment policies, and other terms and conditions of employment of employees. The people
that you hire to work in your Restaurant will be your agents and employees. They are not our agents or
employees and we are not a joint employer of those persons. You must implement a training program for
your employees that complies with our current Team Member and Manager training program. These
training obligations may change from time to time. At a minimum, we presently require:
Team Members must be trained using the BK® University Team Member Training
Program; and
Any person designated to run a shift at your Restaurant must, before running a shift,
complete and be certified in the BKC Shift Certification Program, including, ServSafe®
and Foundations of Shift Management.
We urge you not to make any changes in your present lifestyle until you acquire or construction
begins on your Restaurant. You should not resign from your present employment, attempt to sell your
home, or take any steps toward relocation. Final franchise approval requires the successful completion of
all required training programs.
For certain training courses, you must pay a course or materials fee to us or third parties.
We may make changes and revisions to the training program, locations or materials at any time.
All members of our training team have extensive experience in training or operations with us. Our
training staff has the responsibility for delivering training programs, courses and support materials. The
corporate officer in charge of our training program is John Zurovchak. Mr. Zurovchak joined us in March
2020 and has over 15 years of experience in operations training and standards in the fast food industry.
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Point of Sale and Restaurant Computer System
Your Restaurant must use the computers, point of sale (“POS”) equipment and systems including
self-serve kiosks, mobile apps, broadband internet access, credit card, debit card and gift card processing
systems, systems which take, process, route and deliver orders or receive payment, and technology for
communicating with customers and to collect, process and store customer data that we specify. These items
must meet any criteria and standards established by us. (Franchise Agmt. – Sec. 5.F.) You must use an
integrated electronic register system to record all sales transactions at the Restaurant and support restaurant
functions such as POS operations, order routing, capture of sales, ticket data, and product ordering. You
must purchase POS systems from approved vendors in accordance with our global POS policy.
Additionally, our global POS policy specifies which software version is approved for each POS vendor.
The Restaurant POS system and all other Restaurant computer systems must function with other
required equipment (such as drive-thru equipment and kiosks) and generate reports or records that we may
require in formats specified by us, including formats that incorporate standard naming and numbering
conventions, and system health metrics specified by us. Our current requirements include creation and
maintenance of records of all sales transactions (known as "t-log's"), secure PCI compliant internet access;
capacity for electronic ordering of food and other supplies, integrate processing of credit card, debit card
and gift card transactions; and capture of product sales mix and customer sales detail by us via remote
internet access. We have the right to review and access all records and reports generated by the Restaurant
POS system and all other Restaurant systems.
We require all Restaurants to transmit POS data and all other Restaurant system data to us through
data reporting systems offered through vendors approved by us. These data reporting systems collect data
from the POS system and other Restaurant systems, consolidate the data, and transmit it to us in formats
required by us. You must sign an authorization form allowing your data reporting system vendor to release
the data to us. The POS data currently transmitted to us includes all restaurant-level transacted data,
excluding any personally identifiable information. Your cost for the data reporting systems will include a
one-time set up fee (usually ranging from $0 to $300, depending on the system you select and the vendor)
and an annual fee per Restaurant (usually ranging from $200 to $1,200 per Restaurant, depending on the
system you select and the vendor). You must pay us our current fee per digital transaction (currently, $0.30)
for each digital transaction conducted via or otherwise powered by the BURGER KING® mobile app or
website for the license to access and use the technology platforms that we provide and enable you to provide
ordering, delivery, and loyalty program services via the BURGER KING® mobile app or website and
certain third-party ordering platforms that we may designate from time to time. We may require you to
participate in the loyalty program, currently referred to as the ROYAL PERKS Loyalty Program, for all
new and existing BURGER KING® restaurants. Customers who are members of the ROYAL PERKS
Loyalty Program can earn points, currently referred to as Crowns, and redeem points for eligible menu
items at any BURGER KING® restaurant. Currently, points are earned through member purchases on the
BURGER KING® mobile app or website.
A standard POS system configuration is as follows, although your system may vary: Minimum 2
Front Counter POS devices with customer displays, Minimum 2 Drive Thru POS devices without customer
displays, interior and exterior digital menu boards and media players, 4 receipt printers, 2 expeditor printers,
1 back office computer with monitor and laser printer, 1 hub/router, 1 modem, uninterrupted power supply,
4 cash drawers, 3 kitchen display systems, and software for order processing, labor management, inventory
management, cash management, time and attendance, and integrated credit, debit and gift card processing
and digital transactions. As of the date of this disclosure document, the cost to purchase a POS system
ranges from approximately $35,000 to $110,000 per Restaurant, which includes a 12-month basic hardware
warranty and installation costs. This estimated cost is based on a Restaurant with four terminals.
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You must also obtain the services and equipment (e.g. routers, access point, cables) needed to
participate in the Network Standardization program. This program requires you to partner with one of our
approved network vendors. These vendors provide the necessary Firewall, Business Wi-Fi, and Guest Wi-
Fi services meeting our standards. Guest Wi-Fi must be free of charge to customers of your
Restaurant. You must also adhere to the configuration standard (port assignment) as determined by us.
You will be provided the hardware and services by a vendor approved by us. The initial and ongoing
hardware/service/support costs for the Network Standardization program are $90 to $250 per month per
Restaurant, charged by the vendor.
Neither we nor our affiliates have any obligation to provide ongoing maintenance, repairs, upgrades
or support for your computer systems. All our approved suppliers for the POS system offer on-going
software maintenance, hardware support, menu maintenances service, system installation and training
services, help desk services, data warehouse systems and services and miscellaneous professional services.
We require that you at least purchase software maintenance, Wi-Fi services, menu maintenance and help
desk services. The annual cost of these services typically ranges from $2,000 to $4,000 per Restaurant. All
technical services are your responsibility and may be purchased from the POS vendor based on your
technical capabilities and needs.
Upon our request, you must upgrade or update your hardware, software, POS system and other
technology to maintain PCI compliance or due to feature and technical enhancements required to support
our programs. (See Franchise Agreement – Sec. 5.D. and F.)
Advertising Fund
As noted in Items 6 and 9 to this disclosure document, you must make advertising contributions to
us. (Franchise Agmt. - Sec. 9) We maintain an advertising fund (“Fund”) that includes Franchisee
contributions and contribution by us as well as funds from certain suppliers (as described in Item 8 to this
disclosure document). The rates of contribution to the Fund vary among Franchisees, and we may
periodically offer programs to our Franchisees that will provide them benefits that offset their obligation to
the Fund. Although not required to do so, we contribute to the Fund on the same basis for our company
owned restaurants as we require of you, except that if for any reason we provide payments to third party
lenders who lend to its Franchisees, we may reduce our contributions to the Fund by the amount of these
payments. Also, due to our participation in programs offered to our Franchisees, we have reduced our
voluntary contributions to the Fund to the same extent as would be permitted by Franchisees, and future
contributions are likely to be similarly reduced until the benefits of these programs have been exhausted.
Various suppliers may also contribute to the Fund in consideration of purchases by Franchisees and us.
Any advertising funds in the Fund not spent in the fiscal year in which they accrue are carried forward to
the next year. We administer the Fund and arrange for an annual audit. These audited financial statements
for the Fund are prepared annually and are available to Franchisees upon request.
Our advertising program may use, but is not necessarily limited to, television, radio, print, internet,
digital and mobile applications, out-of-home, sponsorships, interactive and point-of-purchase materials.
Contributions to the Fund, in part, support national, regional and local advertising programs. Our in-house
marketing/advertising department works with national and local advertising, promotional, marketing and
public relations agencies to create and implement advertising and promotional programs prior to use.
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Franchise Advisory Council
We are obligated to consult on certain issues with the representatives of an independent association
whose membership is comprised of at least 51% of all franchised BURGER KING® Restaurants in the U.S.
(the “Franchisee Association”). The only Franchisee Association that currently meets these qualifications
is the National Franchisee Association, an association of BURGER KING® Franchisees (the “NFA”). The
representatives of the NFA are referred to as the Franchise Advisory Council or “FAC”. Any BURGER
KING® franchisee in the U.S. can become a member of the NFA. NFA members select who will be their
representative on the FAC. We must periodically consult with the FAC. We do not have the power to
change or dissolve the FAC. The FAC serves in an advisory capacity and has no final decision-making
authority over marketing policies and/or advertising and promotional programs. We determine, in our sole
discretion, which policies and programs to implement. Periodically, but at least once a year, we must meet
with the FAC to discuss and attempt to establish the types of media to be used by us and the percentage of
the total annual advertising contribution to expend on media. If we and the FAC are unable to agree, we
have the absolute right, in our sole discretion, to establish the amounts spent on media and the types of
media; however, under the Franchise Agreement, we must spend no less than 65% of annual advertising
contributions on media. By signing the Franchise Agreement, you agree and authorize us to consult with
and consider the advice of the FAC on certain issues, including the current image of Restaurants, marketing,
advertising and training. The FAC has the right to audit the Fund annually.
We also periodically consult with 3 Franchisee Councils. The Councils include the Marketing
Council, the Ops Council, and the Image Council. Each Council approximately 15 to 20 Franchisee
members and one of our senior executives. We seek to select Franchisees who operate high performing,
operationally superior Restaurants and who demonstrate a passion for operation's and marketing and for
solving issues for the long-term health of the BURGER KING® System. The Councils serve in an advisory
capacity and have no operational or decision-making power.
In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, percentages of expenditures of the Fund were as
follows:
100.00% (rounded)
*Expenses that are incurred for activities beyond the restaurant level that have direct consumer
reach/impact.
The Fund reimburses us for costs we incur in providing administrative support for certain marketing
functions, including, the development, implementation and conduct of research for marketing, marketing
finance, advertising, promotions, marketing and public relations activities, reimbursement of expenses for
overhead related to marketing, such as rent and computer systems and other expenses and the cost of internal
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personnel who primarily work in these areas. We and our affiliates do not receive any other payments for
goods and services provided to the Fund. We do not use any money from the Fund for advertising that is
primarily aimed at the sale of franchises.
Local Advertising
We also administer investment spending ("IS") accounts established for Designated Marketing
Areas (“DMAs”) through the contributions of franchised Restaurants and Restaurants we own in the
applicable DMA. These funds are then used for local marketing programs in the applicable DMA. We
refer to these Programs as our "IS Program." The decision to offer an IS Program, in any given year as well
as the terms and conditions of any IS Program, is determined solely by us. If your DMA decides to
participate in an IS Program, you will have the option of entering into the IS Program agreement, unless
you have a Majority Clause provision in your Franchise Agreement, as further described below. Under the
IS Program agreements, you agree to place into an IS fund an amount up to 2% of the Restaurant’s gross
sales for local marketing programs. These amounts will then be allocated to the Restaurants participating
in the Program in that DMA. Funds contributed by Franchisees under an IS Program are carried over to
the next year, unless otherwise specified in the IS Program agreement. We can terminate an IS Program if
at least 66.7% of the eligible franchised Restaurants and Restaurants we own in the DMA, as we determine,
do not participate in the Program.
If you have a Majority Clause provision in your Franchisee Agreement, you must participate in an
IS Program if 66.7% or more of the eligible franchised Restaurants and Restaurants we own in the DMA
(as determined by us in our discretion) elect to participate in the IS Program. You will participate in the
Program under exactly the same IS contract terms and conditions as the other Franchisees in your DMA.
The obligation to participate in an annual IS Program under these circumstances exists for the entire term
of the Franchise Agreement. (A copy of the IS contract forms are attached as Exhibit I1 to this disclosure
document). We have also included in Exhibit I1 those forms you would sign if the Franchisees in your
DMAs decided to investment spend for a special purpose, like a sports sponsorship, or when there is no IS
program in effect. The Majority Clause provision discussed above would also apply in these circumstances.
We are not obligated to expend any sums on advertising in the vicinity of your Restaurant. We
typically advertise by DMA or on a national basis, whichever we deem more appropriate. For a new
Restaurant and certain remodeled or re-opened Restaurants, a portion of contribution to the Fund will be
made available to reimburse you for certain expenses of a grand opening promotion, in accordance with
our policy at the time of opening. (Franchise Agmt. – Sec. 6.D).
If you want to use your own advertising or promotional materials, you must obtain our approval as
to media type and format, conduct the advertising or promotion in a dignified manner, and conform to all
federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, standards and guidelines. The advertising and promotional
elements must also meet our standards and requirements. You must submit samples of proposed advertising
and promotional plans and materials to us for approval before you use them. You may not use any
advertising or promotional plans or materials without our prior written approval, and must remove
previously approved materials if we have ceased using or subsequently disapproved the advertising or
promotional plans or materials, (Franchise Agmt. - Sec. 5.J). Unless we otherwise approve, you may not
use any of the BURGER KING® Marks on any website, or other social media or as part of a domain name
or other electronic mail address. (Franchise Agmt. – Section 11.A.7)
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ITEM 12
TERRITORY
As discussed in Item 11, the TRA and MTRA define one or more Target Areas in which we authorize
you to search for one or more Restaurant sites. You may only develop Restaurants in these Areas and you will
not be granted any exclusivity in these Areas. There are no restrictions on us in the Target Areas. However,
if we propose to develop a Restaurant at a site in a Target Area either for ourselves or through another
Franchisee we will give you the option to develop that Restaurant, as long as you meet our requirements. If
you exercise the option, you must obtain site approval and secure property control and open the Restaurant by
the date specified by us. If you do not exercise the option we or the third party can develop the Restaurant at
the site and we can terminate the TRA/MTRA and refund your remaining franchise fee deposit. Other than
the requirement to refund this deposit, we will not pay you any compensation if we perform or provide services
in these Areas.
You do not have any right to prevent or restrict the development of other restaurants at any other
locations, at any time. We and our affiliates also have the right to sell products including BURGER KING
branded products, in other channels of distribution like grocery stores, convenience stores, the internet or other
direct marketing sales under the BURGER KING Marks or any others. We may establish and license other
Restaurants to operate at other locations, including in the vicinity of your Restaurant. Other BURGER KING
Restaurants may compete with your Restaurant or may affect customer trading patterns. Because you will not
receive an exclusive territory, you may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or
from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Relocation
You have no right to relocate your Restaurant other than with our prior written approval. The
conditions under which we will grant this approval vary according to the circumstances.
We occasionally grant Area Development Agreements. These agreements are typically granted only
to sophisticated, highly experienced Franchisees. Area Development Agreements usually contain strict
development schedules for multiple sites. The terms are subject to negotiation. When we issue an Area
Development Agreement, we and the developer may negotiate other operational and financial terms to help
achieve efficient and effective penetration and support of the market. If you sign the Area Development
Agreement included as Exhibit M, we will grant you a geographic area (“Territory”) and you must develop
Restaurants within the Territory. In most cases, you will not receive an exclusive territory under the Area
Development Agreement. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or
from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Opportunities for the development of new franchised Restaurants vary by area and depend on such
factors like current market penetration and existing commitments for new Restaurant development. There is
no assurance that any of these opportunities are or will be available or will be offered to you. If we grant
exclusive rights to a developer in the market that your Restaurant is located in, or we grant a developer a right
of first refusal for additional Restaurants in the market and the developer exercises those rights, you will not
be able to open other Restaurants in that market. We retain sole discretion to decide whether and on what
terms we may offer any type of additional franchise rights to any Franchisee.
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We have granted the Army & Air Force Exchange Service division of the U.S. military the right to
develop, and to grant concessions to other BKC franchisees to develop, Restaurants on their U.S. military
establishments, adjacent housing and support areas. You must sign a release to us regarding potential
development on any military establishment or base. We have also granted exclusive rights in other unique
circumstances based upon the location of the potential development or other factors.
Franchise Agreement
Your Franchise Agreement grants you the right to operate your Restaurant at a specific location only.
The Franchise Agreement does not grant you or imply any type of area or territory, exclusive, protected or
otherwise, or protected customer base. You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition
from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands
that we control.
We and our subsidiaries reserve the rights to use the BURGER KING Marks (described in Item 13 of
this Disclosure Document) in any other channel of distribution, and to sell and license others to sell similar
goods and services under other trademarks and service marks. Except in Australia where all franchisees
operate under the mark HUNGRY JACK'S, and non-traditional WHOPPER® Bar Restaurants in the U.S., we
and our affiliates (except as discussed below) do not operate or franchise restaurants similar to BURGER
KING Restaurants under different marks, and have no present plans to do so.
As explained in Item 1, our affiliates THUSA, TDL, TH APAC and TH International franchise the
operation of and/or operate Tim Hortons® restaurants; our affiliates PLK, PLK APAC and PLK EMEA
franchise the operation of and/or operate Popeyes® restaurants; and our affiliates FOA and Firehouse Canada
franchise the operation of and operate Firehouse Subs® restaurants. The principal business address of TDL is
130 King Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1K6 Canada. The principal business address of
THUSA and PLK is 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126. While these offices are located in the same
office building as BKC, we maintain separate office space and typically conduct training at separate facilities
or on different dates and times. The principal business address of TH International and PLK EMEA is
Dammstrasse 23, 6300, Zug, Switzerland. The principal business address of TH APAC and PLK APAC is 5
Shenton Way, #14-01/03 UIC Building, Singapore 068808. The principal business address of FOA is 12735
Gran Bay Parkway, Suite 150 Jacksonville, Florida 32258. The principal business address of Firehouse Canada
is 2100 – 40 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 3C2. Tim Hortons® restaurants, Popeyes®
restaurants, BURGER KING Restaurants and Firehouse Subs® restaurants currently offer significantly
different menus but they do also offer some similar goods and they may offer similar goods or services in the
future. For example, all four currently offer sandwiches, french fried potatoes, and/or chips, dessert items and
beverages.
We do not grant territories to our U.S. franchisees, and there may be now or in the future Tim Hortons®
restaurants, Popeyes® restaurants and/or Firehouse Subs® restaurants located in the same market in the U.S.
as current or future BURGER KING Restaurants. These Tim Hortons®, Popeyes® restaurants and Firehouse
Subs® restaurants could be company-owned, franchised, or both. If there is a conflict between us and a
BURGER KING franchisee caused by a Tim Hortons®, Popeyes® or Firehouse Subs® restaurant or between
a BURGER KING franchisee and a Tim Hortons®, Popeyes® or Firehouse Subs® franchisee, our
management team will attempt to resolve the conflict after taking into account the specific facts of each
situation and what is in the best interests of the affected system or systems. However, we are not responsible
for resolving conflicts between or among BURGER KING franchisees, or between or among a BURGER
KING franchisee and a Tim Hortons®, Popeyes® or Firehouse Subs® franchisee.
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Except as previously described in Item 1 and in this Item 12, neither we nor any of our affiliates have
established or presently intend to establish other franchises or company-operated outlets or affiliate-owned
outlets selling or leasing similar products or services under a different trade name or trademark. However, we
and our affiliates retain the right to do so in the future.
We occasionally look into acquiring chains of restaurants that sell products or provide services similar
to those offered by BURGER KING Restaurants. These acquired restaurants might be converted into
BURGER KING Restaurants, maintained as a new concept under the BURGER KING Marks, or maintained
as a separate concept.
4866-9315-5844, v. 2
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ITEM 13
TRADEMARKS
We grant you the right to operate under the name “BURGER KING” and to use our current
trademarks in the operation of your Restaurant. By trademarks, we mean trade names, trademarks, service
marks and logos used to identify your Restaurant.
We have registered, or filed applications, as indicated below, for the following principal trademarks
with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) on the Principal Register, and all required
affidavits have been or will be filed for the registrations for these principal trademarks:
BURGER KING & Crescent Design Registered Reg. 3611863 Reg. 04/28/2009
BURGER KING & Crescent Design Registered Reg. 2449826 Reg. 05/08/2001
BURGER KING & Crescent Design Registered Reg. 2428846 Reg. 02/13/2001
BURGER KING & Crescent Design Registered Reg. 2755927 Reg. 08/26/2003
BURGER KING & Hamburger Design Registered Reg. 901311 Reg. 10/20/1970
BURGER KING & Hamburger Design (Color, Red & Registered Reg. 1057250 Reg. 01/25/1977
Orange)
BURGER KING & Hamburger Refresh Design Registered Reg. 6397840 Reg. 06/22/2021
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Serial / Registration Application /
Trademark/Service Mark Status
Number Registration Date
BURGER KING YOUR WAY & Hamburger Refresh Pending App. 90/393367 App. 12/18/2020
Design
We do not have a federal registration for the pending principal trademark in the chart above.
Therefore, this trademark does not have many legal benefits and rights as federally registered trademarks.
If our right to use this trademark is challenged, you may have to change to an alternative trademark, which
may increase your expenses. You must follow our rules when you use these trademarks. You cannot use
the trademarks as part of a corporate, limited liability company or partnership name or with modifying
words, designs or symbols. You may not use the trademarks in connection with the sale of any unauthorized
products or services or in any manner not authorized in writing by us.
There are no currently effective material determinations of the USPTO, the Trademark Trial and
Appeal Board, the Trademark Administrator of any state or any court relating to the principal trademarks.
There are no pending infringement, opposition or cancellation proceedings or material litigation involving
the principal trademarks. Under a final decree in a lawsuit with a prior user of the name “BURGER KING,”
the mark "BURGER KING" may not be used by BKC within a 20-mile radius of Mattoon, Illinois. In
addition, since January 1, 2020, our licensing and use of the trademarks is subject to the terms and
conditions of sub-license agreements between BKC and our wholly-owned subsidiary, BKC-IP, LLC
(“BKC-IP”). Under inter-company agreements, BKC has granted BKC-IP a perpetual, exclusive and sub-
licensable license to use the trademarks, and BKC-IP has granted BKC an exclusive and sub-licensable
license to use the trademarks for a period of 20 years, which may be extended for additional periods. If for
any reason the license to BKC under the inter-company agreements terminates or is not extended, BKC-IP
will assume all of the obligations of BKC under your Franchise Agreement so that your rights and
obligations under any Franchise Agreement will not be impacted in any material respect. Other than this
decree, and the inter-company agreements, there are no agreements currently in effect that significantly
limit our right to use or license the use of the principal trademarks in any manner material to you. We do
not know of any superior prior rights or infringing uses that could materially affect your use of the principal
trademarks in any state.
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You must promptly notify us of any suspected infringement of or challenge to our trademarks. We
have sole discretion in deciding what action, if any, should be taken and the sole right to control any
administrative proceedings or litigation involving our trademarks and will decide whether to pursue any
suspected infringer. If we defend or commence litigation relating to the trademarks, you must sign
documents and do what our counsel believes is necessary to carry out the defense or prosecution. Unless
the litigation arises as a result of your use of the trademarks in a manner inconsistent with the Franchise
Agreement, we will reimburse you for your out-of-pocket costs in doing these things (except that you will
still bear the salary costs of your employees and any of your attorneys). Otherwise, we are not obligated
by the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement, to defend the rights granted to you to use the
trademarks or to defend you against claims of infringement or unfair competition. Nevertheless, it is
ordinarily in our best interest to do so.
If local laws or ordinances require that you file an affidavit of doing business under an assumed
name or otherwise make a filing indicating that “Burger King” is being used as a fictitious or assumed
name, you must include in that filing or application for use that the same is made "as a franchisee of Burger
King Corporation, Miami, Florida".
Upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, your right to use the BURGER KING
Marks will terminate and you may not thereafter identify yourself as a BURGER KING Franchisee or
publicly identify yourself as a former “Burger King” Franchisee or use or disclose any of BKC's trade
secrets, promotional materials, the BURGER KING Marks or any mark confusingly similar.
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ITEM 14
PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
We do not own any patents, copyrights or related applications that are material to your Restaurant
or the System. However, we do have common law copyright and proprietary rights in the MOD Manual
and certain other manuals and materials made available to you. These manuals and other materials contain
proprietary information and trade secrets and are loaned to you only for use in the operation of your
Restaurant.
The Franchise Agreement grants you the right to use the material, the manuals and other materials
for the term of the franchise and obligates you to operate the Restaurant in accordance with the format and
operating system set forth in the manuals. You may not print a copy of the manuals without our approval.
The manuals and these other materials contain our detailed standards, specifications, procedures and
techniques for operating your Restaurant. The manuals and all other materials and information provided
or disclosed to you regarding the System are disclosed in confidence. You may not, during or after the term
of the Franchise Agreement, communicate, divulge or use for the benefit of any other party any confidential
information, knowledge or know-how concerning the construction and methods of operation of the
Restaurant. You may divulge confidential information only to those of your employees who need access
to it to operate your Restaurant. Any information, knowledge or know-how (such as drawings, materials,
equipment, recipes and other data) that we designate as confidential will be confidential for purposes of the
Franchise Agreement. You must comply with all changes or additions made by us to the manuals.
There are no currently effective determinations of the USPTO, or any court, or any pending
infringement, opposition or cancellation proceedings, or any material litigation involving any of our
manuals and other materials which is relevant to their use in the state in which your business will be located.
There are no currently effective agreements that significantly limit our rights to license the use of its
manuals or materials that is in any way material to your business. There are no infringing uses known to
us that could materially affect your use of these items in any state.
We have the right, but not the obligation, under the terms of the Franchise Agreement, to protect
your right to use our manuals and other materials. Similarly, we have the right, but not the obligation, to
protect you against claims of infringement or unfair competition arising out of your use of these items. You
agree to cooperate in the prosecution of any action to prevent the infringement, imitation, illegal use or
misuse of our manuals and other materials. You also agree to be named as a party in any action if requested
by us. While we are not required to defend you from a claim against your use of these items, we will pay
the costs of such defense (provided we are made aware of the claim on a timely basis and provided you
take any action we may require regarding your use of these items), except those you independently elect to
incur through counsel of your own choosing. We will control the defense.
Upon termination or expiration of your Franchise Agreement, you must immediately return to us
all copies of your manuals and all other materials containing trade secrets, whether in print or electronic
form.
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ITEM 15
OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE
In either case, your Restaurant must be staffed at all times with a sufficient number of trained
employees including at least one restaurant manager who has, within 6 months after becoming manager,
successfully completed our training program as described in Item 11 to ensure that our operational standards
are met.
BURGER KING Restaurant Franchise Agreement (Entity). You must designate a Managing
Owner (that has been approved by us) who must have the authority to bind you in your dealings with us
and our affiliates and who can direct any action necessary for your compliance with the Franchise
Agreement or any other agreements relating to your Restaurant. As Managing Owner, you will have
personal liability to us for all obligations under the Franchise Agreement. If you are signing a Corporate
Addendum to the Entity form of Franchise Agreement, your Managing Owner may be a direct or indirect
parent entity of the Franchisee. You must designate an individual (which can be you) as Managing Director,
who must be approved by us, must complete our training program and must personally direct the "on
premises" day-to-day operations of the franchised Restaurant(s) with no other operational or management
commitments or involvements in other businesses (except other BURGER KING Restaurants). If there are
6 or fewer Restaurants owned under the Entity structure, generally the Managing Director and the Managing
Owner of the Franchisee must be the same person. The Managing Director must live in the vicinity of the
Restaurant, but is not required to have an equity interest in the Franchisee. We may permit a Managing
Director to have management responsibilities of other businesses under very limited circumstances, and
with express written authorization from us. One such circumstance would be when a BURGER KING
Restaurant operated as an MRS or in-line facility is located within premises that utilize multiple business
concepts under a common ownership. The Managing Director and the Owners of the franchise cannot have
any interest in any other hamburger business.
We require the Managing Director and each Owner to sign an agreement not to disclose or misuse
the MOD Manual or any other confidential information and not to have an interest in any other hamburger
business. Generally, one of the conditions for Entity ownership is that one or more individuals or entities
designated as “Owners” guarantee and be responsible for the Franchisee’s obligations to us.
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If you are a Franchisee signing a Corporate Addendum to the Entity form of Franchise Agreement,
you must own the entire equity interest in the franchise, including any profits derived from the operation of
the franchised Restaurant, and must employ a Managing Director as described above. We may permit a
Managing Director of a Franchisee signing a Corporate Addendum to the Entity form of Franchise
Agreement to have management responsibilities of other businesses under very limited circumstances, and
with express written authorization from us. One such circumstance would be when a BURGER KING
Restaurant is operated in an MRS facility that utilizes multiple business concepts under a common
ownership. As described in Item 1 of this disclosure document, a direct and indirect parent entity of a
Franchisee signing a Corporate Addendum to the Entity form of Franchise Agreement must guarantee the
Franchisee's obligations to us. We may require a guarantee from an affiliate or subsidiary, depending on
the ownership interests and financial capability of the Franchisee.
BKC requires each Owner to sign agreements not to disclose or misuse the MOD Manual or any
other confidential information. Further, Owners are not permitted to have an interest in any other hamburger
business.
Franchisees signing a Corporate Addendum to the Entity form of Franchise Agreement that qualify
as Contract Feeders may, subject to certain conditions, operate competing fast-food businesses. On a very
limited basis and subject to certain conditions, we may permit a Franchisee signing a Corporate Addendum
to the Entity form of Franchise Agreement to operate and have a financial interest in a competing fast-food
business or may allow such a Franchisee with minority shareholders who also have interests in competing
fast-food businesses.
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ITEM 16
RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL
You must use the Restaurant solely for the operation of a BURGER KING Restaurant and must
keep the Restaurant open and in normal operation for the minimum hours and days as we specify in the
Franchise Agreement or otherwise in writing.
You must operate the Restaurant in strict conformity with the methods, standards and specifications
as we prescribe in the MOD Manual or otherwise in writing.
You must offer for sale and sell at the Restaurant all and only those products and services as are
expressly authorized by us in the MOD Manual or otherwise in writing and only in accordance with our
specifications and standards. If your Restaurant is located in an area that is serviced by a delivery
aggregator (e.g., Uber Eats) you must offer food for delivery to customers. Certain products and services
may be required within the Designated Market Area that your Restaurant is located in, although not
mandated nationwide. We may require you to participate in the loyalty program, currently referred to as the
ROYAL PERKS Loyalty Program, for all new and existing BURGER KING® restaurants via the
technology platforms we require. These technology platforms are the same platforms that enable ordering
and delivery via the Burger King® app and website. Customers who are members of the ROYAL PERKS
Loyalty Program can earn points, currently referred to as Crowns, and redeem points for eligible menu
items at any BURGER KING® restaurant. You must honor these loyalty points at your Restaurant as
provided in your MOD Manual or otherwise in writing and only in accordance with our specifications and
standards. Currently, points are earned through member purchases on the BK® mobile app or website.
You may offer products and menu items for sale at whatever price you want except with respect to
products on the Value Menu, which are subject to a maximum price set by us. You are not bound by any
sales price that we may recommend or suggest except that with respect to Value Menu items, you may only
charge prices that are at or below the maximum price set by us. We can change the menu items, ingredients,
products, materials, supplies and paper goods or the standards and specifications of each and there are no
limits on our ability to do so. You must promptly comply with the new requirements. We have
specifications and standards for the products offered at your Restaurant, and for the ingredients, packaging,
and paper goods used in the preparation serving and sale of such products, that you must procure from
suppliers approved by us.
You may not install at the Restaurant any public telephones, newspaper racks, juke boxes, vending
machines, amusement rides, lottery ticket terminals, automated teller machines, internet terminals, video
games or any other games or machines without our written authorization.
You may offer and sell products only at retail, and not for redistribution or resale. We do not limit
the customers to whom you may sell goods or services, except that you may only sell products and services
(1) to drive-thru customers if you are operating a Drive Thru Only Restaurant, and (2) to delivery customers
if you are operating a Delivery Restaurant, unless you also have installed a walk up window or a small
outdoor seating area.
See Item 8 for additional information on restrictions covering what you may sell.
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ITEM 17
RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These tables list certain important provisions of the Franchise Agreement and related
agreements. You should read these provisions in the agreements attached to this disclosure document.
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
(Exhibits D1 and D2)
(Individual/Owner-Operator and Entity forms, respectively)
SECTION IN
FRANCHISE
PROVISION AGREEMENT SUMMARY
a. Length of the Sec. 1 Term is 20 years for freestanding Restaurant;
franchise term may be less for non-traditional locations or
where property control is for a shorter period.1
b. Renewal or extension Sec. 1, 17 No right of renewal. Option to obtain a successor
of the term Franchise Agreement up to 20 years if in
compliance with Franchise Agreement and with
all other agreements with us, if property control is
obtained, and if Franchisee meets our then current
successor requirements. No successor Franchise
Agreement option if you are in the Big-Box
Program or operate a Delivery Restaurant.
c. Requirements for you Sec. 17 Submit and obtain our approval of Successor
to renew or extend Franchise Application and General Release, sign
the current Franchise Agreement which may
have materially different terms than those in your
Franchise Agreement and pay successor
franchise fee, sign any other agreements
including Successor Addendum (Exhibits H1 -
H4), comply with building upgrades, inspections.
d. Termination by you Addenda to Subject to state law, if you are in the Big-Box
Franchise Agreement Program and you or the retailer terminate the
lease for your Restaurant without cause, your
Franchise Agreement will also terminate.
Subject to state law, under the Successor
Incentive Option Programs described in Item 5
you have the right to terminate the successor
Franchise Agreement based upon the failure of a
Restaurant’s gross sales to meet certain levels.
e. Termination by us Not Applicable
without cause
f. Termination by us Sec. 1, 18 We may terminate only if you default or upon 30
with cause days’ prior written notice if you continue
operating the Restaurant after the Franchise
Agreement expires.
g. "Cause" defined -- Sec. 18 5 days to cure: operational, quality, health and
curable defaults sanitation standards defaults; sale of unapproved
products; abandonment of franchise relationship;
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SECTION IN
FRANCHISE
PROVISION AGREEMENT SUMMARY
cease to occupy restaurant premises; and
obtaining and maintaining required insurance.
10 days to cure: non-payment of royalty,
advertising fees.
30 days to cure: failure to submit reports timely;
use of unapproved equipment; uniforms;
deleterious or unacceptable behavior; failure to
maintain credit rating or pay bills; unsatisfied
judgment; abandonment; failure to restore
building after damage or destruction; failure to
operate Restaurant in accordance with all laws
and regulations. 12 months to cure a remodel
default under the 2018 Image Standard Program.
(See Item 6).
h. "Cause" defined -- Sec. 18 Non-curable defaults: bankruptcy,2 admit
defaults which cannot inability to pay debts. Conviction of indictable
be cured offense punishable by imprisonment for more
than 1 year, crime for which material element is
fraud, dishonesty, or moral turpitude, or any
other crime or offense arising or related to the
operation of the Restaurant or any other
BURGER KING® Restaurant you operate;
unfair competition; knowingly and intentionally
submit false or misleading statements;
understatement of gross sales; failure to close
immediately in event of serious health and safety
issues; unauthorized transfer; repeated breaches
of Franchise Agreement after notice that we will
terminate upon further breach. Termination of
lease by retailer for your Restaurant if in the Big-
Box Program. Termination of agreement with
delivery aggregator for your Restaurant if you
are operating a Delivery Restaurant.
i. Your obligations on Sec. 18 Stop use of trademarks, de-identification of
termination / non- restaurant; payment of amounts due, including
renewal royalties and advertising contributions for the
remainder of the term; return of M.O.D. Manual
and proprietary information.
j. Assignment of Sec. 21 We may assign at any time.
contract by us
k. "Transfer" by you – Sec. 15 Restrictions apply to transfer, sale or assignment
defined of agreement; change of ownership interests;
pledging, mortgaging or giving security interest,
transfer fees.
l. Our approval of Sec. 15, 16 Our consent required before transfer.
transfer by you
m. Conditions for our Sec. 15 Buyer must be approved, all monies paid current,
approval of transfer payment of transfer fees and New Franchisee
Training Fee; assignment of existing Franchise
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SECTION IN
FRANCHISE
PROVISION AGREEMENT SUMMARY
Agreement or signing of then current Franchise
Agreement (the terms of which may substantially
differ), general release by seller, restaurants
inspected; all repair and maintenance performed
and restaurant brought up to current image.
n. Our right of first Sec. 16 We and our designee have right to purchase
refusal to acquire your Restaurant, or any interest or part, based on same
business terms of a third-party offer.
o. Our option to Not Applicable
purchase your business
p. Your death or Sec. 15 Heir must be approved by us or sell interest
disability within 24 months. We have option of operating
and/or managing restaurant until Heir approved
or interest is transferred.
q. Non-competition Sec. 12, 19 May not own, operate or have any interest in any
covenants during the other hamburger business. You cannot use the
term of the franchise BURGER KING System, BURGER KING
Marks, or other trade secrets except in
connection with the operation of a BURGER
KING® Restaurant.
r. Non-competition Sec. 12 You cannot use the BURGER KING System,
covenants after the BURGER KING Marks, or other trade secrets
franchise is terminated except in connection with the operation of a
or expires3 BURGER KING® Restaurant.
Sec. 19 For 1 year after termination at or within 2 miles
of your restaurant, you may not own, operate or
have any interest in any other hamburger
business.
s. Modification of the Sec. 21 The Franchise Agreement may only be modified
agreement or amended in writing.
t. Integration / merger Sec. 21 (K) of Franchise Agreement, any addenda, and
clause Individual form; Sec. TRA/MTRA, as applicable, constitute the entire
21 (J) of Entity form agreement. Any representations or promises
outside of the disclosure document and the
Franchise Agreement, any addenda, and
TRA/MTRA, as applicable, may not be
enforceable.
u. Dispute resolution by Sec. 20 Mandatory non-binding mediation of
arbitration or mediation development disputes, no mandatory arbitration
provision. Voluntary participation, at
Franchisee’s election, in arbitration process if a
development dispute arises. However, a
Franchisee operating a Delivery Restaurant
waives all rights to dispute development of
another Restaurant.
v. Choice of forum Sec. 21 Subject to state law, litigation must be brought in
the U.S. District Court for the Southern District
of Florida, or the applicable state court in Miami-
Dade County, Florida.
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SECTION IN
FRANCHISE
PROVISION AGREEMENT SUMMARY
w. Choice of law Sec. 21 Subject to state law, Florida law generally
applies.
1. If you participate in the Big-Box Program, the term of the Franchise Agreement will be 10 years. If
you operate a Delivery Restaurant, the term of the Franchise Agreement will be 1 year.
3. Certain Franchisees signing a Corporate Addendum to the Entity form of Franchise Agreement may
have the right under certain conditions to operate competing businesses.
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TARGET RESERVATION AGREEMENT ("TRA")
MULTIPLE TARGET RESERVATION AGREEMENT ("MTRA")
(Exhibits C1 and C2)
SECTION IN TRA/
PROVISION MTRA SUMMARY
a. Length of the term of Art. 3 TRA typically 1 to 1 1/2 years. MTRA typically 2 to
the TRA/MTRA 3 years.
b. Renewal or extension Not Applicable No provision for renewal or extension but we may
of the term consider an extension if the one-time cure becomes
applicable under Art. 6.2.
c. Requirements for you Not Applicable
to renew or extend
d. Termination by you Not Applicable
e. Termination by us Art. 1.4 If we propose to develop a Restaurant in the Target
without cause Area(s) in the MTRA or TRA either for ourselves or
through another Franchisee we will give you the
option to develop that Restaurant. If you do not
exercise the option we or the third party can develop
the Restaurant at the site and we can terminate the
MTRA or TRA, as applicable, and refund your
remaining franchise fee deposit.
f. Termination by us Art. 6 We may terminate only if you default.
with cause
g. "Cause" defined -- Art. 6.1 Expiration of site approval or failure to open
curable defaults Restaurant(s) by scheduled date. May be cured 1 time
only. Additional non-refundable fee required
h. "Cause" defined -- Art. 6.1 Failure to obtain franchise or construction approval by
defaults which cannot be deadline, complete training, open Restaurant by
cured deadline; unauthorized transfer; failure to comply
with all our agreements; bankruptcy;2 knowing and
intentional submission of false or misleading
information; and having operations that fail to score in
the top 50% of the peer category or received a letter
grade of “D” or “F” in any metric used by BKC to
measure operational performance, as measured by
BKC.
i. Your obligations on Art. 6.3 All rights canceled. Deposit forfeited if termination
termination/non-renewal due to your default.
j. Assignment of TRA-Art. 11.2 We may assign at any time.
contract by us MTRA- Art. 11.2
k. "Transfer" by you – TRA- Art. 11.2 Assignment, transfer or encumbrance of rights.
defined MTRA Art. 11.2
l. Our approval of TRA-Art. 11.2 Assignment prohibited.
transfer by you MTRA Art. 11.2
m. Conditions for our Not
approval of transfer Applicable
n. Our right of first Not Applicable
refusal to acquire your
business
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SECTION IN TRA/
PROVISION MTRA SUMMARY
o. Our option to Not Applicable
purchase your business
p. Your death or Not Applicable
disability
q. Non-competition Not Applicable See Franchise Agreement, Restrictive Covenant
covenants during the provision, Paragraph 19.1
term of the franchise
r. Non-competition Not Applicable See Franchise Agreement, Restrictive Covenant
covenants after the provision, under Paragraph 19.
TRA/MTRA is
terminated or expires
s. Modification of the TRA-Art. 10 Any modifications must be in writing and signed by
agreement MTRA-Art. 10 the parties.
t. Integration / merger TRA-Art. 10 The TRA constitutes the entire agreement. The
clause MTRA-Art. 10 MTRA constitutes the entire agreement. Any
representations or promises outside of the disclosure
document and the TRA and MTRA, as applicable,
may not be enforceable.
u. Dispute resolution by Not Applicable Franchise Agreement requires mediation of
arbitration or mediation development disputes and you may voluntarily agree
to arbitration.
v. Choice of forum TRA- Art. 11.5 Subject to state law, litigation must be brought in the
MTRA- Art 11.5 U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
Florida, or if such court lacks jurisdiction, the 11th
Judicial Court (or its successor) in and for Miami-
Dade County, Florida.
w. Choice of law TRA-Art. 11.5 Subject to state law, Florida law generally applies.
MTRA-Art. 11.5
TRA/MTRA FOOTNOTES:
1. Certain "Contract Feeder" Franchisees signing a Corporate Addendum to the Entity form of Franchise
Agreement may have the right under certain conditions to operate competing businesses.
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LEASE/SUBLEASE AGREEMENT(S) ("BKL")
(Exhibit G1)
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PROVISION SECTION SUMMARY
IN BKL
m. Conditions for our Sec. 13.2 and Buyer must meet financial, operational, credit, legal
approval of transfer Sec. 13.3 criteria, approval of contract of sale; comply with
ownership and corporate governing instrument
requirements; satisfaction of all obligations at time of
transfer; completion of training; payment of transfer
fee; execution of any assignment, a general release of
us by seller, and a current Franchise Agreement.
n. Our right of first refusal to Sec. 14 We have a right of first refusal to purchase any
purchase your business. adjacent property you control based on the same terms
and conditions of a bona fide offer from a third party.
We have 20 business days after receipt of notice and
furnishing of all reasonably requested information in
order to notify you of its intent to accept or reject the
offer.
o. Our option to purchase Not
your business Applicable
p. Your death or disability Not
Applicable
q. Non-competition Not
covenants during the term of Applicable
the BKL
r. Non-competition Not
covenants after the BKL is Applicable
terminated or expires
s. Modification of the Sec. 17.13 The Agreement may only be modified or amended in
agreement writing.
t. Integration / merger clause Sec. 17.13 The BKL (and any applicable addenda) constitute the
entire agreement. Any representations or promises
outside of the disclosure document and the BKL may
not be enforceable.
u. Dispute resolution by Sec. 17.1 Arbitration only in cases of condemnation; held in
arbitration or mediation Miami Dade County.
v. Choice of forum Not
Applicable
w. Choice of law Sec. 17.4 Florida law applies.
BKL FOOTNOTES:
1. This period may be less if we lease the Restaurant or property at the Restaurant from a third party, and
the underlying lease is for less than this time period.
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AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(Exhibit M)
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PROVISION SECTION IN AREA SUMMARY
DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
measure operational performance, as measured by
BKC.
i. Your obligations on Section 7.7, 10.2, All rights granted under the Area Development
termination / non-renewal 10.4, 13.1; Art. IX Agreement and all franchise approvals for
Restaurants not yet opened terminate, and if we
terminate the Area Development Agreement before
the expiration of the term of the Agreement, we
will retain all Prepaid Franchise Fees previously
paid to us, and you must pay liquidated damages to
us in an amount equal to the next installment, if
any, of Prepaid Franchise Fees that would have
come due following the termination.
j. Assignment of contract by Section 11.4 We may assign at any time.
us
k. "Transfer" by you – Sec. 11.1; 11.2; 11.3 Restrictions apply to assignment, transfer, sale,
defined conveyance, charge, encumbrance, mortgage,
pledge, hypothecation, leasing, licensing,
sublicensing, or other disposition of the Area
Development Agreement or any rights granted
under the Area Development Agreement, or the
subcontracting or transfer of any assets necessary
for you to fulfill your obligations under the Area
Development Agreement.
l. Our approval of transfer Sec. 11.1 Our consent required before transfer.
by you
m. Conditions for our Sec. 11.1 Any transfer requires our prior written consent,
approval of transfer which consent may be withheld in our sole
discretion.
n. Our right of first refusal Not Applicable
to purchase your business.
o. Our option to purchase Not Applicable
your business
p. Your death or disability Not Applicable
q. Non-competition Art. X Includes a ban on owning, operating or having any
covenants during the term interest in any hamburger business. Your owners
must also agree to abide by these terms.
r. Non-competition Art. X Same as above, lasting for 1 year (on business
covenants after termination activities within certain geographic areas)
or expiration following termination.
s. Modification of the Sec. 18.9 The Area Development Agreement may only be
agreement modified or amended in writing.
t. Integration / merger clause Art. XVI The Area Development Agreement constitutes the
entire agreement. Any representations or promises
outside of the disclosure document and the Area
Development Agreement may not be enforceable.
u. Dispute resolution by Sec. 6.2 You agree to participate in any mediation or
arbitration or mediation arbitration conducted by us if we receive an
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PROVISION SECTION IN AREA SUMMARY
DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
objection from another Franchisee in connection
with the development of a site for a Restaurant.
v. Choice of forum Sec. 18.4 Subject to state law, litigation must be brought in
the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
Florida, or if such court lacks jurisdiction, the 11th
Judicial Court (or its successor) in and for Miami-
Dade County, Florida.
w. Choice of law Sec. 18.4 Subject to state law, Florida law generally applies.
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ITEM 18
PUBLIC FIGURES
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ITEM 19
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS
The FTC’s Franchise Rule permits a franchisor to provide information about the actual or potential
financial performance of its franchised and/or franchisor-owned outlets, if there is a reasonable basis for
the information, and if the information is included in the disclosure document. Financial performance
information that differs from that included in Item 19 may be given only if: (1) a franchisor provides the
actual records of an existing outlet you are considering buying; or (2) a franchisor supplements the
information provided in this Item 19, for example, by providing information about possible performance at
a particular location or under particular circumstances.
The first sections of this Item, through the Image Sales Contributions Comparison, includes certain
information about gross sales of franchisee and company-owned BURGER KING Restaurants in the United
States during the 12-month period ended December 31, 2021 ("Sales Distributions"). Gross sales reported
in this Item has the same meaning as the term Gross Sales in the Franchise Agreement; that is, all sums
charged for goods, merchandise or services sold at or from the Restaurant and from any other approved
location, including all premiums, but excluding sales taxes.
For purposes of this Item, "Traditional Restaurants" are all Restaurants other than those included
as "Non-Traditional Restaurants". There were 7,054 franchisee-owned Restaurants and 51 company-owned
BURGER KING Restaurants open during the entire 12-month period ended December 31, 2021.
The Sales Distributions presented here do not reflect the sales distributions of all the varying facility
types or sizes or facility locations.
We will make available to you, on reasonable request, data used in preparing this Item 19, in a form
that does not identify any individual franchisee owned Restaurant.
Some Restaurants have sold these amounts. Your individual results may differ. There is no
assurance you’ll sell as much.
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In providing the information contained in this Item, we are not making a representation or guarantee
that you will or may achieve any level of sales or check amount shown in this Item. We do not make any
representation or guarantee of future sales, costs, income or profits.
You should construct your own pro forma cash flow statement and make your own projections
concerning potential sales, operating costs, total capital investment requirements, cash injection, debt,
overall potential cash flow, and other financial aspects of operating a BURGER KING Restaurant. You
should not rely solely on information provided by us, but should conduct your own independent
investigation of costs and sales potential for your proposed Restaurant. You should consult an accountant,
attorney and existing BURGER KING Franchisees.
The data used in preparing the information in this Item has been prepared on a basis consistent with
generally accepted accounting principles to the extent applicable; BKC has not independently confirmed
Gross Sales or other information reported by Franchisees for franchisee Restaurants, but has relied on the
Gross Sales and other information as reported by Franchisees.
THE REVENUE FIGURES IN THIS ITEM 19 DO NOT REFLECT THE COSTS OF SALES,
OPERATING EXPENSES, OR OTHER COSTS OR EXPENSES THAT MUST BE DEDUCTED FROM
THE GROSS REVENUE OR GROSS SALES FIGURES TO OBTAIN YOUR NET INCOME OR
PROFIT. YOU SHOULD CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE COSTS AND
EXPENSES YOU WILL INCUR IN OPERATING YOUR BURGER KING® RESTAURANT.
FRANCHISEES OR FORMER FRANCHISEES, LISTED IN THIS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, MAY
BE ONE SOURCE OF THIS INFORMATION.
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SALES DISTRIBUTIONS
Traditional(1) Non-Traditional(2)
Annual Sales Level - Franchisee- Franchisee-
Consolidated Company-owned
Range Owned Owned
Above $1.9M 17.5% 4.5% 17.6% 9.1%
$1.7M-$1.9M 10.0% 6.8% 10.1% 3.1%
$1.5M-$1.7M 14.1% 25.0% 14.0% 7.3%
$1.3M-$1.5M 17.5% 11.4% 17.6% 9.8%
$1.1M-$1.3M 17.3% 13.6% 17.3% 15.0%
$0.9M-$1.1M 13.7% 20.5% 13.7% 16.1%
$0.7M-$0.9M 6.9% 13.6% 6.9% 16.4%
Below $0.7M 2.9% 4.5% 2.9% 23.2%
Notes:
(1) The information provided in this Sales Distribution is sales information for a total of 6,343 Restaurants
treated as "Traditional" Restaurants for purposes of this Item. Of those Restaurants, 6,293 were franchisee-
owned and 50 were company-owned as of December 31, 2021. Only those Restaurants with 12 months
of actual sales as of December 31, 2021 are reported in this chart. As a result, 6 company-owned
Restaurants and 253 franchisee-owned Restaurants that were opened before 2021 and temporarily closed
during the year were not included. In addition, 1 company-owned Restaurant and 48 franchisee-owned
Restaurants that were permanently closed in 2021 were not included. None of the Restaurants that
permanently closed had been open for less than 12 months before closing. The 77 franchisee-owned
Restaurants that opened in 2021 without 12 months of sales were not included.
(2) The information provided in this Sales Distribution is sales information for a total of 762 Restaurants
treated as "Non-Traditional" Restaurants for purposes of this Item. Of those Restaurants, 761 Restaurants
were franchisee-owned and 1 was company-owned as of December 31, 2021. Only those Restaurants with
12 months of actual sales as of December 31, 2021 are reported in this chart. As a result, the following
were not included in the calculation: 77 franchisee-owned Restaurants that were opened before 2021 and
temporarily closed during the year, 21 franchisee-owned Restaurants that were permanently closed, and
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17 franchisee-owned Restaurants that opened in 2021 without 12 months of sales. None of the Restaurants
that permanently closed had been open for less than 12 months.
The sales levels, sales ranges, average and median sales shown above reflect the experience of certain
franchisee-owned and company-owned Restaurants and should not be considered as the actual or potential
sales that you will realize. We do not represent that you can expect to attain any particular sales level.
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Fuel Co-Branded Restaurants
The Sales Distributions for Fuel Co-Branded BURGER KING Restaurants present certain information
about Gross Sales of Fuel Co-Branded Restaurants during the 12 months ended December 31, 2021. For
purposes of this presentation, a "Fuel Co-Branded Restaurant" is a BURGER KING Restaurant attached to a
branded gas station, other than truck stops and gas stations at travel plazas on interstate highways. In many
instances, a convenience store is also located at the Co-Branded Restaurant. Separate Sales Distributions are
given for four categories of Fuel Co-Branded Restaurants, distinguished by size and seating capacity. These
four categories are as follows:
The Sales Distribution for each category reflects the Gross Sales of all Restaurants in that category
that were open for the full 12 months ended December 31, 2021. All Fuel Co-Branded Restaurants whose
Gross Sales are reflected in the Sales Distributions are franchisee owned Restaurants, and Gross Sales reflect
Gross Sales as reported by the Franchisees. These reported Gross Sales have not been independently verified
by us.
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SALES DISTRIBUTIONS
Notes:
(1) Only those Restaurants with 12 months of actual sales as of December 31, 2021 are reported in this
chart. There was1 franchisee owned Restaurant that was excluded as it was permanently closed during
2021. This Restaurant had been open for more than 12 months before closing.
(2) Only those Restaurants with 12 months of actual sales as of December 31, 2021 are reported in this
chart. There were 3 franchisee owned Restaurants that were excluded. One due to temporary closure
for 12 months and 2 that were permanently closed. None of the Restaurants that permanently closed
had been open for less than 12 months before closing. There was 1 franchisee owned Restaurant that
opened in 2020 without 12 months of sales that was not included.
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SALES DISTRIBUTIONS
Small(1) Kiosk(2)
Number of Number of
Annual Sales Level Percentage of Percentage of
franchised franchised
- Range Total Sales(3) Total Sales(3)
restaurants restaurants
Above $1.7M 6 29.3% 2 6.8%
$1.5M-$1.7M 1 4.0% 4 10.3%
$1.3M-$1.5M 2 6.7% 7 15.6%
$1.1M-$1.3M 10 29.3% 4 7.7%
$0.9M-$1.1M 2 4.9% 13 21.0%
$0.7M-$0.9M 8 15.3% 13 16.7%
Below $0.7M 7 10.6% 29 22.0%
Notes:
(1) Only those Restaurants with 12 months of actual sales as of December 31, 2021 are reported in this chart.
There were 3 franchisee owned Restaurants that were excluded due to temporary closure. No Restaurants
were excluded due to permanent closure.
(2) Only those Restaurants with 12 months of actual sales as of December 31, 2021 are reported in this chart.
There were 7 franchisee owned Restaurants that were excluded due to temporary closure. No Restaurants
were excluded due to permanent closure. There were 4 franchisee owned Restaurants that opened in 2021
without 12 months of sales and were not included.
The sales levels, sales ranges, average and median sales shown in these charts reflect the experience
of certain franchisee owned Restaurants and should not be considered as the actual or potential sales that you
will realize. We do not represent that you can expect to attain any particular sales level.
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COMPARISONS
In addition to providing the Sales Distribution information above, we have compiled the following
comparisons of various BURGER KING Restaurants in the United States:
(1) Image Sales Contribution comparisons between Modern and Legacy Image Restaurants; and
(2) Sales uplift for Burger King of Tomorrow Full Remodels;
These comparisons should be read together with all the related information about the factual basis and
material assumptions underlying them.
We will make available to you, on reasonable request, data used in preparing these comparisons, in a
form that does not identify any individual franchisee owned Restaurant.
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(1) Image Sales Contributions Comparison
The sales comparison for Modern vs. Legacy Image franchisee owned Restaurants presents certain
information about Gross Sales of Traditional Restaurants operated by franchisees during the 12 months ended
December 31, 2021. For purposes of this presentation, a "Modern Image" Restaurant is a Restaurant with the
current 20/20 Light, Garden Grill, or Prime Image. "Legacy Image" includes all other images.
The Sales Distribution for the Modern and Legacy Image Restaurants reflects the Gross Sales of all
Restaurants with that Image that were open for the full 12 months ended December 31, 2021. These Gross
Sales reflect Gross Sales as reported by the franchisees and have not been independently verified by us.
SALES DISTRIBUTIONS
Notes:
(1) 6,764 Restaurants were included in the analysis. Figures do not include the following Restaurants: 336
Restaurants that were opened before 2021 and temporarily closed for a portion of 2021, 70 Restaurants
that were permanently closed in 2021, and 94 Restaurants that opened in 2021 without 12 months of sales.
None of the Restaurants that permanently closed had been open for less than 12 months before closing.
(2) Of the 4,409 Modern Image Restaurants 1,967 or 44.6% of these Restaurants were at or above the Mean
Average Sales for Modern Image Restaurants, and of the 2,355 Legacy Image Restaurants 1,044 or 44.3%
of these Restaurants were at or above the Mean Average Sales for Legacy Image Restaurants. The highest
annual sales level for the Modern Image was $5,011,861 and the lowest annual sales level for the Modern
Image was $174,756. The highest annual sales level for the Legacy Image was $4,886,786 and the lowest
annual sales level for the Legacy Image was $48,318.
The sales levels shown above reflect the experience of certain franchisee owned Restaurants and
should not be considered as the actual or potential sales that you will realize. We do not represent that you can
expect to attain any particular sales level.
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(2) Full Burger King of Tomorrow Remodels
Our Burger King of Tomorrow (BKoT) Image began being implemented in 2018. A total of 519
BURGER KING Restaurants, with an estimated CAPEX remodel expenditure of $650,000 or more, were
remodeled in the United States to the complete (full) BKoT Image Standards between April 8, 2018 and
December 31, 2020. Of these 519 completed remodels, 499 restaurants had sufficient data to be included in
the “remodel sample” (the "BKoT Restaurants"). (The 20 Restaurants that did not have sufficient data were
missing either construction start or construction completion dates.)
We reviewed the sales data of these 499 BKoT Restaurants for a period of 12 months after the BKoT
remodel was completed (the "Post-Period") and 12 months immediately before the start of construction of the
BKoT remodel (the "Pre-Period"). We then compared the same store sales of each of these BKoT Restaurants
against BURGER KING Restaurants in the same designated marketing area (DMA) (the “Control
Restaurants”). The Control Restaurants were made up of other BURGER KING Restaurants in the region that
had similar seasonality and same store sales trends as the BKoT Remodel Restaurants but excluded any
remodeled restaurant or any opening restaurant after January 1, 2017. The BKoT Restaurants experienced an
average same store sales increase from the Pre-Period to the Post-Period of 12.8% above the average increase
or decrease in same store sales for the Control Restaurants during these periods (the "Average BKoT Sales
Uplift"). The median same store sales increase was 11.7%. Additionally, the BKoT Restaurants experienced
an average same store traffic increase from the Pre-Period to the Post-Period of 10.6% above the average
increase or decrease in same store traffic for the Control Restaurants during these periods (the “Average BKoT
Traffic Increase”). (The median same store traffic increase was 9.3%.)
Of the 499 BKoT Restaurants, we have identified 93 of these Restaurants that underwent a conversion
from single drive-thru (SDT) facility to a double drive thru (DDT) facility (the “DDT BKoT Restaurants”).
The DDT BKoT Restaurants experienced an average same store sales increase from the Pre-Period to the Post-
Period of 16.4% above the average increase or decrease in same store sales for the Control Restaurants during
these periods (the "Average DDT Conversion BKoT Sales Uplift"), compared to 11.9% for the 406 Restaurants
that did not undergo a DDT drive-thru conversion (the "Average Non DDT Conversion BKoT Sales Uplift").
The median same store sales increase was 13.4% for DDT BKoT Restaurants compared to 11.3% for 406
Restaurants that did not undergo a DDT drive-thru conversion. Additionally, the DDT BKoT Restaurants
experienced an average same store traffic increase from the Pre-Period to the Post-Period of 13.2% above the
average increase or decrease in same store traffic for the Control Restaurants during these periods (the
“Average DDT Conversion BKoT Traffic Increase”), compared to 10% for the 406 Restaurants that did not
undergo a DDT drive-thru conversion (the “Average Non DDT Conversion BKoT Traffic Increase”). (The
median same store traffic increase was 9.8% for the DDT BKoT Restaurants compared to 9.3% for the 406
Restaurants that did not undergo a DDT drive-thru conversion).
Notes:
(1) Of the 499 BKoT Restaurants, 187 or 37% of the Restaurants were at or above the Average
BKoT Sales Uplift. Of the 499 BKoT Restaurants, 222 or 44% of the Restaurants were at or
above the Average BKoT Traffic Increase.
(2) Of the 93 BKoT Restaurants that underwent a DDT drive-thru conversion, 38 or 40% of the
Restaurants were at or above the Average DDT Conversion BKoT Sales Uplift. Of the 406
BKoT Restaurants that did not undergo a DDT drive-thru conversion, 186 or 47% of the
Restaurants were at or above the Average Non DDT Conversion BKoT Sales Uplift. Of the
93 BKoT Restaurants that underwent a DDT drive-thru conversion 93 or 40% of the
Restaurants were at or above the Average DDT Conversion BKoT Traffic Increase. Of the
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406 BKoT Restaurants that did not undergo a DDT drive-thru conversion, 186 or 47% of the
Restaurants were at or above the Average Non DDT Conversion BKoT Traffic Increase.
The levels shown above reflect the experience of certain franchisee owned Restaurants and should not
be considered as the actual or potential results that you will realize with a BKoT Restaurant. We do not
represent that you can expect to attain any particular results.
Some Restaurants have earned these amounts. Your individual results may differ. There is no
assurance you’ll earn as much.
Other than the information presented in this Item, or any information that may be provided concerning
a specific Restaurant or as described below in connection with the sale by us of that Restaurant, we do not
furnish, or authorize the furnishing, to prospective Franchisees of any oral or written information of actual,
potential, average or projected sales, costs, income or profits of BURGER KING Restaurants. If you obtain
this information, do not rely on it because it is intended for internal use only by us as a basis for our own
investment decisions.
4876-5148-8772, v. 4
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ITEM 20
OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION
Table No. 1
Table No. 2
Number of
State Year
Transfers(i)
2019 0
AK 2020 0
2021 4
2019 18
AL 2020 0
2021 0
2019 4
AR 2020 9
2021 0
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Number of
State Year
Transfers(i)
2019 0
AZ 2020 0
2021 5
2019 32
CA 2020 6
2021 42
2019 0
CT 2020 6
2021 6
2019 11
CO 2020 0
2021 56
2019 0
DE 2020 2
2021 1
2019 18
FL 2020 3
2021 91
2019 11
GA 2020 4
2021 6
2019 0
IA 2020 5
2021 4
2019 0
ID 2020 0
2021 1
2019 14
IL 2020 6
2021 3
2019 0
IN 2020 0
2021 15
2019 0
KY 2020 5
2021 14
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Number of
State Year
Transfers(i)
2019 12
LA 2020 0
2021 0
2019 2
MA 2020 17
2021 1
2019 20
MD 2020 2
2021 4
2019 0
MI 2020 26
2021 10
2019 0
MN 2020 0
2021 2
2019 16
MO 2020 0
2021 1
2019 14
MS 2020 0
2021 0
2019 15
NC 2020 0
2021 22
2019 0
NE 2020 0
2021 3
2019 2
NJ 2020 11
2021 14
2019 6
NY 2020 7
2021 5
2019 24
OH 2020 8
2021 5
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Number of
State Year
Transfers(i)
2019 0
OK 2020 13
2021 6
2019 59
OR 2020 0
2021 1
2019 2
PA 2020 29
2021 8
2019 0
RI 2020 24
2021 0
2019 3
SC 2020 4
2021 17
2019 37
TN 2020 20
2021 2
2019 1
TX 2020 57
2021 5
2019 0
UT 2020 0
2021 1
2019 5
VA 2020 0
2021 2
2019 42
WA 2020 2
2021 35
2018 12
WI 2019 19
2020 0
2019 0
WV 2020 14
2021 0
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Number of
State Year
Transfers(i)
2019 0
WY 2020 0
2021 2
2019 387
Totals 2020 280
2021 394
i
These figures do not include a transfer when the beneficial ownership of the franchise does not change.
Table No. 3
Ceased-
Outlets Reacquired Outlets at
Outlets Non- Operations
State Year at Start Terminationsi by End of the
Opened renewalsii Other
of Year Franchisor Yeariv
Reasonsiii
2019 8 0 0 0 0 0 8
AK 2020 8 0 0 0 0 0 8
2021 8 0 0 0 0 0 8
2019 169 6 0 0 0 3 172
AL 2020 172 0 0 0 0 12 160
2021 160 3 0 0 0 0 163
2019 81 1 0 0 0 0 82
AR 2020 82 0 0 0 0 2 80
2021 80 0 0 0 0 1 79
2019 173 8 0 0 0 2 179
AZ 2020 179 6 0 0 0 10 175
2021 175 4 0 0 0 0 179
2019 578 10 0 14 0 11 563
CA 2020 563 5 0 0 0 32 536
2021 536 8 0 2 0 2 540
2019 123 2 0 2 0 3 120
CO
2020 120 0 0 0 0 9 111
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Ceased-
Outlets Reacquired Outlets at
Outlets Non- Operations
State Year at Start Terminationsi by End of the
Opened renewalsii Other
of Year Franchisor Yeariv
Reasonsiii
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Ceased-
Outlets Reacquired Outlets at
Outlets Non- Operations
State Year at Start Terminationsi by End of the
Opened renewalsii Other
of Year Franchisor Yeariv
Reasonsiii
2021 65 1 0 0 0 0 66
2019 101 5 0 0 0 0 106
KY 2020 106 1 0 0 0 5 102
2021 102 0 0 0 0 0 102
2019 164 1 0 0 0 3 162
LA 2020 162 1 0 0 0 7 156
2021 156 1 0 2 0 0 155
2019 124 1 0 2 0 2 121
MA 2020 121 2 0 0 0 6 117
2021 117 1 0 0 0 0 118
2019 125 1 0 1 0 3 122
MD 2020 122 1 0 0 0 5 118
2021 118 0 0 2 0 0 116
2019 35 0 0 0 0 0 36
ME 2020 36 0 0 0 0 8 28
2021 28 0 0 0 0 0 28
2019 304 4 0 8 0 6 294
MI 2020 294 2 0 0 0 15 281
2021 281 0 0 0 0 3 278
2019 125 0 0 1 0 0 124
MN 2020 124 3 0 0 0 14 113
2021 113 1 0 0 0 0 114
2019 123 6 0 1 0 3 125
MO 2020 125 10 0 0 0 10 125
2021 125 4 0 1 0 1 127
2019 85 5 0 0 0 1 89
MS 2020 89 0 0 0 0 1 88
2021 88 1 0 0 0 0 89
2019 24 0 0 0 0 0 24
MT 2020 24 0 0 0 0 0 24
2021 24 0 0 0 0 0 24
2019 245 3 0 1 0 2 245
NC
2020 245 2 0 0 0 8 239
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Ceased-
Outlets Reacquired Outlets at
Outlets Non- Operations
State Year at Start Terminationsi by End of the
Opened renewalsii Other
of Year Franchisor Yeariv
Reasonsiii
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Ceased-
Outlets Reacquired Outlets at
Outlets Non- Operations
State Year at Start Terminationsi by End of the
Opened renewalsii Other
of Year Franchisor Yeariv
Reasonsiii
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Ceased-
Outlets Reacquired Outlets at
Outlets Non- Operations
State Year at Start Terminationsi by End of the
Opened renewalsii Other
of Year Franchisor Yeariv
Reasonsiii
2021 63 0 0 0 0 0 63
2019 18 0 0 0 0 0 18
WY 2020 18 0 0 0 0 3 15
2021 15 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 7,280 211 4 76 2 115 7,294
Totals 2020 7,294 106 0 0 0 371 7,029
2021 7,029 95 1 15 0 53 7,054
i
Restaurants that operate under a limited license after the Franchise Agreement has been terminated or
expired continue to operate until termination or expiration of the limited license or sale of the Restaurant
to another Franchisee. These Restaurants may not be reflected as terminated when a limited license is in
place or the Restaurant otherwise continues to operate pending resolution of a dispute.
ii
The number of “non-renewed” Restaurants may include situations in which the Franchisee, unilaterally
or by mutual agreement with us, did not enter into a successor Franchise Agreement when the Franchise
Agreement expired, and situations in which we unilaterally declined to offer a successor franchise.
iii
Restaurants that are noted as ceased operation for other reasons may include Restaurants that closed in
connection with an “offset” (where the Franchisee opened another Restaurant in the vicinity of the closed
Restaurant) and other closings besides expiration of the Franchise Agreement, whether by mutual
agreement with us, condemnation or other loss of occupancy rights by the Franchisee, unilateral action of
the Franchisee, or other reason.
iv
Some totals may not reconcile with other figures shown elsewhere in Item 20 because computer date
postings, transfers, acquisitions, temporary closings for remodeling and then re-opening may overlap
fiscal years.
v
One of these Restaurants is a WHOPPER® Bar.
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Table No. 4
Outlets
Outlets at Outlets at
Outlets Reacquired Outlets Outlets Sold
State Year Start of End of the
Opened from Closed to Franchisee
Year Year
Franchisee
FL i 2019 50 0 2 0 0 52
2020 52 0 0 0 0 52
2021 52 0 0 1 0 51
Totals 2019 50 0 2 0 0 52
2020 52 0 0 0 0 52
2021 52 0 0 1 0 51
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i
One of these Restaurants is a WHOPPER® Bar.
Exhibit O1 to this disclosure document is a list of our U.S. franchised Restaurants as of December 31, 2021.
Exhibit O3 to this disclosure document is a list of our U.S. Franchisees who had an outlet terminated,
cancelled, not renewed, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under the Franchise
Agreement for the year ended December 31, 2021 or who had not communicated with us within ten weeks
of the issuance date of this Disclosure Document. The number of Franchisees represented by this Exhibit
is 336.
If you buy this franchise, your contact information may be disclosed to other buyers when you leave the
franchise system. In some instances, current and former Franchisees sign provisions restricting their ability
to speak openly about their experience with us. You may wish to speak with current and former
Franchisees, but be aware that not all such Franchisees will be able to communicate with you.
Exhibit O2 to this disclosure document lists the addresses of Restaurants we own as of December 31, 2021.
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Table No. 5
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Projected New Projected New
Franchise Agreements
Franchised Company-Owned
State Signed But Outlets Not
Outlets in the Next Outlets in the Next
Opened
Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
NC 0 1 0
ND 0 0 0
OH 0 4 0
OK 0 1 0
OR 0 5 0
PA 0 3 0
RI 0 0 0
SC 0 2 0
SD 0 0 0
TN 0 1 0
TX 0 16 0
UT 0 0 0
VT 0 0 0
VA 0 2 0
WA 0 3 0
WV 0 0 0
WI 0 4 0
WY 0 0 0
Total 0 107 0
The following independent franchisee organization has asked to be included in this Disclosure Document.
The address, telephone number, e-mail address, and web address of the National Franchisee Association
are:
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ITEM 21
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Attached to this disclosure document at Exhibit Q are the audited consolidated balance sheets as
of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive
income (loss), shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 2021, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements of RBI, and its
subsidiaries. Exhibit Q also contains the audited consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021
and 2020, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity and
cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes
to the consolidated financial statements of RBILP, and its subsidiaries.
If you are a resident of, or your franchise will be located in, California, Illinois, Maryland, North
Dakota, Virginia or Washington, RBILP will be the guarantor of all of our duties and obligations under
the Franchise Agreement with you. Otherwise, RBI will be the guarantor of all of our duties and
obligations under the Franchise Agreement with you. The RBI Guarantee of Performance and the RBILP
Guarantee of Performance are also included at Exhibit Q.
4865-2708-7620, v. 2
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ITEM 22
CONTRACTS
Attached as Exhibits are copies of BKC's current forms of agreements used in the offering of franchises, as
follows:
EXHIBITS
B. Applications
B1 Franchise Application
B2 Corporate/Entity Franchise Application
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L. Prior Programs – Successor Incentive Agreements and Addenda
L1 BKoT Full Remodel Incentive Franchise Agreement Addendum
L2 BKoT Upgrade Incentive Franchise Agreement Addendum
L3 BKoT Double Drive Thru & Digital Enhance Incentive Franchise Agreement
Amendment
N. [Reserved]
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ITEM 23
RECEIPTS
The Receipts are attached as the last two pages of this Franchise Disclosure Document.
4894-4560-2308, v. 2
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EXHIBIT A1
AGENTS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS AND STATE ADMINISTRATORS
ALABAMA ALASKA
Registered Agent Registered Agent
CT Corporation System C T Corporation System
2 North Jackson Street - Suite 605 9360 Glacier Highway - Suite 202
Montgomery, AL 36104 Juneau, AK 99801
ARIZONA ARKANSAS
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
3800 North Central Avenue - Suite 460 124 West Capitol Avenue - Suite 1900
Phoenix, AZ 85012 Little Rock, AR 72201-3736
CALIFORNIA COLORADO
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
330 N. Brand Blvd, Ste 700 7700 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 220
Glendale, CA, 91203-2336 Centennial, CO 80112-1268
Regulatory Authority
Commissioner of Financial Protection and
Innovation
Department of Financial Protection and
Innovation
2101 Arena Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 445-7205, Toll Free: (866) 275-2677
CONNECTICUT DELAWARE
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System The Corporation Trust Company
67 Burnside Avenue 1209 Orange Street - Corporation Trust Center
East Hartford, CT 06108-3408 Wilmington, DE 19801
Regulatory Authority
Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer
Services
407 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800
(850) 410-3800
GEORGIA HAWAII
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System (Atlanta) The Corporation Company, Inc.
289 South Culver Street 1136 Union Mall, Suite 301
Lawrenceville, GA 30046-4805 Honolulu, HI 96813
Regulatory Authority
Commissioner of Securities of the State of Hawaii
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Business Registration Division
Securities Compliance Branch
335 Merchant Street, Rm. 205
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 586-2722
IDAHO ILLINOIS
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System (Chicago)
921 S Orchard Street, Suite G 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 814
Boise, ID 83705 Chicago, IL 60604
Regulatory Authority
Illinois Attorney General
Franchise Bureau
500 S. Second Street
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-4465
INDIANA IOWA
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
334 North Senate Avenue 400 East Court Avenue, Suite 110
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1708 Des Moines, IA 50309
Regulatory Authority
Indiana Securities Commissioner
Securities Division
302 W. Washington Street, Room E-111
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-6681
KANSAS KENTUCKY
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
112 S.W. Seventh Street, Suite 3C 306 West Main Street, Suite 512
Topeka, KS 66603 Frankfort, KY 40601
Regulatory Authority
Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
1024 Capital Center Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 696-5389
LOUISIANA MAINE
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
3867 Plaza Tower Drive 128 State Street, # 3
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-4378 Augusta, ME 04330
MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS
Registered Agent Registered Agent
The Corporation Trust Incorporated C T Corporation System
2405 York Road, Suite 201 155 Federal Street, Suite 700
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093-2264 Boston, MA 02110
Regulatory Authority
Office of the Attorney General
Division of Securities
200 Saint Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202-2020
(410) 576-6360
MICHIGAN MINNESOTA
Registered Agent Registered Agent
The Corporation Company C T Corporation System Inc.
40600 Ann Arbor Road East, Suite 201 1010 Dale Street North
Plymouth, MI 48170-4675 Saint Paul, MN 55117-5603
MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
645 Lakeland East Drive, Suite 101 120 South Central Avenue
Flowood, MS 39232 Clayton, MO 63105
NEBRASKA NEVADA
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
5601 South 59th Street 701 S. Carson Street, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68516 Carson City, NV 89701
Regulatory Authority
Department of Banking and Finance
Financial Institutions Division, Bureau of
Securities
P.O. Box 95006
1526 K Street, Suite 300
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
(402) 471-2171
Regulatory Authority
NYS Department of Law
Investor Protection Bureau
28 Liberty Street, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
(212) 416-8222
Regulatory Authority
North Dakota Securities Department
600 East Boulevard Avenue, State Capitol
Fifth Floor
Bismarck, ND 58505-0510
(701) 328-4712
OHIO OKLAHOMA
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System The Corporation Company
4400 Easton Commons Way, Suite 125 1833 South Morgan Road
Columbus, OH 43219-6223 Oklahoma City, OK 73128
OREGON PENNSYLVANIA
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
780 Commercial Street-SE, Suite 100 600 N 2nd Street, Suite 401
Salem, OR 97301-3465 Harrisburg, PA 17101-1071
Regulatory Authority
Department of Consumer and Business Services
Division of Finance and Corporate Securities
350 Winter St. NE, Room 410
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 986-2200
Regulatory Authority
Department of Business Regulation
Securities Division
Building 69, First Floor. John O. Pastore Complex
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-9527
Regulatory Authority
Department of Labor and Regulation
Division of Insurance
Securities Regulation
124 S Euclid, Suite 104
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3563
TEXAS UTAH
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
1999 Bryan Street, Suite 900 1108 East South Union Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201 Midvale, UT 84047
VERMONT VIRGINIA
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
17 G W Tatro Drive 4701 Cox Road, Suite 285
Jeffersonville, VT 05464-9919 Glen Allen, VA 23060-6802
Regulatory Authority
Director, Securities and Retail Franchising
Division
State Corporation Commission
1300 E. Main Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-9051
Regulatory Authority
Washington Dept. of Financial Institutions
Securities Division
150 Israel Road SW
Tumwater, WA 98501
(360) 902-8760
WISCONSIN WYOMING
Registered Agent Registered Agent
C T Corporation System C T Corporation System
301 S. Bedford Street, Suite 1 1908 Thomes Avenue
Madison, WI 53703 Cheyenne, WY 82001-3527
Regulatory Authority
Office of the Commissioner of Securities
Department of Financial Institutions
4822 Madison Yards Way, North Tower
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 261-9555
4860-6145-0244, v. 2
Submitted By _________________________________
A Resident Of ___________________________________
Your submission of the completed Personal Profile begins the Franchise Application process with Burger King
Corporation (“BKC”). BKC will use the information you submit and other information in making assessments about
your franchise application. A separate Personal Profile must be submitted for each individual you propose to be
involved in your business as (i) an operator or (ii) an equity owner with at least ten percent (10%) ownership interest
in the entity proposed to be the franchisee.
Submitting this Personal Profile does not obligate you to enter into any agreement relating to a restaurant franchise
with BKC and does not obligate BKC to grant a franchise to you. Neither you nor BKC will have any contractual
obligation concerning a restaurant franchise unless and until a formal written agreement is executed by you and
by an authorized BKC representative.
Provide complete and accurate information as requested. Attach Additional Information Sheets as necessary to
provide a complete response. Please type or print legibly.
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
1
1. CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Last First Middle Nickname
Address:
Including Apartment Number, if applicable
E-mail Address
Previous Address:
Including Apartment Number, if applicable
List any other countries you have lived in after the age of twenty-one (21), other than indicated above, and how
long you have lived in that country: _________________________________________________________
2. PERSONAL INFORMATION
2.1 General
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
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3.4 Have you ever been an officer, director, employee or franchisee of Yes No
Restaurant Brands International (“RBI”), the Burger King® brand, the Tim
Hortons® brand, or the Popeyes® brand?
3.5 Are you related to any officer, director, employee or franchisee of RBI, Yes No
the Burger King® brand, the Tim Hortons® brand, or the Popeyes®
brand?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, please provide details on an Additional Information Sheet.
4. EXPERIENCE
4.1 Present Occupation
From: to
Company: Position/Title:
Describe the company’s business, duties and responsibilities, and number of employees you supervise:
Company: Position:
Supervisor:
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
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5. EDUCATION
Name and location of schools, years completed and degrees earned.
6. BUSINESS INTEREST
6.1 Will any person other than you (including your spouse) contribute any Yes No
funds or resources (including real estate) to the franchise opportunity you
are seeking? (If yes, provide details on Additional Information Sheet.)
6.2 I am interested in buying an existing Restaurant. Yes No
6.3 I have identified one or more specific Restaurants that I am interested in Yes No
buying. (If yes, provide details on Additional Information Sheet.)
6.4 I am interested in opening a new Restaurant. Yes No
6.5 I have identified one or more specific locations at which I am interested in Yes No
operating a Restaurant.
6.6 I have the resources and interest to own multiple Restaurants. Yes No
6.7 The following are my geographic preferences:
1st________________ 2nd________________ 3rd________________
6.8 Are you willing to relocate? Yes No
6.9 Do you intend to spend full time operating your restaurant business if you Yes No
become a franchisee?
6.10 Do you currently have an ownership interest in any business venture, Yes No
including commercial real estate? If yes, provide details on separate
sheet.
7.5 If you will not be the only owner in the business, list all owners and investors below and describe their
participation.
Expected Approximate
Name of Owner Percent Ownership Cash Investment Net Worth
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
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4. ___________________________ ________________ __________________ __________________
7.6 Which owner will function as the “chief executive” in your group?
7.8 Which owner/s plan to devote full time to the restaurant business?
7.9 Will any person or entity other than the partners be entitled to receive, Yes No
directly or indirectly, part of the profits from the operation of the restaurant?
If so, provide details on Additional Information Sheet.
7.10 If you are approved for a restaurant franchise, will any partner be involved Yes No
in any business activity other than the restaurant business? (If so, provide
details on Additional Information Sheet.)
7.11 Will the Operating Partner receive income from any source other than the Yes No
restaurant? (If so, provide details on Additional Information Sheet.)
8. REFERENCES/OTHER
Please provide contact information for at least three references who are familiar with your character and
business accomplishments. References from family members will not be considered.
Name Relationship Telephone E-mail
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
5
I am submitting this Personal Profile as part of my application for a BKC restaurant franchise. I confirm and
represent that the personal and financial information I am submitting is true and complete as of the date below. I
understand that BKC and its affiliates consider this information important and may rely on the information I submit
in making decisions about whether to continue processing my franchise application, to allow me access to training
programs and confidential materials, and to enter into an agreement with me. If there is any material change in
the information submitted here or later submitted by me during the franchise application process with BKC, I will
promptly notify BKC in writing of the change or formally withdraw my application so that BKC does not rely on
information that to my knowledge has become incorrect or incomplete in any material way.
I authorize BKC to check my character, my background, my motor vehicle record, and my financial and credit
history. I expressly authorize any past or present employer, any law enforcement agency, and any person who
has knowledge of my character, experience and activities (including by way of example, education and work
experience), or financial or credit history to release this information to BKC. I understand that one or more credit
reporting agencies may make credit histories available to BKC upon which it may rely, and that financial institutions
with which I have relationships may also supply information about their relationship with me. If any person
authorized by me provides true and accurate information to BKC about me, then to the extent that person is or
would be liable to me in any way as a result of furnishing such information, I release such person from such liability.
I authorize BKC to release to prospective financing sources such financial and other information concerning me in
its files as may be requested.
In addition, I authorize the procurement of an investigative background search in accordance with anti-terrorism
legislation, such as the USA Patriot Act and Section 1 of U.S. Executive Order 13224, issued September 23, 2001,
if applicable. I also certify that neither I nor any of my funding sources, is or has ever been a terrorist or suspected
terrorist, or a person or entity described in the aforementioned legislation. I understand that my application will not
be approved if I have ever been a suspected terrorist or associated in any way with terrorist activities
By submitting this application, I consent to BKC and its agents or designees collecting, using, disclosing, and
retaining my personal information as is reasonably required in the course of BKC’s evaluation of my application,
including to assess my eligibility, process my application, and respond to me. For further information concerning
how BKC collects, uses, discloses, and retains personal information, please refer to BKC’s privacy policy at
www.bk.com/privacy or send an email to [email protected] and ask for a copy.
I acknowledge and consent to the collection of additional information and investigation with respect to the
information provided above, and with respect to my financial status, litigation history, criminal record history,
educational credentials, employment history, driving record, reputation, and mode of living. I also hereby consent
to BKC’s collecting, using, disclosing, and retaining such information and conducting further investigations with
respect to such information. I consent to the updating of this information from time to time, when necessary.
__________________________________ _________________________________
Print Name Date
__________________________________
Signature
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
6
BKC is an equal opportunity franchisor committed to expanding franchise ownership
opportunities for members of minority groups. You are not required to identify your ethnic
group. The following is solely intended to assist BKC in measuring its progress against those
commitments.
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
7
Additional Information Sheet (may add Page
more sheets as necessary)
Applicant Name Date
Question Number(s)
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
1
PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT
As of _______________:
ASSETS
LIQUID ASSETS
$
(A) Cash (Unrestricted) (see attached Schedule No. 1)
NON-LIQUID ASSETS
(D) Real Estate (See attached Schedule No. 3)
$
(E) Market Based Equity in Restaurant Business (See attached Schedule No. $
4)
(G) Other Assets, as applicable, (IRA’s, 401K’s, RSP’s, Pension Plans, Cash
Value of Life Insurance, Notes Receivables, Value on Non- Restaurant $
business) (See attached Schedule No. 6)
LIABILITIES
The undersigned certifies that the information furnished in this personal financial statement is true,
correct, and complete.
Signature Signature
Date Date
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
2
Personal Financial Statement
Supplementary Schedules
Total
Ties to (A)
Total
Ties to (B)
Total
No. 4 – Market Based Equity in Restaurant Business (Include ONLY your existing financial stake in Restaurant Business. Do NOT
include projected equity in a contemplated transaction.)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Market Based Equity
Market Value of Market Based Value in Restaurant
Business of Business Percent Business
EBITDA EBITDA Multiple (A) X (B) Liabilities (C) – (D) Ownership (E) x (F)
Ties to (E)
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
3
No. 5 Personal Property
(include Automobiles, Jewelry, Household, Other)
Asset Description Estimate Value
Total
Ties to (F)
Total
Ties to (G)
Non- Restaurant Business:
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Market Based
Market Based Equity in Non-
Market Value of Value of Restaurant
Business Business Percent Business
EBITDA EBITDA Multiple (A) X (B) Liabilities (C) – (D) Ownership (E) x (F)
Ties to (G)
4893-9506-9444, v. 2
Franchise Application
Exhibit B1 (03/2022)
4
EXHIBIT B2
BURGER KING® BRAND
CORPORATE/ENTITY FRANCHISE APPLICATION
Submitting this Corporate/Entity Franchise Application does not obligate you to enter into any agreement
relating to a restaurant franchise with BKC and does not obligate BKC to grant a franchise to you. Neither
you nor BKC will have any contractual obligation concerning a restaurant franchise unless and until a formal
written agreement is executed by you and by an authorized BKC representative.
Provide complete and accurate information as requested. Attach Additional Information Sheets as
necessary to provide a complete response. Please type or print legibly.
Name of Company
___________________
Telephone No. E-Mail Address Federal Tax ID Number
( ) Public Corporation
( ) Division or subsidiary of
( ) Other, explain
Equity Ownership
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
If the company is not yet established, please explain the information above on a separate information
page.
For purposes of the following questions, the term "ownership interest" means the ownership of stock
(whether common or preferred, voting or non-voting), the possession of a partnership interest or any other
possessory interest in the business and the term "operating rights" means the right to control or direct the
business in any fashion regardless of whether such control is exercised through another corporation and
regardless of whether it is direct or indirect.
In what year was the applicant entity established under present ownership?
__________________________________________________________________________________
What, if any, was the name of the business prior to present ownership? ___________________________
To the best of your knowledge, does any supplier or distributor of products, goods or services Restaurant
Brands International (“RBI”), the Burger King® brand, the Tim Hortons® brand, or the Popeyes® brand
have any ownership interest in your company?
( ) YES ( ) NO
Does your company have any ownership interest in, or operating rights related to, any supplier or distributor
of products, goods or services to RBI, the Burger King® brand, the Tim Hortons® brand, or the Popeyes®
brand?
( ) YES ( ) NO
Does your company have any direct or indirect ownership interest in or have any affiliation with RBI, the
Burger King® brand, the Tim Hortons® brand, or the Popeyes® brand, or any other quick service restaurant
franchisee or franchisor, including but not limited to a competitor of BKC?
( ) YES ( ) NO
To the best of your knowledge, has your company ever provided products, goods or services to RBI or the
Burger King® brand, the Tim Hortons® brand, or the Popeyes® brand or any other quick service
restaurants, including but not limited to a competitor of BKC?
( ) YES ( ) NO
Company Relationship
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
Attach to this application financial statements prepared by a Certified Public Accountant at review
engagement assurance level for your company’s most recent year end. (Financial Statements include
balance sheet, profit and loss statement, funds statement, and all footnotes thereto.)
Has an application or petition ever been filed by or against your company or any of your officers or directors
seeking any type of relief under any Federal or State bankruptcy or insolvency law?
( ) YES ( ) NO
If yes, please attached separate sheet with explanation and current status.
To the best of your knowledge, has your company, or any of its officers or directors, been involved in any
administrative, criminal or material civil action involving a violation of any Federal or State criminal law, any
franchise law, fraud, embezzlement, restraint of trade, unfair or deceptive practices, misappropriation of
property or comparable allegations?
( ) YES ( ) NO
If yes, please attach separate sheet with explanation and current status.
Has your company or any officer of your company ever applied to BKC for franchise approval?
( ) YES ( ) NO
In what area/s do you intend to operate one/several Burger King franchise restaurants? (State the location
– if foreseeable – city, state and country)
________________________________________________________
Preferences:
1. ____________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________
no
Please note that BURGER KING cannot review location offers until the “Preliminary Approval” has been
granted.
Who will be the operative partner responsible for daily operations at the restaurant(s)? (Please attach a
resume)
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________________
If not otherwise indicated above, we hereby authorize BK and its affiliates to obtain financial and credit
information and to conduct any other inquiries deemed necessary and to disclose obtained information to
existing or future lenders of the franchise applicant / franchisee upon request.
The parties stipulate that the acceptance of this application by BK and the processing thereof does not
constitute a guarantee that a franchise approval or a franchise right according to Burger King guidelines
will be granted. This is instead granted exclusively on the basis of agreement on applicable terms and
conditions of, and execution by both parties of a franchise agreement and other documents, to be concluded
separately.
I/we confirm that all information in this application is accurate and may be used by BK as the essential basis
for the decision on granting of a franchise right.
The undersigned parties also verify that they are acting on behalf of an existing, established, or yet to be
established operating company.
APPLICANT:
By
Authorized signatory
Print Name:
Print Title:
Date
By
Authorized signatory
Print Name:
Print Title:
Date4858-6929-8180, v. 2
Date:
The following information is the basis for my application. The submission of this application does not obligate Burger King Corporation or me in any way
or manner.
(Please print or type all information requested. Additional paper should be attached if needed.)
Name:
Last First Middle Nickname
Address:
Street City
Email Address:
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor or are such charges pending, being appealed, or are you under indictment? (Do not include
minor traffic violations) Yes No ٱ
Are you related to any officer, director, employee or franchisee of Burger King Corporation?
Yes No
Are you or your employer providing products, goods or services to Burger King Corporation or any of its franchisees? Yes No
If you answered “yes” to any of the above, please provide details on a separate sheet.
Company: Position:
Address: Employed from: to
Annual Salary Supervisor:
Business Telephone: ( ) Business Fax: ( )
Business Email Address:
May we contact your present employer? Yes No May we contact you at your business? Yes No
State your educational experience, including name and location of schools, years completed and degrees earned.
Applicants hereby authorize BKC to obtain credit reports and motor vehicle record on them, and to release financial information relating to
Applicants to BKC’s and Applicants’ financing sources.
The undersigned certifies that the information furnished in this BURGER KING® Restaurant Franchise Application is true, correct and complete. I also
authorize Burger King Corporation to make any additional credit/character checks which it deems necessary, and to release to prospective financing
sources such financial and other information concerning me (us) in its files as may be requested.
Name: Signature:
4858-3672-6788, v. 2
I, the undersigned, being duly sworn according to law, hereby certify and state as follows:
2. I recognize and understand that Burger King Corporation ("BKC") is relying upon the truthfulness
and accuracy of this certification and the contents of the attached Distribution Plan in evaluating
the proposed transaction described therein for the purpose of determining whether to grant
approval.
4. I acknowledge and agree that ownership of all right, title and interest to the BURGER KING®
System and the BURGER KING® Marks, are and shall remain vested solely in BKC and/or Burger
King Brands, Inc. ("BKB"), and I disclaim any right or interest therein or the good will derived
therefrom. I agree that the Manual of Operating Data "Mod Manual" and any and all other materials
loaned or otherwise made available or disclosed to me, including financial information, marketing
strategy and marketing programs are to be considered trade secrets of BKC and shall be kept
confidential and used by me only in connection with the operation of the franchised BURGER
KING® Restaurant(s). Further, I acknowledge and agree not to divulge any of the trade secrets to
any person other than the FRANCHISEE ENTITY employees and then only to the extent necessary
for the operation of the Franchised Restaurant(s) and, specifically, I will not, nor permit anyone to,
reproduce, copy or exhibit any portion of the MOD Manual or any other trade secrets of BKC.
5. I acknowledge the uniqueness of the BURGER KING® System and that BKC is making its
knowledge, know-how and expertise available to me for the purpose of operating the franchised
BURGER KING® Restaurant(s). I agree that it would be an unfair method of competition for me to
use or duplicate or to allow others to use or duplicate any of the knowledge, know-how and
expertise received from BKC for any use other than for the operation of franchised BURGER
KING® Restaurants. I, therefore, warrant and represent that I will not directly or indirectly engage
in the operation of any restaurant, other than the Franchised BURGER KING® Restaurants
franchised from BKC, which utilizes or duplicates the BURGER KING® System, any trade secrets
of BKC, the BURGER KING® Marks or the present or any former Burger King Current Image.
6. I acknowledge having reviewed a copy of the BURGER KING® Restaurant Franchise Agreement
applicable to FRANCHISEE ENTITY's restaurants for which I have operational responsibility.
7. I covenant and agree that during the term of my employment as MANAGING DIRECTOR of the
BURGER KING® Restaurants granted to the FRANCHISEE ENTITY, not to own, operate or have
any interest in any hamburger business except other franchised BURGER KING® Restaurants.
____________________________________
Managing Director
____________________________________
(Print Name)
NOTARY CERTIFICATE
_______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
4896-1120-7172, v. 2
I/We, the undersigned, being duly sworn according to law, hereby certify and state as follows:
2. I/We recognize and understand that Burger King Corporation ("BKC") is relying upon the
truthfulness and accuracy of this certification and the contents of the attached Distribution Plan in
evaluating the proposed transaction described therein for the purpose of determining whether to
grant approval. I/We represent and warrant that all representations and factual statements
contained in the offering materials and any other information presented to BKC or potential
Investors are accurate and complete.
3. The Distribution Plan submitted to BKC complies in all material respects with the Guidelines issued
by BKC and the statements contained therein are true and accurate to the best of my/our
knowledge and belief. I/We warrant and represent that we have complied with the Guidelines in all
respects and that all steps required to comply with the federal and state securities law have been
completed.
4. I/We hereby agree that I/We have not, nor will take any action, nor make any representation or
statement, which is contrary to the Guidelines, including, but not limited to, any statement or
suggestion that BKC is or was a participant in or sponsor of the sale of any securities as described
in the Distribution Plan.
5. I/We represent and warrant that no employee of BKC, approved BURGER KING® Restaurant
suppliers and/or distributors of food and paper, equipment, uniforms and other products sold to
BURGER KING® Restaurants' (including owners and employees of such suppliers and distributors)
or fast food competitors of BKC have been solicited to become investors in the FRANCHISEE
ENTITY nor will they be solicited in the future.
6. I/We acknowledge and agree that ownership of all right, title and interest to the BURGER KING®
System and the BURGER KING® Marks, are and shall remain vested solely in BKC and/or Burger
King Brands, Inc. ("BKB"), and we disclaim any right or interest therein or the good will derived
therefrom. I/We agree that the Manual of Operating Data "Mod Manual" and any and all other
materials loaned or otherwise made available or disclosed to us, including financial information,
marketing strategy and marketing programs are to be considered trade secrets of BKC and shall
be kept confidential and used by us only in connection with the operation of the franchised
BURGER KING® Restaurant(s). Further, I/We acknowledge and agree not to divulge any of the
trade secrets to any person other than the FRANCHISEE ENTITY employees and then only to the
extent necessary for the operation of the Franchised Restaurant(s) and, specifically, we will not,
nor permit anyone to, reproduce, copy or exhibit any portion of the MOD Manual or any other trade
secrets of BKC.
7. I/We acknowledge the uniqueness of the BURGER KING® System and that BKC is making its
knowledge, know-how and expertise available to us for the purpose of operating the franchised
BURGER KING® Restaurant(s). I/We agree that it would be an unfair method of competition for
us to use or duplicate or to allow others to use or duplicate any of the knowledge, know-how and
expertise received from BKC for any use other than for the operation of franchised BURGER
KING® Restaurants. I/We therefore, warrant and represent that during the term of the BURGER
KING® Restaurant Franchise Agreements granted to the FRANCHISEE ENTITY, I/We will utilize
our best and continuing efforts to promote and develop the business at the Franchised BURGER
8. I/We covenant and agree for myself/ourselves, the FRANCHISEE ENTITY, its parent, subsidiaries
and affiliated companies that during the term of the BURGER KING® Restaurant Franchise
Agreements granted to the FRANCHISEE ENTITY, not to own, operate or have any interest in any
hamburger business except other franchised BURGER KING® Restaurants. I/We further covenant
and agree that for a period of One (l) year after any sales, assignment, transfer, termination or
expiration of any of the BURGER KING® Restaurant Franchise Agreements being owned and
operated by the FRANCHISEE ENTITY, that I/We will not own, operate or have any interest in any
hamburger business, except other franchised BURGER KING® Restaurants, either at or within
Two (2) miles of the premises of each franchised restaurant.
9. I/We represent and warrant for myself/ourselves, that the Franchisee Entity, its parent, subsidiaries
and affiliated companies: (a) do not support terrorism, provide money or financial services to
terrorists; (b) are not engaged in terrorism, nor have engaged in or been convicted of fraud,
corruption, bribery, money laundering, narcotics trafficking or other crimes; (c) are eligible, under
applicable U.S. immigration laws, to travel to the United States for training; and (d) have not been
designated a “suspected terrorist” as defined by Executive Order 13224
____________________________________
(Managing Owner)
____________________________________
(Owner)
____________________________________
(Owner)
NOTARY CERTIFICATE
_______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
4893-0888-9604, v. 2
(NON-EXCLUSIVE)
This Target Reservation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into in Miami, Florida as
of the _____ day of __________________, 20___ (the “Effective Date”), by and between BURGER KING
CORPORATION ("BKC"), a Florida corporation having its principal place of business at 5707 Blue Lagoon
Drive, Miami, Florida, 33126, and ("Developer").
INTRODUCTION
In consideration of the mutual undertakings and covenants contained in this Agreement and for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the
parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I: GRANT
1.1 Target Area(s). BKC grants Developer a non-exclusive right to develop a BURGER KING®
restaurant (the “Franchised Restaurant”) within one or more specific geographic areas set forth on Exhibit
A (“Target Areas”). The Franchised Restaurant will be developed at a specific address in a Target Area
(“Site”), and any proposed Site shall be subject to the prior approval of BKC, in its sole discretion.
1.2 Substitute Target Area. Under the following limited circumstances only, BKC will allow Developer
to remove a Target Area from Exhibit A and replace it with a new Target Area (a “Substitute Target Area”):
1.2.1 Significant Real Estate Constraints. If Developer believes a Target Area is not viable due
to lack of available real estate, in such case Developer shall submit written evidence of its attempts to
diligently locate a Site in the Target Area to BKC.
1.2.2 Impact on Developer’s Target Area. If BKC notifies Developer in writing that it intends to
develop, or approve another franchisee to develop, a BURGER KING® restaurant (the "New Restaurant")
within four (4) miles of a Target Area (or within two (2) miles of a Target Area if the Target Area is located
in a Metropolitan Statistical Area with a population greater than two (2) million people) and the Developer:
a) submits its objection to BKC in writing by the deadline specified in such notice; and b) notifies BKC in
writing within thirty (30) days of such notice that the New Restaurant would render the Target Area
economically unviable.
1.2.3 Site Denied. If BKC denies Site Approval (as defined below) and BKC decides there is no
other comparable Site in the Target Area available.
1.2.4 Failure to Obtain Permits. If Developer is prevented from developing a Site within the
Target Area due to zoning restrictions or failure to receive permits required for the construction, occupancy
or operation of the Franchised Restaurant after diligent attempts to obtain the permits; in such case
Developer shall submit written evidence of its attempts to obtain the permits.
Developer agrees that a Substitute Target Area is Developer’s sole and exclusive remedy for the
circumstances listed above.
1.3 No Territorial or Other Rights. The non-exclusive rights granted to Developer in this Agreement
are for the Target Area(s) set forth in Exhibit A only, and: (a) Developer has no express or implied territorial
rights in any area to develop BURGER KING® restaurants; (b) BKC has the unconditional right to directly
or indirectly develop, establish and/or approve a franchisee to develop BURGER KING® restaurants within
and outside of the Target Area(s); (c) the development rights specifically exclude the right to obtain approval
for development of a BURGER KING® restaurant at any institutional locations, including, but not limited to,
public buildings, schools, hospitals, airports, factories, turnpikes, toll roads, universities, and existing or
1.4.1 Consistent with Section 1.3(b), BKC may itself, or through a third party as franchisee,
develop BURGER KING® restaurants within the Target Area(s).
1.4.2 Where BKC proposes to develop a BURGER KING® restaurant at a Site pursuant to
clause 1.4.1, it shall give notice to Developer of BKC’s or another franchisee’s intention to do so and in
such notice identify the Site (“Site Notice”).
1.4.3 Within fifteen (15) days of receiving the Site Notice, Developer shall provide written notice
to BKC regarding whether Developer elects to develop a Franchised Restaurant at the Site (“Site Reply
Notice”).
1.4.3.2 If Developer elects not to develop a Franchised Restaurant at the Site for any
reason or no reason (“Site Rejection”), then:
(a) BKC may offer the Site to another franchisee for development or develop the
Site itself without further delay, including any delays or suspensions to the development process which
might otherwise be available to Developer in the Procedures for Resolving Development Disputes
(“Procedures”). Developer hereby waives any right to a Sales Transfer Study under the Procedures with
respect to the Site, including any right to Conditional Royalty Deferral (as that term is defined in the
Procedures) based on the results of a Sale Transfer Study. Developer also hereby waives its rights to an
“Initial Meeting”, a CEO/PAF conference, or to any delays in the development of the Site which might be
available under the Procedures; and
(b) BKC may terminate for convenience this Agreement and refund the Franchise
Fee Deposit to Developer.
1.4.4 Failure by Developer to provide the Site Reply Notice, or to provide the Site Reply Notice
within fifteen (15) days of receiving the Site Notice, shall constitute a Site Rejection under this Agreement.
1.4.5 Except as limited by § 1.4.3.2 above, Developer shall retain the right to utilize the ADR
Processes (as that term is defined in the Procedures) to resolve a development dispute with respect to the
Site. Neither the identification of a Site by BKC nor the Site Notice shall constitute Franchise Approval or
Site Approval.
1.4.6 Success or Viability of a Site or Franchised Restaurant. The Developer agrees that any
site selection assistance, site identification, or offer to develop a Site by or on behalf of BKC shall not be
construed or interpreted as a representation or warranty relating directly or indirectly to the success or
viability of a Site or Franchised Restaurant and no reliance shall be placed on any warranty, representation
or advice that may be given by any person by or on behalf of BKC directly or indirectly relating to the
success or viability of a Site or Franchised Restaurant. Developer agrees to conduct its own independent
investigation and due diligence with respect to the viability and success of a Site or Franchised Restaurant
and acknowledges that there are risks associated with the development of a Franchised Restaurant at any
Site and that there are no guarantees that any Site or Franchised Restaurant will be successful or viable.
2.1 Opening Deadline Schedule. Developer must apply for and obtain (i) Franchise Approval (as
defined herein) in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2, (ii) Site Approval (as defined herein) in
accordance with the provisions of Section 4.3, (iii) Construction Approval (as defined herein) in accordance
with the provisions of Section 4.5, and (iv) the required permits, and shall construct, open and operate the
new Franchised Restaurant within the Target Area on Exhibit A no later than the date one hundred eighty
(180) days after the Effective Date (the "Opening Deadline"). Developer may ask BKC to extend the
Opening Deadline, but BKC is under no obligation to do so.
2.2 Force Majeure. If the Franchised Restaurant opening is delayed because of acts of God, labor
strikes, civil disorder, war, or embargo (“Force Majeure”), Developer must request a written extension of
the required opening date from BKC for the period of delay caused by the Force Majeure, up to a maximum
of six (6) months from the required Opening Deadline.
Unless terminated earlier or extended, as provided herein, this Agreement shall commence on the Effective
Date and expire on the date of the Opening Deadline. Except as provided herein, Developer has no right
to any extension or renewal of this Agreement.
4.1 Nature of Agreement. Developer understands and agrees that this Agreement is not a franchise
agreement and does not grant Developer a franchise for the operation of a BURGER KING® restaurant, or
any right to use BKC trademarks, service marks or other BKC intellectual property, but is merely intended
by the parties to set forth the terms and conditions which, if fully satisfied, would entitle the Developer to
obtain an individual Franchise Agreement for the Site to be developed under this Agreement.
4.2 Franchise Approval. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the
Developer understands and agrees that, as a condition precedent to the development of the Franchised
Restaurant, the Developer must apply for, meet and maintain BKC’s then-current operational, financial,
credit, legal and other criteria for developing and operating a new BURGER KING® restaurant as set forth
in the then-current BKC Franchise Approval and Expansion Policy (“Franchise Approval”) and must submit
a New Development Application. Developer understands and accepts that BKC may change its criteria for
Franchise Approval as it applies to all Franchisees in the U.S. during the term of this Agreement. Failure to
meet the requirements for operational, financial, credit and/or legal approval shall constitute grounds for,
among other things, BKC refusing to grant Franchise Approval or withdrawing an approval already granted.
Any failure by Developer to qualify for Franchise Approval for any period of time shall not extend, modify or
reduce the development obligations of Developer under this Agreement and if such failure results in
Developer defaulting on its development obligations under this Agreement, BKC may, in its sole discretion,
exercise its right to terminate this Agreement under Section 6.1.1 and the provisions of Section 6.2(ii) shall
not apply.
4.3 Site Approval. Developer must apply for and obtain Site Approval from BKC for the Franchised
Restaurant to be developed hereunder. Developer understands and acknowledges that Site Approval must
be obtained in addition to the permits required to construct, open and operate the Franchised Restaurant
in the Target Area and within the time period specified in this Section 4.3. Developer must submit a complete
"Site Application Package" in the form specified by BKC, together with such site information as required by
BKC to evaluate the proposed Site, with a request for written BKC site approval ("Site Approval"). Site
Approval is indicated by BKC’s issuance of a Site Approval number (“A#”). Developer must obtain Site
Approval from BKC for the Franchised Restaurant to be developed hereunder no later than thirty (30) days
after the Effective Date (the “Site Approval Deadline”). Site Approval automatically expires (without any
4.4 Commitments. Developer shall not, except at Developer's own risk, enter into any legally binding
commitments with vendors or lessors in the Target Area or at a Site until BKC has given Developer written
Site Approval.
4.5.1 BKC assumes no liability or responsibility for: (a) evaluation of an approved Site’s soil for
hazardous substance; (b) inspection of any structure on the approved Site for asbestos or other toxic or
hazardous materials; (c) compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (the “ADA”); or (d) compliance
with any other applicable law. It is Developer’s sole responsibility to obtain satisfactory evidence and/or
assurances that the approved Site (and any structures thereon) is free from environmental contamination
and in compliance with the requirements of the ADA.
4.5.2 If Developer proposes to lease or sublease the Site, 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 for the Franchised Restaurant.
4.5.3 The Franchised Restaurant must be constructed, equipped and furnished in accordance
with BKC approved plans and specifications (the “Construction Plans”). Prior to construction, Developer
must obtain from BKC written architectural and design approval of Developer's plans as indicated by
issuance of a restaurant number (“BK #”). Developer must obtain BKC’s approval of the type of facility, site
layout, and equipment configuration for the Franchised Restaurant, including the building design, style,
size, interior decor, type of equipment, service format and equipment arrangement (“Construction
Approval”). The term of a leasehold must be at least as long as the term of BKC’s Franchise Agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, Construction Approval solely indicates BKC’s approval of the Franchised
Restaurant design in accordance with the Construction Plan.
4.5.4 BKC assumes no liability for the adequacy of any Construction Plan. Developer assumes
all cost, liability and expense for developing, constructing and equipping the Franchised Restaurant. It shall
be Developer’s responsibility to have prepared Construction Plans to suit the shape and dimensions of the
Site, and Developer shall ensure that the Construction Plans comply with applicable ordinances, ADA
requirements, building codes and permit requirements and with lease requirements and restrictions.
Developer shall obtain and use only registered architects, registered engineers, and professional and
licensed contractors who demonstrate to BKC’s reasonable satisfaction the ability to meet BKC’s
reasonable quality standards (as determined by BKC in its reasonable discretion), in each case, to prepare
the Construction Plans (including surveys and site foundation plans), to adapt the Construction Plans to
applicable local or state laws, regulations or ordinances, and to construct the Franchised Restaurant.
Developer shall bear all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of all Construction
Plans, including the costs and expenses incurred for any plans containing deviations or modifications from
BKC’s standard plans and specifications. For the avoidance of any doubt, the Franchised Restaurant may
not open if construction has not been performed in substantial compliance with the Construction Plans as
approved by BKC. BKC may terminate this Agreement if such non-compliance is not cured within a
commercially reasonable amount of time.
4.5.5 Developer shall complete the construction of the Franchised Restaurant and commence
operation of the Franchised Restaurant by no later than the Opening Deadline.
Franchise Fee Deposit. As consideration for the rights granted herein, Developer shall, upon execution of
this Agreement, pay to BKC Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) (the "Franchise Fee Deposit"). The
Franchise Fee Deposit is deemed fully earned and non-refundable (except as set forth in Section 1.4.3)
upon execution of this Agreement by BKC. The Franchise Fee Deposit will be applied to offset the franchise
fee of the Franchised Restaurant.
6.1 Events of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute an "Event of Default" under this
Agreement, which, unless otherwise specified, shall entitle BKC to immediately terminate this Agreement
upon written notice to Developer:
6.1.1 Developer fails to develop and open for business the Franchised Restaurant by the
Opening Deadline (a “Development Default”);
6.1.2 Developer breaches or otherwise fails to timely comply with any provision of this
Agreement, including allowing an A# to expire;
6.1.3 Developer fails to cure any default within the time specified by BKC in any notice to
Developer, under any franchise agreement, lease, or any other obligation owed to BKC; or
6.1.4 The knowing and intentional submission by Developer of any applications which contain
false or misleading statements or omission of any material fact.
6.2 Cure. In the event of a Development Default, Developer may cure such Development Default as
follows: (i) open the Franchised Restaurant within thirty (30) days from the Opening Deadline (each, a
“Cure Period”); or (ii) pay to BKC at the time of the Development Default an additional Ten Thousand Dollar
($10,000) deposit which shall be considered a “Franchise Fee Deposit”. In the event Developer elects to
cure the Development Default as described in this Section 6.2(ii), BKC shall extend the Opening Deadline
for the Franchised Restaurant to a date which shall be six (6) months from the original Opening Deadline
(the "Extended Cure Period"). BKC shall also extend the Site Approval and Construction Approval for the
Franchised Restaurant until the end of Extended Cure Period. Further, failure to open the Franchised
Restaurant after expiration of the Extended Cure Period shall result in the immediate termination of this
Agreement by BKC without further notice, in which event Developer shall forfeit all amounts paid under this
Agreement.
6.3 Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement by BKC or if at the time of expiration of this
Agreement Developer has not developed and opened the Franchised Restaurant, any rights granted to
Developer pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate and Developer shall forfeit all amounts paid under
this Agreement.
7.1 Indemnification. Developer is responsible for all losses, damages and/or contractual liabilities to
third parties arising out of or relating to any of the obligations, undertakings, promises and representations
of Developer under this Agreement, and for all claims or demands for damages to property or for injury,
illness or death of persons directly or indirectly resulting therefrom. Developer agrees to defend, indemnify
and save BKC and BKC's officers, directors, agents, employees, attorneys, accountants, subsidiaries,
affiliates and parent company harmless of, from and with respect to any such claims, demands, losses,
obligations, costs, expenses, liabilities, debts or damages (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorney's fees). BKC shall notify Developer of any such claims, and Developer shall be given the
opportunity to assume the defense of the matter. If Developer fails to assume the defense, BKC may
defend the action in the manner it deems appropriate, and Developer shall pay to BKC all costs, including
7.2 Insurance. Developer shall procure the insurance coverage provided for in BKC’s standard form
of Franchise Agreement as disclosed in BKC’s then-current Franchise Disclosure Document, prior to the
commencement of construction of a Franchised Restaurant, and shall maintain such insurance coverage
throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement.
Developer shall participate in the fundraising and charitable efforts of the BK McLamore Foundation (the
“Foundation”). Developer agrees to purchase at least one (1) One Thousand Dollar ($1,000.00) scholarship
for the Franchised Restaurant during each year of the term of the Franchise Agreement for the Franchised
Restaurant at the time specified by the Foundation.
If any of the provisions of this Agreement may be construed in more than one way, one of which would
render the provision illegal or otherwise void, voidable or unenforceable, such provision shall have the
meaning which renders it valid and enforceable. This Agreement shall be construed according to its fair
meaning and not strictly against any party. If any court or other government authority determines that any
provision is not enforceable as written, the parties agree that the provision shall be amended so that it is
enforceable to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public policies of the jurisdiction in which
enforcement is sought and affords the parties the same basic rights and obligations and has the same
economic effect. If any provision is held invalid or otherwise unenforceable, such findings shall not
invalidate the remainder of the agreement unless, in the reasonable opinion of BKC, the effect of such
determination frustrates the purpose of this Agreement whereupon BKC shall have the right by written
notice to the other party to immediately terminate this Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof and cancels and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings and
agreements, written or oral, relating to the Target Area and/or Site and development of a Franchised
Restaurant thereon. The parties acknowledge that they are not relying upon any representation, warranty,
condition, agreement or understanding, written or oral, except as herein specified. Neither this Agreement
nor any term or provision of it may be changed, waived, discharged, or modified orally. The only changes,
waivers, discharges or modifications that will be effective will be those which are in writing and signed by
the parties to this Agreement. Nothing in this Section, however, is intended to disclaim any representations
BKC made in the franchise disclosure document that it furnished to Developer.
11.1 Notice. Any notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered or sent by registered or certified mail
postage fully prepaid, or a nationally recognized courier service, and if to BKC to: Burger King Corporation,
5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Florida 33126, Attn: General Counsel, if to Developer:
. All such notices shall be deemed delivered on the earlier of actual receipt
or the third (3rd) day after being deposited in the US Mail.
11.2 Assignment. This Agreement may not be directly or indirectly assigned, transferred or encumbered
by Developer. BKC may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time in its sole discretion.
11.3 Non-Waiver. Failure of BKC to insist upon strict performance of any terms of this Agreement shall
not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. Acceptance by BKC of any money paid by
11.4 Relationship of Parties. The parties to this Agreement are not partners, joint venturers, or agents
of each other and there is no fiduciary relationship between the parties. Developer has no right to bind or
obligate BKC in any way and Developer shall not represent that it has any such right. This Agreement is
not a franchise for the operation of a BURGER KING® restaurant.
11.5 Governing Law/Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Florida. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the United States
District Court for the Southern District Court of Florida, or if such court lacks jurisdiction, the 11th Judicial
Court (or its successor) in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, shall be the venue and exclusive proper
forum in which to adjudicate any case or controversy arising, either directly or indirectly, under or in
connection with this Agreement, the Franchise Agreement or related documentation and any other
agreement between the parties, and the parties further agree that, if litigation arises out of, or in connection
with this Agreement, the Franchise Agreement, or related documentation or any other agreement between
the parties in these courts, they will not contest or challenge the personal jurisdiction or venue of these
courts.
11.6 GENERAL RELEASE. For and in consideration of BKC entering into this Agreement, and other
good and valuable consideration received from or on behalf of BKC, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, Developer hereby remises, releases, acquits, satisfies, and forever discharges BKC, its
officers, directors, agents, employees, affiliates, subsidiaries, parent corporation, and all of their assignees
(individually and together "BKC"), of and from all manner of action and actions, cause and causes of action,
suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts,
controversies, agreements, promises, variances, trespasses, damages, judgments, executions, claims, and
demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which Developer ever had, now has, or which any successor or
assign of Developer hereafter can, shall, or may have, whether known or unknown, against BKC for, upon,
or by reason of any matter, cause, or thing whatsoever, from the beginning of the world to the day of these
presents.
[DEVELOPER, SPECIFICALLY, AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE AND ADVICE OF COUNSEL, DOES
HEREBY WAIVE THE PROVISIONS AND PROTECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION
1542 SET FORTH BELOW. CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 READS AS FOLLOWS: “A
GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY
DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING
THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS
OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”]
11.7 No Representations or Warranties. Developer agrees that BKC approvals are not a representation
or warranty of the potential success or viability of a Site or Franchised Restaurant. Developer shall not rely
on any warranty, representation or advice given by or on behalf of BKC directly or indirectly relating to the
success or viability of a Site or Franchised Restaurant.
11.8 Franchise Agreement. Developer understands and agrees that as a condition precedent to BKC
granting a franchise to operate a Franchised Restaurant, Developer must meet the requirements for
Franchise Approval. Developer must sign and return to BKC, no less than ten (10) days prior to the opening
of the Franchised Restaurant, the then-current form of BURGER KING® restaurant Franchise Agreement
as disclosed in BKC’s then-current Franchise Disclosure Document (“Franchise Agreement”), together with
the then-current franchise fee, less only the Franchise Fee Deposit for the Franchised Restaurant.
Developer shall not open the Franchised Restaurant prior to the execution of a Franchise Agreement,
payment of the franchise fee, and receipt of BKC approval.
11.10 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to Developer's obligations under this
Agreement.
By entering into this Agreement, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC electronically
and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal
laws, this Agreement may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Agreement agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Agreement shall
constitute an original for all purposes.
THIS AGREEMENT is executed by the parties as of the day and year indicated on the first page of this
Agreement.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
Target Area(s)
Target Area(s):
4880-0387-1748, v. 2
This Multiple Target Reservation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into in Miami, Florida as
of the _____ day of __________________, 20__, (“Effective Date”) by and between BURGER KING
CORPORATION ("BKC"), a Florida corporation having its principal place of business at 5707 Blue Lagoon
Drive, Miami, Florida, 33126, and ("Developer").
INTRODUCTION
In consideration of the mutual undertakings and covenants contained in this Agreement and for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the
parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I: GRANT
1.1 Target Areas. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, BKC grants Developer a non-
exclusive right to develop BURGER KING® restaurants (each, a “Franchised Restaurant” and collectively,
the “Franchised Restaurants”) within the specific geographic areas set forth on Exhibit A (the “Target
Areas”). Developer may submit additional proposed Target Areas to BKC for approval within sixty (60)
days from the Effective Date. Target Areas listed on Exhibit A are not final until BKC grants written
confirmation of clearance pursuant to the then current development process (“Target Area Clearance”).
BKC and Developer will review the Target Areas as needed throughout the term of this Agreement
and may make amendments to the Target Areas as mutually agreed by the parties. At BKC’s sole discretion,
the total number of Target Areas listed on Exhibit A can exceed the number of required restaurant openings.
Each Franchised Restaurant will be developed at a specific address in a Target Area (each, a “Site”), and
any proposed Site shall be subject to the prior approval of BKC, in its sole discretion.
1.2 Substitute Target Area. Under the following limited circumstances only, BKC will allow Developer
to remove a Target Area from Exhibit A and replace it with a new Target Area (a "Substitute Target Area"):
1.2.1 Target Area Clearance. If BKC does not grant Target Area Clearance to any Target Area
proposed to BKC by Developer after execution of this Agreement.
1.2.2 Significant Real Estate Constraints. If Developer believes a Target Area is not viable due
to lack of available real estate. In such case Developer shall submit written evidence of its attempts to
diligently locate a Site in the Target Area to BKC.
1.2.3 Impact on Developer’s Target Area. If BKC notifies Developer in writing that it intends to
develop, or approve another franchisee to develop, a BURGER KING® restaurant (the "New Restaurant")
within four (4) miles of a Target Area (or within two (2) miles of a Target Area if the Target Area is located
in a Metropolitan Statistical Area with a population greater than two (2) million people) and the Developer:
a) submits its objection to BKC in writing by the deadline specified in such notice; and b) notifies BKC in
writing within thirty (30) days of such notice that the New Restaurant would render the Target Area
economically unviable.
1.2.4 Site Denied. If BKC denies Site Approval (as defined below) and BKC decides there is no
other comparable Site in the Target Area available.
1.2.5 Failure to Obtain Permits. If Developer is prevented from developing a Site within a Target
Area due to zoning restrictions or failure to receive permits required for the construction, occupancy or
operation of the Franchised Restaurant after diligent attempts to obtain the permits; in such case Developer
shall submit written evidence of its attempts to obtain the permits.
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Developer agrees that a Substitute Target Area is the Developer’s sole and exclusive remedy for the
circumstances listed above.
1.3 No Territorial or Other Rights. The non-exclusive rights granted to Developer in this Agreement
are for the Target Areas set forth in Exhibit A only, and: (a) Developer has no express or implied territorial
rights in any area to develop BURGER KING® restaurants; (b) BKC has the unconditional right to directly
or indirectly develop, establish and/or approve a franchisee to develop BURGER KING® restaurants within
and outside of the Target Areas; (c) the development rights specifically exclude the right to obtain approval
for development of a BURGER KING® restaurant at any institutional locations, including, but not limited to,
public buildings, schools, hospitals, airports, factories, turnpikes, toll roads, universities, and existing or
hereafter established U. S. military establishments; and (d) rights or approvals previously granted by BKC
to other persons or entities are not affected by this Agreement. This Agreement shall not limit BKC’s ability
to renew or extend existing agreements or enter into new agreements for BURGER KING® restaurants
whether previously approved and under development or otherwise.
1.4.1 Consistent with Section 1.3(b), BKC may itself, or through a third party as franchisee,
develop BURGER KING® restaurants within the Target Areas.
1.4.2 Where BKC proposes to develop a BURGER KING® at a Site pursuant to clause 1.4.1, it
shall give notice to Developer of BKC’s or another franchisee’s intention to do so and in such notice identify
the Site and the Term Year during which Developer must develop a Franchised Restaurant at the Site (“Site
Notice”).
1.4.3 Within fifteen (15) days of receiving the Site Notice, Developer shall provide written notice
to BKC regarding whether Developer elects to develop a Franchised Restaurant at the Site (“Site Reply
Notice”).
1.4.3.2 If Developer elects not to develop a Franchised Restaurant at the Site for any
reason or no reason (“Site Rejection”), then:
(a) BKC may offer the Site to another franchisee for development or develop the
Site itself without further delay, including any delays or suspensions to the development process which
might otherwise be available to Developer in the Procedures for Resolving Development Disputes
(“Procedures”). Developer hereby waives any right to a Sales Transfer Study under the Procedures with
respect to the Site, including any right to Conditional Royalty Deferral (as that term is defined in the
Procedures) based on the results of a Sale Transfer Study. Developer also hereby waives its rights to an
“Initial Meeting”, a CEO/PAF conference, or to any delays in the development of the Site which might be
available under the Procedures; and.
(b) BKC may terminate for convenience this Agreement and refund any remaining
Franchise Fee Deposit to Developer.
1.4.4 Failure by Developer to provide the Site Reply Notice, or to provide the Site Reply Notice
within fifteen (15) days of receiving the Site Notice, shall constitute a Site Rejection under this Agreement.
1.4.5 Except as limited by Section 1.4.3.2 above, Developer shall retain the right to utilize the
ADR Processes (as that term is defined in the Procedures) to resolve a development dispute with respect
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to the Site. Neither the identification of a Site by BKC nor the Site Notice shall constitute Franchise Approval
or Site Approval.
1.4.6 Success or Viability of a Site or Franchised Restaurant. The Developer agrees that any
site selection assistance, site identification, or offer to develop a Site by or on behalf of BKC shall not be
construed or interpreted as a representation or warranty relating directly or indirectly to the success or
viability of a Site or Franchised Restaurant and no reliance shall be placed on any warranty, representation
or advice that may be given by any person by or on behalf of BKC directly or indirectly relating to the
success or viability of a Site or Franchised Restaurant. Developer agrees to conduct its own independent
investigation and due diligence with respect to the viability and success of a Site or Franchised Restaurant
and acknowledges that there are risks associated with the development of a Franchised Restaurant at any
Site and that there are no guarantees that any Site or Franchised Restaurant will be successful or viable.
2.1 Development and Opening Commitment Schedule. Developer shall develop and open for business
and keep open pursuant to the terms of the Franchise Agreement for the applicable Franchised Restaurant
a minimum number of new BURGER KING® restaurants in the Target Areas in strict compliance with the
Development and Opening Commitment Schedule set forth on Exhibit B (the "Development and Opening
Commitment Schedule"). Developer may open new Franchised Restaurants within the Target Areas at a
faster rate than indicated in the Development and Opening Commitment Schedule. If at the end of any
Term Year the number of new Franchised Restaurants opened falls short of the Annual Opening Target for
that Term Year but the cumulative total of new Franchised Restaurants opened under this Agreement
through such Term Year equals or exceeds the Cumulative Opening Target for such Term Year, as set
forth in the Development and Opening Commitment Schedule, Developer shall be deemed to be in
compliance with the Development and Opening Commitment Schedule.
2.2. Force Majeure. If the Franchised Restaurant opening is delayed because of acts of God, labor
strikes, civil disorder, war, or embargo (“Force Majeure”), Developer must request a written extension of
the required opening date from BKC for the period of the delay caused by the Force Majeure, up to a
maximum of six (6) months from the required opening date. Any such extension shall not affect the
requirements for timely construction and opening of subsequent Franchised Restaurants.
Unless terminated earlier or extended as provided herein, this Agreement shall commence as of the
Effective Date and expire at the end of the final Term Year as described on Exhibit B (the “Term”). Except
as provided herein, Developer has no right to any extension or renewal of this Agreement.
4.1 Nature of Agreement. Developer understands and agrees that this Agreement is not a franchise
agreement and does not grant Developer a franchise for the operation of BURGER KING® restaurants or
any right to use BKC trademarks, service marks or other intellectual property, but is merely intended by the
parties to set forth the terms and conditions which, if fully satisfied, would entitle the Developer to obtain an
individual Franchise Agreement for each Site to be developed under this Agreement.
4.2 Franchise Approval. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the
Developer understands and agrees that, as a condition precedent to the development of a Franchised
Restaurant, the Developer must apply for, meet, and maintain BKC’s then-current operational, financial,
credit, legal and other criteria for developing and operating a new BURGER KING® restaurant as set forth
in the then-current BKC Franchise Approval and Expansion Policy (“Franchise Approval”) and must submit
a New Development Application. Developer understands and accepts that BKC may change its criteria for
Franchise Approval as it applies to all franchisees in the U.S. during the term of this Agreement. Failure to
meet the requirements for operational, financial, credit and/or legal approval shall constitute grounds for,
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among other things, BKC refusing to grant Franchise Approval or withdrawing an approval already granted.
Any failure by Developer to qualify for Franchise Approval for any period of time shall not extend, modify or
reduce the development obligations of Developer under this Agreement and if such failure results in
Developer defaulting on its development obligations under this Agreement, BKC may, in its sole discretion,
exercise its right to terminate this Agreement under Section 6.1.1 and the provisions of Section 6.2(ii) shall
not apply.
4.3 Site Approval. Developer must apply for and obtain Site Approval from BKC for each Franchised
Restaurant to be developed within each Term Year. Developer understands and acknowledges that Site
Approval must be obtained in addition to the permits required to construct, open and operate the Franchised
Restaurants within the Target Areas listed on Exhibit A and within the time periods provided on Exhibit B.
For each proposed Site, Developer must submit a complete "Site Application Package" in the form specified
by BKC, together with such site information as required by BKC to evaluate the proposed Site, with a
request for written BKC site approval ("Site Approval"). Site Approval is indicated by BKC’s issuance of a
Site Approval number (“A#”), which Developer must obtain from BKC for each Franchised Restaurant to be
developed hereunder by no later than the applicable “Site Approval Due Date” set forth on Exhibit B. Site
Approval automatically expires (without any requirement of BKC to provide Developer any written
notification of its expiration) on the End Date of the applicable Term Year as set forth on Exhibit B (subject
to any applicable cure period granted herein) in which Site Approval was granted for such Site. The failure
to timely obtain Site Approval within the time specified in Exhibit B or Construction Approval in accordance
with Section 4.5.3 is an Event of Default under Section 6.1.
4.4 Commitments. Developer shall not, except at Developer's own risk, enter into any legally binding
commitments with vendors or lessors in any Target Area or at any Site until BKC has given Developer
written Site Approval.
4.5.1 BKC assumes no liability or responsibility for: (a) evaluation of an approved Site’s soil for
hazardous substance; (b) inspection of any structure on the approved Site for asbestos or other toxic or
hazardous materials; (c) compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (the “ADA”); or (d) compliance
with any other applicable law. It is Developer’s sole responsibility to obtain satisfactory evidence and/or
assurances that the approved Site (and any structures thereon) is free from environmental contamination
and in compliance with the requirements of the ADA.
4.5.2 If Developer proposes to lease or sublease the Site, the lease or sublease shall not contain
any covenants, use clauses or other obligations that would prevent Developer from performing its
obligations under the applicable Franchise Agreement for the applicable Franchised Restaurant.
4.5.3 All Franchised Restaurants must be constructed, equipped and furnished in accordance
with BKC approved plans and specifications (the “Construction Plans”). Prior to construction, Developer
must obtain from BKC written architectural and design approval of Developer's plans as indicated by
issuance of a restaurant number (“BK #”). Developer must obtain BKC’s approval of the type of facility, site
layout, and equipment configuration for each Franchised Restaurant, including the building design, style,
size, interior decor, type of equipment, service format and equipment arrangement (“Construction
Approval”). The term of a leasehold for a Franchised Restaurant must be at least as long as the term of
BKC Franchise Agreement for that Franchised Restaurant. For the avoidance of doubt, Construction
Approval solely indicates BKC’s approval of the Franchised Restaurant design in accordance with the
Construction Plans.
4.5.4 BKC assumes no liability for the adequacy of any Construction Plan. Developer assumes
all cost, liability and expense for developing, constructing and equipping the Franchised Restaurant. It shall
be Developer’s responsibility to have prepared Construction Plans to suit the shape and dimensions of the
Site, and Developer shall ensure that the Construction Plans comply with applicable ordinances, ADA
requirements, building codes and permit requirements and with lease requirements and restrictions.
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Developer shall obtain and use only registered architects, registered engineers, and professional and
licensed contractors who demonstrate to BKC’s reasonable satisfaction the ability to meet BKC’s
reasonable quality standards (as determined by BKC in its reasonable discretion), in each case, to prepare
the Construction Plans (including surveys and site and foundation plans), to adapt the Construction Plans
to applicable local or state laws, regulations or ordinances, and to construct the Franchised Restaurant.
Developer shall bear all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation or all Construction
Plans including the costs and expenses incurred for any plans containing deviations or modifications from
BKC’s standard plans and specifications. For the avoidance of any doubt, the Franchised Restaurant may
not open if construction has not been performed in substantial compliance with the Construction Plans as
approved by BKC. BKC may terminate this Agreement if such non-compliance is not cured within a
commercially reasonable amount of time.
4.5.5 Developer shall complete the construction of the Franchised Restaurant and commence
operation of the Franchised Restaurant (the “Opening Date”) by no later than the End Date of the applicable
Term Year as specified on Exhibit B.
ARTICLE V: DEPOSIT
Franchise Fee Deposit. As consideration for the rights granted herein, Developer shall, upon execution of
this Agreement, pay to BKC Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) multiplied by the total number of
Franchised Restaurants to be developed and opened under this Agreement as set forth on Exhibit B (the
"Franchise Fee Deposit"). Franchise Fee Deposits are deemed fully earned and non-refundable upon
execution of this Agreement by BKC. Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) of the Franchise Fee Deposit will
be applied to offset the franchise fee of each proposed Franchised Restaurant.
6.1 Events of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute an "Event of Default" under this
Agreement, which, unless otherwise specified, shall entitle BKC to immediately terminate this Agreement
upon written notice to Developer:
6.1.1. Developer fails to achieve the Cumulative Opening Target for any Term Year by the end
of such Term Year (each such failure, a “Development Default” and each such Term Year, a “Shortfall
Development Year”);
6.1.2 Developer (or any affiliate) fails at any time to satisfy the requirements for Franchise
Approval;
6.1.3 Developer breaches or otherwise fails to timely comply with any provision of this
Agreement, including, without limitation, allowing an A# to expire;
6.1.4 Developer, at any time after the Effective Date, either (i) ranks below the top 50% of U.S.
franchisees in the same peer category as Developer, as such category is determined by BKC in BKC’s sole
discretion, in any metric used by BKC to measure operational performance, as measured by BKC, or (ii)
receives a letter grade of "D" or "F" in any metric used by BKC to measure operational performance, as
measured by BKC. For the avoidance of doubt, in determining any ranking, grade, rating or score of
Developer pursuant to this paragraph, BKC may consider the performance not only of the BURGER KING®
restaurants owned and operated by Developer, but also any BURGER KING® restaurants owned and
operated by any affiliate(s) of Developer, or by any other franchisee owned in whole or in part by (x) any
one or more of the owners of Developer, or (y) any "Managing Owner" or "Operating Partner" under any
franchise agreement entered into by Developer or any affiliate of Developer;
6.1.5 Developer fails to cure any default within the time specified by BKC in any notice to
Developer, under any franchise agreement, lease, or any other obligation owed to BKC; or
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6.1.6 The knowing and intentional submission by Developer of any applications which contain
false or misleading statements or omission of any material fact.
6.2 Cure. In the event of a Development Default, Developer may cure such Development Default as
follows: (i) open the number of Franchised Restaurants necessary to cure the Development Default within
thirty (30) days from the end of the Shortfall Development Year (each, a “Cure Period”); or (ii) pay to BKC
at the time of the Development Default the remaining balance of the franchise fee (that is, the franchise fee
owed minus any Franchise Fee Deposit paid) multiplied by the number of Franchised Restaurants that
Developer failed to develop pursuant to the Development and Opening Commitment Schedule for that
Shortfall Development Year only. In the event Developer elects to cure the Development Default as
described in this Section 6.2(ii), BKC shall extend the Opening Date for such Franchised Restaurants to a
date which in no event is greater than six (6) months from the end of the Shortfall Development Year (the
"Extended Cure Period"). BKC shall also extend Site Approval and Construction Approval for those
Franchised Restaurants until the end of the Extended Cure Period. Notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, the cure set forth in this Section 6.2(ii) is a one-time cure that may only be elected once by
Developer during the Term of this Agreement. Further, failure to open the number of Franchised
Restaurants necessary to achieve the Cumulative Opening Target by the end of the Cure Period, or the
Extended Cure Period, as the case may be shall result in the immediate termination of this Agreement by
BKC without further notice, in which event Developer shall forfeit all amounts paid under this Agreement.
6.3 Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement by BKC or if at the time of expiration of this
Agreement Developer has not achieved the Cumulative Opening Target for the final Term Year, any rights
granted to Developer pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate and Developer shall forfeit all amounts
paid under this Agreement.
7.1 Indemnification. Developer is responsible for all losses, damages and/or contractual liabilities to
third parties arising out of or relating to any of the obligations, undertakings, promises and representations
of Developer under this Agreement, and for all claims or demands for damages to property or for injury,
illness or death of persons directly or indirectly resulting therefrom. Developer agrees to defend, indemnify
and save BKC and BKC's officers, directors, agents, employees, attorneys, accountants, subsidiaries,
affiliates and parent company harmless of, from and with respect to any such claims, demands, losses,
obligations, costs, expenses, liabilities, debts or damages (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorney's fees). BKC shall notify Developer of any such claims, and Developer shall be given the
opportunity to assume the defense of the matter. If Developer fails to assume the defense, BKC may
defend the action in the manner it deems appropriate, and Developer shall pay to BKC all costs, including
attorney fees, incurred by BKC in effecting such defense. BKC's right to indemnity under this Agreement
shall arise and be valid notwithstanding that joint or concurrent liability may be imposed on BKC by statute,
ordinance, regulation or other law.
7.2 Insurance. Developer shall procure the insurance coverage provided for in BKC’s standard form
of Franchise Agreement as disclosed in BKC’s then-current Franchise Disclosure Document, prior to the
commencement of construction of a Franchised Restaurant, and shall maintain such insurance coverage
throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement.
Developer shall participate in the fundraising and charitable efforts of the BK McLamore Foundation (the
“Foundation”). Developer agrees to purchase at least one (1) One Thousand Dollar ($1,000.00) scholarship
for each Franchised Restaurant during each year of the term of the Franchise Agreement for the Franchised
Restaurant at the time specified by the Foundation.
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ARTICLE IX: SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions of this Agreement may be construed in more than one way, one of which would
render the provision illegal or otherwise void, voidable or unenforceable, such provision shall have the
meaning which renders it valid and enforceable. This Agreement shall be construed according to its fair
meaning and not strictly against any party. If any court or other government authority determines that any
provision is not enforceable as written, the parties agree that the provision shall be amended so that it is
enforceable to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public policies of the jurisdiction in which
enforcement is sought and affords the parties the same basic rights and obligations and has the same
economic effect. If any provision is held invalid or otherwise unenforceable, such findings shall not
invalidate the remainder of the agreement unless, in the reasonable opinion of BKC, the effect of such
determination frustrates the purpose of this Agreement whereupon BKC shall have the right by written
notice to the other party to immediately terminate this Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof and cancels and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings and
agreements, written or oral, relating to the Target Areas and development of Franchised Restaurants
thereon. The parties acknowledge that they are not relying upon any representation, warranty, condition,
agreement or understanding, written or oral, except as herein specified. Neither this Agreement nor any
term or provision of it may be changed, waived, discharged, or modified orally. The only changes, waivers,
discharges or modifications that will be effective will be those which are in writing and signed by the parties
to this Agreement. Nothing in this Section, however, is intended to disclaim any representations BKC made
in the franchise disclosure document that it furnished to Developer.
11.1 Notice. Any notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered or sent by registered or certified mail
postage fully prepaid, or a nationally recognized courier service and if to BKC to: Burger King Corporation,
5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Florida 33126, Attn: General Counsel, if to Developer:
. All such notices shall be deemed delivered on the earlier of actual receipt
or the third (3rd) day after being deposited in the US Mail.
11.2 Assignment. This Agreement may not be directly or indirectly assigned, transferred or encumbered
by Developer. BKC may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time in its sole discretion.
11.3 Non-Waiver. Failure of BKC to insist upon strict performance of any terms of this Agreement shall
not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. Acceptance by BKC of any money paid by
Developer under this Agreement or under any Franchise Agreement shall not constitute a waiver by BKC
of any breach or default of this Agreement or any Franchise Agreement.
11.4 Relationship of Parties. The parties to this Agreement are not partners, joint venturers, or agents
of each other and there is no fiduciary relationship between the parties. Developer has no right to bind or
obligate BKC in any way and Developer shall not represent that it has any such right. This Agreement is
not a franchise for the operation of a BURGER KING® restaurant.
11.5 Governing Law/Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Florida. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the United States
District Court for the Southern District Court of Florida, or if such court lacks jurisdiction, the 11th Judicial
Court (or its successor) in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, shall be the venue and exclusive proper
forum in which to adjudicate any case or controversy arising, either directly or indirectly, under or in
connection with this Agreement, the Franchise Agreements or related documentation and any other
agreement between the parties, and the parties further agree that, if litigation arises out of, or in connection
with this Agreement, the Franchise Agreements, or related documentation or any other agreement between
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the parties in these courts, they will not contest or challenge the personal jurisdiction or venue of these
courts.
11.6 GENERAL RELEASE. For and in consideration of BKC entering into this Agreement, and other
good and valuable consideration received from or on behalf of BKC, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, Developer hereby remises, releases, acquits, satisfies, and forever discharges BKC, its
officers, directors, agents, employees, affiliates, subsidiaries, parent corporation, and all of their assignees
(individually and together "BKC"), of and from all manner of action and actions, cause and causes of action,
suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts,
controversies, agreements, promises, variances, trespasses, damages, judgments, executions, claims, and
demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which Developer ever had, now has, or which any successor or
assign of Developer hereafter can, shall, or may have, whether known or unknown, against BKC for, upon,
or by reason of any matter, cause, or thing whatsoever, from the beginning of the world to the day of these
presents.
[DEVELOPER, SPECIFICALLY, AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE AND ADVICE OF COUNSEL, DOES
HEREBY WAIVE THE PROVISIONS AND PROTECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION
1542 SET FORTH BELOW. CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 READS AS FOLLOWS: “A
GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY
DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING
THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS
OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”]
11.7 No Representations or Warranties. Developer agrees that BKC approvals are not a representation
or warranty of the potential success or viability of a Site or Franchised Restaurant. Developer shall not rely
on any warranty, representation or advice given by or on behalf of BKC directly or indirectly relating to the
success or viability of a Site or Franchised Restaurant.
11.8 Franchise Agreement. Developer understands and agrees that as a condition precedent to BKC
granting a franchise to operate a Franchised Restaurant, Developer must meet the requirements for
Franchise Approval. Developer must sign and return to BKC, no less than seven (7) days prior to the
opening of each Franchised Restaurant, the then-current form of BURGER KING® restaurant Franchise
Agreement as disclosed in BKC’s then-current Franchise Disclosure Document (“Franchise Agreement”),
together with the then-current franchise fee, less only the Franchise Fee Deposit for that Franchised
Restaurant. Developer shall not open a Franchised Restaurant prior to the execution of a Franchise
Agreement, payment of the franchise fee, and receipt of BKC approval.
11.9 Survival. Sections 1.4.3.2 and 7 and all other provisions which must survive in order to give effect
to their intent and meaning shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
11.10 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to Developer's obligations under this
Agreement.
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By entering into this Agreement, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC electronically
and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal
laws, this Agreement may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Agreement agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Agreement shall
constitute an original for all purposes.
THIS AGREEMENT is executed by the parties as of the day and year indicated on the first page of this
Agreement.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
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EXHIBIT A
TARGET AREAS
Target Areas:
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EXHIBIT B
DEVELOPMENT AND OPENING COMMITMENT SCHEDULE
Openings: Developer must open a total of new Franchised Restaurants in the designated
Target Areas in accordance with the following schedule:
TERM BEGINNING AND ANNUAL OPENING CUMULATIVE OPENING Site Approval Construction
END DATE TARGET TARGET Due Date Approval Due
Date
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Deposit Due: $ ($10,000 per new Franchised Restaurant committed under this
Agreement )
This Exhibit does not constitute BKC approval. Written Target Area Clearance is required as described in
this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT D1
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (Individual Owner-Operator)
RESTAURANT # _______
Franchisee: _____________________
□ No
□ Yes
$_______
Processing Fee and Transfer Fee (Section $2,500 (Processing Fee), plus $500 (Transfer Fee)
15.D.(2)(q):
Transferor Transfer Fee (Section 15.E.(9)): $2,000, plus $500 for each additional restaurant
involved in the same transaction
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 1
3. FRANCHISEE REPRESENTATIONS.................................................................................................... 2
8. TRAINING .............................................................................................................................................. 8
The items checked below are hereby incorporated into and are made a part of this Franchise Agreement:
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
INTRODUCTION
A. BKC is the owner of certain trademarks and service marks, including but not limited to
BURGER KING® and HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, which are registered or pending with the United States
Patent and Trademark Office, and is the owner of other trademarks and service marks authorized for use
in BURGER KING Restaurants (the “BURGER KING Marks”).
B. BKC is engaged in the business of operating and granting franchises to operate restaurants
(“BURGER KING Restaurants”) using the BURGER KING Marks and a uniform and comprehensive
restaurant format and operating system developed by BKC (the “BURGER KING System”), including a
standardized design, decor, equipment system, color scheme, style of building and signage, as well as
uniform operating and quality standards, specifications and procedures of operation, and uniformity of
product and services offered, including all provisions of the Manual of Operating Data, as amended from
time to time (the “MOD Manual”).
In consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
BKC grants to Franchisee and Franchisee accepts a franchise for the duration of the Term
(defined below) to use the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks only in the operation of
a BURGER KING Restaurant at the location described on the Key Contract Data page attached to this
Agreement and incorporated by reference herein (the “Franchised Restaurant”), (the term “Franchised
Restaurant” includes the real estate described on Exhibit A (the “Premises”), the restaurant “Building,” and
all “Improvements” constructed thereon wherever the context permits or requires). The term of this
Agreement shall be for the period of time set forth on the Key Contract Data page unless terminated earlier
in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the “Term”), and shall commence on the
Commencement Date and shall expire on the Expiration Date. In the event of a dispute over the date that
the Franchised Restaurant opens for business, the records maintained by BKC shall control and be
dispositive. Franchisee agrees to operate the Franchised Restaurant at the specified location for the entire
duration of the Term. Franchisee accepts this franchise with the full and complete understanding that the
franchise grant contains no promise or assurance of renewal. The sole and entire conditions under which
Franchisee will have the opportunity of obtaining a Successor BURGER KING Franchise Agreement at
expiration are those set forth herein in Section 17. This franchise is for the specified location only and does
not in any way grant or imply any area, market or territorial rights proprietary to Franchisee. Notwithstanding
anything set forth above, if Franchisee continues to operate the Franchised Restaurant after the end of the
Franchisee acknowledges that the grant of this franchise constitutes the consideration for
the payment by Franchisee to BKC of the amount of the Initial Franchise Fee set forth on the Key Contract
Data page (the “Initial Franchise Fee”), and that this sum shall be fully earned by BKC upon the execution
and delivery of this Agreement.
3. FRANCHISEE REPRESENTATIONS
Franchisee agrees that BKC may consult with and consider the advice of the Franchisee
Advisory Council.
For purposes of this Franchise Agreement, to qualify as the “Franchisee Association,” the
association must have been formed for the primary purpose of representing the rights of franchisees, and
membership in such association must be limited solely to BURGER KING franchisees, or officers, directors,
partners or shareholders of BURGER KING franchisees, who in either case are not owned or controlled by
BKC or its parent, or any subsidiary or Affiliate of BKC.
BKC shall not prohibit nor restrict Franchisee from associating with other franchisees, nor
from forming, joining or participating in any franchisee trade association (the “Activities”). BKC shall not
retaliate against Franchisee because Franchisee engages in the Activities. BKC's exercise and
enforcement of its rights under any franchise agreement or the law shall not, by itself, constitute a breach
of BKC's responsibilities under the preceding sentence.
BKC shall establish, and cause approved suppliers to the BURGER KING System to
reasonably comply with, product, service and equipment specifications as established by BKC from time to
time.
Suggestions from Franchisee for improving elements of the BURGER KING System, such
as products, equipment, uniforms, restaurant facilities, service format and advertising, are encouraged and
may or may not be considered by BKC when adopting or modifying standards, specifications and
procedures for the BURGER KING System. Franchisee acknowledges that any such suggestions made
by Franchisee hereunder shall become the exclusive property of BKC. BKC shall have no obligation to
utilize suggestions and no obligation to provide compensation for any suggestion. Franchisee may not
utilize any such suggestions in the Franchised Restaurant without the prior written consent of BKC.
A. M.O.D. Manual
B. Franchised Restaurant
The Franchised Restaurant will be constructed and improved in the manner authorized and
approved by BKC, and the appearance of the Franchised Restaurant will not thereafter be altered except
as may be approved in writing by BKC.
(i) During the tenth year of the Term, Franchisee shall remodel,
improve and alter the exterior of the Franchised Restaurant to conform with the Current Image in effect on
the ninth anniversary of the date of this Agreement.
(ii) BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council shall meet annually to
discuss and establish the components of Current Image for the Franchised Restaurant. The Current Image
as established by BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council, from time to time, shall be binding upon
Franchisee. If BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council do not agree on the Current Image, BKC and the
Franchisee Association shall settle the matter by arbitration by a sole arbitrator in accordance with the then
current non-administered arbitration rules of the Center for Public Resources. The arbitration shall be
governed by the United States Arbitration Act (U.S.A.A.), and judgment upon the decision rendered by the
arbitrator shall be binding on Franchisee and BKC and except as provided in Section 10(a) of the U.S.A.A.,
shall not be appealable in any forum. The decision may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof.
The place of arbitration shall be Miami, Florida.
Failure of Franchisee to comply with the terms of this Section 5.B shall be deemed a material default of
this Agreement.
C. Signs
The BURGER KING Marks will only be erected and displayed in the manner and
at such locations as are approved and authorized by BKC, in writing. Franchisee agrees to maintain and
display signs reflecting the Current Image of BURGER KING Restaurants and shall not place additional
signs or posters at the Franchised Restaurant without the prior written consent of BKC. Only signs from
sources approved by BKC may be utilized at the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisee shall discontinue the
use of and destroy such signs as are declared obsolete by BKC within the reasonable time specified by
BKC. Such signs are fundamental to the BURGER KING System and Franchisee hereby grants to BKC
the right to enter the Franchised Restaurant to remove and destroy unapproved or obsolete signs in the
event that Franchisee has failed to do so within thirty (30) days after the written request of BKC.
D. Equipment
(1) Only equipment approved by BKC which meets the criteria and
performance standards of the BURGER KING System may be used in the Franchised Restaurant. The
equipment shall be maintained in a condition that meets operational standards specified in the MOD Manual
and, as equipment becomes obsolete or inoperable, Franchisee will replace the equipment with the types
and kinds of equipment as are then approved for use in BURGER KING Restaurants. If BKC determines
that additional or replacement equipment is needed because of a change in menu items or method of
preparation and service or because of health or safety considerations, Franchisee will install the additional
equipment or replacement equipment within the reasonable time specified by BKC. Prior to mandating the
use of a new or additional piece of equipment, BKC shall use reasonable efforts to field test the proposed
new equipment.
(2) Franchisee must, at its sole cost and expense: (a) at all times operate at
the Franchised Restaurant POS Systems (as hereinafter defined) approved by BKC; (b) upgrade or replace
in whole or in part any POS Systems as BKC may reasonably deem necessary or desirable in the interest
(3) Franchisee must also, at its sole cost and expense: (a) maintain, use
and/or operate centralized or technology based methods of taking, processing, routing, and delivering
orders or receiving payment for such orders that may be mandated by BKC at any time during the Term in
addition to the methods and technology BKC currently uses or authorizes (individually an “Additional
Ordering System” and collectively “Additional Ordering Systems”); and (b) add or replace equipment, wiring,
hardware and software in connection with the Additional Ordering Systems. To the extent any products and
services related to an Additional Ordering System are owned by BKC or provided to Franchisee by BKC,
BKC may charge up front and/or ongoing fees. BKC shall be the sole owner of all direct and related rights
and assets, including software and hardware, intellectual property and all data generated by the Additional
Ordering Systems, but excluding hardware or equipment Franchisee purchases directly for the purpose of
gaining access to the Additional Ordering System. If BKC requires Franchisee to use an Additional Ordering
System, then Franchisee shall comply with BKC’s requirements for connecting to, and utilizing such
technology in connection with Franchisee’s operation of the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisee will install
and implement any Additional Ordering System required by BKC within the reasonable time specified by
BKC.
(4) Franchisee must also, at its sole cost and expense: (a) maintain, use
and/or operate technology for the purpose of communicating with customers of BURGER KING
Restaurants and the collection, processing, storage and use of BURGER KING Restaurant customer data
that may be mandated by BKC at any time during the Term in addition to the methods and technology BKC
currently uses or authorizes (individually an “Additional Digital System” and collectively, the “Additional
Digital Systems”); and (b) add or replace equipment, wiring, hardware and software in connection with the
Additional Digital Systems. To the extent any products and services related to an Additional Digital System
are owned by BKC or provided to Franchisee by BKC, BKC may charge up front and/or ongoing fees. BKC
shall be the sole owner of all direct and related rights and assets, including software and hardware,
Public telephones, newspaper racks, juke boxes, cigarette, gum and candy
machines, rides, lottery ticket terminals, video games or any other games, or vending or amusement
machines will not be installed at the Franchised Restaurant without the prior written approval of BKC. In
the event such items are installed at the Franchised Restaurant, then all sums received by Franchisee in
connection with these items shall be included within “Gross Sales” as defined herein.
(1) All menu items, including without limitation, promotional and premium
products, which BKC may deem appropriate to take full advantage of the potential market and achieve
standardization in the BURGER KING System will be served, and no items which are not set forth in the
MOD Manual or otherwise authorized and approved by BKC in writing will be served. Franchisee shall only
sell the approved menu items at retail to consumers from and through the Franchised Restaurant and shall
not sell such items for redistribution or resale. Franchisee shall adhere to all specifications contained in the
MOD Manual or as otherwise prescribed by BKC as to ingredients, methods of preparation and service,
weight and dimensions of products served, and standards of cleanliness, health and sanitation.
(2) Franchisee shall notify BKC in writing within twenty-four hours of any
investigation or violation, actual or alleged, concerning any health or sanitary laws or regulations that results
in a failing score from the governmental authority, a closure of the Franchised Restaurant or a threatened
closure of the Franchised Restaurant, or that constitutes a critical food safety violation as set forth in the
MOD Manual (each, a “Food Safety Incident”). Upon the occurrence of any Food Safety Incident,
Franchisee shall take any actions directed by BKC or any governmental authority concerning such
investigation or violation. All food, drink and other items will be served and sold in packaging that meets
BKC's specifications. Only food, supplies, paper products and packaging from sources approved by BKC
shall be used in the Franchised Restaurant.
G. Hours of Operation
The Franchised Restaurant shall be open for business at a minimum from 6:00
A.M. to 12:00 A.M., Monday through Saturday and 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. on Sunday, fifty-two (52) weeks
a year, unless otherwise authorized or directed by BKC or unless prohibited by applicable law. The
Franchised Restaurant may be closed on Thanksgiving Day and/or Christmas Day if a majority of the
BURGER KING Restaurants in the market area (DMA) in which the Franchised Restaurant is located elect
to close on the holiday.
All employees shall only wear uniforms of such design and color as are from time
to time specified by BKC.
Only those advertising and promotional materials or items which are authorized by
BKC in writing prior to use shall be used, sold or distributed, and no display or use of the BURGER KING
Marks shall be made without the prior written approval of BKC. All materials on which the BURGER KING
Marks are used must include the designation or such other designation as BKC may specify. Franchisee
must, immediately upon receipt of notice from BKC, remove or discontinue the use, publication, display,
sale and distribution of any advertising or promotional material, slogans, and any material on which the
BURGER KING Marks appear, which BKC has not approved or has ceased to use.
BKC shall have the unrestricted right to enter the Franchised Restaurant to
conduct such activities as it deems necessary to ascertain Franchisee’s compliance with this Agreement.
The inspections may be conducted without prior notice at any time when Franchisee or one of his
employees is at the Franchised Restaurant. The inspections will be performed in a manner which minimizes
interference with the operation of the Franchised Restaurant.
BKC agrees to provide the following services to Franchisee and to use reasonable efforts
to provide them in a manner reasonably designed for the BURGER KING System, including the use of
technology deemed by BKC to be competitive in the quick service restaurant industry. Prior to making
material changes to the content of, and manner by which, the following items or services are delivered to
Franchisee, BKC shall consult with the Franchisee Advisory Council to receive input as to the proposed
change. The content of and manner by which the following services are to be delivered by BKC shall be
within BKC's sole reasonable discretion:
A. A reproducible copy of either (i) the standard architectural building plans and
specifications for current approved freestanding buildings or double drive-thru buildings, or (ii) such other
standard approved restaurant facility, whichever is applicable. Any modifications of the standard plans and
specifications, whether requested or required by planning and zoning boards, building codes or otherwise,
must be approved in writing by BKC and are to be paid for by Franchisee.
D. Opening promotion program. Franchisee may be eligible for a credit to its account
in exchange for implementing grand opening promotions conducted after the Franchised Restaurant opens,
in accordance with BKC's policy (if any) at the time of opening. Costs in excess of the amount of the credit
(if any) incurred in implementing the program shall be Franchisee’s responsibility.
F. Such merchandising, marketing and advertising research data and advice as may
be developed from time to time by BKC and deemed by it to be helpful in the operation of a BURGER KING
Restaurant.
The site at which Franchisee shall operate the Franchised Restaurant is more fully
described in Exhibit A. The Franchised Restaurant shall at all times be under the direct, on premises
supervision of Franchisee or its manager. During the Term of this Agreement the site shall be used
exclusively for the purpose of operating a franchised BURGER KING Restaurant.
In the event the Franchised Restaurant shall be damaged or destroyed by fire or other
casualty, or be required to be repaired or reconstructed by any governmental authority, Franchisee shall,
at its own expense, repair or reconstruct the Franchised Restaurant within a reasonable time under the
circumstances. The minimum acceptable appearance for the restored Franchised Restaurant will be that
which existed just prior to the casualty; however, every effort should be made to have the restored
Franchised Restaurant reflect the then Current Image, design and specifications of BURGER KING
restaurants. If the Franchised Restaurant is substantially destroyed by fire or other casualty, Franchisee
may, with BKC’s agreement, terminate this Agreement in lieu of Franchisee reconstructing the Franchised
Restaurant.
8. TRAINING
A. Operating Partner
The Franchised Restaurant shall not open unless the Operating Partner and a designated
restaurant manager have successfully completed BKC's training program in Miami, Florida or at such other
locations as may be specified by BKC (the “Initial Training”). Franchisee shall train the designated
restaurant manager pursuant to BKC's then current “in-restaurant” operations training and certification
program. BKC may, in its sole discretion, waive the Initial Training requirement for the designated
restaurant manager.
Franchisee shall be responsible for reasonable charges and costs of any sort associated
with such training but not limited to all travel and living expenses, compensation of and worker's
compensation insurance for the Operating Partner and the manager while enrolled in the training program
any other personal expenses, course materials, training facility charges, and training staff charges (if any).
If the Operating Partner fails to complete the orientation session at the next scheduled session after opening
or acquisition, as applicable, BKC may declare Franchisee to be in default of this Agreement, in addition to
its other rights under this Agreement.
A. Royalty
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty
equal to the percentage of monthly Gross Sales set forth as the Royalty on the Key Contract Data page
(“Royalty”) for the use of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks. Royalties shall be
paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month.
(iii) If BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council are unable to mutually
establish the Media Spending Goal, BKC shall, subject to the limitation set forth in Section (v) below, have
the right, in its sole business judgment, to establish the Media Spending Goal.
(iv) If BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council are unable to agree on the
Media Mix, BKC shall have the right, in its sole business judgment, to establish the Media Mix. If BKC
unilaterally establishes the Media Mix as provided above, BKC shall in no event spend more than ten
percent (10%) of the prior fiscal year's national Media expenditures for new Media channels and any such
new Media channel(s) must be accessible to no less than two-thirds (2/3) of the then established areas of
dominant influence in the United States.
(v) BKC shall use reasonable efforts to meet the Media Spending Goal,
subject to circumstances beyond its control; provided, however, that BKC shall spend no less than sixty-
five percent (65%) of the total annual Advertising Contribution on Media.
(vi) The annual expenditure on public relations shall not exceed one-half of
one percent of the total annual Advertising Contribution.
(viii) From time to time, BKC may seek support from Franchisee, and all other
franchisees in the Designated Marketing Area (“DMA”) where the Franchised Restaurant is located, for an
Investment Spending Program (“ISP”). In the event that 66.7% or more of the other franchised and BKC-
operated company restaurants in the DMA where the Franchised Restaurant exists execute binding ISP
contracts which commit such other franchisees to place a fixed monthly dollar amount or a percentage of
their Gross Sales into an ISP account with such money to be spent on local DMA marketing initiatives in a
given year, then in such case, Franchisee shall execute an ISP contract on exactly the same terms.
Franchisee acknowledges that the terms of the ISP contracts may change from year to year but that under
no circumstances will any ISP contract (1) bind the Franchisee to pay more than 2% of their Gross Sales
into an ISP fund; or (2) bind the Franchisee for a term longer than one year.
C. Gross Sales
The term “Gross Sales” as used in this Agreement includes all sums charged by
Franchisee for goods, merchandise or services sold at or from the Franchised Restaurant, including all
premiums unless exempted by BKC. The sale of BURGER KING products away from the Franchised
Restaurant is not authorized; however, should any such sales be approved in the future, they will be
included within the definition of Gross Sales. Gross Sales excludes any federal, state, county or city Tax,
excise Tax, or other similar Taxes collected by Franchisee from customers based upon sales, and cash
received as payment in credit transactions where the extension of credit itself has already been included in
the figure upon which the Royalty and Advertising Contribution is computed.
D. Late Charge
Any Royalty and Advertising Contribution not paid when due shall bear a late
charge at the maximum rate allowed by Florida law or, if no maximum rate relating to this transaction is in
effect in the State of Florida, 18% per annum. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean that
E. Payment; Credits
All payments required to be made to BKC under this Agreement shall be made in
Miami, Florida, or at such addresses and to such parties as BKC may designate in writing from time to time.
BKC may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay any amount owed by BKC or any of its Affiliates to Franchisee
by crediting any account of Franchisee or reducing any financial obligation of Franchisee to BKC or its
Affiliates.
Not more than once annually, the Franchisee Association shall have the right,
following reasonable notice to BKC, to audit BKC's fiscal year-end results with regard to the income and
expenditures of the Advertising Contribution received by BKC for BURGER KING restaurants located in the
U.S.A. The audit shall be conducted in accordance with the criteria established by BKC following
consultation with the Franchisee Advisory Council. The audit shall be at the sole cost of the Franchisee
Association unless (i) the audit discloses a misappropriation of funds or (ii) a discrepancy resulting from an
accounting error, which is in excess of three percent (3%) of the total annual Advertising Contribution
received by BKC, in either of which events BKC shall reimburse the Franchisee Association for the
reasonable costs of the audit. Only records of the past two fiscal years will be produced for the audit. The
results of the audit will be made available, on request, to Franchisee. Franchisee shall have no independent
right to audit, provided however, if no Franchisee Association exists, franchisees owning collectively at least
thirty percent (30%) or more of all BURGER KING franchisee-owned and operated restaurants in the U.S.A.
shall have the right to audit under the same terms and conditions set forth in this Section 9.F.
BKC may, at its option, require payment of the Royalty or Advertising Contribution
or both by making direct monthly withdrawals in the form of an electronic or similar funds transfer in the
appropriate amount(s) from Franchisee's bank account. In the event that this option is exercised,
Franchisee agrees to execute and deliver to its bank and to BKC those documents necessary to authorize
such withdrawals and to make payment or deposit as directed by BKC. Franchisee further agrees that it
will not thereafter terminate such authorization so long as this Agreement is in effect. Franchisee agrees
that it will not close such bank account without prior notice to BKC and the establishment of a substitute
bank account permitting such withdrawals. Franchisee also agrees that in the event that a direct electronic
funds transfer or other withdrawal program is not available at the bank at which it currently does its business,
it will take all reasonable and necessary steps to establish an account at a bank which does have such a
program. In addition, BKC may require payment of Royalty, Advertising Contribution and any other fees
required to be paid pursuant to this Agreement using BKC’s internet web portal called “BK® ePay”, or any
other electronic or digital payment method that BKC may require in the future.
H. No Set Off
The Royalty and Advertising Contribution must be paid in full free of any
deductions or set-off whatsoever (except withhholding Tax if required to be withheld from the relevant
payment by applicable laws).
A. Accounting
Franchisee agrees to keep true, accurate and complete records of his business in
such form as BKC now or hereafter may require and to furnish BKC with a monthly and fiscal year to date
profit and loss statement in the format prescribed by BKC. Franchisee shall also submit to BKC quarterly
balance sheets, the first of which shall be for the period ending three (3) months after the Franchised
Restaurant opens. All profit and loss statements and balance sheets should be prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be submitted to BKC within twenty-five (25) days
after the end of the period covered by the report. In addition, Franchisee shall retain for a period of at least
twenty-four (24) months and upon request submit to BKC copies of all state sales tax returns and all
supporting data and records relating to sales made at or from the Franchised Restaurant and such other
records as BKC may reasonably request from time to time. Franchisee shall also, upon request by BKC,
provide BKC with detailed, itemized documentation showing the actual cost of building or remodeling the
Franchised Restaurant.
Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the close of each fiscal year,
Franchisee shall submit a full disclosure of all persons with any interest in the Franchised Restaurant and
a complete annual financial statement for the Franchised Restaurant, which statement, if requested by
BKC, shall be certified by a Certified Public Accountant.
C. Audits
Franchisee agrees that BKC or its representatives, at BKC's expense, shall, at all
reasonable times, have the right to examine or audit the books, records, state sales tax return or accounts
of Franchisee. BKC shall similarly have the right to examine or audit the books, records, state sales tax
returns or accounts of any and all persons or entities who are guarantors of the Franchisee’s performance,
who have personal liability, or who have joint and severable liability under this Agreement in those instances
in which Franchisee has failed to make payments of the Royalty or Advertising Contribution in a timely
fashion or has otherwise defaulted under this Agreement. In the event the audit discloses an
understatement of Gross Sales for any period or periods, Franchisee shall, within 15 days after receipt of
the audit report, pay BKC the Royalty and Advertising Contribution (including any ISP fee) in the amount of
the understatement plus the late charge identified in Section 9.D. of this Agreement from the date such
payments were originally due. Additionally, in the event the audit discloses an understatement of Gross
Sales which exceeds two percent (2%) for any period or periods, Franchisee shall, within fifteen (15) days
after the receipt of the audit report, reimburse BKC for all costs of the audit including travel, lodging and
wages, reasonably incurred.
Except as otherwise provided in any lease between BKC, or any of its Affiliates,
and Franchisee, BKC shall not release to third parties financial or operational information specifically
relating to Franchisee and/or the Franchised Restaurant without the consent of Franchisee unless
otherwise required to do so by judicial or administrative order. If BKC is required to disclose such
information, BKC shall use reasonable efforts to give Franchisee notice thereof. Notwithstanding the
foregoing however, BKC may 1) release general financial or operational information relating to the
BURGER KING System compiled in whole or in part from Franchisee and/or the Franchised Restaurant so
long as Franchisee and/or the Franchised Restaurant are not specifically identified, and 2) publish
operational metrics and scores of the Franchised Restaurant and its rank in comparison to other restaurants
(1) Franchisee acknowledges that ownership of all right, title and interest to
the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks, are and shall remain vested solely in BKC and
Franchisee disclaims any right or interest therein or the good will derived therefrom. All good will associated
with the BURGER KING Marks is the sole property of BKC. Franchisee agrees that all materials loaned or
otherwise made available to him and all disclosures made to Franchisee and not to the general public by
or at the direction of BKC at any time before or during the Term of this Agreement relating to the BURGER
KING System, including, without limitation, the MOD Manual in its entirety, financial information, marketing
strategy and marketing programs are to be considered trade secrets of BKC for purposes of this Agreement
and shall be kept confidential and used by Franchisee only in connection with the operation of the
Franchised Restaurant and other franchised BURGER KING Restaurants. Franchisee agrees not to
divulge any of the trade secrets to any person other than his employees and then only to the extent
necessary for the operation of the Franchised Restaurant and, specifically, that Franchisee will not, nor
permit anyone to, reproduce, copy or exhibit any portion of the MOD Manual or any other trade secrets of
BKC.
(2) Franchisee will not, directly or indirectly, at any time during the Term of
this Agreement or thereafter, do or cause to be done any act or thing disputing, attacking or in any way
impairing or tending to impair BKC's right, title or interest in the BURGER KING Marks or the BURGER
KING System. Franchisee shall immediately notify BKC of all infringements or limitations of the BURGER
KING Marks which come to his attention or challenges to Franchisee's use of any of the BURGER KING
Marks, and BKC shall exercise absolute discretion in deciding what action, if any, should be taken.
Franchisee agrees to cooperate in the prosecution of any action to prevent the infringement, limitation,
illegal use or misuse of the BURGER KING Marks and agrees to be named as a party in any such action if
so requested by BKC. BKC agrees to bear the legal expenses incident to Franchisee’s participation in such
action, except for fees, expenses and other costs of Franchisee's personal legal counsel if Franchisee
elects to be represented by counsel of his own choosing.
(3) Franchisee shall not use any of the BURGER KING Marks, any variations
or abbreviations, or any words confusingly similar to the BURGER KING Marks as part of Franchisee’s
corporate, limited liability company, or partnership name.
(4) Unless otherwise required by this Agreement, Franchisee shall not use
any of the BURGER KING Marks, any variations or abbreviations, or any words confusingly similar to the
BURGER KING Marks on any website, or other electronic or social media or in or as part of any domain
name or electronic mail address.
B. Independent Contractor
Franchisee acknowledges the uniqueness of the BURGER KING System and that BKC is
making its knowledge, know-how and expertise available to him for the purpose of operating the Franchised
Restaurant. Franchisee agrees that it would be an unfair method of competition for Franchisee to use or
duplicate or to allow others to use or duplicate any of the knowledge, know-how and expertise received
from BKC for any use other than for the operation of franchised BURGER KING Restaurants. Franchisee,
therefore, warrants that during the Term of this Agreement, he will utilize his best and continuing efforts to
promote and develop the business at the Franchised Restaurant and during the Term hereof and at all
times thereafter will not directly or indirectly engage in the operation of any restaurant, other than the
Franchised Restaurant and other BURGER KING Restaurants franchised from BKC, which utilizes or
duplicates the BURGER KING System, any trade secrets of BKC, the BURGER KING Marks or the present
or any former BURGER KING Current Image.
A. Insurance
B. Specific Coverage
(iv) broad form Boiler and Machinery insurance covering all boilers,
pressure vessels and HVAC equipment within the Premises in an amount not less than the full replacement
cost thereof. Such insurance shall name BKC and any other entity that BKC acting reasonably requests as
a loss payee as its interest may appear and shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of BKC and any
other loss payee; and
C. Evidence of Insurance
D. Worker's Compensation
(2) Franchisee agrees to defend, indemnify and save BKC and BKC's officers,
directors, agents, employees, attorneys, and accountants, subsidiaries, Affiliates and parent companies,
harmless of, from and with respect to any claims, demands, losses, obligations, costs, expenses, liabilities,
debts or damages any of them may incur (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees) arising
from or relating to the sale of securities of Franchisee, including but not limited to claims, demands, losses,
obligations, costs, expenses, liabilities, debts or damages arising from or related to any alleged violation of
any federal or state securities law in connection with a sale of securities of Franchisee. BKC shall notify
Franchisee of any claims, and Franchisee shall be given the opportunity to assume the defense of the
matter. If Franchisee fails to assume the defense, BKC may defend the action in the manner it deems
appropriate, and Franchisee shall pay to BKC all costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by BKC in
effecting such defense, in addition to any sum BKC may pay by reason of any settlement or judgment
against BKC. BKC's right to indemnity under this Agreement shall arise and be valid notwithstanding that
joint or concurrent liability may be imposed on BKC by statute, ordinance, regulation or other law. BKC and
the other indemnitees shall, in all instances, have the right to be represented by counsel of its/their own
choosing, at Franchisee's expense, and to participate in the defense of any such claim.
F. Defense of Claims
BKC shall notify Franchisee of any claims, and Franchisee shall be given the
opportunity to assume the defense of the matter; however, BKC shall have the right to participate in the
defense of any claim or action against it which is assumed by Franchisee, at BKC's own cost and expense.
If Franchisee fails to assume the defense of any claim covered by the indemnification provisions of
Section 13.E., BKC may defend the action in the manner it deems appropriate, and Franchisee shall pay
to BKC all costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by BKC in effecting such defense, in addition to any
sum which BKC may pay by reason of any settlement or judgment against BKC. No settlement of any claim
against BKC shall be made by Franchisee which is in excess of the amount of insurance referred to in
Section 13.B or which would subject BKC to liability in any amount not covered by such insurance without
the prior written consent of BKC. If the indemnifiable claim involves multiple franchisees and BKC
reasonably determines that consolidation of all such claims would be in the best interests of BKC and the
affected franchisees, including Franchisee (in which case any liability of Franchisee hereunder would be
on a pro rata basis), BKC shall have the right to defend the claim, action or demand by appropriate
proceedings with sole power to direct and control such defense with respect to BKC, and Franchisee shall
pay to BKC a pro rata share of all costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by BKC in effecting
such defense and any subsequent legal appeal, in addition to any sums which BKC may pay by reason of
any settlement or judgment against BKC.
Franchisee shall pay when due all Taxes levied or assessed in connection with the
possession, ownership or operation of the Franchised Restaurant or in connection with amounts paid or
received under this Agreement, including without limitation any Indirect Tax (other than any Tax that is
measured by or related to the net income of BKC or to its corporate status in a state). If any such Tax shall
be paid by BKC, Franchisee shall promptly reimburse BKC the amount paid. In the event of any bona fide
dispute as to the liability for a Tax assessed against Franchisee, Franchisee may contest the validity or the
amount of the Tax in accordance with procedures of the Taxing Authority. Franchisee shall not permit a
tax sale or seizure against the Franchised Restaurant or equipment.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else herein, the amount of all fees payable
pursuant to this Agreement by the Franchisee do not include Indirect Tax and, in the event Indirect Tax
applies on the fees payable pursuant to this Agreement, Franchisee will be responsible for such Indirect
Tax either (i) through payment of the Indirect Tax to BKC or (ii) if Franchisee is required by law to deduct
and pay the applicable Indirect Tax to the relevant Tax Authority, Franchisee will gross up the fees by the
applicable Indirect Tax and remit payment of the applicable Indirect Tax amount to the relevant Tax
Authority, without any deduction from fees payable under this Agreement. If there is an exemption in the
territory of the Franchised Restaurant for the application of Indirect Taxes to any payments made by
Franchisee to BKC or its designee, Franchisee will cooperate in good faith with BKC and take all reasonable
steps necessary to ensure that BKC or its designee will be eligible for such exemption, including by applying
for the exemption with the applicable Tax Authority.
A. This Agreement and the franchise grant are personal to Franchisee, and
Franchisee shall not sell, assign or transfer this Agreement or any right or ownership interest in the franchise
granted, nor permit any such assignment or transfer to occur directly, indirectly or contingently by
agreement or operation of law without the prior written consent of an authorized officer of BKC.
B. Franchisee shall not (1) assign or pledge this Agreement, or assign any of
Franchisee’s rights or delegate its duties hereunder; or (2) sell, assign, transfer, convey or give away
substantially all of the assets of the Franchised Restaurant. Notwithstanding any consent granted by BKC
pursuant to Section 15.A., Franchisee shall not pledge, mortgage, hypothecate, give as security for an
obligation or in any manner encumber this Agreement or the franchise granted herein except with the
express written consent of BKC given in connection with the execution of BKC's then-current third party
intercreditor agreement. Franchisee shall pay BKC a transfer fee in the amount set forth as the Intercreditor
Agreement Transfer Fee on the Key Contract Data page for the costs and expenses incurred by BKC in
connection with facilitating the execution of the intercreditor agreement (the “Intercreditor Agreement
Transfer Fee”). The Intercreditor Agreement Transfer Fee is in addition to any other transfer fees referenced
in this Agreement.
C. In the event of the death or incapacity of Franchisee or, if this Agreement has been
assigned to a corporation or a limited liability company, the death or incapacity of an owner of Voting
Common Stock or Voting Units, BKC shall consent to a transfer of decedent's or incapacitated party’s
interest to his heirs, surviving spouse, partner, or shareholder owning at least twenty-five percent (25%) of
the Voting Common Stock of a corporation or twenty-five percent (25%) of the Voting Units of a limited
liability company (collectively and individually an “Heir”), subject to the following conditions:
(1) The Heir must complete and be approved through BKC's standard
franchisee selection process, including satisfactorily demonstrating to BKC that the Heir meets the financial,
character, and managerial criteria, as well as equity ownership and such other criteria and conditions as
BKC shall then be applying in considering applications for new franchises.
(3) The Heir shall agree, in writing, to assume liability for and to perform all
the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the same extent as the original franchisee.
(4) If the Heir is not approved or there is no Heir, the estate of the deceased
shall use its best efforts to sell the Franchised Restaurant to an acceptable party within twenty-four (24)
months from the date of Franchisee's death or incapacity, and BKC shall have an option, but not the
obligation, to operate and/or manage the Franchised Restaurant for the account of Franchisee's estate until
the deceased or incapacitated Franchisee's interest is transferred to another party acceptable to BKC.
Should BKC elect to operate and/or manage the Franchised Restaurant, BKC shall make a complete
accounting and shall forward the net income from the operation to Franchisee's estate, less expenses and
a reasonable management fee. If the conveyance of the Franchised Restaurant to a party acceptable to
BKC has not taken place within the Twenty-Four (24)-month period, BKC shall have the option to purchase
the Franchised Restaurant at fair market value.
D. With the prior written consent of BKC, Franchisee may assign this Agreement to a
corporation (“Corporation”) or a limited liability company (“LLC”). BKC may impose reasonable conditions
on any assignment, including without limitation the conditions set forth below.
(c) The Corporation shall issue Voting Common Stock and may issue
either Non-Voting Common Stock or Non-Voting Preferred Stock. The Corporation may not issue both
Non-Voting Common Stock and Non-Voting Preferred Stock. As used herein, the term “Non-Voting Stock”
refers to the Non-Voting Common Stock or the Non-Voting Preferred Stock and the term “Stock” refers
collectively to Voting Common Stock and Non-Voting Stock.
(e) Shares of Non-Voting Stock may be issued to, owned and held
only by the spouse and/or children of the Franchisee (“Immediate Family Member”) and key employees of
Franchisee’s franchised BURGER KING Restaurant(s). Prior to the issuance of any and all Stock,
Franchisee shall take all steps reasonably necessary to comply with applicable state and federal laws and
regulations including any applicable disclosure requirements.
(f) A Corporation issuing Non-Voting Stock shall adopt and use the
provisions set forth in BKC's “Guidelines For The Preparation Of Corporate Governing Instruments” (the
“Corporation Guidelines”), receipt of a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by Franchisee.
(j) Under the provisions set forth in the Corporation Guidelines, the
Governing Instruments shall require that the Corporation shall redeem Non-Voting Stock at such time as
the holder ceases to be a key employee or an Immediate Family Member.
In no event shall there be more than five (5) Additional Holders nor at any time shall the combined total of
Original Franchisees and Additional Holders exceed ten (10).
(m) The Corporation shall not engage in any business activity other
than that which is directly related to the ownership and operation of Franchisee’s franchised BURGER KING
Restaurant(s).
THE OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF THIS STOCK IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE BY-LAWS OF THIS CORPORATION AND OF A
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH BURGER KING CORPORATION. REFERENCE IS MADE TO SUCH
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-
LAWS OF THIS CORPORATION, COPIES OF WHICH ARE ON FILE WITH THE RECORDS OF THE
CORPORATION.
(a) The assignment to the LLC will not relieve Franchisee of personal
liability to BKC for the performance of all obligations under this Franchise Agreement.
(c) The LLC shall issue voting membership interests and may issue
non-voting membership interests, provided, however, that such issuance is in compliance with the limited
liability company enabling statute of the state in which the LLC is created. As used herein, the term “Voting
Units” refers to any “voting membership interests,” “Non-Voting Units” refers to any non-voting membership
interests, and the term “Units” refers collectively to Voting Units and Non-Voting Units. The LLC may also
grant certain members preferential rights with respect to distributions of the LLC, provided, however, that
such grant is in compliance with the applicable enabling statute and that such preferential rights be granted
to members who hold only Non-Voting Units.
(e) Non-Voting Units may be issued to, owned and held only by the
spouse and/or children of the Franchisee (“Immediate Family Members”) and key employees of
Franchisee's franchised Burger King Restaurant(s) (“Key Employees”). Prior to the issuance of any and all
Units, Franchisee shall take all steps reasonably necessary to comply with applicable state and federal
laws and regulations including any applicable disclosure requirements.
(f) An LLC issuing Non-Voting Units shall adopt and use the
applicable provisions set forth in BKC's “Guidelines For The Preparation of Limited Liability Company
Governing Instruments” (the “Guidelines”), receipt of a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by
Franchisee.
(h) Franchisee shall cause the LLC to comply with the provisions of
this Agreement, including the Guidelines and the Governing Instruments. If the LLC fails or is unable to
comply with these provisions, including but not limited to the provisions limiting the voting rights of owners
of Units, the provisions limiting the number of owners of Voting Units and the provisions requiring
redemption or repurchase of Units, then the Franchisee shall take action to cause substantial compliance,
which action may include the purchase by Franchisee of Non-Voting Units and, if Franchisee fails or is
unable to cause substantial compliance, then BKC may declare Franchisee and the LLC in default under
this Franchise Agreement and any other Franchise Agreement similarly affected by Franchisee's failure or
inability.
(j) Under the provisions set forth in the Guidelines, the Governing
Instruments shall require that the LLC redeem Non-Voting Units at such time as the holder ceases to be a
Key Employee or an Immediate Family Member.
In no event shall there be more than five (5) Additional Holders nor at any time shall the combined total of
Original Franchisees and Additional Holders exceed ten (10).
(m) LLC shall not engage in any business activity other than that which
is directly related to the ownership and operation of Franchisee's franchised Burger King Restaurant(s).
(n) The Governing Instruments of the LLC shall reflect the limitation
in the number of holders of Voting Units and that the issuance and transfers of Voting Units are restricted
and may be issued or transferred only with the written consent of BKC.
(p) Franchisee shall deliver an opinion letter to BKC from the LLC’s
legal counsel, which legal counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to BKC, as to the LLC’s due organization,
good standing and authority to enter into the Franchise Agreement. .
(s) There are no material defaults under this Agreement or any other
agreements between Franchisee and BKC at the time of the request for assignment.
(t) All monetary obligations to BKC of any kind, whether arising under
this Franchise Agreement or otherwise, shall be paid in full at the time of the request for assignment.
E. If more than one (1) individual comprises the Franchisee, the assignment, in whole
or in part, by any such individual (the “Individual Seller”) of his ownership interest in the Franchised
Restaurant (or if this Agreement has been assigned to a Corporation or LLC pursuant to Section 15.D
herein, the assignment of his stock of the Corporation or Voting Units of the LLC) shall be subject to the
prior written consent of BKC, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld upon compliance with the
conditions required by BKC on the assignment. BKC shall use reasonable efforts to provide to Franchisee
consent to the assignment, or communicate notice of disapproval, within ninety (90) days (for transactions
involving less than ten (10) restaurants, the time frame shall be sixty (60) days) of receipt by BKC of
Franchisee's notice of assignment and the furnishing by Franchisee of all information reasonably requested
by BKC. Conditions on the assignment may include but are not limited to the following:
(1) For the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement, BKC shall
have the right at any time to examine and approve the form and content of the Governing Instruments;
(2) That all of Franchisee’s accrued monetary obligations and all other
outstanding obligations to BKC and its Affiliates, whether arising under this Agreement or otherwise, have
been satisfied;
(3) That Franchisee is not in default of any provision of this Agreement, any
amendment hereof or successor hereto, or any other agreement between Franchisee and BKC or its
Affiliates;
(4) That the transferee (or, if applicable, such owners of the transferee as BKC
may request), in BKC’s sole judgment, satisfies all of BKC’s business standards and requirements; has the
aptitude and ability to operate the Franchised Restaurant; and has adequate financial resources and capital
to do so; and that transferee complete and be approved through BKC's standard franchisee application and
(5) That the transferee, at BKC's election, consistent with then-current BKC
policy, (a) enters into a written assignment, in a form satisfactory to BKC, assuming and agreeing to
discharge all of Franchisee’s obligations under this Agreement, or (b) executes, for a term ending on the
Expiration Date of this Agreement, BKC's then-current BURGER KING Restaurant Franchise Agreement
applicable to such transferee and such other ancillary agreements as BKC may require for the Franchised
Restaurant; provided, however, that the royalty and advertising contribution rates shall be the same as
stated herein until such Expiration Date. If the transferee is required to execute a new franchise agreement,
such agreement shall supersede this Agreement in all respects;
(6) That the transferee (or, if applicable, such owners of the transferee as BKC
may request) meets all of the BKC requirements then applicable to ownership of franchises and executes
a guarantee of the performance of Franchisee’s obligations to BKC and BKC's Affiliates. For the purposes
of determining compliance, BKC shall have the right to examine and approve the form and content of all
governing documents;
(7) That the Franchisee and each transferor execute a general release, in a
form satisfactory to BKC, of any and all claims against BKC, its Affiliates, and their respective officers,
directors, agents, and employees, in their corporate and individual capacities;
(8) Approval by BKC of the terms of the contract of sale which impact the
sufficiency of cash flow from the business after payment of debt service to provide for, among other things,
any needed repairs to or remodeling of the Franchised Restaurant; and
(9) That the transferor pay the Transferor Transfer Fee set forth on the Key
Contract Data page in consideration of BKC’s expenses in reviewing the proposed transfer (the “Transferor
Transfer Fee”). In the event the transferee is not an existing approved BURGER KING franchisee,
Franchisee seller shall pay BKC a New Franchisee Training Fee in the amount set forth as the New
Franchisee Training Fee on the Key Contract Data page in connection with the transfer of the first restaurant
involved in the transaction (the “New Franchisee Training Fee”).
F. If BKC does not accept the offer under Section 16.A below, Franchisee, or an
Individual Seller may conclude the sale to the purchaser who made the offer provided BKC's consent to the
assignment be first obtained, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld upon compliance with the
conditions imposed by BKC on the assignment. Conditions may include, but are not limited to, the
conditions set forth in Section E above. BKC shall use reasonable efforts to provide to Franchisee consent
of the assignment, or communicate notice of disapproval, within ninety (90) days (for transactions involving
less than ten (10) restaurants the time frame shall be sixty (60) days) of receipt by BKC of Franchisee's
notice of assignment and the furnishing by Franchisee of all information reasonably requested by BKC.
(1) At the time of transfer, the Transferor must have been in good standing
with BKC in accordance with the operational expansion criteria then in effect for Franchise Approval;
(2) At the time of proposed re-entry, the Transferor must be in good standing
and be able to satisfy BKC's then current Franchise Approval Criteria and Expansion Approval Criteria and
deliver to BKC appropriate application forms and such other documents and agreements as BKC may
reasonably require evidencing the assumption by Transferor of the rights and obligations under the
remaining term of the Franchise Agreement.
(3) At the time of re-entry, BKC shall be paid, in full, all sums past due and
owing under this Franchise Agreement and any agreement related to the Franchised Restaurant, as well
as any past due sums related to products or supplies sold by BKC for use in the Franchised Restaurant,
including without limitation, any pre- and post-petition amounts due from any franchisee with regard to the
Franchised Restaurant which is the subject of a proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code or
any similar law affecting the rights of creditors generally.
(4) Transferor must take possession of and acquire control and dominion over
substantially all of the tangible real and personal property associated with the operation of the Franchised
Restaurant.
K. The proposed transferor shall notify BKC in writing of any proposed transfer of an
interest referred to in this Section 15 before the proposed transfer is to take place, and shall provide such
information and documentation relating to the proposed transfer as BKC may reasonably require.
L. BKC's consent to a transfer shall not constitute a waiver of any claims it may have
against the transferring party, nor shall it be deemed a waiver of BKC's right to demand exact compliance
with any of the terms of this Agreement by the transferor or transferee.
A. In the event Franchisee wishes to accept a bona fide offer from a third party to
purchase the Franchised Restaurant or any portion thereof or interest therein, Franchisee shall give BKC
written notice setting forth the name and address of the prospective purchaser, the price and terms of the
offer together with a franchise application completed by the prospective purchaser, a copy of the Purchase
and Sale Agreement, executed by both Franchisee and purchaser, and all exhibits, copies of any real estate
purchase agreement or agreements, proposed security agreements and related promissory notes,
assignment documents, title insurance commitment and any other information that BKC may request in
order to evaluate the offer. BKC or its Affiliates shall then have the prior option to purchase the interests
covered by the offer at the price and upon the same terms of the offer. If the consideration is not money,
the purchase price shall be cash equal to the fair market value of the consideration. BKC shall have twenty
(20) business days, excluding weekends and Federal holidays, after receipt of the notice of offer and the
furnishing of all reasonably requested information within which to notify Franchisee of BKC’s or its Affiliate’s
intent to exercise its right hereunder. Silence on the part of BKC shall constitute rejection. If the proposed
sale includes assets of Franchisee not related to the Franchised Restaurant or the operation of other
franchised BURGER KING Restaurants, BKC or its Affiliate may, at its option, elect to purchase only the
assets related to the operation of franchised BURGER KING Restaurants and an equitable purchase price
shall be allocated to each asset included in the proposed sale. A bona fide offer from a third party includes
any transfer, sale, conveyance, assignment, consolidation, merger or any other transaction in which legal
or beneficial ownership of the Franchised Restaurant or the franchise granted by this Agreement is vested
in a party other than Franchisee. If this Agreement has been assigned to a Corporation or LLC in
accordance with Section 15 of this Agreement, then this right of first refusal shall also apply if Voting
Common Stock in the Corporation, or Voting Units in the LLC, is sold, assigned or transferred to individuals
or entities other than those approved by BKC as owners of the Voting Common Stock or Voting Units.
B. The election by BKC not to exercise its right of first refusal as to any offer shall not
affect its right of first refusal as to any subsequent offer.
C. Any sale, attempted sale, assignment or other transfer of the franchise grant other
than a transfer pursuant to Section 15.C or 15.D effected without first giving BKC the right of first refusal
described above shall be void and of no force and effect. If this Agreement has been assigned to a
Corporation or LLC in accordance with Section 15 of this Agreement, any sale, attempted sale, assignment
or other transfer of Voting Common Stock in the Corporation or Voting Units in the LLC to individuals or
entities other than those approved by BKC as owners of Voting Common Stock or Voting Units without first
giving BKC the right of first refusal described above shall be void and of no force and effect.
Franchisee shall have, exercisable on the Expiration Date of the Term of this Agreement,
an option to obtain a Successor BURGER KING Franchise Agreement (“Successor Franchise Agreement”)
for a term of twenty (20) years, provided that:
A. Franchisee has given BKC written notice (“Notice”) of its intention to exercise its
Option to Obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement during the fourth year prior to the expiration of the
Term of this Agreement.
B. Franchisee, at the time of the Notice and at the time of the expiration of the Term
of this Agreement, is not in default of and has substantially complied with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and all other franchise agreements or other agreements with BKC that Franchisee, Operating
Partner may be a party to consistently and throughout its Term, including but not limited to the following:
(4) Franchisee shall have completed, not more than three (3) years and not
less than three (3) months prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement, the Improvements,
alterations, remodeling or rebuilding of the interior and exterior of the Franchised Restaurant so as to reflect
the then Current Image of BURGER KING Restaurants, pursuant to such plans and specifications as BKC
reasonably approves.
(6) Franchisee meets all then current financial ratios BKC uses to evaluate
new franchisees for financial approval.
C. Within one hundred and twenty (120) days after receipt of the Notice, BKC shall
advise Franchisee in writing if Franchisee is not eligible to obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement,
specifying the reasons for such ineligibility and identifying whether such deficiencies are capable of cure.
Between the date of the Notice and the Expiration Date of the Term of this Agreement, if any act,
circumstance or omission causes Franchisee to become ineligible to obtain a Successor Franchise
Agreement, then BKC shall advise Franchisee in writing thereof, specifying the deficiency and identifying a
cure period if applicable.
D. Franchisee has the right to remain in possession of the Premises for the term of
the Successor Franchise Agreement.
A. Default
(2) Franchisee sells any product which does not conform to BKC's
specifications. Franchisee shall have five (5) days after notice to cure the default.
(4) Franchisee sells products not approved by BKC. Franchisee shall have
five (5) days after notice to cure the default.
(7) Franchisee fails to pay when due any Royalty or Advertising Contribution
required to be paid under this Agreement. Franchisee shall have ten (10) days after notice to cure the
delinquency.
(9) Franchisee abandons the franchise relationship without the prior consent
of BKC at any time during the Term of this Agreement. Franchisee shall have five (5) days after notice to
cure the default. The cessation of operation of the Franchised Restaurant on the Premises other than with
the consent of BKC, whether the Premises remain vacant or are converted to another use, shall be
considered abandonment of the franchise relationship; provided, however, that the Franchised Restaurant
shall not be deemed abandoned if the cessation is due to circumstances beyond Franchisee's reasonable
control (such as lack of electrical power, weather conditions, earthquakes, strikes and the like) and
Franchisee diligently undertakes to resume operations after the reason for such cessation has been abated.
(10) Franchisee ceases to occupy the Premises. Franchisee shall have five (5)
days after notice to cure the default. If the loss of possession is the result of governmental exercise of
eminent domain, Franchisee may, with BKC's consent and subject to availability, relocate to other premises
in the same market area for the balance of the Term of this Agreement.
(11) Franchisee or, if Franchisee consists of more than one person, the
Operating Partner, (or, if the franchise has been assigned to a Corporation or LLC, the Corporation or LLC)
files a petition or application seeking any type of relief under the Bankruptcy Code or any state insolvency
or similar law, or someone files a petition or application seeking to have Franchisee adjudicated a bankrupt,
or seeking other relief against Franchisee under the Bankruptcy Code or any state insolvency or similar law
and the petitioner application is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after it is filed. Subject to the
applicable law, this Agreement shall terminate without notice or cure period upon the occurrence of this
act of default as if that date were the Expiration Date and Franchisee expressly and knowingly waives any
rights that he may have under the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and consents to the termination of
this Agreement or any other relief which may be sought in a Complaint filed by BKC to lift the provisions of
the automatic stay of the Bankruptcy Code. Additionally, Franchisee agrees not to seek an Injunctive Order
from any court in any jurisdiction relating to insolvency, reorganization or arrangement proceedings which
would have the effect of staying or enjoining this provision.
(12) Franchisee admits in writing his inability to pay his debts as they mature
or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver (permanent or temporary) for any part of
his property is appointed by a court of competent authority. If this act of default shall occur, BKC shall have
the right to immediately terminate this Agreement without notice or cure period.
(14) Conviction of Franchisee, the Operating Partner, or, if this Agreement has
been assigned to a Corporation or LLC, conviction of the Corporation or LLC, or an officer, director,
shareholder, or member of the Corporation or LLC, in a court of competent jurisdiction of (i) an indictable
offense punishable by a term of imprisonment in excess of one (1) year, (ii) any offense, regardless of how
punishable, for which a material element is fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude, or (iii) any other crime or
offense arising from or related to the operation of the Franchised Restaurant, other franchised BURGER
KING Restaurants, the BURGER KING Restaurant business of the Franchisee or any other business of the
Franchisee or the Operating Partner that BKC believes is reasonably likely to have an adverse effect on
(16) Franchisee denies BKC the right to inspect the Franchised Restaurant or
to audit the sales and accounting records of the Franchised Restaurant.
(20) Franchisee, without the written consent of BKC, enters into a management
agreement or consulting arrangement relating to the Franchised Restaurant.
The failure of BKC to terminate this Agreement upon the occurrence of one or
more acts of default will not constitute a waiver or otherwise affect the right of BKC to terminate this
Agreement because of a continuing or subsequent failure to cure one or more of the aforesaid acts of
default or any other default.
B. Effect of Termination
(4) In the event of termination for any default of Franchisee, any damage
suffered by BKC shall be a lien in favor of BKC against the personal property, machinery, fixtures and
equipment owned by Franchisee on the Premises at the time of default.
(5) The foregoing shall be in addition to any other rights or remedies of BKC
that exist under statute, regulation or common law.
Franchisee covenants and agrees that during the Term of this Agreement he will not own,
operate or have any interest in any hamburger business except other franchised BURGER KING
Restaurants. Franchisee further covenants and agrees that for a period of one (1) year after any sale,
assignment, transfer, termination or expiration of this Agreement, Franchisee will not own, operate or have
any interest in any hamburger business, except other franchised BURGER KING Restaurants, either at or
within two (2) miles of the Premises. The restrictive covenant shall remain an individual obligation of each
individual Franchisee under this Agreement, and shall not be effected in any way by the transfer or
assignment of this Agreement to a Corporation or LLC in accordance with Sections 15.D of this Agreement.
20. RESOLUTION OF DEVELOPMENT DISPUTES
A. Non-Binding Mediation
BKC and Franchisee agree that they shall attempt to resolve any dispute
(“Development Dispute”) that arises out of a decision by BKC to develop or authorize development of a new
restaurant (“Development Decision”), by negotiation between Franchisee and representatives of BKC who
have authority to settle the Development Dispute. The BKC representative shall be at a higher level of
management than the person with direct responsibility for the initial Development Decision. If the matter
has not been resolved within Thirty (30) days of referral of the Development Dispute to the BKC
representative for negotiation, BKC and Franchisee shall attempt to settle the Development Dispute by non-
binding mediation. The mediation procedure to be followed by the parties shall be set forth in BKC's then
current Procedures for Resolving Development Disputes (the “Procedures”).
The Procedures shall also set forth a binding dispute resolution process which may
be initiated pursuant to the Procedures at the sole election of Franchisee in the event the dispute is not
resolved through the mediation process. Subject to modifications made pursuant to Section 20.C. below,
the Procedures shall remain valid and enforceable by Franchisee and BKC for the Term of this Agreement.
C. Modification of Procedures
The terms and conditions of the Procedures shall not be materially modified by
BKC without the express written approval of the Franchisee Advisory Council.
Franchisee shall not institute any legal or administrative proceeding for claims
arising out of a Development Decision without first attempting to resolve the Development Dispute through
negotiation and non-binding mediation. If the Development Dispute has not been resolved through
negotiation or mediation pursuant to Sections 20.A and Franchisee has not timely elected the optional
binding dispute resolution pursuant to 20.B above, either party may initiate litigation.
A. Interpretation
The Introduction and the addenda and amendments checked on the page entitled
“List of Attachments” at the beginning of this document shall be considered a part of this Agreement.
Section captions are used only for convenience and are in no way to be construed as part of this Agreement
or as a limitation of the scope of the particular Sections to which they refer. Words of any gender used in
B. Non-Waiver
The failure of BKC to exercise any right or option given to it under this Agreement,
or to insist upon strict compliance by Franchisee with the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of any terms or conditions of this Agreement with respect to any other or subsequent
breach, nor a waiver by BKC of its right at any time thereafter to require exact and strict compliance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The rights or remedies set forth in this Agreement are in
addition to any other rights or remedies which may be granted by law.
(1) This Agreement shall become valid when executed and accepted
by BKC. The parties agree that it shall be deemed made and entered into in the State of Florida and shall
be governed and construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
(2) Franchisee and BKC acknowledge and agree that the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of Florida, or if such court lacks jurisdiction, the 11th Judicial Circuit (or its
successor) in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, shall be the venue and exclusive proper forum in which
to adjudicate any case or controversy arising, either directly or indirectly, under or in connection with this
Franchise Agreement except to the extent otherwise provided in this Agreement and the parties further
agree that, in the event of litigation arising out of or in connection with this Agreement in these courts, they
will not contest or challenge the jurisdiction or venue of these courts.
D. Severability
BKC and Franchisee agree that if any provision of this Agreement may be
construed in two ways, one of which would render the provision illegal or otherwise voidable or
unenforceable and the other of which would render the provision valid and enforceable, such provision shall
have the meaning which renders it valid and enforceable. The language of all provisions of this Agreement
shall be construed according to its fair meaning and not strictly against BKC or Franchisee. It is the desire
and intent of BKC and Franchisee that the provisions of this Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent,
and should any provision be invalid or unenforceable under Florida law, but valid under the laws of the state
where the Franchised Restaurant is located, the provision shall be governed by the law of that state. In the
event any court shall determine that any provision in this Agreement is not enforceable as written, BKC and
Franchisee agree that the provision shall be amended so that it is enforceable to the fullest extent
permissible under the laws of the jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought. The provisions of this
Agreement are severable and this Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced as if all completely invalid
or unenforceable provisions were not contained in the Agreement, and partially valid and enforceable
provisions shall be enforced to the extent that they are valid and enforceable.
E. Notices
(1) All notices to BKC shall be in writing and shall be delivered or sent by
registered or certified mail, postage fully prepaid, addressed to it at its offices at P.O. Box 020783, General
(2) All notices to Franchisee shall be in writing and shall be hand delivered or
sent by registered or certified mail or telegraph, addressed to Franchisee at the Franchised Restaurant or
Franchisee’s last designated in writing mailing address.
(3) Notices shall be deemed delivered on the earlier of actual receipt or the
third (3rd) day after being deposited in the U.S. Mail.
If Franchisee consists of more than one person, each partner's liability and
obligation under this Agreement shall be joint and several.
G. Modification
H. Binding Effect
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, executors, personal
representatives, successors or assigns.
I. Survival
Any provisions of this Agreement, including but not limited to the insurance and
indemnification provisions of Section 13, which impose an obligation after termination or expiration of this
Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement and be binding on the parties.
J. Attorney's Fees
In any litigation to enforce the terms of this Agreement, all costs and all attorney's
fees (including those incurred on appeal) incurred as a result of the legal action shall be paid to the
prevailing party by the other party.
K. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including the Key Contract Data page to this Agreement, together
with the Target Reservation Agreement, Franchise Application, Capitalization Plan and Contribution
Agreement, if applicable, submitted by Franchisee to BKC upon which BKC is relying in granting this
franchise, constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations,
commitments, representations and undertakings of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement. Nothing in this Section, however, is intended to disclaim any representations BKC made in the
Franchise Disclosure Document that it furnished to Franchisee.
L. Assignment
BKC shall have the right to transfer or assign all or any part of its rights or
obligations under this Agreement to any person or legal entity. With respect to any assignment which results
in the subsequent performance by the assignee of all of BKC’s obligations under this Agreement, the
22. DEFINITIONS
In this Agreement, the following terms, phrases and expressions shall have the
following meanings:
“Additional Digital System(s)” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.D.(4).
“Additional Ordering System(s)” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.D.(3).
“Affiliate” means any Person which directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common
Control with another Person.
“BURGER KING Marks” has the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
“BURGER KING Restaurants” has the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
“BURGER KING System” has the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
“Commencement Date” means the date that the Franchised Restaurant opens for business as set forth on
the Key Contract Data page.
“Control” or “Controlled” means the direct or indirect ownership, whether by ownership of securities,
contract, proxy or otherwise, of shareholding or contractual rights of a Person that assures (i) the majority
of the votes in the resolutions of such Person, or (ii) the power to appoint the majority of the managers or
directors of such Person, or (iii) the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of
such Person, and the related terms “Controlled by” “Controlling” or “under common Control with” shall be
read accordingly.
“Expiration Date” has the meaning set forth on the Key Contract Data page.
“Food Safety Incident” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.F.
“Immediate Family Member” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.D.(1)(e).
“Indirect Tax" or “Indirect Taxes” means sales and use tax, goods and services tax, value added tax, ad
valorem tax, excise tax, duty, levy or other governmental charges, and other obligations of the same or of
a similar nature to any of the foregoing (together with any penalties, interest, or other similar amounts
thereon) levied by a Tax Authority.
“Intercreditor Agreement Transfer Fee” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.B.
“New Franchisee Training Fee” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.E.(6).
“Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association,
company, partnership, Authority, statutory organization or other entity.
“Successor Franchise Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 17.
“Tax" or "Taxes" means all taxes, however denominated, including any interest, penalties, or other additions
that may become payable in respect thereof, imposed by any Taxing Authority.
"Tax Authority" means any governmental authority having or purporting to have power to impose, administer
or collect any Tax.
“Transferor Transfer Fee” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.E.(9).
By entering into this Agreement, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Agreement may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Agreement agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Agreement shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Agreement is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The BURGER KING Restaurant Franchise Agreement (the “Agreement”) provides, at Section 15.D
that the Franchisee may, with the prior written consent of Burger King Corporation (“BKC”) assign the
Agreement to a corporation (the “Corporation”) so long as certain reasonable BKC conditions, including but
not limited to those set forth in the Agreement are met. The Agreement also provides, at Section 15.D(6)
that if the Corporation wishes to issue either Non-Voting Common Stock or Non-Voting Preferred Stock (it
may not issue both), articles or certificate of incorporation and the by-laws of the Corporation (herein the
“governing instruments”) must contain at least the provisions set forth in these Guidelines For Preparation
Of Corporate Governing Instruments.
Before setting forth the required provisions, a note of CAUTION is in order. The issuance
of stock to family members and key employees may involve and invoke security registration and
sales laws, “blue sky” disclosure laws, wage and hour laws and numerous other federal, state and
local laws and regulations. A Franchisee should not, under any circumstances, issue, sell or give
away Voting or Non-Voting Stock of any sort without first discussing the matter in depth with an
attorney and following his or her instructions carefully.
The required provisions have been divided into those which relate to Non-Voting Common Stock
and those which relate to Non-Voting Preferred Stock. Under Section 15.D(3) of the Agreement, the
Corporation may not issue both Non-Voting Common Stock and Non-Voting Preferred Stock.
It should also be noted that Section 11.A.(3) of the Agreement requires that in the adoption of a
corporate or partnership name, the Franchisee may not use any of the BURGER KING Marks, or any
variation, abbreviation, or words confusingly similar to the BURGER KING Marks.
B. So long as the Corporation is the assignee of any BURGER KING Franchise, the relative
rights, preferences and limitations of the Voting Common Stock and the Non-Voting Common Stock are as
follows:
(a) Voting Common Stock shall only be issued to and held by those natural persons who are
approved as franchisees by Burger King Corporation. No more than five natural persons may hold shares
of Voting Common Stock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BKC may, in the exercise of its reasonable
discretion, permit more than five holders of shares of Voting Common Stock upon compliance with each of
the following conditions:
(iii) The Additional Holder agrees, in writing, to assume liability and to perform
all the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement to the same extent as the Original Franchisee.
In no event shall there be more than five (5) Additional Holders nor at any time shall the combined total of
Original Franchisees and Additional Holders exceed ten (10). If a holder of shares of Voting Common Stock
is not a natural person approved as a franchisee by Burger King Corporation, the shares of Voting Common
Stock shall be deemed to be shares of Non-Voting Stock until they are repurchased pursuant to Section 3.
(b) The holders of shares of Voting Common Stock shall be entitled to receive, out of the funds
of the Corporation legally available for such purpose, dividends as and when declared by the Board of
Directors.
(c) In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or distribution of the assets of the Corporation
the holders of shares of the Voting Common Stock together with holders of the Non-Voting Common Stock
(whose rights are limited as set forth in Section 2(d)) shall be entitled to share ratably in the distribution of
all remaining assets of the Corporation available for distribution.
(a) Non-Voting Common Stock shall only be issued to and held by either (1) a member of the
immediate family (which consists of the spouse and children) of the holder of shares of Voting Common
Stock, or (2) a “key employee” of the Corporation.
(b) The aggregate number of outstanding shares of Non-Voting Common Stock shall
not exceed 25% of the sum of (a) the aggregate number of outstanding shares of Voting Common Stock
and (b) the aggregate number of outstanding shares of Non-Voting Common Stock.
(c) Except as specifically required by applicable law, holders of Non-Voting Common Stock
shall not have the right to vote. If the holders of shares of Non-Voting Common Stock have the right to vote
on an action under applicable law, they shall vote as a single class with the holders of shares of Voting
Common Stock.
(d) In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or distribution of the assets of the Corporation
the holders of shares of Non-Voting Common Stock together with the holders of the shares of Voting
Common Stock shall be entitled to share ratably in the distribution of all remaining assets of the Corporation
available for distribution, except that no holder of shares of Non-Voting Common Stock may receive, in its
capacity as a holder of shares of Non-Voting Common Stock, any interest in the BURGER KING Franchise
other than an interest in the proceeds of any disposition thereof.
(e) Except as set forth in Section 2(c) and 2(d), the holders of shares of Non-Voting Common
Stock shall have all the rights and privileges of holders of shares of Voting Common Stock.
3. Repurchase
To the extent permitted by law, the Corporation shall repurchase shares of Non-Voting Common
Stock at such time as the holder thereof ceases to be a key employee of the Corporation or a member of
the immediate family of a holder of Voting Common Stock and shall repurchase shares of Voting Common
Stock at such time as the holder thereof ceases to be a person meeting the requirements hereunder of a
holder of shares of Voting Common Stock, for an amount per share (corporation will insert an applicable
pricing mechanism) provided, however, that such amount per share shall not exceed: (i) the aggregate of
A. The aggregate number of shares of all classes of stock which the Corporation shall have
authority to issue is (corporation will insert number), to be divided into two classes consisting of (insert
number) shares of a class designated “Preferred Stock”, of the par value of (insert number) per share, and
(insert number) shares of a class designated “Common Stock”, of the par value of (insert number) per
share.
B. So long as the Corporation is the assignee of any BURGER KING Franchise, the relative
rights, preferences and limitations of the shares of each class are as follows:
1. Preferred Stock
The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series, with such designation
or title, in such number of shares and with the relative rights and preferences (a) as may be fixed by
resolution of the Board of Directors without further action by shareholders, (b) as may be fixed by the
shareholders, or (c) as set forth below; provided, however, that in no event will holders of outstanding
shares of Preferred Stock have rights more extensive than the following:
(a) Holders of shares of Preferred Stock shall be either (1) a member of the immediate family
(which consists of the spouse and children) of the holders of the shares of Common Stock or (2) a “key
employee” of the Corporation.
(b) Shares of Preferred Stock shall not be convertible into shares of Common Stock.
(c) Except with respect to amendments to this instrument which adversely affect the relative
rights and preferences of holders of shares of Preferred Stock, for any action on which the holders of shares
of Preferred Stock are entitled to vote under applicable law, the holders of outstanding shares of Preferred
Stock so entitled to vote shall vote, for these purposes only, with the holders of outstanding shares of
Common Stock, and the maximum vote which all such holders of shares of Preferred Stock shall have is
25% of the aggregate number of outstanding shares of Preferred Stock and Common Stock, taken as a
whole, entitled to vote on such action.
(d) Upon liquidation, dissolution or distribution of the assets of the Corporation, the holders of
all outstanding shares of Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive more than 25% of the proceeds
upon such liquidation, dissolution or distribution; provided, however, that in no event will the holders of
shares of Preferred Stock be entitled to receive upon liquidation, dissolution or distribution of assets any
interest in the BURGER KING Franchise other than an interest in the proceeds from any disposition thereof.
2. Common Stock
(a) Common Stock shall only be issued to and held by those natural persons who are approved
as franchisees by Burger King Corporation. No more than five natural persons may hold shares of Common
Stock. If a holder of shares of Common Stock is not a natural person approved by Burger King Corporation,
the shares of Common Stock so held shall be subject to repurchase pursuant to Section 3.
(c) In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or distribution of the assets of the Corporation
and after satisfaction of the preferential requirements of the Preferred Stock, the holders of shares of
Common Stock shall be entitled to share ratably in the distribution of all remaining assets of the Corporation
available for distribution.
(a) To the extent permitted by law, the Corporation shall redeem shares of Preferred Stock for
(corporation will insert an applicable redemption price or pricing mechanism) at such time as the holder
thereof ceases to be a key employee of the Corporation or a member of the immediate family of a holder
of Voting Common Stock; provided, however, that the amount per share to be paid upon such redemption
shall not exceed 25% times (i) the aggregate of net income and net losses previously reported by the
Corporation to the Internal Revenue Service, less taxes paid or payable with respect to such reported net
income less the sum of dividends paid, declared or accrued and prior redemption and repurchases of
shares of Preferred Stock and Common Stock, divided by (ii) the total number of shares of Preferred Stock
outstanding at such time, including the shares to be redeemed.
(b) To the extent permitted by law, the Corporation shall repurchase shares of Common Stock
at such time as the holder thereof ceases to be a person approved by Burger King Corporation as a
franchisee, for an amount per share (corporation will insert applicable pricing mechanism); provided,
however, that such amount per share shall not exceed: (i) the aggregate of net income and net losses
previously reported by the Corporation to the Internal Revenue Service less taxes paid or payable with
respect to such reported net income, less the sum of amounts paid or payable for dividends previously paid,
declared or accrued and prior redemptions and repurchases of shares of capital stock of the Corporation,
and amounts which may be payable preferentially to holders of all outstanding shares of Preferred Stock
under Sections 1 and 3(a), divided by (ii) the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding
immediately prior to such proposed repurchase.
4859-7133-7732, v. 3
RESTAURANT # _______
No
Yes
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Transferor Transfer Fee (Section 15.F.(8)): $2,000, plus $500 for each additional restaurant
involved in the same transaction
Attention:
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 1
8. TRAINING ................................................................................................................................................ 9
A. Managing Owner/Managing Director .............................................................................................. 9
B. Charges and Costs ......................................................................................................................... 9
C. Franchisee Training and Restaurant Staffing ............................................................................... 10
The items checked below are hereby incorporated into and are made a part of this Franchise Agreement:
(ENTITY)
INTRODUCTION
A. BKC is the owner of certain trademarks and service marks, including but not limited to
BURGER KING® and HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, which are registered or pending with the United States
Patent and Trademark Office, and is the owner of other trademarks and service marks authorized for use
in BURGER KING Restaurants (the “BURGER KING Marks”).
B. BKC is engaged in the business of operating and granting franchises to operate restaurants
(“BURGER KING Restaurants”) using the BURGER KING Marks and a uniform and comprehensive
restaurant format and operating system developed by BKC (the “BURGER KING System”), including a
standardized design, decor, equipment system, color scheme, style of building and signage, as well as
uniform operating and quality standards, specifications and procedures of operation, and uniformity of
product and services offered, including all provisions of the Manual of Operating Data, as amended from
time to time (the “MOD Manual”).
D. BKC has previously approved a plan for the distribution of securities of Franchisee (the
“Franchise Entity Application”).
In consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
BKC grants to Franchisee and Franchisee accepts a franchise for the duration of the Term
(defined below) to use the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks only in the operation of
a BURGER KING Restaurant at the location described on the Key Contract Data page attached to this
Agreement and incorporated by reference herein (the “Franchised Restaurant”), (the term “Franchised
Restaurant” includes the real estate described on Exhibit A (the “Premises”), the restaurant “Building” and
all “Improvements” constructed thereon wherever the context permits or requires). The term of this
Agreement shall be for the period of time set forth on the Key Contract Data page unless terminated earlier
in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the “Term”), and shall commence on the
Commencement Date and shall expire on the Expiration Date. In the event of a dispute over the date that
the Franchised Restaurant opens for business, the records maintained by BKC shall control and be
dispositive. Franchisee agrees to operate the Franchised Restaurant at the specified location for the entire
duration of the Term. Franchisee accepts this franchise with the full and complete understanding that the
Franchisee acknowledges that the grant of this franchise constitutes the consideration for
the payment by Franchisee to BKC of the amount of the Initial Franchise Fee set forth on the Key Contract
Data page (the “Initial Franchise Fee”), and that this sum shall be fully earned by BKC upon the execution
and delivery of this Agreement.
3. ORGANIZATION OF FRANCHISEE
A. The individuals listed in Exhibit B to this Agreement are the “Owners” of Franchisee
for purposes of this Agreement. Franchisee acknowledges its understanding of BKC's requirement that an
individual “Managing Owner” be named and be granted the authority by Franchisee to bind Franchisee in
any dealings with BKC and its Affiliates and to direct any action necessary to ensure compliance with this
Agreement and any other agreements relating to the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisee represents and
warrants that the Managing Owner designated on the Key Contract Data Page and in Exhibit B presently
has and will have, throughout the Term, the authority to bind Franchisee in any dealings with BKC and its
Affiliates and to direct any action necessary to ensure compliance with this Agreement and any other
agreements relating to the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisee has not taken and agrees that it will not
hereafter take, whether directly or indirectly, any action to avoid the authority requirement for the Managing
Owner through the entry of limiting board resolutions, management agreements, amendment of governing
documents or any other similar device or arrangement. Franchisee agrees to furnish BKC with such
evidence as BKC may request from time to time for the purpose of assuring BKC that the Managing Owner's
authority remains as represented in this Agreement. No change in the Managing Owner may be made
without the prior written consent of BKC. If the Managing Owner dies or becomes incapacitated, then within
sixty (60) days thereafter, Franchisee shall name a new Managing Owner approved by BKC pursuant to
BKC's then current criteria for approving Managing Owners.
B. Franchisee shall notify BKC of, and at BKC's request provide copies of, any
amendments to the articles of incorporation, by-laws, partnership agreement, or other governing documents
of Franchisee. No amendment to such governing documents may be made, nor may any resolution be
adopted by the board of directors of Franchisee, if Franchisee is a corporation, without the written consent
of an authorized officer of BKC, if such amendment or resolution would (1) change the description of the
Franchisee’s purposes or authorized activities; (2) change the designation of, or the procedures for
designating, the Managing Owner; (3) change the authority delegated to the Managing Owner; or
(4) materially alter promises or representations contained in the Franchise Entity Application approved by
BKC.
C. Franchisee shall provide BKC annually with an updated list of all shareholders or
general and limited partners of Franchisee and its parent, if any.
Franchisee agrees that BKC may consult with and consider the advice of the Franchisee
Advisory Council.
For purposes of this Franchise Agreement, to qualify as the “Franchisee Association,” the
association must have been formed for the primary purpose of representing the rights of franchisees, and
membership in such association must be limited solely to BURGER KING franchisees, or officers, directors,
partners or shareholders of BURGER KING franchisees, who in either case are not owned or controlled by
BKC or its parent, or any subsidiary or Affiliate of BKC.
BKC shall not prohibit nor restrict Franchisee from associating with other franchisees, nor
from forming, joining or participating in any franchisee trade association (the “Activities”). BKC shall not
retaliate against Franchisee because Franchisee engages in the Activities. BKC's exercise and
enforcement of its rights under any franchise agreement or the law shall not, by itself, constitute a breach
of BKC's responsibilities under the preceding sentence.
BKC shall establish, and cause approved suppliers to the BURGER KING System to
reasonably comply with, product, service and equipment specifications as established by BKC from time to
time.
Suggestions from Franchisee for improving elements of the BURGER KING System, such
as products, equipment, uniforms, restaurant facilities, service format and advertising, are encouraged and
may or may not be considered by BKC when adopting or modifying standards, specifications and
procedures for the BURGER KING System. Franchisee acknowledges that any such suggestions made
by Franchisee hereunder shall become the exclusive property of BKC. BKC shall have no obligation to
utilize suggestions and no obligation to provide compensation for any suggestion. Franchisee may not
utilize any such suggestions in the Franchised Restaurant without the prior written consent of BKC.
A. M.O.D. Manual
B. Franchised Restaurant
The Franchised Restaurant shall at all times be under the direct, on premises
supervision of Franchisee or its manager. The Franchised Restaurant will be constructed and improved in
the manner authorized and approved by BKC, and the appearance of the Franchised Restaurant will not
thereafter be altered except as may be approved in writing by BKC.
(i) During the tenth year of the Term, Franchisee shall remodel,
improve and alter the exterior of the Franchised Restaurant to conform with the Current Image in effect on
the ninth anniversary of the date of this Agreement.
(ii) BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council shall meet annually to
discuss and establish the components of Current Image for the Franchised Restaurant. The Current Image
as established by BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council, from time to time, shall be binding upon
Franchisee. If BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council do not agree on the Current Image, BKC and the
Franchisee Association shall settle the matter by arbitration by a sole arbitrator in accordance with the then
current non-administered arbitration rules of the Center for Public Resources. The arbitration shall be
governed by the United States Arbitration Act (U.S.A.A.), and judgment upon the decision rendered by the
arbitrator shall be binding on Franchisee and BKC and except as provided in Section 10(a) of the U.S.A.A.,
shall not be appealable in any forum. The decision may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof.
The place of arbitration shall be Miami, Florida. Failure of Franchisee to comply with the terms of this
Section 5.B shall be deemed a material default of this Agreement.
C. Signs
The BURGER KING Marks will only be erected and displayed in the manner and
at such locations as are approved and authorized by BKC, in writing. Franchisee agrees to maintain and
display signs reflecting the Current Image of BURGER KING Restaurants and shall not place additional
signs or posters at the Franchised Restaurant without the prior written consent of BKC. Only signs from
sources approved by BKC may be utilized at the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisee shall discontinue the
use of and destroy such signs as are declared obsolete by BKC within the reasonable time specified by
BKC. Such signs are fundamental to the BURGER KING Restaurant System and Franchisee hereby grants
to BKC the right to enter the Franchised Restaurant to remove and destroy unapproved or obsolete signs
in the event that Franchisee has failed to do so within thirty (30) days after the written request of BKC.
(1) Only equipment approved by BKC which meets the criteria and
performance standards of the BURGER KING Restaurant System may be used in the Franchised
Restaurant. The equipment shall be maintained in a condition that meets operational standards specified
in the MOD Manual and, as equipment becomes obsolete or inoperable, Franchisee will replace the
equipment with the types and kinds of equipment as are then approved for use in BURGER KING
Restaurants. If BKC determines that additional or replacement equipment is needed because of a change
in menu items or method of preparation and service or because of health or safety considerations,
Franchisee will install the additional equipment or replacement equipment within the reasonable time
specified by BKC. Prior to mandating the use of a new or additional piece of equipment, BKC shall use
reasonable efforts to field test the proposed new equipment.
(2) Franchisee must, at its sole cost and expense: (a) at all times operate at
the Franchised Restaurant POS Systems (as hereinafter defined) approved by BKC; (b) upgrade or replace
in whole or in part any POS Systems as BKC may reasonably deem necessary or desirable in the interest
of proper administration of Burger King Restaurants throughout the Burger King Restaurant System, within
such reasonable time as may be specified by BKC; (c) use the approved POS Systems at all times to record
and process such information as BKC may from time to time require, including information regarding any
other business carried on in or from any Burger King Restaurant with the consent of BKC, keep such
information available for access by BKC on the POS System for such minimum period as BKC may require,
and maintain and provide to BKC such information in the format, and using such data exchange standards
and protocols as BKC may require; (d) effect the Polling (as hereinafter defined) operation at such time or
times as may be required by BKC, but BKC may itself initiate Polling whenever it deems appropriate;
(e) permit BKC or its agents to Poll any information contained in the POS System at any time; (f) permit
BKC or its agent to obtain all of the information referenced in this Section 5.D. that may be in the possession
of any third party vendor from whom Franchisee obtained an approved POS System; (g) if required by BKC,
download the information referenced in this Section 5.D. into machine readable information compatible with
the system operated by BKC or its agents and to deliver that information to BKC by such method and within
such timescale as BKC reasonably requires; and (h) integrate or otherwise permit the integration of such
POS Systems with such technological platforms designated by BKC from time to time (including websites
and mobile applications designated by BKC). For purposes of this Agreement, the term “POS System”
means a point of sale computerized system consisting of telecommunications systems (including required
dedicated telephone and power, network and broadband lines, and modem(s)), electronic hardware and
software technology (including printer(s)) and other computer-related accessories or peripheral equipment,
which captures, records and transmits sales, Taxes on sales, number, date and time of transactions, products
and combinations of products sold and employees using the system and such other related information as may
be required by BKC from time to time. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Polling” means any process
acceptable to BKC by which information or data about the Franchised Restaurant may be transmitted to or
from a POS System or other system operated by Franchisee or its agent into a computer or system operated
by BKC or its agents in the manner and format prescribed by BKC from time to time. For the avoidance of
doubt, BKC may Poll for information including, without limitation, daily sales data, daily transaction level
data, sales per visit and products and combination of products sold, otherwise known as product mix data
or “PMIX”, and inventory data.
(3) Franchisee must also, at its sole cost and expense: (a) maintain, use
and/or operate centralized or technology based methods of taking, processing, routing, and delivering
orders or receiving payment for such orders that may be mandated by BKC at any time during the Term in
addition to the methods and technology BKC currently uses or authorizes (individually an “Additional
Ordering System” and collectively “Additional Ordering Systems”); and (b) add or replace equipment, wiring,
hardware and software in connection with the Additional Ordering Systems. To the extent any products and
services related to an Additional Ordering System are owned by BKC or provided to Franchisee by BKC,
BKC may charge up front and/or ongoing fees. BKC shall be the sole owner of all direct and related rights
and assets, including software and hardware, intellectual property and all data generated by the Additional
(4) Franchisee must also, at its sole cost and expense: (a) maintain, use
and/or operate technology for the purpose of communicating with customers of BURGER KING
Restaurants and the collection, processing, storage and use of BURGER KING Restaurant customer data
that may be mandated by BKC at any time during the Term in addition to the methods and technology BKC
currently uses or authorizes (individually an “Additional Digital System” and collectively, the “Additional
Digital Systems”); and (b) add or replace equipment, wiring, hardware and software in connection with the
Additional Digital Systems. To the extent any products and services related to an Additional Digital System
are owned by BKC or provided to Franchisee by BKC, BKC may charge up front and/or ongoing fees. BKC
shall be the sole owner of all direct and related rights and assets, including software and hardware,
intellectual property and all data generated by the Additional Digital Systems, but excluding hardware or
equipment Franchisee purchases directly for the purpose of gaining access to an Additional Digital System.
BKC may use the data generated by the Additional Digital Systems (1) to analyze customer trends, (2) to
market BKC-developed goods and products to all customers or specific customer(s), (3) to reward loyal or
repeat customers, (4) to provide the data to third parties, and (5) for such other purposes as BKC deems
appropriate in its sole discretion. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that all net profits received by BKC
from providing the data generated by the Additional Digital Systems to third parties shall be the sole property
of BKC. If BKC requires Franchisee to use an Additional Digital System, then Franchisee shall comply with
BKC’s requirements for connecting to, and utilizing such technology in connection with Franchisee’s
operation of the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisee will install and implement any Additional Digital System
required by BKC within the reasonable time specified by BKC.
Public telephones, newspaper racks, juke boxes, cigarette, gum and candy
machines, rides, lottery ticket terminals, video games or any other games, or vending or amusement
machines will not be installed at the Franchised Restaurant without the prior written approval of BKC. In
the event such items are installed at the Franchised Restaurant, then all sums received by Franchisee in
connection with these items shall be included within “Gross Sales” as defined herein.
(1) All menu items, including without limitation, promotional and premium
products which BKC may deem appropriate to take full advantage of the potential market and achieve
standardization in the BURGER KING Restaurant System will be served, and no items which are not set
forth in the MOD Manual or otherwise authorized and approved by BKC in writing will be served. Franchisee
shall only sell the approved menu items at retail to consumers from and through the Franchised Restaurant
and shall not sell such items for redistribution or resale. Franchisee shall adhere to all specifications
contained in the MOD Manual or as otherwise prescribed by BKC as to ingredients, methods of preparation
and service, weight and dimensions of products served, and standards of cleanliness, health and sanitation.
(2) Franchisee shall notify BKC in writing within twenty-four hours of any
investigation or violation, actual or alleged, concerning any health or sanitary laws or regulations that results
in a failing score from the governmental authority, a closure of the Franchised Restaurant or a threatened
closure of the Franchised Restaurant, or that constitutes a critical food safety violation as set forth in the
MOD Manual (each, a “Food Safety Incident”). Upon the occurrence of any Food Safety Incident,
Franchisee shall take any actions directed by BKC or any governmental authority concerning such
investigation or violation. All food, drink and other items will be served and sold in packaging that meets
G. Hours of Operation
The Franchised Restaurant shall be open for business at a minimum from 6:00
A.M. to 12:00 A.M., Monday through Saturday and 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. on Sunday, fifty-two (52) weeks
a year, unless otherwise authorized or directed by BKC or unless prohibited by applicable law. The
Franchised Restaurant may be closed on Thanksgiving Day and/or Christmas Day if a majority of the
BURGER KING Restaurants in the market area (DMA) in which the Franchised Restaurant is located elect
to close on the holiday.
H. Uniforms
All employees shall only wear uniforms of such design and color as are from time
to time specified by BKC.
Only those advertising and promotional materials or items which are authorized by
BKC in writing prior to use shall be used, sold or distributed, and no display or use of the BURGER KING
Marks shall be made without the prior written approval of BKC. All materials on which the BURGER KING
Marks are used must include the designation ® or such other designation as BKC may specify. Franchisee
must, immediately upon receipt of notice from BKC, remove or discontinue the use, publication, display,
sale and distribution of any advertising or promotional material, slogans, and any material on which the
BURGER KING Marks appear, which BKC has not approved or has ceased to use.
BKC shall have the unrestricted right to enter the Franchised Restaurant to
conduct such activities as it deems necessary to ascertain Franchisee’s compliance with this Agreement.
The inspections may be conducted without prior notice at any time when one of Franchisee’s employees is
at the Franchised Restaurant. The inspections will be performed in a manner which minimizes interference
with the operation of the Franchised Restaurant.
(2) At all times during the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall employ at
least one (1) individual (the “Restaurant Manager”) who is responsible for the direct, personal supervision
of the Franchised Restaurant and who, within six (6) months after becoming Restaurant Manager,
successfully completes the training program described in Section 8.C.
BKC agrees to provide the following services to Franchisee and to use reasonable efforts
to provide them in a manner reasonably designed for the BURGER KING System, including the use of
technology deemed by BKC to be competitive in the quick service restaurant industry. Prior to making
material changes to the content of, and manner by which, the following items or services are delivered to
Franchisee, BKC shall consult with the Franchisee Advisory Council to receive input as to the proposed
change. The content of and manner by which the following services are to be delivered by BKC shall be
within BKC's sole reasonable discretion:
A. A reproducible copy of either (i) the standard architectural building plans and
specifications for current approved freestanding buildings or double drive thru buildings, or (ii) such other
standard approved restaurant facility, whichever is applicable. Any modifications of the standard plans and
specifications, whether requested or required by planning and zoning boards, building codes or otherwise,
must be approved in writing by BKC and are to be paid for by Franchisee.
D. Opening promotion program. Franchisee may be eligible for a credit to its account
in exchange for implementing grand opening promotions conducted after the Franchised Restaurant opens,
in accordance with BKC's policy (if any) at the time of opening. Costs in excess of the amount of the credit
(if any) incurred in implementing the program shall be Franchisee’s responsibility.
The site at which Franchisee shall operate the Franchised Restaurant is more fully
described in Exhibit A. During the Term of this Agreement the site shall be used exclusively for the purpose
of operating a franchised BURGER KING Restaurant.
In the event the Franchised Restaurant shall be damaged or destroyed by fire or other
casualty, or be required to be repaired or reconstructed by any governmental authority, Franchisee shall,
at its own expense, repair or reconstruct the Franchised Restaurant within a reasonable time under the
circumstances. The minimum acceptable appearance for the restored Franchised Restaurant will be that
which existed just prior to the casualty; however, every effort should be made to have the restored
Franchised Restaurant reflect the then Current Image, design and specifications of BURGER KING
restaurants. If the Franchised Restaurant is substantially destroyed by fire, or other casualty, Franchisee
may, with BKC's agreement, terminate the Agreement in lieu of Franchisee reconstructing the Franchised
Restaurant.
8. TRAINING
The Franchised Restaurant shall not open unless the Managing Director, the
Restaurant Manager and, at BKC's option, the Managing Owner, have successfully completed BKC's
training program in Miami, Florida or at such other locations as may be specified by BKC (the “Initial
Training”). BKC may, in its sole discretion, waive the Initial Training requirement for the Restaurant
Manager. BKC shall provide, and the Managing Owner and Managing Director shall attend, continuing
operations training programs from time to time as may be directed by BKC to re-enforce operational
standards (“Continuing Operations Training”). The required frequency, duration and subject matter of the
Continuing Operations Training shall be specified by BKC (the Initial Training and Continuing Operations
Training programs are hereinafter collectively referred to as “Training Programs”). BKC and the Franchisee
Advisory Council shall periodically review the Training Programs and BKC will consult with the Franchisee
Advisory Council prior to making any material changes to the Training Programs. Such programs may be
in Miami, Florida or at such other locations as may be specified by BKC.
Franchisee shall be responsible for reasonable charges and costs of any sort
associated with such training but not limited to all travel and living expenses, compensation of and worker's
compensation insurance for the attendees enrolled in the training program, any other personal expenses,
course materials, training facility charges, and training staff charges (if any). If the Managing Owner and
Managing Director fail to complete the orientation session at the next scheduled session after opening or
acquisition, as applicable, BKC may declare Franchisee to be in default of this Agreement, in addition to its
other rights under this Agreement.
A. Royalty
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty
equal to the percentage of monthly Gross Sales set forth as the Royalty on the Key Contract Data page
(“Royalty”) for the use of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks. Royalties shall be
paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month.
(ii) Periodically, but no less frequently than once per year, BKC shall meet
with the Franchisee Advisory Council to discuss and attempt to establish (a) the types of Media to be used
by BKC (the “Media Mix”) and (b) the percentage of the total annual Advertising Contribution to be expended
on Media (the “Media Spending Goal”).
(iii) If BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council are unable to mutually
establish the Media Spending Goal, BKC shall, subject to the limitation set forth in Section (v) below, have
the right, in its sole business judgment, to establish the Media Spending Goal.
(iv) If BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council are unable to agree on the
Media Mix, BKC shall have the right, in its sole business judgment, to establish the Media Mix. If BKC
unilaterally establishes the Media Mix as provided above, BKC shall in no event spend more than ten
percent (10%) of the prior fiscal year's national Media expenditures for new Media channels and any such
new Media channel(s) must be accessible to no less than two-thirds (2/3) of the then established areas of
dominant influence in the United States.
(vi) The annual expenditure on public relations shall not exceed one-half of
one percent of the total annual Advertising Contribution.
(vii) Certain Advertising funds shall be allocated for approved grand opening
promotions in accordance with current company policy.
(viii) From time to time, BKC may seek support from FRANCHISEE, and all
other franchisees in the Designated Marketing Area (“DMA”) where the Franchised Restaurant is located,
for an Investment Spending Program (“ISP”). In the event that 66.7% or more of the other franchised and
BKC-operated company restaurants in the DMA where the Franchised Restaurant exists execute binding
ISP contracts which commit such other franchisees to place a fixed monthly dollar amount or a percentage
of their Gross Sales into an ISP account with such money to be spent on local DMA marketing initiatives in
a given year, then in such case, Franchisee shall execute an ISP contract on exactly the same terms.
Franchisee acknowledges that the terms of the ISP contracts may change from year to year but that under
no circumstances will any IS contract (1) bind the Franchisee to pay more than 2% of their Gross Sales into
an ISP fund; or (2) bind the Franchisee for a term longer than one year.
C. Gross Sales
The term “Gross Sales” as used in this Agreement includes all sums charged by
Franchisee for goods, merchandise or services sold at or from the Franchised Restaurant, including all
premiums unless exempted by BKC. The sale of BURGER KING products away from the Franchised
Restaurant is not authorized; however, should any such sales be approved in the future, they will be
included within the definition of Gross Sales. Gross Sales excludes any federal, state, county or city Tax,
excise Tax, or other similar Taxes collected by Franchisee from customers based upon sales, and cash
received as payment in credit transactions where the extension of credit itself has already been included
in the figure upon which the Royalty and Advertising Contribution is computed.
D. Late Charge
Any Royalty and Advertising Contribution not paid when due shall bear a late
charge at the maximum rate allowed by Florida law or, if no maximum rate relating to this transaction is in
effect in the State of Florida, 18% per annum. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean that
Franchisee is to pay, or has contracted to pay, any sum in excess of that which may lawfully be charged or
contracted for under any applicable law. The intention of the parties is to conform strictly to applicable
usury laws and it is agreed that if an excess is inadvertently collected it shall be applied to reduce the
amount owed under Sections 9.A. and 9.B. above.
E. Payment; Credits
All payments required to be made to BKC under this Agreement shall be made in
Miami, Florida, or at such addresses and to such parties as BKC may designate in writing from time to time.
BKC may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay any amount owed by BKC or any of its Affiliates to Franchisee
by crediting any account of Franchisee or reducing any financial obligation of Franchisee to BKC or its
Affiliates.
Not more than once annually, the Franchisee Association shall have the right,
following reasonable notice to BKC, to audit BKC's fiscal year-end results with regard to the income and
BKC may, at its option, require payment of the royalty or advertising and sales
contribution or both by making direct monthly withdrawals in the form of an electronic or similar funds
transfer in the appropriate amount(s) from Franchisee’s bank account. In the event that this option is
exercised, Franchisee agrees to execute and deliver to its bank and to BKC those documents necessary
to authorize such withdrawals and to make payment or deposit as directed by BKC. Franchisee further
agrees that it will not thereafter terminate such authorization so long as this Agreement is in effect.
Franchisee agrees that it will not close such bank account without prior notice to BKC and the establishment
of a substitute bank account permitting such withdrawals. Franchisee also agrees that in the event that a
direct electronic funds transfer or other withdrawal program is not available at the bank at which it currently
does its business, it will take all reasonable and necessary steps to establish an account at a bank which
does have such a program. In addition, BKC may require payment of Royalty, Advertising Contribution and
any other fees required to be paid pursuant to this Agreement using BKC’s internet web portal called “BK®
ePay”, or any other electronic or digital payment method that BKC may require in the future.
H. No Set Off
The Royalty and Advertising Contribution must be paid in full free of any
deductions or set-off whatsoever (except withhholding Tax if required to be withheld from the relevant
payment by applicable laws).
A. Accounting
Franchisee agrees to keep true, accurate and complete records of its business in
such form as BKC now or hereafter may require and to furnish BKC with a monthly and fiscal year to date
profit and loss statement in the format prescribed by BKC. Franchisee shall also submit to BKC quarterly
balance sheets, the first of which shall be for the period ending three (3) months after the Franchised
Restaurant opens. All profit and loss statements and balance sheets should be prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be submitted to BKC within twenty-five (25) days
after the end of the period covered by the report. In addition, Franchisee shall retain for a period of at least
twenty-four (24) months and upon request submit to BKC copies of all state sales tax returns and all
supporting data and records relating to sales made at or from the Franchised Restaurant and such other
records as BKC may reasonably request from time to time. Franchisee shall also, upon request by BKC,
provide BKC with detailed, itemized documentation showing the actual cost of building or remodeling the
Franchised Restaurant.
Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the close of each fiscal year,
Franchisee shall submit a full disclosure of all persons with any interest in the Franchised Restaurant and
a complete annual financial statement for the Franchised Restaurant, which statement, if requested by
BKC, shall be certified by a Certified Public Accountant.
C. Audits
Franchisee agrees that BKC or its representatives, at BKC's expense, shall, at all
reasonable times, have the right to examine or audit the books, records, state sales tax returns or accounts
of Franchisee. BKC shall similarly have the right to examine or audit the books, records, state sales tax
return or accounts of any and all persons or entities who are guarantors of the Franchisee’s performance
under this Agreement in those instances in which Franchisee has failed to make payments of the Royalty
or Advertising Contribution in a timely fashion or has otherwise defaulted under this Agreement. In the
event the audit discloses an understatement of Gross Sales for any period or periods, Franchisee shall,
within 15 days after receipt of the audit report, pay BKC the Royalty and Advertising Contribution (including
any ISP fee) in the amount of the understatement plus the late charge identified in Section 9.D. of this
Agreement from the date such payments were originally due. Additionally, in the event the audit discloses
an understatement of Gross Sales which exceeds two percent (2%) for any period or periods, Franchisee
shall, within fifteen (15) days after the receipt of the audit report, reimburse BKC for all costs of the audit
including travel, lodging and wages, reasonably incurred.
Except as otherwise provided in any lease between BKC, or any of its Affiliates,
and Franchisee, BKC shall not release to third parties financial or operational information specifically
relating to Franchisee and/or the Franchised Restaurant without the consent of Franchisee unless
otherwise required to do so by judicial or administrative order. If BKC is required to disclose such
information, BKC shall use reasonable efforts to give Franchisee notice thereof. Notwithstanding the
foregoing however, BKC may 1) release general financial or operational information relating to the
BURGER KING System compiled in whole or in part from Franchisee and/or the Franchised Restaurant so
long as Franchisee and/or the Franchised Restaurant are not specifically identified, and 2) publish
operational metrics and scores of the Franchised Restaurant and its rank in comparison to other restaurants
in the BURGER KING System as long as the publication of the metrics, scores and rankings are distributed
only to other franchisees of BKC.
(1) Franchisee acknowledges that ownership of all right, title and interest to
the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks, are and shall remain vested solely in BKC and
Franchisee disclaims any right or interest therein or the good will derived therefrom. All good will associated
with the BURGER KING Marks is the sole property of BKC. Franchisee agrees that all materials loaned
or otherwise made available to it and all disclosures made to Franchisee and not to the general public by
or at the direction of BKC at any time before or during the Term of this Agreement relating to the BURGER
KING System, including, without limitation, the MOD Manual in its entirety, financial information marketing
strategy and marketing programs are to be considered trade secrets of BKC for purposes of this Agreement
and shall be kept confidential and used by Franchisee only in connection with the operation of the
Franchised Restaurant and other franchised BURGER KING Restaurants. Franchisee agrees not to
divulge any of the trade secrets to any person other than its employees and then only to the extent
necessary for the operation of the Franchised Restaurant and, specifically, that Franchisee will not, nor
permit anyone to, reproduce, copy or exhibit any portion of the MOD Manual or any other trade secrets of
(2) Franchisee will not, directly or indirectly, at any time during the Term of
this Agreement or thereafter, do or cause to be done any act or thing disputing, attacking or in any way
impairing or tending to impair BKC's right, title or interest in the BURGER KING Marks or the BURGER
KING System. Franchisee shall immediately notify BKC of all infringements or imitations of the BURGER
KING Marks which come to Franchisee’s attention or challenges to Franchisee’s use of any of the BURGER
KING Marks, and BKC shall exercise absolute discretion in deciding what action, if any, should be taken.
Franchisee agrees to cooperate in the prosecution of any action to prevent the infringement, imitation,
illegal use or misuse of the BURGER KING Marks and agrees to be named as a party in any such action if
so requested by BKC. BKC agrees to bear the legal expenses incident to Franchisee’s participation in such
action, except for fees, expenses and other costs of Franchisee’s personal legal counsel if Franchisee
elects to be represented by counsel of its own choosing.
(3) Franchisee shall not use any of the BURGER KING Marks, any variations
or abbreviations, or any words confusingly similar to the BURGER KING Marks as part of Franchisee’s
corporate or partnership name.
(4) Unless otherwise required by this Agreement, Franchisee shall not use
any of the BURGER KING Marks, any variations or abbreviations, or any words confusingly similar to the
BURGER KING Marks on any website, or other electronic or social media or in or as part of any domain
name or electronic mail address.
B. Independent Contractor
Franchisee acknowledges the uniqueness of the BURGER KING System and that BKC is
making its knowledge, know-how and expertise available to it for the purpose of operating the Franchised
Restaurant. Franchisee agrees that it would be an unfair method of competition for Franchisee to use or
duplicate or to allow others to use or duplicate any of the knowledge, know-how and expertise received
from BKC for any use other than for the operation of franchised BURGER KING Restaurants. Franchisee,
therefore, warrants that during the Term of this Agreement, it will utilize its best and continuing efforts to
promote and develop the business at the Franchised Restaurant and during the Term hereof and at all
A. Insurance
B. Specific Coverage
C. Evidence of Insurance
D. Worker's Compensation
E. Indemnity
(2) Franchisee agrees to defend, indemnify and save BKC and BKC's officers,
directors, agents, employees, attorneys, and accountants, subsidiaries, Affiliates and parent companies,
harmless of, from and with respect to any claims, demands, losses, obligations, costs, expenses, liabilities,
debts or damages any of them may incur (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees) arising
from or relating to the sale of securities of Franchisee, including but not limited to claims, demands, losses,
obligations, costs, expenses, liabilities, debts or damages arising from or related to any alleged violation of
any federal or state securities law in connection with a sale of securities of Franchisee. BKC shall notify
F. Defense of Claims
BKC shall notify Franchisee of any claims, and Franchisee shall be given the
opportunity to assume the defense of the matter; however, BKC shall have the right to participate in the
defense of any claim or action against it which is assumed by Franchisee, at BKC's own cost and expense.
If Franchisee fails to assume the defense of any claim covered by the indemnification provisions of Section
13.E., BKC may defend the action in the manner it deems appropriate, and Franchisee shall pay to BKC
all costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by BKC in effecting such defense, in addition to any sum which
BKC may pay by reason of any settlement or judgment against BKC. No settlement of any claim against
BKC shall be made by Franchisee which is in excess of the amount of insurance referred to in Section 13.B
or which would subject BKC to liability in any amount not covered by such insurance without the prior written
consent of BKC. If the indemnifiable claim involves multiple franchisees and BKC reasonably determines
that consolidation of all such claims would be in the best interests of BKC and the affected franchisees,
including Franchisee (in which case any liability of Franchisee hereunder would be on a pro rata basis),
BKC shall have the right to defend the claim, action or demand by appropriate proceedings with sole power
to direct and control such defense with respect to BKC, and Franchisee shall pay to BKC a pro rata share
of all costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by BKC in effecting such defense and any
subsequent legal appeal, in addition to any sums which BKC may pay by reason of any settlement or
judgment against BKC.
14. TAXES
Franchisee shall pay when due all Taxes levied or assessed in connection with the
possession, ownership or operation of the Franchised Restaurant or in connection with amounts paid or
received under this Agreement, including without limitation any Indirect Tax (other than any Tax that is
measured by or related to the net income of BKC or to its corporate status in a state). If any such Tax shall
be paid by BKC, Franchisee shall promptly reimburse BKC the amount paid. In the event of any bona fide
dispute as to the liability for a Tax assessed against Franchisee, Franchisee may contest the validity or the
amount of the Tax in accordance with procedures of the Taxing Authority. Franchisee shall not permit a
tax sale or seizure against the Franchised Restaurant or equipment.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else herein, the amount of all fees payable
pursuant to this Agreement by the Franchisee do not include Indirect Tax and, in the event Indirect Tax
applies on the fees payable pursuant to this Agreement, Franchisee will be responsible for such Indirect
Tax either (i) through payment of the Indirect Tax to BKC or (ii) if Franchisee is required by law to deduct
and pay the applicable Indirect Tax to the relevant Tax Authority, Franchisee will gross up the fees by the
applicable Indirect Tax and remit payment of the applicable Indirect Tax amount to the relevant Tax
Authority, without any deduction from fees payable under this Agreement. If there is an exemption in the
territory of the Franchised Restaurant for the application of Indirect Taxes to any payments made by
Franchisee to BKC or its designee, Franchisee will cooperate in good faith with BKC and take all reasonable
steps necessary to ensure that BKC or its designee will be eligible for such exemption, including by applying
for the exemption with the applicable Tax Authority.
Any purported assignment or transfer not in full compliance with this Section 15 shall be
null and void and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, for which BKC may immediately
terminate without opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 18.A of this Agreement.
A. Transfer by Franchisee
Except with the prior written consent of an authorized officer of BKC, Franchisee
shall not (1) assign or pledge this Agreement, or assign any of Franchisee’s rights or delegate any of its
duties hereunder; or (2) sell, assign, transfer, convey, give away, pledge, mortgage, or otherwise encumber
any equity securities of Franchisee; or (3) sell, assign, transfer, convey or give away substantially all of the
assets of the Franchised Restaurant.
B. Transfer by Owners
Except with the prior written consent of an authorized officer of BKC, no Owner
shall sell, assign, transfer, convey, give away, pledge, mortgage, or otherwise encumber any direct or
indirect interest in Franchisee.
The proposed transferor shall notify BKC in writing of any proposed transfer of an
interest referred to in Section 15.A or 15.B, as applicable, before the proposed transfer is to take place, and
shall provide such information and documentation relating to the proposed transfer as BKC may reasonably
require.
F. Conditions of Consent
BKC shall use reasonable efforts to provide consent of the proposed transfer, or
communicate to Franchisee, notice of disapproval, within ninety (90) days (for transactions involving less
than ten (10) restaurants the time frame shall be sixty (60) days) of receipt by BKC of Franchisee’s notice
of the proposed transfer and the furnishing of all reasonably requested information. BKC may condition its
consent to the proposed transfer of an interest referred to in Section 15.A or 15.B of this Agreement on
satisfaction of any or all of the following requirements:
(1) That all of Franchisee’s accrued monetary obligations and all other
outstanding obligations to BKC and its Affiliates, whether arising under this Agreement or otherwise, have
been satisfied;
(2) That Franchisee is not in default of any provision of this Agreement, any
amendment hereof or successor hereto, or any other agreement between Franchisee and BKC or its
Affiliates;
(3) That the transferee (or, if applicable, such owners of the transferee as BKC
may request), in BKC's sole judgment, satisfies all of BKC's business standards and requirements; has the
aptitude and ability to operate the Franchised Restaurant; and has adequate financial resources and capital
to do so; and that transferee complete and be approved through BKC's standard franchisee application and
selection process including satisfactorily demonstrating to BKC that transferee meets the financial,
character, managerial, ownership and such other criteria and conditions as BKC shall then be applying in
considering applications for new franchises, including transferee, and/or if applicable, Managing Owner and
Managing Director satisfactorily completing all BKC's training requirements;
(4) That the transferee, at BKC's election, consistent with then current BKC
policy, (a) enter into a written assignment, in a form satisfactory to BKC, assuming and agreeing to
discharge all of Franchisee’s obligations under this Agreement, or (b) execute, for a term ending on the
Expiration Date of this Agreement, BKC's then-current BURGER KING Restaurant Franchise Agreement
applicable to such transferee and such other ancillary agreements as BKC may require for the Franchised
Restaurant; provided, however, that the royalty and advertising contribution rates shall be the same as
stated herein. If the transferee is required to execute a new franchise agreement, such agreement shall
supersede this Agreement in all respects;
(5) That the transferee (or, if applicable, such owners of the transferee as BKC
may request) meet all of the BKC requirements then applicable to ownership of franchises and execute a
guarantee of the performance of Franchisee’s obligations to BKC and BKC's Affiliates. For the purposes
of determining compliance, BKC shall have the right to examine and approve the form and content of all
governing documents;
(6) That the Franchisee and each transferor execute a general release, in a
form satisfactory to BKC, of any and all claims against BKC, its Affiliates, and their respective officers,
directors, agents, and employees, in their corporate and individual capacities;
(8) That the transferor pay the Transferor Transfer Fee set forth on the Key
Contract Data page in consideration of BKC's expenses in reviewing the proposed transfer (the “Transferor
Transfer Fee”). In the event the transferee is not an existing approved BURGER KING franchisee,
Franchisee seller shall pay BKC a New Franchisee Training Fee in the amount set forth as the New
Franchisee Training Fee on the Key Contract Data page in connection with the transfer of the first restaurant
involved in the transaction (the “New Franchisee Training Fee”);
(9) Approval by BKC of the terms of the contract of sale which impact the sufficiency of cash flow from
the business after payment of debt service to provide for, among other things, any needed repairs to or
remodeling of the Franchised Restaurant.
G. Consent to Transfer
If BKC does not accept the offer under Section 16.A below, Franchisee may
conclude the sale to the purchaser who made the offer provided BKC's consent to the assignment or sale
of stock be first obtained, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld upon compliance with the
conditions imposed by BKC on such assignments or sales. Conditions may include, but are not limited to,
the conditions set forth in Section 15.F above.
H. Continuing Liability
(1) At the time of transfer, the transferor must have been in good standing
with BKC in accordance with the operational criteria then in effect for Franchise Approval;
(2) At the time of proposed re-entry, the transferor must be in good standing
and be able to satisfy BKC's then current Franchise Approval Criteria and Expansion Approval Criteria and
deliver to BKC appropriate application forms and such other documents and agreements as BKC may
reasonably require evidencing the assumption by transferor of the rights and obligations under the
remaining term of the Franchise Agreement;
(3) At the time of re-entry, BKC shall be paid, in full, all sums past due and
owing under this Franchise Agreement and any agreement related to the Franchised Restaurant, as well
as any past due sums related to products or supplies sold by BKC for use in the Franchised Restaurant,
including without limitation, any pre- and post-petition amounts due from any franchisee with regard to the
Franchised Restaurant which is the subject of a proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code or
any similar law affecting the rights of creditors generally;
(4) Transferor must take possession of and acquire control and dominion over
substantially all of the tangible real and personal property associated with the operation of the Franchised
Restaurant.
J. Notices to Transferor
During the period of time in which transferor remains liable pursuant to Section
15.H above, BKC shall use reasonable efforts to send simultaneous copies of notices of default under this
Franchise Agreement to transferor. Transferor shall use reasonable efforts to send simultaneous copies
of notices of default under any installment payment due to transferor from transferee. Failure of either party
to provide copies of the notices of default shall not be an event of default under the terms of this Franchise
Agreement. Transferor shall be afforded the same opportunity to cure as is set forth in the Notice of Default.
In addition, Franchisee agrees that, prior to acquiring any other BURGER KING
Restaurant franchise which may be offered to him for sale or which he may offer to purchase, such franchise
will first be offered to BKC on the same terms, conditions and price in accordance with Section 16.
M. No Waiver
BKC's consent to a transfer shall not constitute a waiver of any claims it may have
against the transferring party, nor shall it be deemed a waiver of BKC's right to demand exact compliance
with any of the terms of this Agreement by the transferor or transferee.
A. In the event Franchisee or the Owners wish to accept a bona fide offer from a third
party to purchase the Franchised Restaurant, or any portion thereof or interest therein, or any of the voting
stock of Franchisee, Franchisee shall give BKC written notice setting forth the name and address of the
prospective purchaser, the price and terms of the offer together with a franchisee application completed by
the prospective purchaser, a copy of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, executed by both Franchisee and
purchaser, and all exhibits, copies of any real estate purchase agreement or agreements, proposed security
agreements and related promissory notes, assignment documents, title insurance commitment and any
other information that BKC may request in order to evaluate the offer. BKC, its subsidiary or Affiliates
(herein collectively “BKC”) shall then have the prior option to purchase the interests covered by the offer at
the price and upon the same terms of the offer. If the consideration is not money, the purchase price shall
be cash equal to the fair market value of the consideration. BKC shall have twenty (20) business days,
excluding weekends and federal holidays, after receipt of the notice of offer and the furnishing of all
reasonably requested information within which to notify Franchisee or the Owners, as applicable, of BKC's
intent to exercise its right hereunder. Silence on the part of BKC shall constitute rejection. If the proposed
sale includes assets of Franchisee not related to the Franchised Restaurant, or the operation of other
franchised BURGER KING Restaurants, BKC may, at its option, elect to purchase only the assets related
to the operation of franchised BURGER KING Restaurants and an equitable purchase price shall be
allocated to each asset included in the proposed sale. A bona fide offer from a third party includes any
transfer, conveyance, assignment, consolidation, merger or any other transaction in which legal or
beneficial ownership of Franchised Restaurant or the franchise granted by this Agreement is vested in a
party other than Franchisee.
B. The election by BKC not to exercise its right of first refusal as to any offer shall not
affect its right of first refusal as to any subsequent offer.
C. Any sale, attempted sale, assignment or other transfer of the interests described
in Section 16.A. without first giving BKC the right of first refusal described above shall be void and of no
force and effect.
Franchisee shall have, exercisable on the Expiration Date of the Term of this Agreement,
an option to obtain a Successor BURGER KING Franchise Agreement (“Successor Franchise Agreement”)
for a term of twenty (20) years, provided that:
A. Franchisee has given BKC written notice (“Notice”) of its intention to exercise its
Option to Obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement during the fourth year prior to the expiration of the
Term of this Agreement.
B. Franchisee, at the time of the Notice and at the time of the expiration of the Term
of this Agreement, is not in default of and has substantially complied with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and all other franchise agreements or other agreements with BKC that Franchisee, Managing
(4) Franchisee shall have completed, not more than three (3) years and not
less than three (3) months prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement, the Improvements,
alterations, remodeling or rebuilding of the interior and exterior of the Franchised Restaurant so as to reflect
the then Current Image of BURGER KING Restaurants, pursuant to such plans and specifications as BKC
reasonably approves.
(6) Franchisee meets all then current financial ratios BKC uses to evaluate
new franchisees for financial approval.
C. Within one hundred and twenty (120) days after receipt of the Notice, BKC shall
advise Franchisee in writing if Franchisee is not eligible to obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement,
specifying the reasons for such ineligibility, and identifying whether such deficiencies are capable of cure.
Between the date of the Notice and the Expiration Date of the Term of this Agreement, if any act,
circumstance or omission causes Franchisee to become ineligible to obtain a Successor Franchise
Agreement then BKC shall advise Franchisee in writing thereof, specifying the deficiency and identifying a
cure period if applicable.
D. Franchisee has the right to remain in possession of the Premises for the term of
the Successor Franchise Agreement;
E. Franchisee shall execute the applicable form of the then current Successor
Franchise Agreement, which may differ from this Agreement as to royalty, advertising contributions and
ownership requirements, as well as other terms and conditions. Franchisee shall, upon execution of the
Successor Franchise Agreement, pay to BKC the then current initial franchise fee.
A. Default
(2) Franchisee sells any product which does not conform to BKC's
specifications. Franchisee shall have five (5) days after notice to cure the default.
(4) Franchisee sells products not approved by BKC. Franchisee shall have
five (5) days after notice to cure the default.
(7) Franchisee fails to pay when due any Royalty or Advertising Contribution
required to be paid under this Agreement. Franchisee shall have ten (10) days after notice to cure the
delinquency.
(8) Franchisee (i) fails to submit any information required by Section 10 of this
Agreement (“Accounting Procedures”) or (ii) submits a financial statement or other sales report which
understates Gross Sales. If Franchisee submits a financial statement or other sales report which
understates Gross Sales in an amount which exceeds two percent (2%) for any period or periods, BKC
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, such termination to be effective upon notice to Franchisee
and with no opportunity to cure.
(9) Franchisee abandons the franchise relationship without the prior consent
of BKC at any time during the Term of this Agreement. Franchisee shall have five (5) days after notice to
cure the default. The cessation of operation of the Franchised Restaurant on the Premises other than with
the consent of BKC, whether the Premises remain vacant or are converted to another use, shall be
considered abandonment of the franchise relationship provided, however, that the Franchised Restaurant
shall not be deemed abandoned if the cessation is due to circumstances beyond Franchisee’s reasonable
control (such as lack of electrical power, weather conditions, earthquakes, strikes and the like) and
Franchisee diligently undertakes to resume operations after the reason for such cessation has been abated.
(11) Franchisee files a petition or application seeking any type of relief under
the Bankruptcy Code or any state insolvency or similar law, or someone files a petition or application
seeking to have Franchisee adjudicated a bankrupt, or seeking other relief against Franchisee under the
Bankruptcy Code or any state insolvency or similar law and the petitioner application is not dismissed within
ninety (90) days after it is filed. Subject to the applicable law, this Agreement shall terminate without notice
or cure period upon the occurrence of this act of default as if that date were the Expiration Date and
Franchisee expressly and knowingly waives any rights that it may have under the provisions of the
Bankruptcy Code and consents to the termination of this Agreement or any other relief which may be sought
in a Complaint filed by BKC to lift the provisions of the automatic stay of the Bankruptcy Code. Additionally,
Franchisee agrees not to seek an Injunctive Order from any court in any jurisdiction relating to insolvency,
reorganization or arrangement proceedings which would have the effect of staying or enjoining this
provision.
(12) Franchisee admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they mature or
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver (permanent or temporary) for any part of its
property is appointed by a court of competent authority. If this act of default shall occur, BKC shall have
the right to immediately terminate this Agreement without notice or cure period.
(15) Franchisee or any Owner uses or duplicates the BURGER KING System
or engages in unfair competition in violation of Section 12 of this Agreement or discloses any trade secrets
of BKC in violation of Section 11.A(1) of this Agreement. If this act of default shall occur, BKC shall have
the right to terminate this Agreement, such termination to be effective upon notice to Franchisee but with
no opportunity to cure.
(16) Franchisee denies BKC the right to inspect the Franchised Restaurant or
to audit the sales and accounting records of the Franchised Restaurant.
(20) Franchisee, without the written consent of BKC, enters into a management
agreement or consulting arrangement relating to the Franchised Restaurant.
The failure of BKC to terminate this Agreement upon the occurrence of one or
more acts of default will not constitute a waiver or otherwise affect the right of BKC to terminate this
Agreement because of a continuing or subsequent failure to cure one or more of the aforesaid acts of
default or any other default.
B. Effect of Termination
(4) In the event of termination for any default of Franchisee, any damage
suffered by BKC shall be a lien in favor of BKC against the personal property, machinery, fixtures and
equipment owned by Franchisee on the Premises at the time of default.
(5) The foregoing shall be in addition to any other rights or remedies of BKC
that exist under statute, regulation or common law.
Franchisee covenants and agrees for itself, its parent, subsidiaries and Affiliates that during
the Term of this Agreement they will not own, operate or have any interest in any hamburger business
except other franchised BURGER KING Restaurants. Franchisee further covenants and agrees that for a
period of one (1) year after any sale, assignment, transfer, termination or expiration of this Agreement,
these entities will not own, operate or have any interest in any hamburger business, except other franchised
BURGER KING Restaurants, either at or within two (2) miles of the Premises. At BKC's request, Franchisee
shall require each Owner, and Managing Director to execute an agreement similar in substance to this
Section in a form acceptable to BKC and naming BKC as a third party beneficiary with the independent
right to enforce such agreement.
A. Non-Binding Mediation
BKC and Franchisee agree that they shall attempt to resolve any dispute
(“Development Dispute”) that arises out of a decision by BKC to develop or authorize development of a new
restaurant (“Development Decision”), by negotiation between Franchisee and representatives of BKC who
have authority to settle the Development Dispute. The BKC representative shall be at a higher level of
management than the person with direct responsibility for the initial Development Decision. If the matter
has not been resolved within Thirty (30) days of referral of the Development Dispute to the BKC
representative for negotiation, BKC and Franchisee shall attempt to settle the Development Dispute by non-
binding mediation. The mediation procedure to be followed by the parties shall be set forth in BKC's then
current Procedures for Resolving Development Disputes (the “Procedures”).
The Procedures shall also set forth a binding dispute resolution process which may
be initiated pursuant to the Procedures at the sole election of Franchisee in the event the dispute is not
resolved through the mediation process. Subject to modifications made pursuant to Section 20.C. below,
the Procedures shall remain valid and enforceable by Franchisee and BKC for the Term of this Agreement.
C. Modification of Procedures
The terms and conditions of the Procedures shall not be materially modified by
BKC without the express written approval of the Franchisee Advisory Council.
Franchisee shall not institute any legal or administrative proceeding for claims
arising out of a Development Decision without first attempting to resolve the Development Dispute through
negotiation and non-binding mediation. If the Development Dispute has not been resolved through
negotiation or mediation pursuant to Sections 20.A and Franchisee has not timely elected the optional
binding dispute resolution pursuant to 20.B above, either party may initiate litigation.
A. Interpretation
The Introduction and the addenda and amendments checked on the page entitled
“List of Attachments” at the beginning of this document shall be considered a part of this Agreement.
Section captions are used only for convenience and are in no way to be construed as part of this Agreement
or as a limitation of the scope of the particular Sections to which they refer. Words of any gender used in
this Agreement shall include any other gender, and words in the singular shall include the plural, where the
context requires.
B. Non-Waiver
The failure of BKC to exercise any right or option given to it under this Agreement,
or to insist upon strict compliance by Franchisee with the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of any terms or conditions of this Agreement with respect to any other or subsequent
breach, nor a waiver by BKC of its right at any time thereafter to require exact and strict compliance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The rights or remedies set forth in this Agreement are in
addition to any other rights or remedies which may be granted by law.
(1) This Agreement shall become valid when executed and accepted by BKC.
The parties agree that it shall be deemed made and entered into in the State of Florida and shall be
governed and construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
(2) Franchisee and BKC acknowledge and agree that the U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of Florida, or if such court lacks jurisdiction, the 11th Judicial Circuit (or its
successor) in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, shall be the venue and exclusive proper forum in which
to adjudicate any case or controversy arising either, directly or indirectly, under or in connection with this
Franchise Agreement except to the extent otherwise provided in this Agreement and the parties further
agree that, in the event of litigation arising out of or in connection with this Agreement in these courts, they
will not contest or challenge the jurisdiction or venue of these courts.
D. Severability
BKC and Franchisee agree that if any provision of this Agreement may be
construed in two ways, one of which would render the provision illegal or otherwise voidable or
unenforceable and the other of which would render the provision valid and enforceable, such provision shall
have the meaning which renders it valid and enforceable. The language of all provisions of this Agreement
shall be construed according to its fair meaning and not strictly against BKC or Franchisee. It is the desire
and intent of BKC and Franchisee that the provisions of this Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent,
and should any provision be invalid or unenforceable under Florida law, but valid under the laws of the state
where the Franchised Restaurant is located, the provision shall be governed by the law of that state. In the
event any court shall determine that any provision in this Agreement is not enforceable as written, BKC and
Franchisee agree that the provision shall be amended so that it is enforceable to the fullest extent
permissible under the laws of the jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought. The provisions of this
Agreement are severable and this Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced as if all completely invalid
or unenforceable provisions were not contained in the Agreement, and partially valid and enforceable
provisions shall be enforced to the extent that they are valid and enforceable.
E. Notices
(1) All notices to BKC shall be in writing and shall be delivered or sent by
registered or certified mail, postage fully prepaid, addressed to it at its offices at P.O. Box 020783, General
Mail Facility, Miami, Florida 33102-0783, Attention: General Counsel, or at such other address as BKC shall
from time to time designate in writing.
(2) All notices to Franchisee shall be in writing and shall be hand delivered or
sent by registered or certified mail or telegraph, addressed to Franchisee at the Franchised Restaurant or
Franchisee’s last designated in writing mailing address.
(3) Notices shall be deemed delivered on the earlier of actual receipt or the
third (3rd) day after being deposited in the U.S. Mail.
F. Modification
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their successors or assigns.
H. Survival
Any provisions of this Agreement, including but not limited to the insurance and
indemnification provisions of Section 13, which impose an obligation after termination or expiration of this
Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement and be binding on the parties.
I. Attorney's Fees
In any litigation to enforce the terms of this Agreement, all costs and all attorney's
fees (including those incurred on appeal) incurred as a result of the legal action shall be paid to the
prevailing party by the other party.
J. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including the Key Contract Data page to this Agreement, together
with the Target Reservation Agreement, Franchise Application, Capitalization Plan, the Franchise Entity
Application, the Owner’s Guaranty, and Contribution Agreement, if applicable, submitted by Franchisee to
BKC upon which BKC is relying in granting this franchise, constitute the entire agreement of the parties and
supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations, commitments, representations and undertakings of the
parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. Nothing in this Section, however, is intended
to disclaim any representations BKC made in the Franchise Disclosure Document that it furnished to
Franchisee.
K. Assignment
BKC shall have the right to transfer or assign all or any part of its rights or
obligations under this Agreement to any person or legal entity. With respect to any assignment which results
in the subsequent performance by the assignee of all of BKC’s obligations under this Agreement, the
assignee shall expressly assume and agree to perform such obligations, and shall become solely
responsible for all obligations of BKC under this Agreement from the date of assignment.
22. DEFINITIONS
In this Agreement, the following terms, phrases and expressions shall have the following
meanings:
“Additional Digital System(s)” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.D.(4).
“Additional Ordering System(s)” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.D.(3).
“Affiliate” means any Person which directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common
Control with another Person.
“BURGER KING Marks” has the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
“BURGER KING Restaurants” has the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
“BURGER KING System” has the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
“Commencement Date” means the date that the Franchised Restaurant opens for business as set forth on
the Key Contract Data page.
“Continuing Operations Training” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.A.
“Control” or “Controlled” means the direct or indirect ownership, whether by ownership of securities,
contract, proxy or otherwise, of shareholding or contractual rights of a Person that assures (i) the majority
of the votes in the resolutions of such Person, or (ii) the power to appoint the majority of the managers or
directors of such Person, or (iii) the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of
such Person, and the related terms “Controlled by” “Controlling” or “under common Control with” shall be
read accordingly.
“Expiration Date” has the meaning set forth on the Key Contract Data page.
“Food Safety Incident” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.F.
“Franchise Entity Application” has the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
“Indirect Tax" or “Indirect Taxes” means sales and use tax, goods and services tax, value added tax, ad
valorem tax, excise tax, duty, levy or other governmental charges, and other obligations of the same or of
a similar nature to any of the foregoing (together with any penalties, interest, or other similar amounts
thereon) levied by a Tax Authority.
“Intercreditor Agreement Transfer Fee” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.D.
“Media Spending Goal” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.B.(ii).
“New Franchisee Training Fee” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.F.(8).
“Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association,
company, partnership, Authority, statutory organization or other entity.
“Successor Franchise Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 17.
“Tax" or "Taxes" means all taxes, however denominated, including any interest, penalties, or other additions
that may become payable in respect thereof, imposed by any Taxing Authority.
"Tax Authority" means any governmental authority having or purporting to have power to impose, administer
or collect any Tax.
“Transferor Transfer Fee” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.F.(8).
By entering into this Agreement, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Agreement may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Agreement agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Agreement shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Agreement is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OWNERS
Franchisee represents, warrants, and covenants that the following information is true, correct,
and complete at all times during the Term of this Agreement:
1. The Managing Owner, who is authorized to sign this Agreement any other agreements between
Franchisee and Franchisor, is as follows:
2. All of the registered owners of all issued and outstanding shares, membership interests, or other
equity of Franchisee are set forth below (including the number and type of shares, membership
interests, or equity held by such owner):
4867-2670-5668, v. 3
This Owner’s Guaranty (this “Guaranty”) is made and executed by the undersigned as of the ____
day of ______________, 20____. You, the undersigned (and each of you, if more than one) (hereinafter
referred to as “you” or as “GUARANTOR”) have an interest in _______________, a
____________________ [corporation/limited partnership/limited liability company] (hereinafter referred to
as “FRANCHISEE”). FRANCHISEE is the franchisee under that certain BURGER KING® Restaurant
Franchise Agreement (Entity) dated as of ______________, 20___ (the “Franchise Agreement”) with
respect to BURGER KING Restaurant #_______ (the “Restaurant”) and, if applicable, that certain
Lease/Sublease for the Restaurant premises (the “Lease”) with Burger King Corporation, a Florida
corporation (hereinafter referred to as “BKC”). This Guaranty is incorporated in and made a part of the
Franchise Agreement and Lease and may be attached thereto.
1. Acknowledgments. You acknowledge and agree that BKC has entered into the Franchise
Agreement and Lease with FRANCHISEE solely on the condition that each Owner of FRANCHISEE (as
defined in the Franchise Agreement) be personally obligated and jointly and severally liable with
FRANCHISEE (and with each other Owner of FRANCHISEE) for the performance of each and every
obligation of FRANCHISEE (and its Owners) under the Franchise Agreement, Lease, any amendments or
modifications to the Franchise Agreement or Lease, any extensions or renewals of the Franchise
Agreement or Lease, and under each and every agreement ancillary to the Franchise Agreement or Lease
that has been, or hereafter may be, entered into by FRANCHISEE with BKC (all such agreements are
collectively referred to as the “BKC Agreements”).
(a) represent and warrant to BKC that Exhibit B to the Franchise Agreement is
accurate and complete;
(b) agree to guarantee the prompt payment and performance of all Obligations (as
hereinafter defined) of FRANCHISEE to BKC, its affiliates, and their successors
and assigns;
(c) agree to be personally bound by, and personally liable for the breach of, each and
every provision in the Franchise Agreement and each and every provision in any
other BKC Agreement, as if you were the FRANCHISEE, including, without
limitation, the provisions of Sections 12 (Unfair Competition), 15 (Assignment) and
19 (Restrictive Covenant) of the Franchise Agreement; and
(d) agree to indemnify and save harmless BKC and its affiliates against and from all
losses, damages, costs, and expenses which BKC and/or its affiliates may sustain,
incur, or become liable for by reason of (i) the failure for any reason whatsoever of
FRANCHISEE to pay or perform the Obligations of FRANCHISEE to BKC, its
affiliates, and their successors and assigns, or (ii) any act, action, or proceeding of
or by BKC for or in connection with the recovery of monies or the obtaining of
performance by FRANCHISEE of any other act, matter or thing pursuant to the
provisions of the BKC Agreements.
The term “Obligations” means the payment of all debts, liabilities and obligations of FRANCHISEE to BKC
arising under the BKC Agreements, whether direct, indirect, absolute, contingent, matured or unmatured,
extended or renewed, wherever and however incurred, together with all costs of collection, compromise
and enforcement, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, and the prompt performance of each and every
Owner’s Guaranty
Exhibit D3 (03/2022)
BK#_________ 1
covenant, agreement and condition set forth in any of the BKC Agreements. The guarantee by the
GUARANTOR hereunder is an absolute, continuing, primary and unconditional guarantee of payment and
performance and not of collection.
(c) presentment or protest of any instrument and notice thereof; and notice of default
or intent to accelerate with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any
of the Obligations;
(d) any right you may have to require that an action be brought against FRANCHISEE
or any other person as a condition of liability;
(e) the defenses of the statute of limitations or laches in any action hereunder or for
the collection or performance of any Obligation;
(f) any and all rights to payments, indemnities and claims for reimbursement or
subrogation that you may have against FRANCHISEE arising from your execution
of and performance under this Guaranty;
(g) any defense based on any irregularity or defect in the creation of any of the
Obligations or modification of the terms and conditions of performance thereof;
(h) any defense based on the failure of BKC or any other party to take, protect, perfect
or preserve any right against and/or security granted by the FRANCHISEE or any
other party;
(i) notice of any and all indebtedness or obligations of FRANCHISEE to BKC, now
existing or which may hereafter exist;
(l) any and all other notices and legal or equitable defenses to which you may be
entitled; and
(m) the right to trial by jury in respect of any litigation based on, or arising out of, under
or in connection with this Guaranty.
4. Further Agreements and Understandings. You hereby consent and agree that:
(a) Your direct and immediate liability under this Guaranty will be joint and several with
FRANCHISEE and each other GUARANTOR of FRANCHISEE;
(b) The death or incapacity of any GUARANTOR will not modify, amend or terminate
this Guaranty, and upon such a death, the estate of such GUARANTOR shall be
bound by this Guaranty;
Owner’s Guaranty
Exhibit D3 (03/2022)
BK#_________ 2
(c) If you should die, become incapacitated, become insolvent or make a general
assignment for the benefit of creditors, or if a proceeding under the United States
Bankruptcy Code or any similar law affecting the rights of creditors generally shall
be filed or commenced by, against or in respect of you or any other GUARANTOR
hereunder, any and all obligations of the GUARANTOR shall, at BKC’s option,
immediately become due and payable without notice;
(d) If any payment or transfer to BKC which has been credited against any Obligation
is voided or rescinded or required to be returned by BKC, whether or not in
connection with any event or proceeding described in Section 4(c), this Guaranty
will continue in effect or be reinstated as though such payment, transfer or recovery
had not been made;
(e) You will render any payment or performance required under the Franchise
Agreement or any other BKC Agreement upon demand if FRANCHISEE fails or
refuses punctually to do so;
(g) Your liability hereunder will not be contingent or conditioned upon BKC’s pursuit of
any remedies against FRANCHISEE or any other person;
(h) This Guaranty will continue in full force and effect for and as to any extension of or
modification or amendment to the Franchise Agreement or any other BKC
Agreement and you waive notice of any and all such extensions, modifications or
amendments;
(i) This Guaranty is irrevocable and is independent of any and all other guarantees
that may be made by any other parties with respect to the Obligations. All rights of
BKC hereunder or otherwise arising under the BKC Agreements are separate and
cumulative and may be pursued separately, successively, or concurrently, or not
pursued, without affecting or limiting any other right of BKC and without affecting
or impairing the liability of the GUARANTORS;
(j) Your liability hereunder will not be diminished, relieved or otherwise affected by
any extension of time, credit or other indulgence, or any waiver that BKC may from
time to time grant to FRANCHISEE or to any other person, including without
limitation, the acceptance of any partial payment or performance, or the
compromise or release of any claims (including the release of other Owners or
guarantors), or the taking of any action by BKC which may have the effect of
increasing your obligations, none of which will in any way modify or amend this
Guaranty, which will be continuing and irrevocable during the term of the Franchise
Agreement and so long as any performance is or may be owed under any of the
BKC Agreements by FRANCHISEE or its Owners and so long as BKC may have
any cause of action against FRANCHISEE or its Owners, subject to paragraph (m)
below;
Owner’s Guaranty
Exhibit D3 (03/2022)
BK#_________ 3
(k) Your liability hereunder will not be diminished, relieved or otherwise affected by
any other agreements or other dealings between BKC and FRANCHISEE having
the effect of amending or altering the BKC Agreements or FRANCHISEE’s
obligations thereunder, or by any want of notice by BKC to FRANCHISEE of any
default of FRANCHISEE or by any other matter, thing, act, or omission of BKC
whatsoever;
(l) Any and all present and future debts and obligations of the FRANCHISEE to you
or any other GUARANTORS are hereby subordinated to the full payment and
performance of the Obligations;
(m) If you transfer, in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, all of your interest in
the Franchise Agreement or FRANCHISEE in an installment sale, your liability for
the Obligations under the Franchise Agreement will terminate upon the later of (i)
one year from the date of transfer or (ii) the date of payment of the final installment
of any purchase money debt, provided that, after the first anniversary of such
transfer, your liability will be limited to the original amount of the purchase money
debt. If you transfer, in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, all of your
interest in the Franchise Agreement or FRANCHISEE for payment in cash, your
liability for the Obligations under the Franchise Agreement will terminate one year
from the date of transfer, and your liability will be limited to the amount of accrued
but unpaid royalties and advertising contributions due and payable under the
Franchise Agreement during such period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, your
liability hereunder for Obligations under the Lease or the other BKC Agreements
will continue in full force and effect until FRANCHISEE has fully paid and
performed all obligations thereunder;
(o) Except to the extent the provisions of this Guaranty give BKC additional rights, this
Guaranty shall not be deemed to supersede or replace any other guarantees given
to BKC by you; and the obligations guaranteed hereby shall be in addition to any
other obligations guaranteed by you pursuant to any other agreement of guarantee
given to BKC and other guarantees of the Obligations.
5. Assignment by BKC. This Guaranty is for the benefit of BKC, which may, without any
notice, sell, assign or transfer any part of the Obligations guaranteed herein. Each and every successive
assignee, transferee or holder of all or any part of the Obligations shall have the right to enforce this
Guaranty, by suit or otherwise, for the benefit of such assignee, transferee or holder, as fully as though
such assignee, transferee or holder were herein by name given such rights, powers and benefits; but BKC
shall have an unimpaired right, prior and superior to that of any such assignee, transferee or holder, to
enforce this Guaranty for its benefit as to so much of said Obligations that it has not sold, assigned or
transferred.
6. Choice of Law; Jurisdiction and Venue. This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. You hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, or if such court lacks jurisdiction, the 11th Judicial
Court (or its successor) in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, and any appellate court thereof in any action
Owner’s Guaranty
Exhibit D3 (03/2022)
BK#_________ 4
or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Guaranty. You hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent
you may effectively do so, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or
proceeding and any right to jurisdiction on account of your place of residence or domicile. You agree that
a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other
jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.
7. Severability. If one or more provisions contained in this Guaranty shall be invalid, illegal
or unenforceable, in any respect under the laws of any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability
of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
8. Counterparts. This Guaranty may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which
shall constitute an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
By entering into this Guaranty, you expressly consent to transact business with BKC electronically and that,
consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws, this
Guaranty may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Guaranty agree that the parties'
electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as the
use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Guaranty shall constitute an original
for all purposes.
WITNESSES: GUARANTOR(S):
_______________________________
Print Name:_____________________ Print Name:
Print Name:
Print Name:
4877-8406-3492, v. 2
Owner’s Guaranty
Exhibit D3 (03/2022)
BK#_________ 5
EXHIBIT E1
NON-TRADITIONAL
FACILITY ADDENDUM
This Non-Traditional Facility Addendum (the "Addendum") is made this _____ day of __________,
20___ by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the franchise agreement entered into by parties on the same date (the
“Franchise Agreement”) under which FRANCHISEE is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Franchise Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# _____ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event
of any conflicts between the Franchise Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this
Addendum shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the attached Franchise Agreement,
and all terms and conditions contained therein remain in full force and effect, except for the sections set
forth below:
1. DEFINITIONS: For purposes of this ADDENDUM, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
A self-contained, full size BURGER KING Restaurant which is located and operated on a site as a
free-standing building. A Traditional Restaurant does not share any Common Areas with
non-BURGER KING businesses and serves the approved standard BURGER KING menu.
A BURGER KING Restaurant authorized and approved by BKC to be developed at a site, which
site may also include other business concepts, such as retail gas stations, food service,
convenience stores, other franchised businesses or restaurants or other similar facilities. The
BURGER KING Restaurant operated at this site may be a full size BURGER KING Restaurant,
MRS Restaurant or In-Line Restaurant, as such terms are defined herein. The BURGER KING
Restaurant may or may not contain dedicated seating, but FRANCHISEE shall be required to install
and maintain seating as set forth on the site plan for the Restaurant approved by BKC and attached
as Exhibit "A” to this Addendum. Other material features of this BURGER KING Restaurant are set
forth on Exhibit "B" to this Addendum. The BURGER KING Restaurant is, in this Addendum and in
the Franchise Agreement which it modifies, hereafter also referred to as the "Franchised
Restaurant."
A BURGER KING Restaurant designed food service system having a limited seating capacity
authorized and approved by BKC to be developed at selectively approved malls, food courts, strip
shopping centers or other retail locations to serve a limited menu of BURGER KING products.
A BURGER KING Restaurant designed prefabricated or custom built restaurant food service
system authorized and approved by BKC to be developed at selectively approved retail or other
locations to serve a limited menu of BURGER KING products.
A BURGER KING Restaurant authorized and approved by BKC to be developed at a site that
includes one or more Co-Branded Businesses.
Co-Branded Business(es):
One or more business concepts, such as retail gas stations, food service, convenience stores,
other franchised businesses or restaurants or other similar facilities, which are located at the
Premises where the Franchised Restaurant is located and operated.
Mall Locations:
Institutional Locations:
Institutional locations include government building and facilities, medical facilities, airports, train
and bus stations, sports facilities, factories, corporate campuses, turnpikes, limited access toll
roads, theme parks, zoos, casinos, and educational facilities.
Common Areas:
The areas of the Premises which may be shared by the Franchised Restaurant and the other
businesses operated on the Premises, if any, including but not limited to seating areas, parking,
restrooms, garbage and storage areas, fountain drinks station and the like.
Operator:
Any Person (except for FRANCHISEE and FRANCHISEE'S principals and employees) who owns,
operates, controls or maintains a business located on the Premises during the Term of the
Franchise Agreement.
Person:
Any natural person, corporation, unincorporated organization, trust, joint-stock company, joint
venture, association, company or partnership.
Premises:
The real estate, site, building and improvements, more particularly described on Exhibit C to this
Addendum, where the Franchised Restaurant is located and operated. The Premises includes the
Common Areas.
2. Section 1 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
BKC grants to FRANCHISEE and FRANCHISEE accepts a franchise for the duration of
the Term (defined below) to use the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING marks only
in the operation of a BURGER KING Restaurant at the location described on the Key Contract Data
page attached to this Agreement and incorporated by reference herein (the "Franchised
Restaurant') (the term "Franchised Restaurant” consists solely of the shaded portions of the
premises as set forth on Exhibit "A” (the “Premises”)). The term of this Agreement commences on
the date the Franchised Restaurant opens for business (the "Commencement Date"), and shall
expire ____ (__) years thereafter (the "Term"), unless sooner terminated in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement. In the event of a dispute over the date that the Franchised Restaurant
opens for business, the records maintained by BKC shall control and be dispositive. FRANCHISEE
agrees to operate the Franchised Restaurant at the Premises for the entire duration of the Term.
FRANCHISEE accepts this franchise with the full and complete understanding that the franchise
grant contains no promise or assurance of renewal. The sole and entire conditions under which
FRANCHISEE will have the opportunity of obtaining a Successor BURGER KING Franchise
Agreement at expiration are those set forth herein in Section 17. This franchise is for the specified
location only and does not in any way grant or imply any area, market or territorial rights proprietary
to FRANCHISEE. Notwithstanding anything set forth above, if Franchisee continues to operate the
Franchised Restaurant after the end of the Term and does not obtain a Successor BURGER KING
Franchise Agreement in accordance with Section 17, Franchisee shall be deemed to be operating
such Franchised Restaurant on a month-to-month basis under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and BKC may terminate this Agreement at any time after the end of the Term upon
thirty (30) days prior written notice.
3. The following introductory sections are hereby added to Section 5 of the Franchise Agreement
(STANDARDS AND UNIFORMITY OF OPERATION):
Employees of FRANCHISEE (i) shall not wear BURGER KING restaurant uniforms when
working at any other business operated on the Premises, and (ii) shall not be assigned to work at
the Franchised Restaurant and at any other business operated on the Premises
contemporaneously during any shift of work hours.
4. The following subsections of Section 5 of the Franchise Agreement are hereby deleted in their
entirety and replaced by the following, and all of the other subsections shall remain unchanged:
B. Franchised Restaurant
The Franchised Restaurant shall be constructed and improved in the manner authorized
and approved by BKC, and the appearance of the exterior of the Premises, the Franchised
If the Franchised Restaurant shares a common storage area with any other business
operated on the Premises, FRANCHISEE will maintain the common storage area in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the MOD Manual. If the Premises includes another restaurant
concept, but only one drive-thru window, the drive-thru window shall be located on the BURGER
KING side of the Premises, and FRANCHISEE shall only service BURGER KING customers with
BURGER KING approved product at the drive-thru window.
If each of the Co-Branded Businesses operated at the Premises has a separate restroom
facility, the restroom located at the Franchised Restaurant shall be maintained in accordance with
BKC's standards for restroom cleanliness and repair. If there is only one restroom facility located
on the Premises, it shall be maintained in accordance with BKC's standards for cleanliness and
repair. In addition, FRANCHISEE shall not sell any items in the restroom without BKC's approval.
2. Current Image. Franchisee shall improve, alter and remodel the Franchised
Restaurant to bring it into conformance with the national and local plans, specifications and/or other
standards for new or remodeled non-traditional BURGER KING Restaurants as may hereafter be
reasonable changed and defined from time to time by BKC ("Current Image") in accordance with
the following timetable:
(i) If the Term of this Agreement is for a period of ten (10) to twenty (20)
years, during the tenth year of the Term, FRANCHISEE shall remodel, improve and alter
the exterior of the Franchised Restaurant to conform with the Current Image in effect on
the ninth anniversary of the date of this Agreement.
(ii) BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council shall meet annually to discuss
and establish the components of Current Image for the Franchised Restaurant. The
Current Image as established by BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council, from time to
time, shall be binding upon FRANCHISEE. If BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council do
not agree on the Current Image, BKC and the Franchisee Association shall settle the
matter by arbitration by a sole arbitrator in accordance with the then current non-
administered arbitration rules of the Center for Public Resources. The arbitration shall be
governed by the United States Arbitration Act (U.S.A.A.), and judgment upon the decision
rendered by the arbitrator shall be binding on FRANCHISEE and BKC, and except as
provided in Section 10(a) of the U.S.A.A., shall not be appealable in any forum. The
decision may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. The place of arbitration
shall be Miami, Florida.
Failure of FRANCHISEE to comply with the terms of this section 5.B shall be deemed a material
default of this Agreement.
The BURGER KING marks will only be erected and displayed in the manner and at such
locations as are approved and authorized by BKC, in writing. FRANCHISEE agrees to maintain
and display signs reflecting the Current Image of Non-Traditional Restaurants and shall not place
additional signs or posters on the Premises without the prior written consent of BKC. All signs with
the BURGER KING marks utilized at the Premises must be obtained from sources approved by
BKC.
FRANCHISEE shall discontinue the use of and destroy such signs as are declared
obsolete by BKC within the reasonable time specified by BKC. Such signs are fundamental to the
BURGER KING System and FRANCHISEE hereby grants to BKC the right to enter the Franchised
Restaurant and the Premises to remove and destroy unapproved or obsolete signs in the event
that FRANCHISEE has failed to do so within thirty (30) days after the written request of BKC.
D. Equipment
(1) Only equipment approved by BKC which meets the criteria and performance
standards of the BURGER KING System may be used in the Franchised Restaurant. The
equipment shall be maintained in a condition that meets operational standards specified in the
MOD Manual and, as equipment becomes obsolete or inoperable, Franchisee will replace the
equipment with the types and kinds of equipment as are then approved for use in BURGER KING
Restaurants. If BKC determines that additional or replacement equipment is needed because of a
change in menu items or method of preparation and service or because of health or safety
considerations, Franchisee will install the additional equipment or replacement equipment within
the reasonable time specified by BKC. Prior to mandating the use of a new or additional piece of
equipment, BKC shall use reasonable efforts to field test the proposed new equipment.
(2) Franchisee must, at its sole cost and expense: (a) at all times operate at the
Franchised Restaurant POS Systems (as hereinafter defined) approved by BKC; (b) upgrade or
replace in whole or in part any POS Systems as BKC may reasonably deem necessary or desirable
in the interest of proper administration of Burger King Restaurants throughout the Burger King
System, within such reasonable time as may be specified by BKC; (c) use the approved POS
Systems at all times to record and process such information as BKC may from time to time require,
including information regarding any other business carried on in or from any Burger King
Restaurant with the consent of BKC, keep such information available for access by BKC on the
POS System for such minimum period as BKC may require, and maintain and provide to BKC such
information in the format, and using such data exchange standards and protocols as BKC may
require; (d) effect the Polling (as hereinafter defined) operation at such time or times as may be
required by BKC, but BKC may itself initiate Polling whenever it deems appropriate; (e) permit BKC
or its agents to Poll any information contained in the POS System at any time; (f) permit BKC or its
agent to obtain all of the information referenced in this Section 5.D. that may be in the possession
of any third party vendor from whom Franchisee obtained an approved POS System; (g) if required
by BKC, download the information referenced in this Section 5.D. into machine readable
information compatible with the system operated by BKC or its agents and to deliver that
information to BKC by such method and within such timescale as BKC reasonably requiresand (h)
integrate or otherwise permit the integration of such POS Systems with such technological
platforms designated by BKC from time to time (including websites and mobile applications
designated by BKC). For purposes of this Agreement, the term “POS System” means a point of
sale computerized system consisting of telecommunications systems (including required dedicated
telephone and power, network and broadband lines, and modem(s)), electronic hardware and software
technology (including printer(s)) and other computer-related accessories or peripheral equipment,
All menu items which BKC may deem appropriate to take full advantage of the potential
market and achieve standardization in the BURGER KING System will be served, and no items
which are not set forth in the MOD Manual or otherwise authorized and approved by BKC in writing
for sale from the Franchised Restaurant will be served. FRANCHISEE shall only sell the approved
menu items at retail to consumers from and through the Franchised Restaurant, and shall not sell
such items for redistribution or resale. FRANCHISEE shall adhere to all specifications contained
in the MOD Manual or as otherwise prescribed by BKC as to ingredients, methods of preparation
and service, weight and dimensions of products served, and standards of cleanliness, health and
sanitation. Franchisee shall notify BKC in writing within twenty-four hours of any investigation or
violation, actual or alleged, concerning any health or sanitary laws or regulations that results in a
failing score from the governmental authority, a closure of the Franchised Restaurant or a
threatened closure of the Franchised Restaurant, or that constitutes a critical food safety violation
as set forth in the MOD Manual (each, a “Food Safety Incident”). Upon the occurrence of any Food
Safety Incident, Franchisee shall take any actions directed by BKC or any governmental authority
concerning such investigation or violation. All food, drink and other items will be served and sold
in packaging that meets BKCs specifications. Only food, beverages, supplies, paper products and
packaging from sources approved by BKC shall be used in the Franchised Restaurant.
FRANCHISEE shall ensure that only fountain drinks approved by BKC are sold at the
Franchised Restaurant. If there is a common self-service drink station located on the Premises,
FRANCHISEE may only sell approved beverages from the common drink station, and all sales to
customers at or from the Franchised Restaurant must be processed through the BURGER KING
POS system located at the Franchised Restaurant and included in the calculation of Gross Sales.
In the event that approved beverages are not being sold from the common drink station,
FRANCHISEE shall install, at its sole cost and expense, a separate drink station for use at the
Franchised Restaurant where only approved beverages shall be sold. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, BKC reserves the right to collect royalties on all fountain drinks sold on the Premises.
FRANCHISEE shall offer for sale at the Franchised Restaurant coffee dispensed by coffee
equipment approved by BKC.
Only those advertising and promotional materials or items which are authorized by BKC in
writing before use shall be used, sold or distributed from the Franchised Restaurant, and no display
or use of the BURGER KING marks shall be made without the prior written approval of BKC. All
materials on which the BURGER KING marks are used must include the designation or such
other designation as BKC may specify. Franchisee must, immediately upon receipt of notice from
BKC, remove or discontinue the use, publication, display, sale and distribution of any advertising
or promotional material, slogans, and any material on which the BURGER KING Marks appear,
which BKC has not approved or has ceased to use.
No materials on which the BURGER KING marks are used shall be displayed in or around
the areas of the Premises outside the Franchised Restaurant without the prior written approval of
BKC.
BKC shall have the unrestricted right to enter the Premises, including the Franchised
Restaurant and the Common Areas, to conduct such activities as it deems necessary to ascertain
FRANCHISEE'S compliance with this Agreement. The inspections may be conducted without prior
notice at any time when FRANCHISEE or one of its employees is at the Franchised Restaurant.
The inspections will be performed in a manner which minimizes interference with the operation of
the Franchised Restaurant.
FRANCHISEE and BKC acknowledge and agree that FRANCHISEE will operate the
Franchised Restaurant and may not have dominion and control over the other Co-Branded
Businesses. However, FRANCHISEE acknowledges that BKC shall require access to the
Premises in order to effectuate the terms of this Agreement. Accordingly, FRANCHISEE hereby
agrees that it will obtain the right, on behalf of itself and BKC, to enter the Franchised Restaurant,
the Common Areas and all other areas of the Premises from any and all Persons whose approval
is required for the purpose of effectuating the terms of this Agreement.
5. If the Franchised Restaurant is located at a Co-Branded Facility, the following is hereby added as
Section 5.L of the Franchise Agreement:
(1) With respect to the development of a Co-Branded Facility, the Operating Partner
shall not exercise any day-to-day management responsibility for the Co-Branded Business(es).
FRANCHISEE shall designate another individual, or individuals, to supervise and manage the
day-to-day operations of the Co-Branded Business(es). Such individual shall have the authority to
direct any action necessary in connection with such management responsibilities.
(2) FRANCHISEE shall retain and exercise direct management responsibility for the
Franchised Restaurant and shall ensure that the day-to-day operation of the Franchised Restaurant
is in compliance with the MOD Manual, with this Agreement, and with the terms of any lease and
any other agreements relating to the Franchised Restaurant. FRANCHISEE shall devote full time
and best efforts to the overall supervision of the Franchised Restaurant and any other BURGER
KING Restaurants owned by FRANCHISEE.
(3) FRANCHISEE agrees to furnish BKC with such evidence as BKC may request
from time to time for the purpose of assuring BKC of the designation of a separate manager for
each Co-Branded Business and that authority of that manager remains as represented in this
Agreement.
6. If the Franchised Restaurant is located at an Institutional Location, Subsection 9.B of the Franchise
Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
FRANCHISEE shall pay to BKC or its designee an amount equal to two and one-
half (2.5%) percent of FRANCHISEE's monthly Gross Sales by the tenth (10th) day of each
month based upon FRANCHISEE's Gross Sales for the preceding month (the "National
Advertising Contribution"). This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for
(a) market research expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the
effectiveness of advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs
7. If the Franchised Restaurant is located at a Mall Location, Subsection 9.B of the Franchise
Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
FRANCHISEE shall pay to BKC or its designee an amount equal to two and one-
half percent (2.5%) of FRANCHISEE's monthly Gross Sales by the tenth (10th) day of each
month based upon FRANCHISEE's Gross Sales for the preceding month (the "National
Advertising Contribution"). This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for
(a) market research expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the
effectiveness of advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs
incurred in connection with the development of advertising, sales promotions and public
relations both in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined from
time to time by BKC, and on a national basis, and (c) various methods of delivering the
advertising or promotional message, including, without limitation, television, radio, outdoor
and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising Contribution between national,
regional and local expenditures shall be made by BKC, in its sole business judgment.
8. The following sentence is hereby added to Section 10.A of the Franchise Agreement:
9. If the Franchised Restaurant is located at a Co-Branded Facility, the following section is hereby
added to Section 12 of the Franchise Agreement
The FRANCHISEE shall not own, control, or have any interest in any other business,
including, without limitation, any Co-Branded Business.
10. If the Franchised Restaurant is located at a Co-Branded Facility, the following section is hereby
added to Section 13.A of the Franchise Agreement:
With respect to each Co-Branded Business, FRANCHISEE shall cause each Co-Branded
Business to obtain Comprehensive General Liability insurance, including Products Liability and
Broad Form Contractual Liability, in such amount as BKC may reasonably request. If
FRANCHISEE or any Operator dispenses or sells beer or wine from a Co-Branded Business, such
insurance shall be endorsed to include coverage for liabilities arising out of the dispensing or selling
of alcoholic beverages imposed under any law, including without limitation, a dram shop or alcoholic
beverage control act. Each policy will name BKC and its subsidiaries, its Affiliates and parent
companies as additional insureds, will provide that the policy cannot be canceled without Thirty
(30) days prior written notice to BKC, and will insure against the liability of BKC for both
FRANCHISEE'S and employees and agents of the Co-Branded Business's acts or omissions.
Before the Commencement Date, FRANCHISEE shall furnish, or shall cause the Co-Branded
Business to furnish, to BKC Certificates of Insurance reflecting that the insurance coverage is in
effect pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
11. Section 13.E for the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the
following:
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, FRANCHISEE agrees to defend, indemnify and
save BKC and its subsidiaries, Affiliates and parent companies harmless from, against and with
This obligation to indemnify and defend BKC shall apply even in the event of the negligence of or
claim of negligence against BKC and regardless of whether the negligence or claim of negligence
against BKC is as a result of the acts or omissions of BKC or that of FRANCHISEE or any Operator.
However, the obligation of FRANCHISEE to indemnify BKC for its own negligence shall be limited
to an amount equal to the amount of insurance set forth in Section 13.A or 13.B. BKC's right to
indemnity under this Agreement shall arise and be valid notwithstanding that joint or concurrent
liability may be imposed on BKC by statute, ordinance, regulation or other law. The indemnification
of BKC by FRANCHISEE for the negligence, acts or omissions of FRANCHISEE or any other
Operator, shall not be limited by the amount of insurance required under Section 13.A or 13.B. This
indemnity obligation shall include, but not be limited to, claims related to the employment of
FRANCHISEES employees. This obligation of FRANCHISEE to indemnify and defend BKC is
separate and distinct from its obligation to maintain insurance under the provisions of Section 13.A
and 13.B.
12. The introductory Section and subsections A. and E. of Section 17 of the Franchise Agreement are
hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced by the following:
FRANCHISEE shall have, exercisable on the expiration date of the Term of this
Agreement, an option to obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement ("Successor Franchise
Agreement”) for a Non-Traditional Restaurant for a term of Five (5) years, provided that:
A. FRANCHISEE has given BKC written notice ("Notice") of its intention to exercise
its Option to Obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement during the second (2nd)
year prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement.
FRANCHISEE shall have, exercisable on the expiration date of the Term of this
Agreement, an option to obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement ("Successor Franchise
Agreement”) for a Non-Traditional Restaurant for a term of Ten (10) years, provided that:
A. FRANCHISEE has given BKC written notice ("Notice") of its intention to exercise
its Option to Obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement during the fourth (4th) year
prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement.
FRANCHISEE shall have, exercisable on the expiration date of the Term of this
Agreement, an option to obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement ("Successor Franchise
Agreement') for a Non-Traditional Restaurant for a term of twenty (20) years, provided that:
A. FRANCHISEE has given BKC written notice ("Notice") of its intention to exercise
its Option to Obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement during the fourth (4th) year
prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement.
13. Subsection (6) of Section 18.A of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced by the following:
(6) FRANCHISEE fails to maintain the Franchised Restaurant or the Premises in good
condition and repair, or fails to make all Improvements, alterations or remodelings as may be
determined by BKC to be reasonably necessary to reflect the Current Image as provided in Section
5.B as and when required.
14. The following section is hereby added as the last subsection to Section 18.A of the Franchise
Agreement:
15. Subsection (3) of Section 18.B of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced by the following:
(3) If the parties do not enter into a Successor Franchise Agreement, FRANCHISEE
agrees to immediately upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, make such removals or
changes in signs and the Premises as BKC shall request, so as to effectively distinguish the
Premises and the Franchised Restaurant from its former appearance and from any other BURGER
KING Restaurant. In the event FRANCHISEE fails to make the changes, FRANCHISEE consents
to BKC entering the Premises (which includes the Franchised Restaurant) to make non-structural
changes at FRANCHISEE'S expense. FRANCHISEE shall obtain, on behalf of itself and BKC, the
right to enter the Premises to, effectuate the purposes of this subsection (3).
16. Subsection K. of Section 21 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced by the following:
This Agreement, including the Key Contract Data page to this Agreement, together
with this Addendum, the Target Reservation Agreement, the Franchise Application, Contribution
Agreement, if applicable, submitted by FRANCHISEE to BKC upon which BKC is relying in granting
this franchise, constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede all prior agreements,
negotiations, commitments, representations and undertakings of the parties with respect to the
subject matter of this Agreement.
By entering into this Addendum, you expressly consent to transact business with BKC electronically and
that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal
laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Addendum agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Addendum shall
constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
Subject to any and all reservations, restrictions, easements, rights of way, limitations and conditions
of record, if any.
Subject to any and all reservations, restrictions, easements, rights of way, limitations and conditions
of record, if any.
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This Non-Traditional Facility Addendum (the "Addendum") is made this _____ day of __________,
20___ by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the franchise agreement entered into by parties on the same date (the
“Franchise Agreement”) under which FRANCHISEE is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Franchise Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# _____ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event
of any conflicts between the Franchise Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this
Addendum shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the attached Franchise Agreement,
and all terms and conditions contained therein remain in full force and effect, except for the sections set
forth below:
1. DEFINITIONS: For purposes of this ADDENDUM, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
A self-contained, full size BURGER KING Restaurant which is located and operated on a site as a
free-standing building. A Traditional Restaurant does not share any Common Areas with
non-BURGER KING businesses and serves the approved standard BURGER KING menu.
A BURGER KING Restaurant authorized and approved by BKC to be developed at a site, which
site may also include other business concepts, such as retail gas stations, food service,
convenience stores, other franchised businesses or restaurants or other similar facilities. The
BURGER KING Restaurant operated at this site may be a full size BURGER KING Restaurant,
MRS Restaurant or In-Line Restaurant, as such terms are defined herein. The BURGER KING
Restaurant may or may not contain dedicated seating, but FRANCHISEE shall be required to install
and maintain seating as set forth on the site plan for the Restaurant approved by BKC and attached
as Exhibit "A” to this Addendum. Other material features of this BURGER KING Restaurant are set
forth on Exhibit "B" to this Addendum. The BURGER KING Restaurant is, in this Addendum and in
the Franchise Agreement which it modifies, hereafter also referred to as the "Franchised
Restaurant."
A BURGER KING Restaurant designed food service system having a limited seating capacity
authorized and approved by BKC to be developed at selectively approved malls, food courts, strip
shopping centers or other retail locations to serve a limited menu of BURGER KING products.
A BURGER KING Restaurant designed prefabricated or custom built restaurant food service
system authorized and approved by BKC to be developed at selectively approved retail or other
locations to serve a limited menu of BURGER KING products.
A BURGER KING Restaurant authorized and approved by BKC to be developed at a site that
includes one or more Co-Branded Businesses.
Co-Branded Business(es):
One or more business concepts, such as retail gas stations, food service, convenience stores,
other franchised businesses or restaurants or other similar facilities, which are located at the
Premises where the Franchised Restaurant is located and operated.
Mall Location:
Institutional Locations:
Institutional locations include government building and facilities, medical facilities, airports, train
and bus stations, sports facilities, factories, corporate campuses, turnpikes, limited access toll
roads, theme parks, zoos, casinos, and educational facilities.
Common Areas:
The areas of the Premises which may be shared by the Franchised Restaurant and the other
businesses operated on the Premises, if any, including but not limited to seating areas, parking,
restrooms, garbage and storage areas, fountain drinks station and the like.
Operator:
Any Person (except for FRANCHISEE and FRANCHISEE'S principals and employees) who owns,
operates, controls or maintains a business located on the Premises during the Term of the
Franchise Agreement.
Person:
Any natural person, corporation, unincorporated organization, trust, joint-stock company, joint
venture, association, company or partnership.
Premises:
The real estate, site, building and improvements, more particularly described on Exhibit C to this
Addendum, where the Franchised Restaurant is located and operated. The Premises includes the
Common Areas.
2. Section 1 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
BKC grants to FRANCHISEE and FRANCHISEE accepts a franchise for the duration of
the Term (defined below) to use the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING marks only
in the operation of a BURGER KING Restaurant at the location described on the Key Contract Data
page attached to this Agreement and incorporated by reference herein (the "Franchised
3. The following introductory sections are hereby added to Section 5 of the Franchise Agreement
(STANDARDS AND UNIFORMITY OF OPERATION):
Employees of FRANCHISEE (i) shall not wear BURGER KING restaurant uniforms when
working at any other business operated on the Premises, and (ii) shall not be assigned to work at
the Franchised Restaurant and at any other business operated on the Premises
contemporaneously during any shift of work hours.
4. The following subsections of Section 5 of the Franchise Agreement are hereby deleted in their
entirety and replaced by the following, and all of the other subsections shall remain unchanged:
B. Franchised Restaurant
The Franchised Restaurant shall be constructed and improved in the manner authorized
and approved by BKC, and the appearance of the exterior of the Premises, the Franchised
Restaurant as set forth on Exhibit "A", the material features set forth on Exhibit "B" and the Common
Areas shall not thereafter be altered except as may be approved in writing by BKC.
If the Franchised Restaurant shares a common storage area with any other business
operated on the Premises, FRANCHISEE will maintain the common storage area in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the MOD Manual. If the Premises includes another restaurant
concept, but only one drive-thru window, the drive-thru window shall be located on the BURGER
KING side of the Premises, and FRANCHISEE shall only service BURGER KING customers with
BURGER KING approved product at the drive-thru window.
(2) Current Image. Franchisee shall improve, alter and remodel the Franchised
Restaurant to bring it into conformance with the national and local plans, specifications and/or other
standards for new or remodeled non-traditional BURGER KING Restaurants as may hereafter be
reasonable changed and defined from time to time by BKC ("Current Image") in accordance with
the following timetable:
(i) If the Term of this Agreement is for a period of ten (10) to twenty (20)
years, during the tenth year of the Term, FRANCHISEE shall remodel, improve and alter
the exterior of the Franchised Restaurant to conform with the Current Image in effect on
the ninth anniversary of the date of this Agreement.
(ii) BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council shall meet annually to discuss
and establish the components of Current Image for the Franchised Restaurant. The
Current Image as established by BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council, from time to
time, shall be binding upon FRANCHISEE. If BKC and the Franchisee Advisory Council do
not agree on the Current Image, BKC and the Franchisee Association shall settle the
matter by arbitration by a sole arbitrator in accordance with the then current non-
administered arbitration rules of the Center for Public Resources. The arbitration shall be
governed by the United States Arbitration Act (U.S.A.A.), and judgment upon the decision
rendered by the arbitrator shall be binding on FRANCHISEE and BKC, and except as
provided in Section 10(a) of the U.S.A.A., shall not be appealable in any forum. The
decision may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. The place of arbitration
shall be Miami, Florida.
Failure of FRANCHISEE to comply with the terms of this section 5.B shall be deemed a material
default of this Agreement.
C. Signs
The BURGER KING marks will only be erected and displayed in the manner and at such
locations as are approved and authorized by BKC, in writing. FRANCHISEE agrees to maintain
and display signs reflecting the Current Image of Non-Traditional Restaurants and shall not place
additional signs or posters on the Premises without the prior written consent of BKC. All signs with
the BURGER KING marks utilized at the Premises must be obtained from sources approved by
BKC.
FRANCHISEE shall discontinue the use of and destroy such signs as are declared
obsolete by BKC within the reasonable time specified by BKC. Such signs are fundamental to the
BURGER KING System and FRANCHISEE hereby grants to BKC the right to enter the Franchised
Restaurant and the Premises to remove and destroy unapproved or obsolete signs in the event
that FRANCHISEE has failed to do so within thirty (30) days after the written request of BKC.
(1) Only equipment approved by BKC which meets the criteria and performance
standards of the BURGER KING System may be used in the Franchised Restaurant. The
equipment shall be maintained in a condition that meets operational standards specified in the
MOD Manual and, as equipment becomes obsolete or inoperable, Franchisee will replace the
equipment with the types and kinds of equipment as are then approved for use in BURGER KING
Restaurants. If BKC determines that additional or replacement equipment is needed because of a
change in menu items or method of preparation and service or because of health or safety
considerations, Franchisee will install the additional equipment or replacement equipment within
the reasonable time specified by BKC. Prior to mandating the use of a new or additional piece of
equipment, BKC shall use reasonable efforts to field test the proposed new equipment.
(2) Franchisee must, at its sole cost and expense: (a) at all times operate at the
Franchised Restaurant POS Systems (as hereinafter defined) approved by BKC; (b) upgrade or
replace in whole or in part any POS Systems as BKC may reasonably deem necessary or desirable
in the interest of proper administration of Burger King Restaurants throughout the BURGER KING
System, within such reasonable time as may be specified by BKC; (c) use the approved POS
Systems at all times to record and process such information as BKC may from time to time require,
including information regarding any other business carried on in or from any Burger King
Restaurant with the consent of BKC, keep such information available for access by BKC on the
POS System for such minimum period as BKC may require, and maintain and provide to BKC such
information in the format, and using such data exchange standards and protocols as BKC may
require; (d) effect the Polling (as hereinafter defined) operation at such time or times as may be
required by BKC, but BKC may itself initiate Polling whenever it deems appropriate; (e) permit BKC
or its agents to Poll any information contained in the POS System at any time; (f) permit BKC or its
agent to obtain all of the information referenced in this Section 5.D. that may be in the possession
of any third party vendor from whom Franchisee obtained an approved POS System; (g) if required
by BKC, download the information referenced in this Section 5.D. into machine readable
information compatible with the system operated by BKC or its agents and to deliver that
information to BKC by such method and within such timescale as BKC reasonably requires and (h)
integrate or otherwise permit the integration of such POS Systems with such technological
platforms designated by BKC from time to time (including websites and mobile applications
designated by BKC). For purposes of this Agreement, the term “POS System” means a point of
sale computerized system consisting of telecommunications systems (including required dedicated
telephone and power, network and broadband lines, and modem(s)), electronic hardware and software
technology (including printer(s)) and other computer-related accessories or peripheral equipment,
which captures, records and transmits sales, Taxes on sales, number, date and time of transactions,
products and combinations of products sold and employees using the system and such other related
information as may be required by BKC from time to time. For purposes of this Agreement, the term
“Polling” means any process acceptable to BKC by which information or data about the Franchised
Restaurant may be transmitted to or from a POS System or other system operated by Franchisee
or its agent into a computer or system operated by BKC or its agents in the manner and format
prescribed by BKC from time to time. For the avoidance of doubt, BKC may Poll for information
including, without limitation, daily sales data, daily transaction level data, sales per visit and
products and combination of products sold, otherwise known as product mix data or “PMIX”, and
inventory data.
(3) Franchisee must also, at its sole cost and expense: (a) maintain, use and/or
operate centralized or technology based methods of taking, processing, routing, and delivering
orders or receiving payment for such orders that may be mandated by BKC at any time during the
Term in addition to the methods and technology BKC currently uses or authorizes (individually an
“Additional Ordering System” and collectively "Additional Ordering Systems"); and (b) add or
replace equipment, wiring, hardware and software in connection with the Additional Ordering
Systems. To the extent any products and services related to an Additional Ordering System are
(4) Franchisee must also, at its sole cost and expense: (a) maintain, use and/or
operate technology for the purpose of communicating with customers of BURGER KING
Restaurants and the collection, processing, storage and use of BURGER KING Restaurant
customer data that may be mandated by BKC at any time during the Term in addition to the
methods and technology BKC currently uses or authorizes (individually an “Additional Digital
System” and collectively, the “Additional Digital Systems”); and (b) add or replace equipment,
wiring, hardware and software in connection with the Additional Digital Systems. To the extent any
products and services related to an Additional Digital System are owned by BKC or provided to
Franchisee by BKC, BKC may charge up front and/or ongoing fees. BKC shall be the sole owner
of all direct and related rights and assets, including software and hardware, intellectual property
and all data generated by the Additional Digital Systems, but excluding hardware or equipment
Franchisee purchases directly for the purpose of gaining access to an Additional Digital System.
BKC may use the data generated by the Additional Digital Systems (1) to analyze customer trends,
(2) to market BKC-developed goods and products to all customers or specific customer(s), (3) to
reward loyal or repeat customers, (4) to provide the data to third parties, and (5) for such other
purposes as BKC deems appropriate in its sole discretion. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees
that all net profits received by BKC from providing the data generated by the Additional Digital
Systems to third parties shall be the sole property of BKC. If BKC requires Franchisee to use an
Additional Digital System, then Franchisee shall comply with BKC’s requirements for connecting
to, and utilizing such technology in connection with Franchisee’s operation of the Franchised
Restaurant. Franchisee will install and implement any Additional Digital System required by BKC
within the reasonable time specified by BKC.
All menu items which BKC may deem appropriate to take full advantage of the potential
market and achieve standardization in the BURGER KING System will be served, and no items
which are not set forth in the MOD Manual or otherwise authorized and approved by BKC in writing
for sale from the Franchised Restaurant will be served. FRANCHISEE shall only sell the approved
menu items at retail to consumers from and through the Franchised Restaurant, and shall not sell
such items for redistribution or resale. FRANCHISEE shall adhere to all specifications contained
in the MOD Manual or as otherwise prescribed by BKC as to ingredients, methods of preparation
and service, weight and dimensions of products served, and standards of cleanliness, health and
sanitation. Franchisee shall notify BKC in writing within twenty-four hours of any investigation or
violation, actual or alleged, concerning any health or sanitary laws or regulations that results in a
failing score from the governmental authority, a closure of the Franchised Restaurant or a
threatened closure of the Franchised Restaurant, or that constitutes a critical food safety violation
as set forth in the MOD Manual (each, a “Food Safety Incident”). Upon the occurrence of any Food
Safety Incident, Franchisee shall take any actions directed by BKC or any governmental authority
concerning such investigation or violation. All food, drink and other items will be served and sold
in packaging that meets BKCs specifications. Only food, beverages, supplies, paper products and
packaging from sources approved by BKC shall be used in the Franchised Restaurant.
FRANCHISEE shall offer for sale at the Franchised Restaurant coffee dispensed by coffee
equipment approved by BKC.
Only those advertising and promotional materials or items which are authorized by BKC in
writing before use shall be used, sold or distributed from the Franchised Restaurant, and no display
or use of the BURGER KING marks shall be made without the prior written approval of BKC. All
materials on which the BURGER KING marks are used must include the designation or such
other designation as BKC may specify. FRANCHISEE must, immediately upon receipt of notice
from BKC, remove or discontinue the use, publication, display, sale and distribution of any
advertising or promotional material, slogans, and any material on which the BURGER KING Marks
appear, which BKC has not approved or has ceased to use.
No materials on which the BURGER KING marks are used shall be displayed in or around
the areas of the Premises outside the Franchised Restaurant without the prior written approval of
BKC.
BKC shall have the unrestricted right to enter the Premises, including the Franchised
Restaurant and the Common Areas, to conduct such activities as it deems necessary to ascertain
FRANCHISEE'S compliance with this Agreement. The inspections may be conducted without prior
notice at any time when FRANCHISEE or one of its employees is at the Franchised Restaurant.
The inspections will be performed in a manner which minimizes interference with the operation of
the Franchised Restaurant.
FRANCHISEE and BKC acknowledge and agree that FRANCHISEE will operate the
Franchised Restaurant and may not have dominion and control over the other Co-Branded
Businesses. However, FRANCHISEE acknowledges that BKC shall require access to the
Premises in order to effectuate the terms of this Agreement. Accordingly, FRANCHISEE hereby
agrees that it will obtain the right, on behalf of itself and BKC, to enter the Franchised Restaurant,
the Common Areas and all other areas of the Premises from any and all Persons whose approval
is required for the purpose of effectuating the terms of this Agreement.
5. If the Franchised Restaurant is located at an Institutional Location, Subsection 9.B of the Franchise
Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
FRANCHISEE shall pay to BKC or its designee an amount equal to two and one-
half (2.5%) percent of FRANCHISEE's monthly Gross Sales by the tenth (10th) day of each
month based upon FRANCHISEE's Gross Sales for the preceding month (the "National
Advertising Contribution"). This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for
(a) market research expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the
effectiveness of advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs
incurred in connection with the development of advertising, sales promotions and public
relations both in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined
from time to time by BKC, and on a national basis, and (c) various methods of delivering
the advertising or promotional message, including, without limitation, television, radio,
outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising Contribution between
national, regional and local expenditures shall be made by BKC, in its sole business
judgment.
6. If the Franchised Restaurant is located at a Mall Location, Subsection 9.B of the Franchise
Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
FRANCHISEE shall pay to BKC or its designee an amount equal to two and one-
half percent (2.5%) of FRANCHISEE's monthly Gross Sales by the tenth (10th) day of each
month based upon FRANCHISEE's Gross Sales for the preceding month (the "National
Advertising Contribution"). This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for
(a) market research expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the
effectiveness of advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs
incurred in connection with the development of advertising, sales promotions and public
relations both in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined from
time to time by BKC, and on a national basis, and (c) various methods of delivering the
advertising or promotional message, including, without limitation, television, radio, outdoor
and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising Contribution between national,
regional and local expenditures shall be made by BKC, in its sole business judgment.
7. The following sentence is hereby added to Section 10.A of the Franchise Agreement:
To insure compliance with the terms of this Agreement, BKC reserves the right to examine
and request copies of books and records relating to any other business operated on the Premises,
including, without limitation, register tapes and receipts. FRANCHISEE shall obtain the right, on
behalf of itself and BKC, to obtain copies of such books and records from all Persons whose
approval is required.
8. If the Franchised Restaurant is located at a Co-Branded Facility, the following section is hereby
added to Section 12 of the Franchise Agreement:
The FRANCHISEE shall not own, control, or have any interest in any other business,
including, without limitation, any Co-Branded Business.
9. If the Franchised Restaurant is located at a Co-Branded Facility, the following section is hereby
added to Section 13.A of the Franchise Agreement:
With respect to each Co-Branded Business, FRANCHISEE shall cause each Co-Branded
Business to obtain Comprehensive General Liability insurance, including Products Liability and
Broad Form Contractual Liability, in such amount as BKC may reasonably request. If
FRANCHISEE or any Operator dispenses or sells beer or wine from a Co-Branded Business, such
insurance shall be endorsed to include coverage for liabilities arising out of the dispensing or selling
of alcoholic beverages imposed under any law, including without limitation, a dram shop or alcoholic
beverage control act. Each policy will name BKC and its subsidiaries, its Affiliates and parent
companies as additional insureds, will provide that the policy cannot be canceled without Thirty
(30) days prior written notice to BKC, and will insure against the liability of BKC for both
FRANCHISEE'S and employees and agents of the Co-Branded Business's acts or omissions.
Before the Commencement Date, FRANCHISEE shall furnish, or shall cause the Co-Branded
Business to furnish, to BKC Certificates of Insurance reflecting that the insurance coverage is in
effect pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
10. Section 13.E for the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the
following:
This obligation to indemnify and defend BKC shall apply even in the event of the negligence of or
claim of negligence against BKC and regardless of whether the negligence or claim of negligence
against BKC is as a result of the acts or omissions of BKC or that of FRANCHISEE or any Operator.
However, the obligation of FRANCHISEE to indemnify BKC for its own negligence shall be limited
to an amount equal to the amount of insurance set forth in Section 13.A or 13.B. BKC's right to
indemnity under this Agreement shall arise and be valid notwithstanding that joint or concurrent
liability may be imposed on BKC by statute, ordinance, regulation or other law. The indemnification
of BKC by FRANCHISEE for the negligence, acts or omissions of FRANCHISEE or any other
Operator, shall not be limited by the amount of insurance required under Section 13.A or 13.B. This
indemnity obligation shall include, but not be limited to, claims related to the employment of
FRANCHISEES employees. This obligation of FRANCHISEE to indemnify and defend BKC is
separate and distinct from its obligation to maintain insurance under the provisions of Section 13.A
and 13.B.
11. The introductory Section and subsections A. and E. of Section 17 of the Franchise Agreement are
hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced by the following:
FRANCHISEE shall have, exercisable on the expiration date of the Term of this
Agreement, an option to obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement ("Successor Franchise
Agreement”) for a Non-Traditional Restaurant for a term of Five (5) years, provided that:
A. FRANCHISEE has given BKC written notice ("Notice") of its intention to exercise
its Option to Obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement during the second (2nd)
year prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement.
FRANCHISEE shall have, exercisable on the expiration date of the Term of this
Agreement, an option to obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement ("Successor Franchise
Agreement”) for a Non-Traditional Restaurant for a term of Ten (10) years, provided that:
A. FRANCHISEE has given BKC written notice ("Notice") of its intention to exercise
its Option to Obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement during the fourth (4th) year
prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement.
FRANCHISEE shall have, exercisable on the expiration date of the Term of this
Agreement, an option to obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement ("Successor Franchise
Agreement') for a Non-Traditional Restaurant for a term of twenty (20) years, provided that:
A. FRANCHISEE has given BKC written notice ("Notice") of its intention to exercise
its Option to Obtain a Successor Franchise Agreement during the fourth (4th) year
prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement.
12. Subsection (6) of Section 18.A of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced by the following:
(6) FRANCHISEE fails to maintain the Franchised Restaurant or the Premises in good
condition and repair, or fails to make all Improvements, alterations or remodelings as may be
determined by BKC to be reasonably necessary to reflect the Current Image as provided in Section
5.B as and when required.
13. The following section is hereby added as the last subsection to Section 18.A of the Franchise
Agreement:
14. Subsection (3) of Section 18.B of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced by the following:
(3) If the parties do not enter into a Successor Franchise Agreement, FRANCHISEE
agrees to immediately upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, make such removals or
changes in signs and the Premises as BKC shall request, so as to effectively distinguish the
Premises and the Franchised Restaurant from its former appearance and from any other BURGER
KING Restaurant. In the event FRANCHISEE fails to make the changes, FRANCHISEE consents
to BKC entering the Premises (which includes the Franchised Restaurant) to make non-structural
changes at FRANCHISEE'S expense. FRANCHISEE shall obtain, on behalf of itself and BKC, the
right to enter the Premises to, effectuate the purposes of this subsection (3).
15. Subsection J. of Section 21 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced by the following:
J. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including the Key Contract Data page to this Agreement, together
with this Addendum, and, if applicable, the Target Reservation Agreement, the Franchise
By entering into this Addendum, you expressly consent to transact business with BKC electronically and
that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal
laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Addendum agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Addendum shall
constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
Subject to any and all reservations, restrictions, easements, rights of way, limitations and conditions
of record, if any.
Subject to any and all reservations, restrictions, easements, rights of way, limitations and conditions
of record, if any.
4884-3536-0260, v. 2
This Delivery Restaurant Addendum (the "Addendum") is made this _____ day of __________,
20___ by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the franchise agreement entered into by parties on the same date (the
“Franchise Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant set forth on the Key Contract Data page
of the Franchise Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# _____ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In
the event of any conflicts between the Franchise Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of
this Addendum shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the attached Franchise
Agreement, and all terms and conditions contained therein remain in full force and effect, except for the
sections set forth below:
1. DEFINITIONS: Any capitalized terms that are used but not defined herein shall have the same
meaning set forth in the Franchise Agreement. For purposes of this Addendum, the following terms
shall be defined as follows:
Delivery Aggregator:
A business that serves as an intermediary between a customer and a BURGER KING Restaurant
by taking orders through a website, mobile application, or other online or telephonic ordering
method managed by the business and transmitting them to the Franchised Restaurant. For the
avoidance of doubt, BKC or its designee may serve as a Delivery Aggregator.
Delivery Restaurant:
A BURGER KING Restaurant operated at a food preparation and cooking facility (i) located within
a building or other enclosed structure, which may also include within such enclosed structure or on
the Premises other food service concepts, other franchised restaurant businesses or restaurants
or other similar facilities, (ii) established primarily for the preparation of meals for delivery to a
customer’s home or other location, and (iii) with no dining area for customers. BKC will determine,
in its sole discretion, the final layout, equipment package, and other material features for the
Delivery Restaurant.
Delivery Service:
A system adopted and followed by the Franchised Restaurant that consists of receiving customer
orders from a Delivery Aggregator approved by BKC from time to time, and the sale, fulfillment and
delivery of such orders by the Franchised Restaurant to its customers’ home or other location as
more particularly described herein.
Premises:
The real estate, site, building and improvements, and other enclosed structures more particularly
described on Exhibit “A” to the Franchise Agreement, where the Franchised Restaurant is located
and operated.
Traditional Restaurant:
A self-contained, full size BURGER KING Restaurant which is located and operated on a site as a
free-standing building.
3. INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE. Section 2 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced by the following:
Franchisee acknowledges that the grant of this franchise constitutes the consideration for the
payment by Franchisee to BKC of an initial franchise fee of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($2,500.00) (the “Initial Franchise Fee”), and that this sum shall be fully earned by BKC upon the execution
and delivery of this Agreement.
Franchisee acknowledges that the signs, equipment installation and configuration, menu, size and
appearance of the Franchised Restaurant operated pursuant to this Agreement may significantly differ from
that of a Traditional Restaurant. Changes in the standards, specifications and procedures applicable to the
operation of the Franchised Restaurant may become necessary and desirable from time to time, and
Franchisee agrees to accept and comply with such modifications and revisions. The adoption of such
standards shall be solely at the discretion of BKC.
Employees of Franchisee (i) shall not wear BURGER KING restaurant uniforms when working at
any other business operated on the Premises, and (ii) shall not be assigned to work at the Franchised
Restaurant and at any other business operated on the Premises contemporaneously during any shift of
work hours.
B. Franchised Restaurant
The Franchised Restaurant, including the kitchen contained therein, shall be constructed and
improved in the manner authorized and approved by BKC.
If the Franchised Restaurant shares a common storage area with any other business operated on
the Premises, Franchisee shall maintain the common storage area in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the MOD Manual.
C. Signs
Franchisee shall not display or erect signs using the BURGER KING marks unless previously
approved and authorized by BKC in writing. Any such signs approved and authorized by BKC shall be
purchased from sources approved by BKC. Franchisee shall discontinue the use of and destroy such signs
as are declared obsolete by BKC within the reasonable time specified by BKC. Such signs are fundamental
to the BURGER KING Restaurant System and Franchisee hereby grants to BKC the right to enter the
Franchised Restaurant to remove and destroy unapproved or obsolete signs in the event that Franchisee
has failed to do so within thirty (30) days after the written request of BKC.
Franchisee shall serve a limited menu of items which BKC determines, in its sole discretion, as
appropriate to take full advantage of the potential market and achieve standardization in the BURGER KING
System, and no items which are not set forth in the MOD Manual or otherwise authorized and approved by
BKC in writing for sale from the Franchised Restaurant will be served. BKC shall be entitled to modify
items on the limited menu from time to time in its sole discretion. Franchisee shall only sell the approved
menu items at retail to consumers from and through the Franchised Restaurant, and shall not sell such
items for redistribution or resale. Franchisee shall adhere to all specifications contained in the MOD Manual
or as otherwise prescribed by BKC as to ingredients, methods of preparation and service, weight and
dimensions of products served, and standards of cleanliness, health and sanitation. Franchisee shall notify
Franchisee shall ensure that only drinks (fountain or bottled) or other beverages approved by BKC
are sold at the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisee may only sell approved beverages, and all sales to
customers at or from the Franchised Restaurant must be processed through the BURGER KING POS
system located at the Franchised Restaurant and included in the calculation of Gross Sales.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, BKC reserves the right to collect Royalties and Advertising Contributions on
all drinks (fountain or bottled) sold on the Premises.
G. Hours of Operation.
The Franchised Restaurant shall be open for business at times and dates agreed upon, in writing,
by BKC and Franchisee. In the event that BKC and Franchisee cannot agree on times and dates for the
Franchised Restaurant to be opened for business, BKC's judgment shall be conclusive. The Franchised
Restaurant may be closed on Thanksgiving Day and/or Christmas Day if a majority of the BURGER KING
Restaurants in the market area (DMA) in which the Franchised Restaurant is located elect to close on the
holiday.
Only those advertising and promotional materials or items which are authorized by BKC in writing
prior to use shall be used, sold or distributed from the Franchised Restaurant, and no display or use of the
BURGER KING marks shall be made without the prior written approval of BKC. All materials on which the
BURGER KING marks are used must include the designation or such other designation as BKC may
specify. Franchisee must, immediately upon receipt of notice from BKC, remove or discontinue the use,
publication, display, sale and distribution of any advertising or promotional material, slogans, and any
material on which the BURGER KING Marks appear, which BKC has not approved or has ceased to use.
No materials on which the BURGER KING marks are used shall be displayed in or around the
areas of the Premises outside the Franchised Restaurant without the prior written approval of BKC.
BKC shall have the unrestricted right to enter the Premises, including the Franchised Restaurant,
to conduct such activities as it deems necessary to ascertain Franchisee’s compliance with this Agreement.
The inspections may be conducted without prior notice at any time when Franchisee or one of its employees
is at the Franchised Restaurant. The inspections will be performed in a manner which minimizes
interference with the operation of the Franchised Restaurant.
Franchisee acknowledges that BKC shall require access to the Premises in order to effectuate the
terms of this Agreement. Accordingly, Franchisee hereby agrees that it will obtain the right, on behalf of
itself and BKC, to enter the Franchised Restaurant and all other areas of the Premises from any and all
Persons whose approval is required for the purpose of effectuating the terms of this Agreement.
7. DELIVERY. Section 5 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby amended with the addition of subection
M.
M. Delivery
(1) Franchisee shall establish, maintain and provide the Delivery Service from and after the
Commencement Date.
(2) Franchisee acknowledges the need for effective implementation of the Delivery Service
and agrees to sign and maintain in place an agreement with the Delivery Aggregators to effectuate the
Delivery Service on terms approved by BKC. Franchisee shall be solely responsible for its compliance with
the obligations under its agreement with each Delivery Aggregator, including, without limitation, any
payments due for commissions, order processing costs, call center costs, handling and delivery costs.
Franchisee shall indemnify, defend and hold BKC and any of its affiliates harmless in respect to any damage
that may arise as a result of Franchisee’s breach of its obligations to any Delivery Aggregator.
(3) From the Commencement Date, Franchisee must maintain uninterrupted Delivery Service.
Franchisee acknowledges that the Delivery Service is an integral part of the Burger King System and it
therefore commits to the maintenance and development of the Delivery Service strictly in compliance with
the terms of this Franchise Agreement and BKC’s standards and specifications, including, without limitation,
standards of uniformity, licensing, authorizations and/or approvals, as well as compliance with applicable
laws and insurance requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Franchisee agrees to
strictly adhere to the standards, specifications, and procedures applicable to the Delivery Service, as set
forth in this Agreement including the MOD Manual.
10. ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES; RIGHT OF AUDIT. The following sentence is hereby added to
Section 10.A of the Franchise Agreement:
To insure compliance with the terms of this Agreement, BKC reserves the right to examine and
request copies of books and records relating to any other business operated on the Premises, including,
without limitation, register tapes and receipts. Franchisee shall obtain the right, on behalf of itself and BKC,
to obtain copies of such books and records from all Persons whose approval is required.
12. DEFAULT AND EFFECT OF TERMINATION. The following subsections are hereby added to
Section 18.A of the Franchise Agreement:
(29) If any Delivery Aggregator terminates its agreement with Franchisee as a result of
a default of Franchisee’s obligations under such agreement.
(30) If the Franchisee fails to comply with the operating standards, procedures or
specifications applicable to the Delivery Service (other than an operating standard or specification
13. DEFAULT AND EFFECT OF TERMINATION. Subsection (3) of Section 18.B of the Franchise
Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
(3) Franchisee agrees to immediately upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, make
such removals or changes in signs and the Premises as BKC shall request, so as to effectively distinguish
the Premises and the Franchised Restaurant from its former appearance and from any other BURGER
KING Restaurant. In the event Franchisee fails to make the changes, Franchisee consents to BKC entering
the Premises (which includes the Franchised Restaurant) to make non-structural changes at Franchisee's
expense. Franchisee shall obtain, on behalf of itself and BKC, the right to enter the Premises to effectuate
the purposes of this subsection (3).
15. LIMITED MODIFICATION. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise
Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4887-7057-6644, v. 2
This Replacement Franchise Addendum is part of the franchise agreement entered into by parties
on the same date (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER
KING® Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page
of the Franchise Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In
the event of any conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Replacement Franchise
Addendum, the terms of this Replacement Franchise Addendum shall control. The Agreement replaces
and supersedes a franchise agreement that was previously in effect for the Franchised Restaurant and is
for a term equal to or less than the unexpired term of the previously effective franchise agreement.
1. FRANCHISE GRANT: TERM AND LOCATION. The following paragraph replaces Section 1 of
the Agreement.
BKC grants to Franchisee and Franchisee accepts a franchise to use the BURGER KING System
and the BURGER KING Marks only in the operation of a BURGER KING Restaurant at the location
described on the Key Contract Data page attached to this Agreement and incorporated by reference herein
(the “Franchised Restaurant”) (the term “Franchised Restaurant” includes the real estate described on
Exhibit “A” (the “Premises”), the restaurant “Building” and all other “Improvements” constructed thereon
wherever the context permits or requires). The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) commences on
__________________ (the “Commencement Date”) and shall expire on ________________, ___, unless
sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Franchisee agrees to operate the
Franchised Restaurant at the specified location for the entire Term. Franchisee accepts the franchise
granted in this Agreement with the full and complete understanding that the franchise grant contains no
promise or assurance of renewal. The sole and entire conditions under which Franchisee will have the
opportunity of obtaining a Successor BURGER KING Restaurant Franchise Agreement at expiration are
those set forth in Section 17. This franchise is for the specified location only and does not in any way grant
or imply any area, market, or territorial rights propriety to Franchisee. Notwithstanding anything set forth
above, if Franchisee continues to operate the Franchised Restaurant after the end of the Term and does
not obtain a Successor BURGER KING Franchise Agreement in accordance with Section 17, Franchisee
shall be deemed to be operating such Franchised Restaurant on a month-to-month basis under the terms
and conditions of this Agreement and BKC may terminate this Agreement at any time after the end of the
Term upon thirty (30) days prior written notice.
2. FRANCHISE FEE: INITIAL OBLIGATIONS. The following paragraph replaces Section 2 of the
Agreement.
No initial franchise fee is payable by Franchisee in connection with the execution of the Agreement
(the “Initial Franchise Fee”). Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that BKC has fully performed all of its
contractual obligations in connection with the development and opening of the Franchised Restaurant.
These include, but are not limited to, the furnishing of standard building plans as appropriate, a pre-opening
training program, pre-opening and opening supervision and assistance at the Franchised Restaurant,
assistance for the opening promotion program, and the loaning to Franchisee a copy of the MOD Manual.
Franchisee acknowledges that BKC has no further obligation under the Agreement to perform such
obligations, notwithstanding any contrary provisions of Section 6 of this Agreement.
3. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. The following is added as the second sentence of Section 5.B.1
of the Agreement (as provided in Section 4 of the Non-Traditional Facility Addendum, if applicable):
Replacement Franchise Addendum (Entity & Individual-Owner/Operator)
Exhibit F1 (03/2022)
BK#_________
3
Franchisee shall complete all required improvements, remodeling and repairs to bring the
Franchised Restaurant into compliance with BKC’s current equipment, lighting and repair and maintenance
standards within _____ months of the commencement date in accordance with a scope of work attached
as Exhibit “D” to the Replacement Franchise Addendum. Thereafter, Franchisee shall, at its expense,
continuously throughout the Term of this Agreement maintain the Franchised Restaurant in good condition
and repair in accordance with BKC's then current repair and maintenance standards.
4. CURRENT IMAGE. The following language is added to Section 5.B.2 of the Agreement (as
provided in Section 4 of the Non-Traditional Facility Addendum, if applicable):
Franchisee shall upgrade the Franchised Restaurant no later than _________________, 20___
(the “Current Image Remodel Date”) to bring the Franchised Restaurant into compliance with BKC’s Current
Image requirements in effect as of one (1) year prior to the Current Image Remodel Date.
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty of ___% of Gross
Sales ("Royalty") for the use of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks. Royalties shall
be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month.
If BKC determines that Franchisee failed to complete the Successor Remodel by the Remodel
Completion Date, Franchisee shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to 6.0% of Gross Sales commencing on the
Remodel Completion Date and ending on the date that BKC has confirmed, in writing, that the Successor
Remodel has been completed. Thereafter, Franchisee shall pay BKC a Royalty of ___% of Gross Sales for
the remainder of the Term. For the avoidance of doubt, the increased Royalty provided herein does not
preclude BKC from exercising any rights and remedies for Franchisee’s failure to timely complete the
Successor Remodel, including without limitation the right to terminate the Agreement.
**]
3
[** IF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (ENTITY):
By entering into this Replacement Franchise Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact
business with BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all
other applicable state and federal laws, this Replacement Franchise Addendum may be executed by electronic
signatures. The parties to this Replacement Franchise Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures
are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures
and an electronically signed version of this Replacement Franchise Addendum shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
This Replacement Franchise Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date
indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
Print Name:
Title:
**]
3
[** IF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (INDIVIDUAL/OWNER-OPERATOR):
This Replacement Franchise Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date
indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
3
EXHIBIT “D”
4861-6978-0484, v. 2
This Key Contract Data Page forms a part of the Lease and is incorporated by reference into the Lease.
Lease Date:
Lessee:
Guarantor(s):
Commencement Date Upon the earlier of (i) ____________, and (ii) the earliest of the following dates:
(Section 2.1):
(a) The date ten (10) days following the date of the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for the Premises by appropriate governmental authorities; and
(b) The date ten (10) days following date of certification of Lessor’s architect that the
Land has been improved and the Building constructed is substantially in
conformance with the plans and specifications; or
(c) The date Lessee opens for business.
Original Term
Expiration Date
(Section 2.1):
Guaranteed Minimum Lease Year: Guaranteed Minimum Monthly Installment:
Annual Rent (Section Annual Rental:
3.1):
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
i
Lessee: [Insert Franchisee Name/Corporation]
c/o Burger King® [Restaurant ####]
[Insert Address]
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
ii
LEASE/SUBLEASE
CONTENTS
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
iii
6.2 STATUS OF BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUNDS .......................................................... 12
6.3 USE OF BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUNDS ................................................................. 12
6.4 REIMBURSEMENT OF REPLACEMENT COSTS ........................................................... 13
6.5 INSPECTION OF WORK .................................................................................................. 14
6.6 DEFAULT UNDER LEASE ............................................................................................... 14
6.7 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY .............................................................................................. 14
6.8 ASSIGNMENT OR TERMINATION OF LEASE ............................................................... 15
6.9 NO WAIVER ...................................................................................................................... 15
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
iv
16.1 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS ............................................................................................. 25
16.2 NOTICES TO LESSOR .................................................................................................... 25
16.3 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL ............................................................................................. 26
16.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS BY LESSOR ....................................................................... 26
(a) Rights of Lessor ................................................................................................... 26
(b) Conduct of Audit................................................................................................... 26
(c) Submission to Governmental Agency .................................................................. 27
16.5 REMEDIATION ................................................................................................................. 27
(a) By Lessee ............................................................................................................ 27
(b) By Lessor ............................................................................................................. 27
(c) Actions and Proceedings ..................................................................................... 27
16.6 REMEDIATION BY THIRD PARTIES ............................................................................... 27
16.7 LEASE EXPIRATION ........................................................................................................ 28
16.8 INDEMNIFICATION BY LESSEE ..................................................................................... 28
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
v
LEASE/SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (the “Lease”), is made as of the Lease Date set forth on the Key Contract Data
Page, by and between BURGER KING CORPORATION, a Florida corporation (the “Lessor”) and the
Lessee set forth on the Key Contract Data Page. The terms “Lessor” and “Lessee” shall mean respectively
“Sublessor” and “Sublessee” whenever the context requires or permits it.
In consideration of the covenants contained in this Lease, the parties agree as follows:
I.
PROPERTY LEASED
§1.1 DEMISE. Lessor leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor the property set forth on the Key
Contract Data Page (the “Land”) along with the BURGER KING® restaurant (the “Building”) and other
improvements to be constructed on it (collectively called the “Premises”).
Subject to any and all reservations, restrictions, easements, rights of way, limitations and conditions of
record, if any.
§1.2 ERECTION OF BUILDING. Commencement of this Lease is conditioned on the completion of the
Building in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Lessor’s architect. Lessor has agreed to
construct or contract for the construction of the Building promptly and to complete or contract to complete
it as promptly as conditions will permit, but in any event before one hundred eighty (180) days from the
lease date; provided, however, that this period shall be extended by any time lost in construction due to
delays caused by strike, lockout, acts of God, shortage of materials, or other conditions beyond the control
of Lessor. In the event the Building is not completed within one (1) year from the date of this Lease, this
Lease may be terminated at the option of either party, on fifteen (15) days’ notice to the other party.
§1.3 COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT. The Lessor promises, subject to Lessee’s performance of all
of the terms and conditions of the Lease, that Lessee shall be entitled to the quiet and peaceful enjoyment
and undisturbed possession of the Premises for the term of this Lease.
II.
TERM
§2.1 TERM. The term of this Lease (the “Term”) shall commence upon the Commencement Date set forth
on the Key Contract Data Page and expire at midnight the Original Term Expiration Date set forth on the
Key Contract Data Page unless sooner terminated as provided in this Lease. The Commencement Date
shall be designated by the parties in a form capable of being recorded among the public records of the
county where the Premises are located.
§2.2 POSSESSION. Possession of the Premises shall be delivered to the Lessee on the Commencement
Date.
§2.3 HOLDOVER. Any holdover at the expiration of the Term with the written consent of Lessor shall be
on a month to month basis, which tenancy may be terminated by Lessor giving Lessee not less than fifteen
(15) days’ notice. During such holdover tenancy, Lessee agrees to pay Lessor on a monthly basis all
increased rentals and other charges that would have been due under this Lease and agrees to continue to
be bound by all of the terms of this Lease which are applicable at that time. In the event Lessee holds over
without consent of Lessor, the rent during any holdover period shall be double the average rent that was
due during the last year of the Lease Term.
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
1
§2.4 END OF TERM.
(a) Fixtures and Personalty. At the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, any fixtures,
as defined in Section 17.14(e) of this Lease, located on the Premises and not already
owned by Lessor shall become the property of the Lessor. If, at that time, Lessee has fully
complied with Lease terms and conditions, Lessor hereby waives any right to claim any
personalty owned or leased by Lessee and located on the Premises. The personalty may
then be removed by Lessee or the lessor of such personalty provided that the Premises
are restored to their original condition. Any such personalty not removed within fifteen (15)
days after the Lease expiration or termination shall be deemed abandoned and become
the property of Lessor.
(b) Joint Inspection. During a period no earlier than three (3) weeks and no later than one (1)
week prior to the end of the Term, Lessor and Lessee shall conduct a joint inspection of
the Premises and Lessor shall make a list of any items of repair and maintenance which
may be needed to put the Premises in good condition and repair. If the items on such list
cannot be completed by Lessee by the end of the Term, then Lessee shall pay to Lessor
by the end of the Term the reasonable cost of such repairs as estimated by Lessor.
Lessee’s obligation to make such payment shall survive the termination of this Lease. Any
failure by the parties to conduct the joint inspection shall not constitute a waiver of Lessee’s
obligations under this Section 2.4, Section 5.2 and Article VI of this Lease.
III.
CONSIDERATION
§3.1 RENT. Lessee agrees to pay and Lessor agrees to accept the Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental
as indicated on the Key Contract Data Page, for each year of the Term of this Lease (such being hereinafter
referred to as “Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental”), to be due and payable in monthly installments in
advance on the first day of each month during the Term of this Lease. The first monthly installment of the
Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental shall be due on the Commencement Date. If this Lease shall
commence on any day other than the first day of a calendar month, the monthly installment for the first and
last month of the Lease Term shall be prorated.
*The term “Lease Year” shall mean and refer to the first consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning
on the Commencement Date of the Lease and each succeeding twelve (12) month period thereafter,
whether fiscal or annual.
(a) Percentage Rental. In addition to the Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental, and as part of
the total rent to be paid by Lessee to Lessor during the Lease Term, Lessee covenants
and agrees to pay to Lessor as percentage rental (“Percentage Rental”), a sum equal to a
percentage (as set forth as the Percentage Rental Data Schedule on the Key Contract
Data Page) of the “Gross Sales” (defined in Section 3.2(b) below) for each month of each
Lease Year in excess of the monthly installment of the Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental
to be paid for such month. The Percentage Rental shall be payable in monthly installments
and computed in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 3.2 (a) (i) below.
(i) Monthly Accounting and Payment. Beginning with the tenth (10th) day of the
month following the calendar month in which the Term commences and continuing
monthly thereafter, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor a statement in writing on a form
furnished by the Lessor, setting forth all of the Gross Sales for the preceding
calendar month, and simultaneously upon submission of such statement, Lessee
shall pay to the Lessor the Percentage Rental due, being an amount equal to the
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
2
amount set forth on the Key Contract Data Page, less the monthly installment of
Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental paid by Lessee for the month in question;
provided that in no event shall Lessee ever become liable to pay less than the
monthly installment of Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental for any such month.
(ii) Annual Accounting. Within thirty (30) days following each Lease Year, the Lessee
agrees to deliver to Lessor a statement prepared by a Certified Public Accountant
and sworn to by Lessee setting forth Gross Sales for the preceding Lease Year.
(b) Gross Sales. The term “Gross Sales” as used in this Lease includes all sums charged for
goods, merchandise or services sold at or from the Premises including all promotional
items or premiums unless exempted by Lessor. The sale of BURGER KING products away
from the Premises is not authorized; however, should any such sales be approved in the
future, they will be included within the definition of Gross Sales. Gross Sales excludes any
federal, state, county or city sales tax, excise tax, or other similar taxes collected by Lessee
from customers based upon sales, and cash received as payment in credit transactions
where the extension of credit itself has already been included in the figure upon which any
previous Percentage Rental has been computed.
The Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental and the Percentage Rental shall sometimes hereinafter be
referred to collectively as the “Rent.”
(a) Financial Statements. During the Term of this Lease, Lessee and any other persons or
entities who are guarantors, who have personal liability, or who have joint and several
liability under this Lease (“Guarantors”) shall deliver to Lessor the following financial
statements:
As to Lessee:
(i) Within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year of Lessee, balance sheets
as of the end of such year and statements of income and of changes in financial
condition for such year;
(ii) Within twenty-five (25) days after the end of each fiscal quarter of Lessee, balance
sheets as of the end of such quarter, and statements of income and changes in
financial condition for such fiscal quarter and for the current fiscal year to the end
of such fiscal quarter;
As to Guarantor:
(iii) Within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year of Guarantors, a personal
net worth statement and a copy of the most recent federal income tax return filed
as to each individual Guarantor;
(iv) The balance sheets and financial statements referred to in subparagraphs (i), (ii),
and (iii) above shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently applied (except as noted), and be accompanied by
certificates of the Lessee and each Guarantor or the chief financial officer of the
Lessee and each Guarantor, as the case may be, stating that such financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
3
principles consistently applied (except as noted) and fairly present the financial
condition of the Lessee or each Guarantor at the date thereof and for the periods
covered thereby.
(v) If requested by Lessor, the balance sheets and financial statements referred to in
subparagraphs (i) and (ii) above shall be certified by a Certified Public Accountant.
(b) Release of Financial Information. Lessee and Guarantors give permission to Lessor to
release to Lessor’s landlord, lenders or prospective landlord or lenders and/or any
prospective purchaser of all or part of Lessor’s interest in the Premises and/or the Lease,
any financial and operational information relating to Lessee, Guarantors and/or the
business operated at the Premises.
(c) Records and Audit. Lessee agrees to keep true, accurate and complete records of the
business conducted at the Premises in such form as Lessor now or hereafter may require.
Lessee shall retain for a period of at least twenty-four (24) months and upon request submit
to Lessor copies of all state sales tax returns and all supporting data and records relating
to sales made from the business operated at the Premises and such other records as
Lessor may reasonably request from time to time. Lessee agrees that Lessor or its
representatives, at Lessor’s expense, shall at all reasonable times have the right to
examine or audit the books, records, state sales tax returns or accounts of Lessee. Lessor
shall similarly have the right to examine or audit the books, records, state sales tax returns
or accounts of any and all Guarantors. In the event the audit discloses an understatement
of Gross Sales for any period or periods, Lessee shall, within fifteen (15) days after the
receipt of the audit report, pay Lessor the Percentage Rental of the amount of each
understatement plus the late charge identified in Section 3.6 of this Lease from the date
such payments were originally due. Additionally, if this audit discloses an understatement
of Gross Sales which exceeds two percent (2%) for any period or periods, Lessee shall,
within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the audit report, reimburse Lessor for all costs of the
audit including travel, lodging and wages, reasonably incurred, and Lessor may terminate
this Lease upon five (5) days’ notice to Lessee unless the understatement was due to
inadvertent clerical error. In the event the audit discloses an overstatement of Gross Sales
for any period or periods, any excess payment paid shall be allowed as a credit to Lessee
on the rental payment next accruing under the Lease. The acceptance by the Lessor of
payment of any Percentage Rental is without prejudice to Lessor’s right to audit the books
and records of Gross Sales and other papers required to be kept hereunder.
§3.4 ADDITIONAL CHARGES. Lessee and Lessor agree that the Rent accruing under this Lease and
the “Building Improvement Payments” described in Section 6.1 of this Lease shall be net to Lessor and that
all Charges (as hereinafter defined), taxes, costs, common area maintenance fees, expenses and charges
of every kind and nature (“Additional Charges”) relating to the Premises (except the taxes of Lessor referred
to in Section 7.3 and any payments for interest or principal under any mortgage relating to the Premises)
which may arise or become due during the Term or any extension of this Lease, shall be paid by Lessee,
and that Lessee shall indemnify and save harmless Lessor from and against them. All Additional Charges
which Lessee assumes or agrees to pay under any provisions of this Lease, together with all interest and
penalties that may accrue on these Additional Charges in the event Lessee fails to pay them, as well as all
other damages, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other
legal and court costs which Lessor may incur in enforcing this Lease, and any and all other sums which
may become due by reason of Lessee’s default or failure to comply with its obligations under this Lease,
shall be deemed to be “Additional Rent.” In the event of non-payment, Lessor shall have all the rights and
remedies as provided in the case of non-payment of Rent.
§3.5 ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF PAYMENT. Lessor or its assigns, mortgagee or designated agent,
may, at its/their option, require payment of (i) the Rent and/or (ii) the monthly escrow sums described in
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
4
Section 6.1 and Section 7.4 of the Lease and/or (iii) if applicable, any common area maintenance or similar
charge assessed pursuant to the Lease and/or (iv) any Additional Charges due pursuant to Section 3.4 of
this Lease by making direct monthly withdrawals in the appropriate amount(s) from Lessee’s bank account.
In the event that this option is exercised, Lessee agrees to execute and deliver to its bank and to Lessor
those documents necessary to authorize such withdrawals and to make payment or deposit as directed by
Lessor. Lessee further agrees that it will not thereafter terminate such authorization so long as this Lease
is in effect. Lessee also agrees that in the event that a direct monthly withdrawal program is not available
at the bank at which Lessee then does its business, it will take all reasonable and necessary steps to
establish an account at a bank which does have such a program.
§3.6 LATE CHARGES. All Rent, the Building Improvement Payments described in Section 6.1 of this
Lease, Additional Charges and any other charges shall be paid to Lessor without notice or demand and
without abatement, deduction or set-off, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease. All payments
not paid when due shall bear interest at the maximum rate allowed by Florida law. In the event such interest
rate shall be void or unenforceable under the laws of the jurisdiction where the Premises are located, the
highest rate of interest permitted within such jurisdiction shall be charged.
§3.7 LESSOR’S LIEN. To secure the payment of all Rent, Additional Charges and Charges or any other
sums due and to become due under this Lease, the faithful performance of this Lease by Lessee and to
secure all other indebtedness and liabilities of Lessee to Lessor now existing or hereafter incurred, Lessee
hereby grants to Lessor a lien and security interest on all furniture, furnishings, trade fixtures, equipment
and other personal property (collectively, “Personal Property”) to which Lessee has legal title and which
is placed in the Premises. The Lessee further agrees that if Lessee vacates the Premises while any Rent
or Additional Charges owing under this Lease is unpaid, Lessor, in addition to any remedy otherwise
provided by law or in this Lease, may seize and sell the Personal Property at any place to which Lessee or
any other person may have removed them in the same manner as if the Personal Property had remained
at the Premises. If requested by Lessor, Lessee shall execute and deliver to Lessor any and all
documentation necessary to evidence Lessor’s lien on the Personal Property.
IV.
INSURANCE
§4.1 COVERAGE. During the Term, Lessee, at its own cost and expense, shall:
(a) Keep the Premises and the fixtures and personalty on it insured with an all risk property
insurance policy (including business interruption coverage with an indemnity period of at
least 12 months) in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of replacement (without
deduction for depreciation). Such replacement cost shall be determined from time to time
at the request of Lessor, but not more frequently than once in any twelve (12) consecutive
calendar months. Replacement cost shall be determined by one of the insurers or, at the
option of Lessor, by an appraiser, architect or contractor who is mutually and reasonably
acceptable to Lessor and Lessee, and whom shall be retained and paid by Lessee. Such
insurance shall name Lessor and any other entity that Lessor acting reasonably requests
as a loss payee as its interest may appear and shall include a waiver of subrogation in
favor of Lessor and any other loss payee.
(i) commercial general liability insurance against claims for bodily injury, death or
property damage occurring on, in or about the Premises or the adjoining streets
and property, in a primary and excess limit of not less than $5,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury, death, personal injury, property damage, non-owned
automobile, blanket contractual and products and completed operations liability,
with the annual aggregate liability limit to be maintained on the commercial general
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
5
liability insurance (which can be achieved through a combination of primary and
excess annual aggregate liability limits) based on the number of BURGER KING
restaurants owned by Lessee and certain of its affiliates as follows: (1) for 1-10
restaurants, an annual aggregate liability limit of not less than $5,000,000 per year,
(2) for 11-50 restaurants, an annual aggregate liability limit of not less than
$10,000,000 per year, and (3) for more than 50 restaurants, an annual aggregate
liability limit of not less than $20,000,000 per year;
(ii) automobile liability insurance on all owned and/or leased vehicles, with a
combination of primary and excess limits of not less than $1,000,000.00;
(iii) broad form Boiler and Machinery insurance covering all boilers, pressure vessels
and HVAC equipment within the Premises in an amount not less than the full
replacement cost thereof; and
(iv) such other insurance and in such amounts as reasonably may be required by
Lessor for its own and Lessee’s protection.
The foregoing policies shall name Lessor and any other entity that Lessor acting
reasonably requests as an additional insured and shall include a waiver of subrogation in
favor of BKC and any other loss payee.
(c) Provide and keep in force plate glass insurance covering the glass in the Premises, unless
waived by Lessor.
(d) If requested by Lessor, provide and keep in force rent insurance (and/or, as the case may
require, use and occupancy insurance) in an amount not less than the then current
Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental plus the estimated annual taxes, water charges,
sewer rents, common area maintenance and other assessments and the annual premiums
for the insurance required by this Article.
(e) If requested by Lessor or any mortgagee, provide and keep in force insurance for such
other insurable hazards in such amounts as similarly situated Premises are then commonly
insured.
§4.2 POLICIES. Lessee’s obligation to obtain and maintain the foregoing policy or policies in the amounts
specified shall not be limited in any way by reason of any insurance which may be maintained by Lessor.
All insurance maintained by Lessee shall be primary and shall not call into contribution any insurance
maintained by Lessor. All insurance required by Lessor and provided by Lessee shall be carried in favor
of Lessor and Lessee, as their respective interests may appear, and any underlying lessor, fee owner,
affiliate corporation, trustee, mortgagee or other person designated by Lessor. If requested by Lessor,
insurance against fire or other casualty shall provide that the proceeds of any loss shall be payable to the
mortgagee under a standard mortgagee clause. Any rent insurance or use and occupancy insurance
carried by Lessee shall provide that, in the event of loss or damage to the Premises, the proceeds shall be
payable to Lessor to be held by Lessor as security for the payment of the Rent, the Building Improvement
Payments described in Section 6.1 of this Lease and Additional Charges due under this Lease until the
Premises are restored. All insurance shall be obtained from companies licensed to do business in the state
in which the Premises are located and be with insurers with a minimum A. M. Best A(X) rating or Standard
& Poor’s Rating of A. Lessee shall procure policies for all insurance for periods of not less than one year
and shall deliver to Lessor all policies or certificates of insurance with evidence of payment of all premiums.
Lessee shall procure renewals of these policies from time to time before their respective expiration dates.
All insurance policies shall be non-assessable and shall require thirty (30) days’ notice by registered mail
to Lessor of any cancellation or change affecting Lessor’s coverage under the policies. All property damage
and business interruption policies of Lessee shall contain a waiver of any subrogation rights which Lessee’s
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insurers may have against Lessor, even if the loss suffered is caused by the act, omission or negligence of
Lessor.
§4.3 ADJUSTING: PROCEEDS. Claims for loss due to damage to the Premises under any policies
provided for in this Lease shall be adjusted with the insurance companies:
(a) by Lessee in the case of any particular casualty resulting in damage or destruction not
exceeding $25,000, or
(b) by Lessor and Lessee, in the case of any particular casualty resulting in damage or
destruction exceeding $25,000 in the aggregate. Subject to the rights of any mortgagee,
the proceeds of any insurance shall be payable as follows:
(1) With respect to any loss not exceeding $25,000 in the aggregate, proceeds shall
be paid to Lessee, who shall hold them in trust for the purpose of paying the costs
of repair and restoration; and
(2) With respect to losses exceeding $25,000 in the aggregate, the proceeds shall be
paid to Lessor and shall be applied to pay the costs of repair and restoration.
§4.4 JOINT EFFORTS. Lessee and Lessor shall cooperate in attempts to collect any insurance proceeds
that may be due in the event of loss, and Lessee shall execute and deliver to Lessor such proofs of loss
and other instruments which may be required for the purpose of recovering these proceeds.
§4.5 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Lessee agrees to look solely to the proceeds of his own insurer for
indemnity against exposure for loss of property or business interruption. Lessee warrants that its property
and business interruption insurers shall have no rights against Lessor by virtue of assignment, subrogation,
loan agreement or otherwise.
§4.6 CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE. If any insurance policy covering the Premises or any part of it is
canceled or is threatened by the insurer to be canceled, or if the coverage thereunder is reduced in any
way by the insurer for any reason, and if Lessee fails to remedy the condition giving rise to cancellation,
threatened cancellation, or reduction of coverage within forty-eight (48) hours after notice thereof by Lessor,
Lessor may, at its option, either (i) reenter the Premises forthwith by leaving upon the Premises a notice in
writing of its intention to do so (in which case the provisions of Article IX shall apply) or (ii) enter the Premises
and remedy the condition giving rise to such cancellation, threatened cancellation or reduction, and Lessee
shall forthwith pay the cost thereof to Lessor (which cost may be collected by Lessor as Additional Rent)
and Lessor shall not be liable for any damage or injury caused to any property of Lessee or of others located
on the Premises as a result of any such entry.
§4.7 LOSS AND DAMAGE. Lessor shall not be liable for any death or injury occurring on the Premises,
nor for the loss of or damage to any of the personalty or other property of Lessee or of others by theft or
otherwise, from any cause whatsoever. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Lessor shall not be
liable for any injury or damage to persons or property resulting from fire, explosion, falling plaster, steam,
dampness, gas, electricity, water, rain, snow, or leaks from any part of the Premises or from the pipes,
appliances or plumbing works or from the roof, street or subsurface or from any other place by any other
cause whatsoever. Lessor shall not be liable for any such damage caused by other persons or occupants
of adjacent property, or the public, or caused by operations in construction of any private, public or
quasi-public work. All of the personalty or any other property of Lessee kept or stored on the Premises
shall be kept or stored at the risk of Lessee.
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V.
THE PREMISES
§5.1 USE AND SERVICES. During the Term of this Lease, Lessee shall continuously operate a BURGER
KING restaurant on the Premises in accordance with the terms of the BURGER KING Franchise Agreement
entered into by Lessee contemporaneously with this Lease (the “Franchise Agreement”), unless Lessee is
prevented from doing so due to acts of God or other causes beyond Lessee’s control. The Premises shall
not be used for any other purpose. Lessee shall not use in connection with the operation of or as additional
parking for its business on the Premises any property other than the Premises, except in accordance with
the provisions of Article XIV of this Lease.
Except as may be otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this Lease or the Franchise Agreement,
Lessor shall not be required to furnish to Lessee any facilities or services of any kind whatsoever, such as,
but not limited to water, sewer, steam, heat, gas, hot water, electricity, light and power.
§5.2 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. Lessee shall, at all times during the Term, at its own cost and
expense, put, keep and maintain the Premises and all fixtures and personalty located on it in first-class
order and condition, and subject to all applicable terms of Section 5.3 and Section 5.8, shall make all
necessary and desirable repairs, restorations and replacements thereof, structural and nonstructural,
foreseen or unforeseen (hereinafter collectively called “Repairs”), and shall use all reasonable precaution
to prevent waste, damage or injury. Lessee shall also put, keep and maintain in good repair and free from
dirt, snow, ice, rubbish and other obstructions or encumbrances, the sidewalks, parking areas, yards,
plantings, gutters and curbs in front of and adjacent to the Building.
In the event that Lessee fails or neglects to make all necessary Repairs or fulfill its other obligations as set
forth above, Lessor or its agents may enter the Premises for the purpose of making such Repairs or fulfilling
those obligations. All costs and expenses incurred as a consequence of Lessor’s action together with a
service charge of fifteen percent (15%) thereof shall be repaid by Lessee to Lessor within fifteen (15) days
after Lessee receives copies of receipts showing payment by Lessor for such Repairs or other obligations.
These receipts shall be prima facie evidence of the payment of the charges paid by Lessor. Except in the
case of emergency, Lessor shall give Lessee ten (10) days’ notice before taking any such action. If Lessee
fails to pay any such amounts due to Lessor under this Section 5.2, Lessor may add the same to Lessee’s
“Rent” and recover the same by all remedies available to Lessor for recovery of Rent in arrears.
§5.3 ALTERATIONS. Lessee agrees that it will at its own cost and expense make such reasonable
alterations to the interior or exterior of the Premises as may reasonably be requested by Lessor from time
to time in order to modify the appearance of the Building to reflect the then current image of BURGER KING
restaurants.
Lessee shall not at any time make any alteration, change, addition or improvement (hereinafter collectively
called “Alterations”) in or to the interior or exterior of the Premises without the prior written consent of Lessor.
In the event consent is given:
(a) the Alterations shall be performed in a first class workmanlike manner at Lessee’s sole
expense, and shall not weaken or impair the structural strength or lessen the value of the
Premises, or change the purpose for which the Premises may be used;
(b) the Alterations shall be made according to plans and specifications therefor, which shall be
first submitted to and approved in writing by Lessor;
(c) before the commencement of work on any Alterations, such plans and specifications shall
be approved by all governmental authorities having jurisdiction and any public utility
company having an interest in the Alterations;
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(d) before the commencement of any Alterations, Lessee shall pay the amount of any increase
in premiums on insurance policies for endorsements covering the risk during work on the
Alterations and workmen’s compensation insurance covering all persons employed in
connection with that work;
(e) if the estimated cost of the Alteration exceeds $50,000.00, Lessee shall furnish to Lessor
a surety bond of a company acceptable to Lessor, in an amount equal to the estimated
cost of such work, or other security satisfactory to Lessor, guaranteeing the completion of
such work, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances;
(f) the Alterations shall comply with (i) the requirements of Title III of the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) as same may be amended from time to time; (ii) the
Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines 1991 (“ADAAG”) as same may be
amended from time to time which is a part of the ADA; (iii) the 2010 ADA Standards; and
(iv) all state and local building codes including any disabilities related statutes or codes
(collectively, the “Codes”) in the applicable jurisdiction where the Premises are located;
and
(g) upon completion of the Alterations, an architect shall inspect the Alterations and complete
the Burger King® 2004 ADAAG Checklist V1.2 (which is currently under revision to reflect
the 2010 ADA Standards), and complete a certificate of inspection, on a form to be provided
by Lessor, certifying that the Alterations are in compliance with Title III of the ADA, the
ADAAG, the 2010 ADA Standards and the Codes, as same may be amended from time to
time.
All buildings, additions, improvements, fixtures and appurtenances in or on the Premises at the
Commencement Date and those which may be erected, affixed or installed in or on the Premises during
the Term are deemed to be and shall immediately become part of the Premises and the sole property of
Lessor. All personalty installed by Lessee (except signs, trademarks and other insignia of Lessor) shall
remain the property of Lessee.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if requested by Lessor, the Lessee will remove from the Premises any or all
alterations, additions, and improvements, brought upon or affixed to the Premises and make good any
damage caused thereby.
§5.4 LIENS. Should Lessee cause any Alterations or Repairs to be made to the Premises, or cause any
labor to be performed or material to be furnished, neither Lessor nor the Premises shall under any
circumstances be liable for the payment of any expense incurred, and all such Alterations and Repairs shall
be made and performed at Lessee’s expense. If, because of any act or omission of Lessee, any mechanic’s
or other lien, charge, claim or order for the payment of money shall be filed against the Premises or against
Lessor, Lessee shall, at its own cost and expense, cause it to be canceled and discharged of record or
bonded within fifteen (15) days after filing or notice of filing thereof. In the event that the Lessee fails to
cause any such mechanics’ or other lien, charge or order to be canceled and discharged or bonded, then,
in addition, to any other right or remedy of the Lessor, the Lessor may, at its option, cancel or discharge
such lien, charge or order by paying the amount claimed to be due into court or directly to any claimant,
without inquiring into the validity or merits of such lien, charge or order, and the amount so paid by Lessor
and all costs and expenses including attorneys’ fees incurred for the cancellation or discharge of such lien
shall be due from the Lessee to the Lessor as an additional charge payable on demand.
§5.5 SIGNS. Lessee shall not place any signs or symbols on any portion of the Premises without the prior
written approval of Lessor.
§5.6 INSPECTION. Fee owner, Lessor or their representatives shall have the right to enter the Premises
at reasonable hours of any business day to ascertain if the Premises are in proper repair and condition.
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§5.7 LICENSE AND LAWS. The Lessee shall, at its own cost and expense, obtain all necessary licenses
and/or permits which may be required for the conduct of its business; and Lessee shall, at its own cost and
expense, promptly observe and comply with all present and future laws, ordinances, requirements, orders,
directions, rules and regulations (referred to generally as “Regulations”) of governmental authorities having
or claiming jurisdiction over the Premises or the conduct of Lessee’s business. By way of example, and
not limitation, compliance with governmental Regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(i) alterations and/or additions to the Premises if required under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
and (ii) testing, remediation or abatement of environmental conditions (defined as conditions affecting the
air, soil, ground water and improvements) affecting the Premises or property adjacent to or near the
Premises, if so required by governmental authority. Lessee may contest in good faith, after notice to Lessor,
by appropriate proceedings conducted promptly at Lessee’s own expense, in Lessee’s name (and/or
whenever necessary and with Lessor’s consent, in Lessor’s name), the validity or enforcement of any such
regulation; provided that (i) such contest or any associated deferment of payment does not subject Lessor
to a fine or other criminal liability, or subject the Premises to any encumbrance, (ii) Lessee diligently
prosecutes such contest to a final determination by the governing authority, and (iii) Lessee furnishes
Lessor with any security that Lessor may reasonably request in connection with such contest.
§5.8 DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION. If, during the Term, the Premises or the personalty or fixtures on it
are destroyed or damaged in whole or in part by fire or other cause, Lessee shall give Lessor immediate
notice, and Lessee, at its own cost and expense, shall cause the prompt repair, replacement and rebuilding
of same (“Restoration”), subject to Section 5.2 and Section 5.3 of this Lease. The restored building,
personalty or fixtures shall reflect the then current image of BURGER KING restaurants and conform to the
then current design and specifications of Lessor. Lessor shall in no event be called upon to repair, replace
or rebuild any such buildings, fixtures or personalty, nor to pay any of the costs or expenses thereof beyond
or in excess of any insurance proceeds, as provided in this Lease.
All insurance proceeds received by Lessor or by any insurance trustee on account of such damage or
destruction, less the actual cost, fees and expenses, if any, incurred in connection with adjustment of the
loss, shall be applied by Lessor to pay or reimburse Lessee for the payment of the cost of the Restoration,
including the cost of temporary repairs or for the protection of property pending the completion of permanent
Restoration, and shall be paid out from time to time as Restoration progresses upon the written request of
Lessee, accompanied by evidence satisfactory to Lessor that:
(a) (1) the sum then requested either has been paid by Lessee or is justly due to contractors,
subcontractors, materialmen, or other persons who have rendered services or furnished
materials for the Restoration pursuant to a certificate or claim for payment (“Certificate”),
and that the sum then requested does not exceed the amount of the services and materials
described in the Certificate;
(2) except for the amount, if any, stated in the Certificate to be due for services or materials,
there is no outstanding indebtedness known to the persons signing such Certificate, after
due inquiry, which is then due for labor, wages, materials, supplies, or services in
connection with the Restoration;
(3) the cost of the Restoration required to be done does not exceed the insurance
proceeds, and
(b) that there have not been filed against the Premises any vendors, contractor’s,
mechanic’s, laborers or materialman’s statutory or similar lien (“Liens”) which has not been
discharged of record, except those that will be discharged upon payment of the sum
requested in the Certificate, or bonded or contested in accordance with Section 5.4.
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Upon compliance with the above provisions, Lessor or the insurance trustee shall, out of
such insurance proceeds and such other funds as may have been made available, pay or
cause to be paid to Lessee or its designee, the respective amounts due.
If the insurance proceeds and other funds deposited with Lessor or the insurance trustee,
less the actual cost, fees and expenses, if any, incurred in connection with the adjustment
of the loss, are insufficient to pay the entire cost of the Restoration, Lessee will pay the
deficiency.
At least ten (10) days before the commencement of Restoration, Lessee shall notify Lessor
of its intention to restore the Premises. During Restoration, this Lease shall not terminate,
nor shall the Rent and the Additional Charges payable under this Lease be abated or be
affected in any manner.
§5.9 WARRANTIES: DISCLAIMER. Lessor shall provide Lessee with the benefit of any warranties
provided by the building contractor. Lessor expressly disclaims any other warranty, either express or
implied, and Lessee acknowledges that neither Lessor nor its agents have made any representations or
promises with respect to the Premises except as expressly set forth in this Lease, and no rights, easements
or licenses are acquired by Lessee by implication or otherwise except as expressly set forth herein. The
taking of possession of the Premises by Lessee shall be conclusive evidence that the Lessee has accepted
the Premises “AS IS,” including any latent or patent defects. Lessee acknowledges that Lessee is relying
on its own independent inspection. Lessor agrees to cooperate with and assist Lessee in asserting claims
against contractors or others providing work and/or services to the Premises.
§5.10 CONTRACTS. Lessee shall not without Lessor’s consent enter into any service contract or
agreement relating to the furnishing of any services to the Premises or the occupants of it unless such
contract or agreement shall by its terms be terminable on no more than thirty (30) days’ notice or shall
expressly provide that it shall not become binding on Lessor in the event that this Lease is terminated or
expires. Lessee shall furnish Lessor with copies of all service contracts or agreements affecting the
Premises that are now in existence or that are subsequently entered into.
§5.11 REFUSE. Lessee shall not allow any refuse, garbage or other loose or objectionable materials to
accumulate on or about the Premises, will at all times keep the Premises in a clean and wholesome
condition, and shall be responsible for the removal of all garbage or loose or objectionable materials
emanating from the Premises. Lessee shall not dispose of any trash or garbage in or about the Premises
except for in areas provided therefor by Lessor.
§5.12 LOADING AND UNLOADING. Lessee shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that loading
and unloading of merchandise, supplies, materials or chattels shall be made only through or by means of
doorways and openings designated by Lessor.
§5.13 CONDUCT AND HOURS OF OPERATION. Lessee covenants to operate and conduct its business
in a high-class and reputable manner and to conduct its business in the Premises during such hours as set
out in the Franchise Agreement.
§5.14 HEAT. Lessee covenants to heat the Premises so as, at all times, to protect the Premises and all
of its contents from damage by cold or frost.
VI.
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
§6.1 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUNDS. In addition to, and without limiting or diminishing in any manner
whatsoever Lessee’s repair and maintenance obligations set forth in Section 5.2 of this Lease, Lessee is
required to fund a building improvement reserve for the replacement of certain improvements now or
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hereafter located at the Premises. Lessee shall, in addition to the Rent, Additional Rent and Additional
Charges due under this Lease, pay to Lessor for each Lease Year the annual sum as set forth on the Key
Contract Data Page, payable in equal monthly installments as set forth on the Key Contract Data Page in
advance on the first day of each month during the Term of this Lease. Such payments are herein called
the "Building Improvement Payments” and the amounts so paid together with any interest accruing thereon
are hereinafter referred to as the “Building Improvement Funds”. The first monthly installment shall be due
on the Commencement Date. If this Lease shall commence on any day other than the first day of a calendar
month, the monthly installment for the first and last month of the Lease Term shall be prorated.”
§6.2 STATUS OF BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUNDS. Lessor shall hold the Building Improvement Funds
in accordance with the terms of this Article VI and not as an advance rental deposit or as a measure of
Lessor’s damage in case of Lessee’s default. Lessee shall not pledge, hypothecate, encumber or otherwise
transfer any interest in the Building Improvement Funds. The Building Improvement Funds shall be held
by Lessor as non-segregated, interest accruing funds and may be commingled with the other general assets
of Lessor. The interest accruing on the Building Improvement Funds shall be determined and fixed annually
by Lessor in its sole and absolute discretion and shall be based on the then-current weekly average yield
for Three Month U.S. Treasury Constant Maturities as published in the Federal Reserve Statistical Release
H.15 (the “Index”), less one-half percent (.50%). If for any reason the Index is not published for any
particular week or month during the Lease Term as may be required for the foregoing computation of
interest, then the Index next published shall be used in its stead; and in the event that the Index shall no
longer be published, or if the method of computing the Index shall be substantially altered, then Lessor, in
its sole and absolute discretion, shall select another index generally recognized as authoritative and
reflecting data substantially similar to the information used to compute the Index. All Building Improvement
Payments not received by Lessor when due (i.e., on the first day of each month during the Term of this
Lease) shall not accrue any interest until the following calendar month. Interest accrued or earned on the
Building Improvement Funds shall become a part of the Building Improvement Funds and be subject to the
terms hereof. Lessor shall report all interest earned on the Building Improvement Funds for the account of
Lessee and Lessee shall execute and provide to Lessor a W-9 form and any other form required by Lessor
for this purpose.
§6.3 USE OF BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUNDS. The Building Improvement Funds shall be used to
reimburse Lessee for the cost of any “Building Improvement(s)” (as that term is defined below). All
reasonable costs, expenses. and fees associated with any Building Improvements shall hereinafter be
referred to as the ”Replacement Costs.” Without limiting the effect of any provision hereof, unless otherwise
specifically agreed to by Lessor in writing, the Building Improvement Funds shall not be used to pay for any
costs of repairing or maintaining the Premises under Section 5.2 of this Lease. The judgment and
determination of Lessor as to whether a cost or expense incurred by Lessee is a “Replacement Cost” within
the meaning contemplated by this Article VI shall be final and conclusive.
As used herein the term “Building Improvement” shall mean any of the following:
(a) the replacement of the entire air conditioning system including heating unit(s) for the
Premises;
(b) the replacement of the entire mansard roof, facia, soffit and related roofing structural
components of the Premises;
(c) the replacement of the entire asphalt parking lot overlay located on the Premises; and
The judgment and determination of Lessor as to whether an improvement to the Premises is a “Building
Improvement” within the meaning contemplated by this Article VI shall be final and conclusive.
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Lessee agrees that it will, at its own cost and expense, make any and all Building Improvements to the
Premises as may be requested by Lessor from time to time. Lessee understands and agrees that Lessor
may, in its sole and absolute discretion, require the same Building Improvement to be performed by Lessee
on more than one occasion during the Term of the Lease, notwithstanding the balance of the Building
Improvement Funds held by Lessor. Said Building Improvements must be completed by Lessee within the
time periods specified by Lessor. Lessee shall not at any time make any Building Improvement to the
Premises without the prior written consent of Lessor.
All approved Building Improvements shall be performed by Lessee in accordance with Section 5.3 of this
Lease. Lessee shall be solely responsible for the payment of all Replacement Costs, as well as any
increase in real estate taxes or assessments levied, certified and/or pending against the Premises resulting
from the Building Improvements.
§6.4 REIMBURSEMENT OF REPLACEMENT COSTS. Lessee may request in writing that Lessor
reimburse Lessee for Replacement Costs from the Building Improvement Funds, within thirty (30) days
after completion of a Building Improvement. Lessor shall disburse the Building Improvement Funds as
follows:
(a) To Lessee in such amounts designated and approved by Lessor, and only upon Lessor’s
receipt of the following items:
(i) Request for Funds. Lessee’s written request for Building Improvement Funds,
addressed to Lessor, specifying the amount of the disbursement sought and a
description of the Replacement Costs incurred since the date of the last
disbursement, together with supporting invoices or receipts for performance of the
Building Improvement(s) and other certificates as may be designated and
approved by Lessor. In no event shall Lessee’s request for funds exceed the
then-current outstanding balance of the Building Improvement Funds and Lessor
shall have no obligation or liability whatsoever to Lessee for any amount requested
over and beyond the outstanding balance of the Building Improvement Funds.
(ii) Lessee Estoppel. A written estoppel certificate signed by the Lessee stating that
this Lease is valid and in full force and effect; that no event of default, or event or
condition that which could ripen into an event or default with the passage of time
or the giving of notice or both, has occurred under the Lease; and that the Building
Improvements are completed and are satisfactory to Lessee.
(iii) Post Completion Inspectors Report. Lessor shall have received evidence from an
inspector designated and approved by Lessor, that the work for which Building
Improvement Funds are requested has been performed in a good and workmanlike
manner.
(v) Frequency. Unless Lessor shall have furnished Lessee with its prior written waiver
in that particular instance (it being understood and agreed that no such waiver shall
be deemed continuing or applicable to any subsequent withdrawals), withdrawals
shall not be made more frequently than once during any calendar month.
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(vi) Other. Such other items as Lessor may from time to time request of Lessee in
writing.
Each of the foregoing items must be received by Lessor no later than the twentieth (20th) day of any
calendar month in which Lessee seeks disbursement of Building Improvement Funds.
(b) Upon Lessee’s satisfactory compliance with all of the provisions of this Article VI (including
Lessor’s receipt of the items described in Section 6.4 (a) above) and provided Lessee is
not in default under any of the provisions of this Lease, Lessor shall, on the first day of the
calendar month following Lessee’s full and faithful compliance with the obligations set forth
above, disburse the appropriate amount of Building Improvement Funds to reimburse
Lessee for any authorized and approved Replacement Costs.
(c) In no event shall Lessor be required to disburse Building Improvement Funds to Lessee if
Lessee has not satisfied in full all of the requirements of this Article VI.
(d) In no event shall Lessor be required to disburse Building Improvement Funds to Lessee or
to any federal, state or local governmental authority to pay, satisfy or discharge any taxes,
assessments, charges, excises, levies, fees or other governmental impositions and
charges of any kind and nature whatsoever which are payable in connection with the
interest earned on the Building Improvement Funds.
(e) At Lessor’s sole and absolute discretion, the appropriate amount of Building Improvement
Funds may be disbursed to Lessee at any time during the Term of the Lease to reimburse
Lessee for additional improvements or Repairs required pursuant to this Lease other than
the Building Improvements for the Premises. However, this reference shall not in any way
obligate Lessor to make any such disbursements.
§6.5 INSPECTION OF WORK. Lessor shall have no responsibility to Lessee or to any other person (i) to
inspect the Building Improvements; (ii) to see that the Building Improvements are constructed in accordance
with applicable plans and specifications, or that the Building Improvements will be completed, or that
sufficient funds are available for completion; (iii) for mechanics’ liens or claims by contractors,
subcontractors or materialmen not disclosed by Lessee in each request for Building Improvement Funds
submitted by Lessee; or (iv) for claims which may be found upon waiver of lien and/or paid invoices
presented to Lessor which have been forged or otherwise wrongfully procured; nor where such document
was executed by a person lacking authority to execute same; provided, however, Lessor or Lessor may
inspect the Premises and/or the status of the Building Improvements at any time.
§6.6 DEFAULT UNDER LEASE. Notwithstanding any other terms of this Lease, in the event that Lessee
is in default under any of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Lease and Lessee fails to cure any
such default during any applicable cure period, the Lessor, may, at the option of Lessor and in addition to
any other remedies available to Lessor under this Lease and applicable law, apply all of the Building
Improvement Funds or any part thereof as may be necessary to compensate Lessor towards the payment
of the Rent or any other sum in default, or towards any expenditure that Lessor may spend or become
obligated to spend by reason of Lessee’s uncured default, or to compensate Lessor for any other loss or
damage which Lessor may suffer by reason of Lessee’s default. If any portion is so used, Lessee shall
within five (5) days after written demand therefor, pay to Lessor an amount sufficient to restore the Building
Improvement Funds to its original amount just prior to the default, and Lessee’s failure to do so shall be a
material breach of this Lease. The judgment and determination of Lessor as to any such deficiency or
insufficiency shall be final and conclusive. The provisions in this Section 6.6 shall not serve to limit or
otherwise reduce Lessor’s remedies as set forth in Article IX below.
§6.7 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Lessor’s duties under this Article VI are purely ministerial in nature and
shall be expressly limited to the safekeeping of the Building Improvement Funds, and the disbursement of
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same in accordance with this Lease. Lessee agrees that Lessor shall only be liable hereunder for gross
negligence, fraud or willful misconduct. Lessee hereby indemnifies Lessor and agrees to hold it harmless
from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, penalties, losses, actions, suits or
proceedings at law or in equity, or any other expenses, fees, or charges of any character or nature, which
Lessor may incur or with which Lessor may be threatened, directly or indirectly arising from or in way
connected with its duties hereunder, other than those arising out of the gross negligence, fraud or willful
misconduct of Lessor, and in connection therewith, indemnify Lessor against any and all reasonable
expenses, including attorney’s fees and the cost of defending any action, suit, or proceedings or resisting
any claim, whether or not litigation is instituted.
§6.8 ASSIGNMENT OR TERMINATION OF LEASE. Should Lessee fully and faithfully comply with all of
the terms, provisions and covenants of this Lease and promptly pay all of the Rent, Additional Charges and
other sums payable by Lessee to Lessor as they become due, any Building Improvement Funds not
disbursed, applied or retained by Lessor shall be returned to Lessee within sixty (60) days after Lessee has
discharged all of its obligations under this Lease, but no earlier than the Original Term Expiration Date (or
the sooner termination of this Lease). In the event of a sale of the Land and the Building of which the
Premises forms a part, or an assignment of the Lease by Lessor, Lessor shall have the right to transfer the
balance of any Building Improvement Funds to the purchaser or assignee, as the case may be, and Lessor
shall thereafter be released by Lessee from all liability for the return of the Building Improvement Funds;
and Lessee agrees to look solely to the purchaser or assignee for the return of the Building Improvement
Funds. In the event of an assignment or transfer of this Lease by Lessee, Lessee shall be obligated to
transfer the balance of any Building Improvement Funds to Lessee’s assignee, and Lessor shall thereupon
be released by Lessee from all liability for the return of the Building Improvement Funds. It is agreed that
the provisions hereof shall apply, to every transfer or assignment made of the Building Improvement Funds
to a new lessor and/or a new lessee.
§6.9 NO WAIVER. The failure of Lessor to enforce strict performance of the terms and conditions hereof,
in connection with disbursement or use of any Building Improvement Funds or otherwise, shall not
constitute a waiver of its rights to do so at any other time, or shall it constitute a waiver of any of Lessor’s
rights hereunder.
VII.
TAXES AND OTHER CHARGES
§7.1 PAYMENT.
(a) In the event Lessor elects, at its sole option, to pay any real estate taxes and assessments
(both general and special), goods and service taxes, sales taxes, value added taxes,
business transfer taxes, any other taxes imposed on Lessor with respect to rent payable
by Lessee to Lessor or in respect of the rental of space under this Lease, assessments,
charges for public utilities, excises, levies, licenses, permit fees or other governmental
impositions and charges of any kind and nature whatsoever (collectively, the “Charges”)
which are payable in connection with the ownership, occupancy or possession of the
Premises, Lessee shall reimburse Lessor within fifteen (15) days after Lessee receives an
invoice for the payment of such Charges.
(b) In the event Lessor elects not to pay the Charges as set forth in the preceding paragraph,
Lessee shall pay on or before the last day on which payment may be made without penalty
or interest, all Charges which may be assessed, imposed, or become due and payable in
connection with the ownership, occupancy or possession of the Premises or the fixtures or
personalty on it, or any Charges which may be imposed in lieu of, or as a substitution for,
any such Charges. At any time after the time for payment of each Charge, upon Lessor’s
request, Lessee shall exhibit to Lessor satisfactory evidence of payment. All Charges
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assessed or imposed for the fiscal periods in which the Term of this Lease commences
and terminates shall be apportioned.
§7.2 CONTESTS. Lessee has the right to promptly contest or review any of the Charges by appropriate
proceedings (“Proceedings”) at its own expense, and if necessary, with the prior written consent of Lessor,
in the name of Lessor. Lessee may defer payment of a contested Charge only if, before instituting any
Proceedings, Lessee furnishes to Lessor security satisfactory to Lessor and sufficient to cover the amount
of each contested Charge, with interest and penalties for the period which the Proceedings may be
expected to take. Notwithstanding the furnishing of security (other than a cash deposit), Lessee shall
promptly pay each contested Charge if, at any time, the Premises or any part of it are in danger of being
sold, forfeited or otherwise lost or Lessor becomes subject to criminal or any other liability for such non-
payment, provided that in that event, if Lessee has made a cash deposit to Lessor, Lessor may pay each
contested Charge out of the deposit. When any contested Charge is paid or canceled, any balance of any
cash deposit not so applied shall be repaid to Lessee without interest. All Proceedings shall be begun as
soon as possible after the imposition or assessment of any contested item and shall be diligently prosecuted
to final adjudication. If there is any refund with respect to any contested Charge based on a payment by
Lessee, Lessee shall be entitled to it to the extent of such payment.
§7.3 LIMITATION: SUBSTITUTION. Nothing contained in this Lease shall be construed to require Lessee
to pay any inheritance, estate, succession, transfer, gift, franchise, corporation, income or profit tax, or
capital levy that is or may be imposed upon Lessor, its successors or assigns; provided, however, that if at
any time during the Term of this Lease the methods of taxation prevailing at the Commencement Date are
altered so that in lieu of or as a substitute for the whole or any part of the taxes, assessments, levies,
impositions or charges (collectively “Assessments”) now levied, assessed or imposed (“Imposed”) on real
estate and improvements thereon, there is Imposed
(3) a license fee measured by the Rent payable by Lessee under this Lease,
then to the extent that such Assessments or portion thereof would be payable if the Premises were the only
asset of Lessor subject to the Assessments, Lessee shall pay these Assessments in the same manner as
provided in this Lease for payment of real estate taxes.
§7.4 ESCROW FUNDS. If, during the Term of this Lease, Lessor or any mortgagee requests Lessee to
provide an escrow fund for payment of real estate taxes, Lessee agrees that upon such request it will
promptly deposit with Lessor or its designated mortgagee, for each month or portion thereof since the due
date of the previous tax bill, one-twelfth (1/12) of the latest year’s tax obligation (the “Monthly Escrow Sum”),
and that it will continue to deposit the Monthly Escrow Sum on the first day of each subsequent month, so
that as each installment of real estate taxes becomes due and payable, Lessee will have deposited a sum
sufficient to pay it. All of these deposits (the “Escrow Funds”) shall be received and held in trust; provided,
however, that unless otherwise required by law, Lessor or its designated mortgagee shall not be required
to maintain the Escrow Funds in a segregated account nor invest them in interest bearing accounts or
securities nor pay any interest on them. When the real estate taxes become due and payable, Lessor or
its mortgagee shall promptly pay them from the Escrow Funds and shall promptly forward to Lessee receipts
or other satisfactory evidence of payment. In the event that the amount of the real estate taxes assessed
or Imposed against the Premises has not been fixed at the time when any Monthly Escrow Sum is due, the
Monthly Escrow Sum shall be one-twelfth (1/12) of the amount of real estate taxes assessed or Imposed
against the Premises for the preceding year, subject to adjustment when the actual amount of the real
estate taxes is ascertained. If required by Lessor or any mortgagee, the provisions of this Section 7.4 shall
be applicable to any Additional Charges due under this Lease.
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VIII.
INDEMNIFICATION
Lessee shall indemnify, defend with counsel reasonably acceptable to Lessor and save Lessor harmless
from and against all costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages, injunctions, suits, actions, fines, penalties,
claims and demands of every kind or nature, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, by or on behalf of any
person, party or governmental authority whatsoever arising out of (a) any failure or alleged failure by Lessee
to perform any of its obligations under this Lease, (b) any accident, injury or damage which occurs in or
about the Premises, however occurring, (c) any matter arising out of the condition, occupation,
maintenance, alteration, repair, use or operation of the Premises or any part of it, (d) the contest or
challenge by Lessee of any imposed tax, Assessment, or other Charges, (e) any other matter arising from
or relating to Lessee’s occupation of the Premises, or (f) any action taken or omitted by Lessor in performing
any of Lessor’s duties under Article VI of this Lease.
IX.
ENFORCEMENT
§9.1 DEFAULT. Each of the following events is a default and a breach of this Lease by Lessee:
(a) If Lessee files any proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code, any other federal
or state bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership, insolvency. or other similar law affecting
the rights of creditors generally, or for dissolution under the laws of the United States or of
any state, or voluntarily takes advantage of any such law or act or is dissolved or makes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors;
(b) If involuntary Proceedings under the United States Bankruptcy Code, any other federal or
state bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership, insolvency or other similar law or for the
dissolution of a corporation are instituted against Lessee or if a receiver or trustee is
appointed of all or substantially all of the property of Lessee and such Proceedings are not
dismissed or such receivership or trusteeship vacated within ninety (90) days after such
institution or appointment;
(c) If Lessee vacates, abandons or ceases doing business on the Premises or indicates its
intention to do so;
(d) If this Lease or the estate of Lessee hereunder is transferred to any other person or party,
except in a manner permitted by the terms of this Lease;
(e) If Lessee fails to pay Lessor any installment of the Rent, the Building Improvement
Payments or Additional Charges when it becomes due and payable and fails to make such
payment within ten (10) days after notice thereof by Lessor to Lessee;
(f) If Lessee fails to perform any of its nonmonetary obligations under this Lease and such
non-performance continues for a period within which performance is required to be made
by specific provision of this Lease or, if no such period is provided, for a period of thirty (30)
days after notice thereof by Lessor to Lessee; or, if such performance cannot be
reasonably had within such thirty day period, Lessee has not in good faith commenced
such performance within such thirty day period or has not diligently proceeded therewith to
completion;
(g) If the Lessee or any agent of Lessee falsifies any report required to be furnished to Lessor
pursuant to the terms of this Lease and fails to notify Lessor of such falsification within sixty
(60) days of submission of such report.
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(h) Repeated breaches of provisions of this Lease. If BKC intends to terminate this Lease
under this Section 9.1.(h), BKC shall provide notice to Lessee that BKC considers the
Lessee to have repeatedly breached this Lease, and that BKC intends to terminate this
Lease if Lessee breaches the Lease at any time after said notice. If Lessee after receiving
such notice subsequently breaches this Lease in any manner, BKC shall have the right to
terminate this Lease upon notice with no further opportunity to cure.
(i) Failure by Lessee to comply with any provisions of the Franchise Agreement relating to the
Premises.
In the event of a default under this Section 9.1, Lessor shall have such remedies as are provided under
this Lease and/or under applicable law.
§9.2 CURE BY LESSOR. After expiration of the applicable period of notice, or without notice in the event
of any emergency, Lessor at its option may, but shall not be obligated to, make any payment required of
Lessee or perform any obligation of Lessee, and the amount Lessor pays, or the cost of its performance,
together with interest thereon at the highest legal rate permitted, shall be deemed to be an additional charge
payable by Lessee on demand. Lessor shall have the right to enter the Premises for the purpose of
correcting or remedying any default, but neither any expenditure nor any such performance by Lessor shall
be deemed to waive or release Lessee’s default or the right of Lessor to take such action as may be
otherwise permissible in the case of default. The Lessor shall have no liability to the Lessee for any loss
or damages resulting from any such action by the Lessor, and entry by the Lessor under the provisions of
Article V or Article IX shall not constitute breach of the covenant for quiet enjoyment or an eviction.
§9.3 LESSOR’S REMEDIES. If Lessee is in default under this Lease, Lessor may, at its option, in addition
to such other remedies as may be available under applicable law:
(a) terminate this Lease and Lessee’s right of possession, and retake possession for Lessor’s
account. In such event, Lessor may repair and alter the Premises in any manner as Lessor
deems reasonably necessary or advisable. All expenses of every nature which Lessor may
incur such as (by way of illustration and not limitation) those for attorneys’ fees, brokerage,
advertising, and refurbishing the Premises, shall become immediately due and payable by
Lessee to Lessor, or
(b) terminate Lessee’s right of possession, but not this Lease, retake possession of the
Premises for the Lessee’s account, repair, and alter the Premises in any manner as Lessor
deems reasonably necessary or advisable, and relet the Premises or any part of it, as the
agent of Lessee, for the whole or any part of the remainder of the Term or for a longer
period, and Lessor may grant concessions or free rent or charge a higher rental than that
reserved in this Lease. Out of any rent collected or received from subtenants or as a result
of such letting or reletting, Lessor shall first pay to itself all expenses of every nature which
Lessor may incur such as (by way of illustration and not limitation) those for attorneys’ fees,
brokerage, advertising, and refurbishing the Premises in good order or preparing them for
reletting; and second, Lessor shall pay to itself any balance remaining on account of the
liability of Lessee for the sum equal to all Rent, Additional Rent and other Additional
Charges due from Lessee through the Original Term Expiration Date. Should Lessor,
pursuant to this Section 9.3, not collect rent which, after deductions is sufficient to fully pay
to Lessor a sum equal to all Rent, Additional Rent and other Additional Charges payable
through the Original Term Expiration Date, the balance or deficiency shall, at the election
of Lessor, be paid by Lessee on the first of each month; or
(c) stand by and do nothing, and hold the Lessee liable for all Rent, Additional Rent and other
Additional Charges payable under this Lease through the Original Term Expiration Date.
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If Lessor does not notify Lessee which remedy it is pursuing, or if Lessor’s notice to Lessee does not
expressly state that Lessor is exercising its remedies under Section 9.3(a) or Section 9.3(c), then it shall
be deemed that Lessor is pursuing the remedy set forth in Section 9.3(b). If Lessor exercises option (a) or
(b) above, Lessee agrees to immediately peacefully surrender the Premises to Lessor, and if Lessee
refuses to do so, Lessor may without further notice reenter the Premises either by force or otherwise and
dispossess Lessee by summary proceedings or otherwise, as well as the legal representative(s) of Lessee
and/or other occupant(s) of the Premises, and remove their effects.
§9.4 ACCELERATION. If Lessor exercises the remedies in Section 9.3(b) or (c) of this Lease, Lessee
shall immediately pay to Lessor as damages for loss of the bargain caused by Lessee’s default, and not as
a penalty, in addition to any other damages, an aggregate sum which represents the present value of the
full amount of the Rent, Additional Rent and all other Additional Charges payable by Lessee hereunder that
would have accrued for the balance of the Term. If Lessor exercises the remedy in Section 9.3(b) of this
Lease, Lessor shall account to Lessee at the Original Term Expiration Date for amounts actually collected
by Lessor as a result of a reletting, net of amounts to be paid to Lessor under Section 9.3(b) of this Lease.
§9.5 SUITS. Suit or suits for the recovery of the deficiency or damage or for any installment or installments
of Rent, Additional Rent or any other charge due under this Lease may be brought by Lessor at any time
or, at Lessor’s election, from time to time, and nothing in this Lease shall be deemed to require Lessor to
wait until the Original Term Expiration Date to bring suit.
§9.6 WAIVER. Lessee hereby expressly waives service of any notice of intention to reenter. Lessee
hereby waives any and all rights to recover or to regain possession of the Premises or to reinstate or to
redeem this Lease as permitted or provided by any statute, law or decision now or hereafter in force and
effect. No receipt of moneys by Lessor from Lessee after the cancellation or termination of the Lease shall
reinstate, continue or extend the Lease, or affect any prior notice given to Lessee or operate as a waiver of
the right of Lessor to enforce the payment of Rent and Additional Rent then due or subsequently falling
due, or operate as a waiver of the right of Lessor to recover possession of the Premises by suit, action,
proceeding or other remedy, and any and all moneys so collected shall be deemed to be payments on
account of the use and occupancy of the Premises, or at the election of the Lessor, on account of Lessee’s
liability under this Lease.
§9.7 PROOF OF CLAIM. Nothing in this Article shall limit or prejudice the right of Lessor to prove and
obtain as liquidated damages in any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization or dissolution
proceeding an amount equal to the maximum allowed by any statute or rule of law governing such
proceeding, whether or not such amount is greater, equal to or less than the amount of the damages
referred to in any of the preceding sections.
§9.8 INJUNCTION. In the event of a breach or a threatened breach by Lessee of any of its Lease
obligations, Lessor shall have the right to enjoin and restrain the breach and to invoke any remedy allowed
by law or in equity, in addition to other remedies provided in this Lease.
§9.9 INDEPENDENT RIGHTS. The rights and remedies of Lessor are distinct, separate and cumulative,
and no one of them, whether or not exercised by Lessor, shall be deemed to be to the exclusion of any of
the others.
§9.10 NON-WAIVER. The failure of Lessor to insist upon strict performance of any of Lessee’s obligations
under this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights or remedies that Lessor may have and shall
not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default by Lessee. The exercise of any of the Lessor’s
options under the Lease “shall not be deemed to be the exclusive remedy of Lessor.”
§9.11 WAIVER OF EXEMPTION FROM DISTRESS. Lessee agrees that notwithstanding anything
contained in any statute, enactment or other law of the state in which the Premises are located or of any
other jurisdiction, none of the personalty located on the Premises shall be exempt from levy for distress for
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Rent in arrears, and that if Lessee makes any claim for such an exemption, this Lease may be pleaded as
an estoppel against Lessee in any appropriate action.
§9.12 FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, this Lease is
conditioned upon the faithful performance by Lessee of the Franchise Agreement, and a default in the terms
of the Franchise Agreement shall be a default of this Lease.
X.
NO RENT ABATEMENT
Unless specifically provided in this Lease, no abatement, diminution, or reduction of Rent, Additional Rent,
Additional Charges or other compensation shall be claimed by or allowed to Lessee, or any persons
claiming under Lessee, under any circumstances, whether for inconvenience, discomfort, interruption of
business, or otherwise.
XI.
CONDEMNATION
§11.1 ENTIRE AWARD. In the event that the Premises or any part of it is taken in condemnation
proceedings or by exercise of any right of eminent domain (or by settlement agreement in lieu thereof
between Lessor and those authorized to exercise such right), Lessor shall be entitled to collect the entire
amount of any award made without deduction for any estate vested in or owned by Lessee, subject only to
the rights of any mortgagee and to Lessee’s rights as set forth in this Lease. Lessee agrees to execute
any and all documents that may be required to facilitate collection by Lessor of any and all such awards.
Lessee shall have no right to participate in any condemnation proceedings or agreement except for the
purposes described in Section 11.5.
§11.2 SUBSTANTIAL TAKING. If at any time during the Lease Term, the whole or substantially all of the
Premises is taken or condemned, this Lease shall terminate and expire on the date on which title vests in
the condemning authority, upon which the Rent provided to be paid by Lessee shall be apportioned and
paid to that date, and Lessee shall have no claim against Lessor for the unexpired Term of this Lease or
for damage or for any other reason whatsoever. For the purposes of this Section, “substantially all of the
Premises” shall be deemed to have been taken if, in the sole opinion of Lessor, the portion of the Premises
not taken cannot be repaired or reconstructed in such a way that, by using only the amount of the net award
available from the taking, there remains a complete, rentable structure capable of producing a
proportionately fair and reasonable net annual income after payment of all operating expenses, Rent,
Additional Rent and all other Additional Charges payable by Lessee, and after performance by the Lessee
of all its obligations under this Lease.
§11.3 PARTIAL TAKING. In the event of a partial taking (any taking which is not “substantial”), this Lease
shall not terminate, and Lessee shall promptly proceed to restore the remainder of the Building on the Land
(if affected by the taking) to a complete, independent and self-contained architectural unit, usable for the
purposes contemplated by this Lease, and Lessor shall pay to Lessee, subject to the same provisions and
limitations specified herein with respect to insurance proceeds, the cost of restoration, which payment shall
in no event exceed a sum equal to the amount of any separate award made for such restoration. Any
deficiency will be paid by Lessee. Such restoration shall be subject to and shall be performed in accordance
with the provisions of Section 5.3, except that any surety bond shall be in the amount, if any, by which the
estimated cost of the work exceeds said separate award for the restoration. In the event that there is no
separate award for restoration, the amount shall be fixed and settled by mutual agreement or by arbitration
as provided in this Lease.
If this Lease does not terminate as provided in Section 11.2, and the taking results in the loss of parking
spaces, driveways or accesses which are not or cannot be relocated or replaced elsewhere on the
Premises, the Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental after the date of taking shall be the lesser of (a) the
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Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental payable by Lessee immediately prior to the taking, reduced by 12.5%
of any portion of the award or awards recovered by Lessor which are not applied to the reduction of any
mortgage to which this Lease is subject and subordinate or are not otherwise applied to Lessee’s cost of
demolition, repair and restoration or (b) the Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental payable by Lessee
immediately prior to the taking reduced in direct proportion to the area of the Premises taken. For example:
if prior to the taking the area of the Premises is 30,000 square feet and the Guaranteed Minimum Annual
Rental is $100,000.00, upon the taking of 750 square feet, the Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental will be
reduced by three percent (3%), resulting in a new Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental of $97,000.00.
§11.4 EASEMENTS. If the taking is (i) of any existing appurtenant easement, or (ii) by easement rather
than by fee, then the Lessee shall not be entitled to any reduction in Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental
unless such taking results in (i) receipt of an award by Lessor and (ii) the deprivation of use of the easement
area by Lessee for parking, driveways or access. In such case, Lessee’s Guaranteed Minimum Annual
Rental shall be reduced in accordance with the calculation for a taking of the fee set forth in Section 11.3
above.
§11.5 LESSEE’S INDEPENDENT AWARD. Nothing in this article shall preclude Lessee from pursuing
any independent action permitted by law or from participating in the condemnation proceedings, but only
for the purpose of securing an independent award for loss of business or damage to personalty.
XII.
SUBORDINATION
This Lease shall be fully subordinate to any mortgage and/or collateral assignment of lease against the
Premises which the fee owner, Lessor and/or their assigns has or subsequently obtains upon the Premises;
provided, however, that any such mortgage and/or collateral assignment of Lease against the Premises
granted by Lessor shall provide that Lessee’s possession of the Premises pursuant to this Lease shall not
be disturbed in the event of a default by Lessor so long as Lessee shall be in compliance under the terms
hereof. This Lease shall be fully subordinate and subject to any senior lease now, or hereafter affecting
the Premises. In the event Lessor transfers all or a part of its interest in the Premises to a third party and
enters into a lease with said third party (with Lessor as tenant) then this Lease shall be fully subordinate to
said lease between such third party and Lessor.
The Lessee hereby grants a power of attorney to the Lessor with full power to act as its attorney in fact and
to execute on behalf of the Lessee any and all documents that may be required by a mortgagee and/or
assignee evidencing the Lessee’s full subordination of the Lessee’s interest to any mortgage and/or
collateral assignment of lease that may be entered into by Lessor, the fee owner or their assigns. Lessee
hereby agrees to execute, without charging Lessor, any and all documents that it is requested to execute
to evidence this subordination. However, Lessee shall not be required to execute any promissory notes or
other evidence of indebtedness which would create any personal liability on behalf of Lessee.
XIII.
ASSIGNMENT
§13.1 BY LESSOR. This Lease shall be fully assignable by the Lessor or its assigns.
§13.2 BY LESSEE. Neither Lessee, nor Lessee’s successors or assigns, shall (unless expressly permitted
in this Lease) assign, mortgage, give as security, pledge or encumber this Lease, in whole or in part, by
operation of law or otherwise, or sublet the Premises, in whole or in part, or permit the Premises or any
portion of it to be used or occupied by others, or enter into a management contract or other arrangement
whereby the Premises shall be managed and operated by anyone other than the owner of Lessee’s
leasehold estate, without the prior consent in writing of Lessor in each instance. If this Lease is assigned
or transferred, or if all or any part of the Premises is sublet or occupied by anybody other than Lessee,
Lessor may collect Rent from the assignee, transferee, subtenant or occupant, and apply the net amount
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collected to the Rent reserved in this Lease, but no such assignment, subletting, occupancy or collection
shall be deemed a waiver of any covenant or condition of this Lease, or the acceptance of the assignee,
transferee, subtenant or occupant as lessee, or a release of Lessee from the performance or further
performance by Lessee of its obligations under this Lease, and Lessee shall continue to be liable for all its
obligations under this Lease. The consent by Lessor to an assignment, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance,
transfer, management contract or subletting shall not in any way be construed to relieve Lessee from
obtaining the express consent in writing of Lessor in each instance to any subsequent similar action that
the Lessee may intend to take. Providing Lessee remains liable for all its obligations under this Lease,
Lessor shall consent to an assignment of this Lease to an individual, partnership or corporation to which
the Franchise Agreement has been assigned.
XIV.
ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
§14.1 PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY. In the event Lessee (for purposes of this Article, if
Lessee is a group of more than one person, the term “Lessee” shall mean any member of the Lessee group)
or any corporation, partnership or other entity in which Lessee has an interest or any member of Lessee’s
immediate family (Lessee or such other person or entity shall hereinafter be referred to as “Vendee”)
acquires the right to purchase property which, in the sole opinion of Lessor, is capable of being used either
as additional parking or for any other purpose connected with the operation of the Premises (the “Additional
Property”), Lessor shall have an option to assume Vendee’s right to purchase such Additional Property
without cost or charge to Lessor for such option. The granting of this option by Vendee to Lessor is in
partial consideration for the making of this Lease by Lessor. Vendee agrees to submit to Lessor (i) a copy
of the purchase or option contract within ten (10) days after final execution thereof and (ii) all other relevant
documents within a reasonable period of time in advance of the scheduled closing date. Lessor shall have
twenty (20) days after its receipt of the purchase or option contract and any and all relevant documents
within which to notify Vendee of Lessor’s intention to accept or reject Lessor’s option. If Vendee’s rights to
purchase such Additional Property are not assignable, or if Vendee purchases the Additional Property
without previously granting Lessor the option to acquire the Additional Property, Lessor shall have the
additional option to purchase the Additional Property from Vendee, at Vendee’s purchase price, under the
terms of Lessor’s then standard contract for the purchase of real property which shall be executed by
Vendee and Lessor upon Lessor’s exercise of this additional option. The granting of this additional option
by Vendee to Lessor is in partial consideration for the making of this Lease by Lessor. Vendee agrees to
submit to Lessor a copy of the purchase agreement and all other relevant documents within fifteen (15)
days after Vendee acquires the Additional Property, and Lessor shall have thirty (30) days thereafter within
which to notify Vendee of its intention to accept or reject this additional option.
In the event Lessor acquires the Additional Property from Vendee as set forth above, Vendee and Lessor
agree to amend this Lease to include the Additional Property and to increase the Rent and other Additional
Charges payable by Lessee for its use of the Additional Property. The rent for the Additional Property shall
be calculated by Lessor in accordance with its then current formula for the calculation of ”BKL” lease rentals.
In the event (i) Lessor fails to exercise its options to purchase the Additional Property as set forth above, or
(ii) Lessor has not received notice from Vendee that Vendee has purchased the Additional Property, then
at such time as (a) Lessor becomes aware of the acquisition by Vendee of the Additional Property or (b)
this Lease expires or is terminated, whichever is earlier, Lessor shall have a third option to acquire the
Additional Property by purchasing it for its then fair market value or three (3) times Vendee’s purchase
price, whichever is less, under the terms of Lessor’s then standard contract for the purchase of real property,
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to be executed by Vendee and Lessor upon the exercise by Lessor of this third option. The granting of this
third option by Vendee to Lessor is in partial consideration for the making of this Lease by Lessor. Lessor
must notify Vendee of its election to exercise this third option within thirty (30) days after (A) the date on
which Lessor receives notice of Vendee’s acquisition of the Additional Property or (B) the expiration or
termination of this Lease, whichever is earlier. Should Lessor and Vendee be unable to agree upon a
purchase price within thirty (30) days after Vendee is notified by Lessor that Lessor desires to exercise this
third option, Lessor and Vendee shall within ten (10) days following the end of said thirty (30) day period
separately hire disinterested, qualified real estate appraisers who are authorized to appraise property in the
county where the Additional Property is located and who are members of The Society of Real Estate
Appraisers, The American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers or The American Society of Appraisers. If
either Lessor or Vendee fails to appoint an appraiser within ten (10) days after being notified of the appraiser
retained by the other party, the single appraiser hired shall determine the fair market value of the Additional
Property. If both parties select an appraiser, the two appraisers shall meet and attempt to agree on a fair
market value of the Additional Property. If they are unable to agree on the value within fifteen (15) days
after the second appraiser was appointed, they shall select a third appraiser who shall determine the fair
market value. Lessor and Vendee shall be responsible for the fee charged by the respective appraisers
they selected and shall split the cost of the third appraiser. If after being informed of the fair market value
of the Additional Property, Lessor indicates that the purchase price is unacceptable, it may rescind its
election to purchase the Additional Property, upon notice to Vendee within twenty (20) days after being
informed of the fair market value of the Additional Property, but must pay the total cost of the appraisal.
In the event Lessor acquires the Additional Property from Vendee under any of the above options, Vendee
shall furnish to Lessor evidence that he has good and marketable title to the Additional Property, and title
shall be conveyed to Lessor in fee simple, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances, restrictions or
violations of any local, state or federal laws, orders, rules or regulations upon payment of the purchase
price. Closing shall be within ninety (90) days after determination of the purchase price, subject to any
extension permitted under the terms of Lessor’s then standard contract for the sale of real property.
Vendee hereby expressly covenants and agrees that, in the event that Vendee acquires Additional Property
without complying with the terms and provisions of this Section 14.1, Lessor shall have the absolute and
unrestricted option to purchase any such Additional Property, upon the terms and conditions set forth above
with respect to the third option to purchase, at any time during the Term of this Lease and for thirty (30)
days after the expiration or termination of this Lease. If, during such thirty (30) period, Lessor discovers
that Vendee has acquired Additional Property without complying with the terms and provisions of this
Section 14.1, then notwithstanding the expiration or termination of this Lease, Vendee hereby further
expressly covenants and agrees that Vendee shall execute any and all relevant documents in order to
transfer fee title to said Additional Property to Lessor in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
Section 14.1. The granting of this final option by Vendee to Lessor is in partial consideration for the making
of this Lease by Lessor.
§14.2 LEASE OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY. In the event Vendee acquires the right to lease, sublease
or license, have an easement across or over, or any other right of any kind, save and except by purchase,
to use or occupy the Additional Property (the “Occupancy Right”) from any person other than Lessor,
Vendee shall give Lessor written notice thereof, which notice shall set forth or be accompanied by a copy
of the proposed lease, sublease, license agreement, easement agreement or other use or occupancy
agreement (the “Additional Property Lease”) and which notice shall be delivered to Lessor prior to the
execution of any Additional Property Lease. The Additional Property Lease shall set forth (a) all terms and
conditions of the Occupancy Right, including, without limitation, the Rent, Additional Rent, Additional
Charges and other consideration payable under the Additional Property Lease, and the term and any
options to extend the term; (b) the extent to which the tenant under the Additional Property Lease may
make Alterations and/or improvements; (c) any broker or other agent who was involved in the acquisition
of the Occupancy Right; (d) a description of the Additional Property; (e) its proposed use; and (f) the name
and address of the proposed landlord. Lessor may, within thirty (30) days after receipt of such written notice
from Vendee accompanied by or containing all of the items set forth above, in its sole and absolute
discretion, choose to enter into the Additional Property Lease, as tenant; in such event, Lessor and Vendee
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agree to amend this Lease to include the Additional Property and to increase the Rent and other Additional
Charges payable by Lessee for its use of the Additional Property. The rent for the Additional Property shall
be calculated by Lessor in accordance with its then current formula for the calculation of “BKL” lease rentals.
During said thirty (30) day period, Vendee shall not, in any event whatsoever, execute, or cause anyone
else to execute on Vendee’s behalf or otherwise, the Additional Property Lease. If Lessor chooses not to
enter into the Additional Property Lease, then Vendee may choose to enter into the Additional Property
Lease, as tenant; in such event, the following paragraph shall be incorporated into the Additional Property
Lease in its entirety:
“Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, Landlord and Tenant hereby covenant
and agree that Tenant may, at any time during the term hereof and without Landlord’s consent,
assign this Lease to Burger King Corporation or its designee (collectively, “BKC”). The Tenant
covenants that, notwithstanding any such assignment to BKC, and notwithstanding the acceptance
of rent and/or additional rent by Landlord from BKC, the Tenant shall, during the term hereof, remain
fully liable for the payment of the rent and the additional rent hereunder and for the performance
and observance of all other obligations of this lease on the part of Tenant to be performed or
observed. Additionally, (i) in the event of any default by Tenant hereunder which default has not
been cured prior to the expiration of any grace, notice or cure period; or (ii) at such time as any
lease between BKC, as landlord, and Tenant, as tenant expires or is terminated, then, in any such
event, BKC shall have the option, but shall be under no obligation to exercise said option,
exercisable within thirty (30) days after the end of any grace, notice or cure period, or the expiration
or termination of any such lease, to assume this lease from Tenant by written notice to Tenant and
Landlord and at no cost or charge to BKC. In order to effectuate this provision, Landlord agrees
that, if Tenant is in default hereunder, Landlord shall give written notice thereof to BKC at 5707
Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Florida 33126, P.O. Box 020783, Miami, Florida 33102-0783, Attention:
General Counsel and Landlord further agrees that Landlord shall be obligated to send said notice
to BKC whether or not this Lease provides for written notice of default to be sent to the Tenant.
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that BKC may, in its sole and absolute discretion, cure
any default by Tenant hereunder, but BKC shall be under no obligation to do so and BKC’s decision
to cure or not to cure any default by the Tenant shall not be a condition precedent to BKC’s
assumption of this lease. Landlord and Tenant hereby agree to execute and provide such
documents (including, without limitation, a copy of this lease, certified by Landlord and Tenant to
be a true and correct copy, and an estoppel certificate from Landlord) and other assurances
(including, without limitation, Tenants guarantee to cure all existing defaults hereunder prior to the
effective date of said assumption by BKC) reasonably required by BKC to give full force and effect
to this provision.” [The words “Landlord”, “Tenant” and “Lease” in the foregoing paragraph shall be
changed to “Licensor”, “Licensee” and “License”, respectively, if Vendee is entering into a license
agreement and similar modifications (but only as to form, not substance) may be made to the
foregoing paragraph where required in the case of a sublease, an easement agreement or any
other type of use or occupancy agreement.]
Upon the execution and delivery of the Additional Property Lease by Vendee and the proposed landlord,
Vendee shall deliver a duplicate original of the fully executed Additional Property Lease and any and all
other documents relating to the Additional Property Lease to Lessor.
Vendee hereby expressly covenants and agrees that, in the event that Vendee enters into an Additional
Property Lease without complying with the terms and provisions of this Section 14.2, Lessor shall have the
absolute and unrestricted right to have said Additional Property Lease assigned to Lessor, upon the terms
and conditions set forth in this Section 14.2, at any time during the Term or any extensions of the Term of
the Additional Property Lease. If Lessor is not notified of the existence of an Additional Property Lease
during the Term hereof, Lessor shall have thirty (30) days after the expiration or termination of this Lease
to investigate whether such an Additional Property Lease exists. If, during such thirty (30) day period,
Lessor discovers that an Additional Property Lease exists, then notwithstanding the expiration or
termination of this Lease, Vendee hereby further expressly covenants and agrees that Vendee shall
execute any and all relevant documents in order to assign said Additional Property Lease to Lessor. After
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the Additional Property Lease has been assigned to Lessor (if said assignment occurs prior to the expiration
or termination of this Lease), Vendee and Lessor agree to amend this Lease to include the Additional
Property. The rent and other charges for the Additional Property shall be calculated by Lessor in
accordance with its then current formula for the calculation of “BKL” lease rentals.
For purposes of this Article, notice to the Lessee in the manner indicated in Section 17.2 shall be deemed
to be notice to Vendee. The terms and provisions of this Article shall survive the expiration or termination
of this Lease.
XV.
ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
Lessee shall from time to time, within five (5) days after being requested to do so by the Lessor, execute,
enseal, acknowledge and deliver to the Lessor (or, at Lessor's request, to any existing or prospective
purchaser, transferee, assignee or mortgagee of any or all of the Premises, any interest therein or any of
Lessor’s rights under this Lease) an instrument in recordable form;
(i) certifying (a) that the Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if there has been
any modification thereof, that it is in full force and effect as so modified, stating therein the
nature of such modification); (b) as to the dates to which the Rent, the Building
Improvement Payments and Additional Charges arising hereunder have been paid; (c) as
to the amount of any prepaid rent or any credit due to Lessee hereunder, (d) that the
Lessee has accepted possession of the Premises, and the date on which the Term
commenced; (e) as to whether, to the best knowledge, information and belief of the signer
of such certificate, the Lessor or the Lessee is then in default in performing any of its
obligations under the Lease (and, if so, specifying the nature of each such default); and (f)
as to any other fact or condition reasonably requested by the Lessor or such other
addressee; and
(ii) acknowledging and agreeing that any statement contained in such certificate may be relied
upon by Lessor and any such other addressee.
XVI.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
§16.1 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Lessee shall at all times, at its own cost and expense, comply with all
federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations and standards (“Hazardous Substance Laws”) relating
to the use, analysis, production, storage, sale, disposal or transportation of any hazardous materials,
including oil or petroleum products or their derivatives, solvents, PCB’s, explosive substances, asbestos,
radioactive materials or waste, and any other toxic, ignitable, reactive, corrosive, contaminating or pollution
materials ‘(“Hazardous Substances”) which are now or in the future subject to any governmental regulation.
Such compliance shall include any cleanup, removal, remedial action, testing or monitoring (including
medical monitoring) which may be required under Hazardous Substance Laws, court order or by any
governmental or regulatory agency.
(a) Except with respect to any substance described in Section 16.2(c) below, Lessee shall give
written notice to Lessor within three (3) business days after the date on which Lessee
learns or first has reason to believe that:
(1) There has or will come to be located on or about the Premises any Hazardous
Substance, the production, transportation, storage, use or handling of which
requires a permit or license from any federal, state or local governmental agency.
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(2) Any release, discharge or emission of any Hazardous Substance has occurred on
or about the Premises, including the migration of any Hazardous Substance to or
from adjoining or nearby properties.
(3) Any (i) enforcement, cleanup, removal, remediation, testing, monitoring or other
governmental or regulatory action has been threatened or commenced against
Lessee with respect to the Premises pursuant to any Hazardous Substances Laws;
or (ii) any claim has been made or threatened by any person or entity against
Lessee or the Premises on account of any alleged loss or injury claimed to result
from the alleged presence or release on or from the Premises of any Hazardous
Substance; or (iii) any report, notice, or complaint has been made to or filed with
any governmental agency concerning the presence, migration, use or disposal of
any Hazardous Substances on or from the Premises. Any such notice shall be
accompanied by copies of any such claim, report, complaint, notice, warning or
other communication that is in the possession of or is reasonably available to the
Lessee.
(b) Any notice required under this Section 16.2 shall be accompanied by (i) a copy of all
permits, licenses, proofs of disclosure to governmental agencies. pertaining to Hazardous
Substances that have not previously been furnished to Lessor and; (ii) copies of any
Material Safety Data Sheets pertaining to such substances that are required by applicable
law to be kept at the Premises.
(c) The notice provisions of this Article XVI shall not apply to materials that are lawfully
discharged from the Premises or lawfully used on the Premises in the ordinary course of
Lessee’s business.
§16.3 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL. Except for materials that are lawfully discharged from the Premises
or lawfully used on the Premises in the ordinary course of Lessee’s business, Lessee shall cause any
Hazardous Substances to be removed from the Premises solely by duly licensed Hazardous Substances
transporters to duly licensed facilities for final disposal to the extent required by and in accordance with
applicable Hazardous Substances Laws, and shall deliver to Lessor copies of any hazardous waste
manifest reflecting the lawful transport and disposal of such substances.
(a) Rights of Lessor. Lessor may, but shall not be required to, engage such independent
contractors as Lessor determines to be appropriate to perform from time to time any audit,
including environmental sampling and testing, of (i) the Premises, the surrounding soil and
any adjacent areas, and any groundwater located under or adjacent to the Premises and/or
any adjoining property, (ii) Lessee’s compliance with all Hazardous Substances Laws and
the provisions of this Lease, and (iii) the provisions made by Lessee for carrying out any
remedial action that may be required by this Lease (collectively an “Environmental Audit”).
All costs and expenses incurred by Lessor in connection with any such Environmental Audit
shall be paid by Lessor, except that if any such Environmental Audit shows that Lessee
has failed to comply with the provisions of this Article XVI, then such costs and expenses
shall be paid by Lessee to Lessor as Additional Charges pursuant to Section 3.4 of this
Lease.
(b) Conduct of Audit. Each Environmental Audit shall be conducted (i) only after advance
notice thereof has been provided to Lessee at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the date
of such audit, and (ii) in a manner reasonably designed to minimize any interference with
the conduct of Lessee’s business on the Premises. Lessor shall repair any damages to the
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Premises or to Lessee’s personal property caused by any Environmental Audit conducted
by or on behalf of Lessor.
(c) Submission to Governmental Agency. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease
to the contrary, to the extent required by law, Lessor shall be entitled to submit the results
of any Environmental Audit to any federal, state or local governmental agency having
jurisdiction over (a) the Premises or (b) Hazardous Substances with respect to the
Premises.
§16.5 REMEDIATION.
(a) By Lessee. If any Environmental Audit of the Premises (whether conducted by Lessor,
Lessee or any third party) shall recommend the cleanup, abatement, removal, disposal,
monitoring or further testing, including medical monitoring or testing (collectively
“Remediation”) of or for any Hazardous Substances found on or about the Premises, then
Lessor shall provide Lessee with a copy of such Environmental Audit and Lessee shall
promptly commence such Remediation.
(b) By Lessor.
If, within thirty (30) days after receiving a copy of such Environmental Audit and such written
statement, Lessee fails either (i) to complete such Remediation, or (ii) with respect to any
Remediation which cannot be completed within such thirty-day period, fails to proceed with
reasonable diligence to complete such Remediation as promptly as. practicable, then the
Lessor shall be entitled to provide a copy of the Environmental Audit to any federal, state;
or local governmental agency having jurisdiction over the Premises or Hazardous
Substances.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Lease to the contrary, if any Environmental Audit
reveals a situation which, in Lessor’s sole opinion, constitutes an emergency, then Lessor
shall have the right, but not the obligation, to carry out any Remediation recommended by
such audit or if required by any federal, state or local governmental agency having
jurisdiction over the Premises. If Lessee is responsible for conducting such remediation,
Lessor shall have the right to recover all of the costs and expenses thereof from Lessee
as Additional Charges pursuant to Section 3.4 of this Lease.
(c) Actions and Proceedings. Except in emergencies or as otherwise required by law, Lessee
shall not perform any Remediation in response to the presence or release of any
Hazardous Substances on or about the Premises without first giving written notice to
Lessor. Lessee shall not enter into any settlement agreement, consent decree or other
compromise with respect to any claims relating to any Hazardous Substances in any way
connected with the Premises without first notifying Lessor of Lessee’s intention to do so
and affording Lessor the opportunity to participate in any such proceedings.
(a) If Lessee receives a request from a third party to enter the Premises for the purposes of
Remediation of Hazardous Substances, then Lessee shall so notify Lessor in accordance
with the provisions of Section 16.2 above.
(b) Lessor, in its sole discretion, shall determine if the request should be honored and, if so,
under what conditions.
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(c) If Lessor determines that the request should be honored, then Lessee shall cooperate with
such Remediation so long as the third party agrees to comply with the provisions of Section
16.4(b) above and with any other reasonable conditions requested by Lessee.
(d) Lessee agrees to sign any documentation reasonably required by Lessor and/or any such
third party in order to effectuate the provisions of this Section 16.6.
§16.7 LEASE EXPIRATION. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Term of this Lease, Lessee
shall (i) cause all Hazardous Substances previously owned, stored or used by Lessee to be removed from
the Premises and disposed of in accordance with applicable Hazardous Substances Laws; (ii) remove any
aboveground or underground storage tanks or other containers installed or used by Lessee to store any
Hazardous Substances on the Premises, and repair any damage to the Premises caused by such removal;
(iii) cause any soil or other portion of the Premises which has become contaminated by any Hazardous
Substances stored or used by Lessee on the Premises to be decontaminated, detoxified or otherwise
remediated in accordance with the requirements of any governmental authorities having jurisdiction over
the Premises; and (iv) surrender possession of the Premises to Lessor free of contamination attributable to
Hazardous Substances generated or used by Lessee in or on the Premises during the Term of this Lease.
§16.8 INDEMNIFICATION BY LESSEE. Lessee shall indemnify, defend with counsel reasonably
acceptable to Lessor, and hold Lessor free and harmless from any and all liabilities, damages, claims,
penalties, fines, settlements, causes of action, costs or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees,
environmental consultant and laboratory fees and the costs and expense of investigating and defending
any claims or proceedings, resulting from or attributable to (i) the presence, disposal, migration, release or
threatened release of any Hazardous Substance that is on, from or affecting the Premises including the
soil, water, vegetation, buildings, personal property persons, or otherwise; (ii) any bodily injury (including
wrongful death) or property damage (real or personal) arising out of or relating to such Hazardous
Substance(s); (iii) any lawsuits or administrative order relating to such Hazardous Substance(s); or any
violation of any laws applicable to any Hazardous Substance for which Lessee is responsible under this
Lease. Lessee’s indemnification obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Lease. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Lessee shall have no
liability or responsibility to Lessor for liabilities, damages, claims, penalties, fines, settlements, causes of
action, cost or expense arising out of any Hazardous Substances that Lessee can demonstrate were
situated on or under the Premises prior to the Lease Date, provided Lessee did not cause or exacerbate
the release of any such Hazardous Substance through its negligence or willful misconduct.
XVII.
MISCELLANEOUS
§17.1 ARBITRATION. In the event of arbitration under Section 11.3 of this Lease, the arbitration shall be
held in the Miami Dade County, Florida, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association
requiring the appointment of three (3) arbitrators.
§17.2 NOTICES. Every notice, approval, consent or other communication authorized or required by this
Lease shall be effective if given in writing and if hand delivered or sent by United States Registered or
Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, with postage prepaid, and addressed directly to Lessor at its
offices at the address set forth on the Key Contract Data Page, and to Lessee at the address set forth on
the Key Contract Data Page, or at such other address as either party shall from time to time designate in
writing. Every notice shall be deemed to be effective upon delivery, if delivered, or on the second business
day after mailing, if mailed.
§17.3 ADDRESS FOR PAYMENTS. Payments are to be made via BK® ePay, ACH or Wire Transfer
unless otherwise notified in writing by Lessor. If BK® ePay, ACH or Wire Transfer are unavailable at any
time a payment is due, then such payment shall be sent by Regular or Overnight Mail: Global Business
Services – Accounts Receivable, 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33126.
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§17.4 CONSTRUCTION. In the event that any of the provisions of this Lease shall by court order be held
invalid or in contravention of any of the laws of the United States or of any state having jurisdiction over the
subject matter or of any dispute arising under it, such invalidation shall not serve to affect the remaining
portion of this Lease. To the extent permitted by the laws of the state where the Premises are located, this
Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
§17.5 SUCCESSORS. This Lease shall bind Lessor and Lessee and their successors, heirs, assigns,
administrators, and legal representatives, as the case may be.
§17.6 RECORDING. Lessee shall upon request of Lessor execute a short form of this Lease on a written
document witnessed and acknowledged in a form capable of being recorded in the public records of the
county where the Premises are located. Lessee shall not record this Lease without prior written consent of
Lessor.
§17.7 COUNTERPARTS. This Lease is being executed simultaneously in counterparts, any one of which
shall be deemed an original.
§17.8 NO AGENCY. The parties hereto agree that the business relationship created by this Lease is solely
that of Lessor and Lessee. Nothing contained in this Lease shall make Lessee an agent, legal
representative, partner, subsidiary, joint venturer or employee of Lessor. Lessee shall have no right or
power to, and shall not bind or obligate Lessor in any way, manner or thing whatsoever, nor represent that
it has any right to do so.
§17.9 TIME OF THE ESSENCE. Time shall be of the essence in every part of this Lease.
§17.10 BINDING EFFECT. This Lease shall become immediately binding on the parties to this Lease on
the date the last party signs it, notwithstanding that the Term of this Lease shall commence upon a future
date.
§17.11 HEADINGS. The table of contents preceding this Lease and the headings of the paragraphs and
subparagraphs are inserted solely for the convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this
Lease, nor limit, define or describe the scope or intent of this Lease.
§17.12 JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY. If Lessee consists of more than one person, each individual’s
liability under this Lease shall be joint and several.
§17.13 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto
with respect to the subject matter of this Lease, and this Lease shall not be modified, amended, altered or
changed except by prior written agreement signed by both parties. If any provision herein is invalid, it shall
be considered deleted from this Lease and shall not invalidate the remaining provisions. Nothing in this
Section, however, is intended to disclaim any representations Lessor made in the franchise disclosure
document that it furnished to Lessee.
§17.14 TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. In the event that Lessee’s
Franchise Agreement expires or is terminated for any reason whatsoever, this Lease shall be terminated
forthwith and upon such termination, Lessor shall have the right to re-enter and take immediate possession
of the Premises.
§17.15 LEASE CONTINGENT ON FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. Lessee acknowledges and agrees that
the execution of the Franchise Agreement by both Lessor and Lessee shall constitute a condition precedent
to the effectiveness and validity of this Lease.
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§17.14 DEFINITIONS.
(a) The term “Lessor” as used in this Lease shall mean the owner in fee of the Premises for
the time being, or the owner of the leasehold estate created by an underlying lease, or the
mortgagee of the fee or of such underlying lease in possession for the time being, so that
in the event of any sale or sales of the Premises, or of the making of any such underlying
lease, or of any transfer or assignment or other conveyance of such underlying lease and
the leasehold estate created by it, the seller, lessor, transferor or assignor shall be and is
hereby entirely freed and relieved of all agreements, covenants and obligations of Lessor
herein and it shall be deemed and construed without further agreement between the parties
or their successors in interest or between the parties and the purchaser, lessee, transferee
or assignee on any such sale, leasing, transfer or assignment that such purchaser, lessee,
transferee or assignee has assumed and agreed to carry out any and all agreements,
covenants and obligations of Lessor under this Lease.
(b) The term “Lessee” shall mean the lessee named in this Lease, and from and after any valid
assignment or sublease of Lessee’s interest in this Lease pursuant to its provisions, the
assignee or sublessee of this Lease.
(c) The term “mortgage” shall mean any mortgage, security interest, charge, deed of trust, or
other similar encumbrance resulting from the financing or refinancing of the Premises.
(d) The term “mortgagee” shall include any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, joint
venture, investment trust bank or institution, or other business group or association lending
funds to Lessor upon the security of the Premises demised by this Lease whether or not
such mortgage is recorded, or upon Lessor’s independent covenant not to otherwise
encumber this Lease or the Premises.
(e) The term “fixture(s)” as used in this Lease means such items of personalty which have
been (i) installed by Lessor and/or (ii) so affixed to the Premises that removal would cause,
in Lessor’s sole opinion, material damage to the Premises. By way of example, and not
limitation, fixtures include the following: heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems,
water heaters or softeners, core-drilled tables and seating, walk-in boxes, walk-in freezers,
and toilet fixtures consisting of the lavatories and water closets.
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The Lessor and Lessee have respectively signed this Lease as of the date indicated on the first
page of this Lease.
WITNESS: LESSOR
By:
Print Name: Print Name:
Its:
Print Name:
WITNESS: LESSEE
By:
Print Name: Print Name:
Its:
Print Name:
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ADDENDUM TO THAT LEASE/SUBLEASE
DATED THE _____ DAY OF________________, _____,
BETWEEN BURGER KING CORPORATION, AS LESSOR AND
________________________________, AS LESSEE
In the event of any conflicts between the terms of the Lease/Sublease Agreement (the “Lease”)
and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum shall control. Capitalized terms used in this
Addendum shall have the same definitions and meanings as those set forth in the Lease, unless herein
provided to the contrary, or unless the context otherwise requires.
1. This Lease/Sublease Agreement, dated the date indicated on the Key Contract Data Page
demising the Premises commonly known as BURGER KING® Restaurant ____ replaces and supersedes
all previous lease and/or sublease agreements entered into by Lessor and Lessee, and/or Lessor and
Lessee’s predecessor-in-interest, with respect to the Premises, if any.
2. The Lessee acknowledges that the Premises are subject to a certain ___________ Lease dated
___________, _____, as amended to date (the “Master Lease”) between _________________________,
as landlord, (“Master Landlord”) and Burger King Corporation, as tenant, a true and correct copy being
attached hereto as Schedule “A” to this Addendum.
3. The Lease is subject. and subordinate to the Master Lease. If the Master Lease is terminated for
any cause whatsoever (other than by reason of the willful default of Lessor with respect to Lessor’s
obligations as tenant under the Master Lease during the Term of the Lease), Lessee shall promptly vacate
and surrender the Premises to Lessor and this Lease shall terminate as of the date of termination of the
Master Lease and Lessor shall have no liability and/or obligation to Lessee for the termination of the Lease.
4. Except as otherwise provided below, all costs, common area maintenance fees, expenses,
charges, assessments, and rent escalations accruing under the Master Lease, any restrictions imposed
upon Lessor thereunder, together with all repairs, replacements, restorations, and any other obligations
required to be performed by Lessor, as tenant under the Master Lease, shall be binding upon Lessee
herein. In the event the obligations and restrictions imposed on Lessee under the Lease conflict with the
obligations and restrictions imposed upon Lessor, as tenant under the Master Lease, then the more
burdensome and restrictive of such obligations and restrictions shall prevail and be binding upon the Lessee
herein.
5. With respect to any consent or approval required to be obtained of Master Landlord under the
Master Lease (by way of illustration and without limitation, consent to alterations), Lessor’s sole obligation
with respect thereto, upon being requested in writing by Lessee, shall be to seek the approval or consent
of Master Landlord. Lessee acknowledges and agrees that Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee with respect
to any delay, default or failure of Master Landlord to grant such consent or approval or in the performance
by the Master Landlord of its obligations and covenants under the Master Lease unless such be due to acts
or misconduct of Lessor and neither shall the Rent, Additional Rent and other Additional Charges under the
Lease abate nor shall any of the obligations of Lessee under the Lease be affected by reason thereof.
Lessee further acknowledges and agrees that, with respect to any rights afforded Lessor under the Master
Lease, including, but not limited to, any options to extend the Term of the Master Lease, options to purchase
the Premises, rights of first refusal to purchase the Premises and restrictions against competition, such
rights are not passed on to or conferred upon Lessee under the Lease. Lessee acknowledges that only
Lessor has the benefit of and the right to exercise or enforce such rights and the failure of Lessor to exercise
or enforce such rights shall not be a default under the Lease nor entitle Lessee to make any claim against
Lessor. Provided that such is not prohibited under the terms of the Master Lease, Lessor in its sole and
absolute discretion, may assign to Lessee one or more of such rights on terms and conditions satisfactory
to Lessor.
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
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6. Lessee acknowledges and agrees that, commencing on ______________, _____, and continuing
annually thereafter until expiration of the Lease Term, the Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental shall be
increased by an amount equal to 125.0% of the amount by which Lessor’s annual rent under the Master
Lease is increased pursuant to the escalation formula set forth in paragraph ____ of the Master Lease (the
“Escalation Formula”). By way of illustration, if the Guaranteed Minimum Annual Rental due under the
Lease prior to adjustment is $__________ and Lessor’s annual rental obligations under the Master Lease
is increased by $2,000.00 pursuant to the Escalation Formula, then the Guaranteed Minimum Annual
Rental due from Lessee to Lessor will increase from $___________ to $_________ ($_______ +
($2,000.00 x 1.25)).
7. Lessee acknowledges that it takes this Lease subject to any and all reservations, restrictions,
easements, rights of way, limitations and conditions now or hereinafter of record.
a. at the time of submittal of the construction plans and specifications (the “Plans”) of the
Remodel Work to Lessor for approval, a certificate, on a form to be provided by Lessor, from an
architect, licensed in the State where the Premises are located (“Architect”), certifying that the Plans
comply with (i) the requirements of Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”)
(ii) the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines 1991 (“ADAAG”) which is a part of
the ADA; (iii) the 2010 ADA Standards; and (iv) all state and local building codes including any
disabilities related statutes or codes (collectively, the “Codes”) in the applicable jurisdiction where
the Premises are located; and
9. Except as modified or amended in this Addendum, all other terms and conditions contained in the
Lease remain in full force and effect.
10. The Lessor and Lessee have respectively signed this Addendum as of the date indicated on the
first page of the foregoing attached Lease.
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
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WITNESS: LESSOR
By:
Print Name: Print Name:
Its:
Print Name:
WITNESS: LESSEE
By:
Print Name: Print Name:
Its:
Print Name:
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
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SCHEDULE “A”
MASTER LEASE
4858-0022-2980, v. 2
Lease/Sublease
Exhibit G1 (03/2022)
BK #_____
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EXHIBIT G2
BKG ADDENDUM TO BKL LEASE/SUBLEASE
THIS ADDENDUM to Lease/Sublease Agreement (this “BKG Addendum”), is made as of the _____
day of ______________, _____, by and between BURGER KING CORPORATION, a Florida corporation
(the “Lessor”), and , (the "Lessee"). In the event there are any
inconsistencies between the provisions of the Lease and this BKG Addendum, the provisions of this BKG
Addendum shall control. Initial capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the
meaning given to such term in the Lease.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee entered into that certain Lease/Sublease Agreement dated as of
(the “Lease”);
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee desire to amend the Lease as more particularly set forth below.
I.
PROPERTY LEASED
1.1 DEMISE. §1.1 of the Lease is hereby amended to delete all references to the restaurant building
and other improvements to be located at the Premises.
1.2 ERECTION OF BUILDING. §1.2 of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with
the following:
“§1.2 ERECTION OF BUILDING. Lessee agrees to construct, at its sole cost and expense, a
BURGER KING® restaurant and other improvements (collectively, the “Restaurant
Improvements”), in accordance with plans and specifications approved by Lessor, with materials
approved by Lessor, and in accordance with the terms of the Master Lease. Lessee agrees that
the construction of the Restaurant Improvements shall be completed in accordance with all
Regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, Lessee agrees to provide the Lessor with the following:
(a) at the time of submittal of the construction plans and specifications (the “Plans”) to
Lessor for approval, a certificate, on a form to be provided by Lessor, from an architect,
licensed in the State where the Premises are located (“Architect”), certifying that the Plans
comply with (i) the requirements of Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
(“ADA”) (ii) the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines 1991 (“ADAAG”)
which is a part of the ADA; (iii) the 2010 ADA Standards; and (iv) all state and local building
codes including any disabilities related statutes or codes (collectively, the “Codes”) in the
applicable jurisdiction where the Premises are located; and
(b) upon completion of the construction of the Restaurant Improvements, the Architect
shall inspect the Restaurant Improvements and complete the Burger King® 2004 ADAAG
Checklist V1.2, and complete a certificate of inspection, on a form to be provided by Lessor,
certifying that the Restaurant Improvements are in compliance with Title III of the ADA, the
ADAAG, the 2010 ADA Standards and the Codes.”
II.
TERM
2.4 END OF TERM. The first sentence of §2.4(a) is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
"At the expiration of this Lease, the Restaurant Improvements and the Leasehold Improvements located on
IV.
INSURANCE
4.1 POLICIES. In addition to those parties named in §4.1 to be additional insureds under insurance
provided by Lessee, the Leasehold Mortgagee shall be included as an additional insured as its respective
interests may appear.
V.
THE PREMISES
5.1 USE AND SERVICES. The following shall be added to §5.1 of the Lease: "In the event that the
Leasehold Mortgagee legally comes into possession of the Premises, the Premises may be only used for
such purpose or purposes as may be consented to by the Lessor in writing, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. In the event such Leasehold Mortgagee comes into possession of the Premises,
the Premises is not to be used in violation of zoning or any restrictive covenants affecting the property or
for any illegal or immoral purpose. It shall not be unreasonable for the Lessor to withhold its consent for
the use of the Premises for a BURGER KING® Restaurant or any fast-food restaurant operation. In the
event that the Leasehold Mortgagee comes into possession of the Premises as outlined above, all
references in this Lease to the Franchise Agreement will be automatically deleted from this Lease."
5.3 ALTERATIONS. In the event that the Leasehold Mortgagee comes into possession of the
Premises, the provision as outlined in the first sentence of §5.3 requiring alterations in order to reflect the
then current image of BURGER KING Restaurants will not be applicable. An additional line shall be added
to §5.3 to provide the following: "All Leasehold Improvements in or on the Premises which have been or
may be erected, affixed or installed in or on the Premises shall be and remain the property of the Lessee
during the term of this Lease, however, they shall become the property of the Lessor upon the expiration
or earlier termination of this Lease. All personalty installed by Lessee (except signs, trademarks, and other
insignia of Lessor) shall remain the property of the Lessee if it is removed from the Premises within 15 days
after expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, provided this Lease was not terminated by Lessor for
cause."
5.8 DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION. In the event the Leasehold Mortgagee comes into possession of
the Premises as provided for herein, then all of the provisions of §5.8, Damage or Destruction, shall be
applicable with the exception that the second sentence of §5.8 calling for the restoration to reflect the then
current image of BURGER KING Restaurants will not be applicable.
5.9 WARRANTIES: DISCLAIMER. §5.9 of the Lease is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
"§5.9 WARRANTIES: DISCLAIMER. Lessee shall provide Lessor or any other party entitled to
enter into possession of the Premises as provided for in this Lease with the benefits of any
warranties provided by the building contractor or others providing work and/or services to the
Premises."
IX.
ENFORCEMENT
9.1 DEFAULT. In addition to the events of default enumerated in §9.1, an additional event of default
is hereby added as §9.1(h):
"If the Lessee fails to perform any of its obligations under any promissory note or Leasehold
Mortgage permitted herein, resulting in a default in the Leasehold Mortgage, and if said default is
XI.
CONDEMNATION
11.5 LESSEE'S INDEPENDENT AWARD. §11.5 of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
"§11.5 LESSEE’S INDEPENDENT AWARD. Nothing in this article shall preclude Lessee from
pursuing any independent action permitted by law or from participating in the condemnation
proceedings, but only for the purpose of securing an independent award for its ownership of its
Leasehold Improvements, loss of business or damage to personalty."
XIII.
ASSIGNMENT
13.2 ASSIGNMENT BY LESSEE. The following shall be added at the end of §13.2:
"Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Lessee herein shall be entitled to provide a collateral
assignment of this Lease Agreement for financing purposes if required by its Leasehold Mortgagee
subject to all of the terms expressed in this Lease and Addendum. In the event a Leasehold
Mortgagee shall come into possession of the Premises as provided for herein, such Leasehold
Mortgagee may assign or sublet this Lease only with the prior written consent of Lessor which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. It shall not be unreasonable for Lessor to withhold its
consent to such assignment or subletting for any use or uses not consistent with the provisions of
§5.1 as outlined in this Lease and Addendum."
XVII.
MISCELLANEOUS
17.14 DEFINITIONS. Section 17.14 of the Lease is hereby amended to add the following definitions:
“(f) Leasehold Mortgagee. As used in this Addendum the term Leasehold Mortgagee shall mean
the holder of any mortgage, deed of trust or other security interest in the building and other
improvements located on the Premises together with the fixtures located therein, as more
specifically defined in §17.14 (e) of the attached Lease (hereinafter the "Leasehold Improvements")
for indebtedness of the Lessee and any assignee or transferee of such holder.
(g) Leasehold Mortgage. As used in this Addendum the term Leasehold Mortgage shall mean any
mortgage, deed of trust or other security interest encumbering or attaching to the Leasehold
Improvements.
(h) Mortgage. The definitions expressed in §17.14 (c) and §17.14 (d) referring to "mortgage" and
"mortgagee" respectively shall refer to mortgages or mortgagees of the fee property and shall be
distinguished from Leasehold Mortgage or Leasehold Mortgagee.”
XVIII.
LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE
18.1 LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE. An additional §18 entitled "Leasehold Mortgage" shall be added to
the Lease as follows:
(a) The proceeds of the promissory note secured by the Leasehold Mortgage are used
exclusively for the construction of the BURGER KING Restaurant and other leasehold
improvements located on the Premises;
(b) Lessor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to elect to cure any default by Lessee
under the Leasehold Mortgage.
(c) Lessor shall not in any way act as guarantor of payment or performance of the
Leasehold Mortgage or any promissory note executed in connection therewith.
(d) Lessor's fee or leasehold title to the Premises, as the case may be, shall not be
subordinated to any Leasehold Mortgage.
(e) The Leasehold Mortgage shall be for a term of years which is no longer than one (1)
year less than the term of the Lease and it shall not contain any future advance clauses.
(f) All terms and conditions of the Leasehold Mortgage and all related documentation are
to be approved by Lessor in advance of the execution of those instruments.
(g) Any Leasehold Mortgage obtained by Lessee and approved by Lessor shall include
the provisions of Section §18.2 and §18.3 below.
(h) At no time shall the principal plus accrued interest and other charges due under the
Leasehold Mortgage and related documents exceed the actual cost of constructing the leasehold
improvements.
(i) Any and all restaurant equipment or other personalty of Lessee located in the building
on the Premises shall not be included as collateral under the Leasehold Mortgage.
§18.2 NOTICES - LEASEHOLD MORTGAGEE. Lessee shall require its Leasehold Mortgagee
to notify Lessor of the execution of any permitted Leasehold Mortgage. The written notice shall
include the name and place for service of notices upon such Leasehold Mortgagee. Additionally,
Lessee shall require its Leasehold Mortgagee to acknowledge that it will give to Lessor,
simultaneously with service on Lessee, a duplicate of any and all notices or demands given by
Leasehold Mortgagee to Lessee of any failure of Lessee to perform any of its obligations under its
Leasehold Mortgage where such failure is considered an event of Default under the Leasehold
Mortgage. Conversely, Lessor agrees to give the Leasehold Mortgagee, simultaneously with
service on Lessee, a duplicate of any and all notices or demands given by Lessor to Lessee of any
matter listed as an event of Default in the Lease.
(a) In the event of any default under the Lease by Lessee, the Leasehold Mortgagee shall
have the privilege, but not the obligation, of curing such default by Lessee pursuant to the terms
and conditions of this Lease.
(b) In the event of any default by Lessee under the terms of its Leasehold Mortgage,
Lessor shall have the privilege, but not the obligation, of performing any of the Lessee's covenants
(c) Lessor shall not terminate this Lease for any default of Lessee if such default is timely
cured or caused to be cured by such Leasehold Mortgagee, as provided in this §18.3 (a) above.
(d) In addition to the respective periods provided Lessee in the Lease to cure its defaults
thereunder, Lessor shall provide an additional period of time to the Leasehold Mortgagee, not to
exceed thirty (30) days following notice to Lessee and the Leasehold Mortgagee of such an event
of default thereunder, within which the Leasehold Mortgagee may cure the Lessee's default.
(e) The Leasehold Mortgagee shall provide Lessor an additional period of thirty (30) days
after the expiration of the period of time within which Lessee might cure a default under the
Leasehold Mortgage and related promissory note for Lessor to cure such default, or to commence
to eliminate the cause of such default and to proceed therewith with reasonable dispatch to do so,
before the Leasehold Mortgagee shall be entitled to exercise its remedies for Lessee's default
under the Leasehold Mortgage.
(f) No liability for the payment of any sums due under the Leasehold Mortgage or the
performance of any other of Lessee's covenants as provided for in the Leasehold Mortgage shall
be imposed upon Lessor unless and until Lessor elects, in its sole discretion and subject to the
terms hereof, to assume Lessee's rights and obligations under the Leasehold Mortgage, including
the privilege in such event to prepay, in whole or in part, without penalty, the principal balance due
under the Leasehold Mortgage and related promissory note as provided in §18.3 (b) herein.
Further, at no time shall Lessor be bound to or restricted by any provision in the Leasehold
Mortgage or related promissory note or other agreements which restricts future or existing
borrowing or financing arrangements by Lessor, its parent, or its subsidiaries and affiliated
companies nor shall Lessor be required to make any financial disclosures at any time to Leasehold
Mortgagee.
(g) Notwithstanding the provision of paragraph (f) of this §18.3, if Lessor elects to assume
Lessee's rights and obligations under the Leasehold Mortgage, Lessor's liability under the
Leasehold Mortgage shall cease while not in possession of the Premises.
(h) Lessor or Lessee and any Leasehold Mortgagee shall not be considered joint venturers
nor partners in respect to this Agreement, the Lease or to any Leasehold Mortgage and none of
them shall have the power to bind or obligate either of the other parties, except as set forth herein.”
XIX.
OTHER PROVISIONS
Except as otherwise provided herein, all other provisions of the Lease shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Addendum to Lease or Sublease
to be executed as of the day and year first above written.
By:
Print Name: Print Name:
Its:
Print Name:
WITNESS: LESSEE
By:
Print Name: Print Name:
Its:
Print Name:
4866-0513-6132, v. 2
This Addendum is part of the franchise agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Franchise Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER
KING® Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page
of the Franchise Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In
the event of any conflicts between the Franchise Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of
this Addendum shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Franchise Agreement, and all
terms and conditions contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given in the
Franchise Agreement.
(a) deleting in their entirety the existing Sections 6.B., 6.C, and 6.D of the Franchise
Agreement, and
(b) redesignating the existing Sections 6.E, 6.F, 6.G, and 6.H to Sections 6.B., 6.C, 6.D, and
6.E, respectively.
3. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Section 21.K of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced by the following:
K. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including the Key Contract Data page to this Agreement, together
with this Addendum, and, if applicable, the Target Reservation Agreement, Franchise Application,
Capitalization Plan and Contribution Agreement, submitted by Franchisee to BKC upon which BKC
is relying in granting this franchise, constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes
all prior negotiations, commitments, representations and undertakings of the parties with respect
to the subject matter of this Agreement.
(i) Except as previously approved by BKC in writing, neither Franchisee’s interest in the
Franchise Agreement or the Franchised Restaurant, in either case, is subject to any lien,
pledge, or other encumbrance;
(ii) Franchisee is not in default under the Franchise Agreement for the Franchised Restaurant
or any other agreement with BKC to which Franchisee is a party, either directly or by
assignment;
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(iii) The individuals who are signatories to the Franchise Agreement and this Addendum are
the only persons who will have any ownership interest in any successor franchise granted
with respect to the Franchise Agreement or the Franchised Restaurant;
(iv) No person or entity other than Franchisee will have a right to receive any profits from the
operation of the Franchised Restaurant;
(v) Franchisee has not entered and will not enter into any management agreement, consulting
agreement or other device or arrangement for the operation of the Franchised Restaurant;
(vi) Franchisee has the following interests (other than stock ownership of less than 5% in
publicly traded corporations) in other restaurant businesses:
_____ None
(vii) Franchisee will be receiving income from the following sources other than BURGER
KING® Restaurants:
______ None
(viii) Franchisee hereby represents to BKC that except as set forth below, it is not aware of any
basis for complaint which it has or may have which could give rise to any legal claim or
action against BKC. EXCEPT FOR THOSE CLAIMS RESERVED BELOW, the
undersigned, for themselves and their successors, assigns, executors, administrators, and
heirs (the "Releasing Parties"), each hereby UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASE, REMISE,
AND FOREVER DISCHARGE, BKC and its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, counsel,
insurers, successors, assigns, employees, officers, directors, and agents, past or present
(the "Released Parties") from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action,
demands, damages, costs, suits, debts, covenants, controversies, attorney's fees, and any
other charges, whether known or unknown, liquidated, fixed, contingent, matured,
unmatured, disputed, undisputed, legal, or equitable, which the Releasing Parties may
have against the Released Parties due to any matter, cause, or circumstance whatsoever
from the beginning of the world through the date of the "Effective Date" set forth below.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Franchisee reserves the claims listed below (if additional
space is needed, note below and attach additional pages to this Addendum as needed. If
no claims are listed, then no claims are reserved.)
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(ix) Franchisee acknowledges that (A) the Procedures do not apply to the right of either the
Army and Air Force Exchange Service (“AAFES”) or the Navy Exchange Command
(“NEXCOM”), pursuant to an agreement with BKC, to develop BURGER KING®
Restaurants on military bases throughout the United States and overseas, and (B)
Franchisee shall not bring a claim or action against BKC (whether pursuant to the
Procedures or otherwise) in connection with the development of a BURGER KING®
Restaurant by either AAFES or NEXCOM;
(x) Franchisee represents and warrants that Franchisee will satisfy BKC's "Current Image"
requirements for new or remodeled BURGER KING® Restaurants (as may hereafter be
reasonably changed and defined from time to time by BKC) prior to the issuance of any
successor franchise for this Restaurant and it is anticipated that the following action will be
necessary (choose one):
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that no work will be started until approval and
authorization have been granted by BKC, in its sole discretion. Franchisee
acknowledges that such approval will not normally occur until after the walk-thru of
the Restaurant by the authorized BKC employee and a punchlist of items to be
repaired, replaced, remodeled, rebuilt or otherwise changed is mutually agreed upon
by Franchisee and BKC. Such punchlist will be in the form of a "Facility Inspection
Report", or such other similar document, which will be signed by Franchisee; and
(xi) Franchisee hereby authorizes BKC to release upon request financial information relating
to Franchisee to the financing sources of BKC or Franchisee.
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By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
4894-4251-7764, v. 2
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EXHIBIT H2
SUCCESSOR ADDENDUM
TO
BURGER KING® RESTAURANT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
This Addendum is part of the franchise agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Franchise Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER
KING® Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page
of the Franchise Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In
the event of any conflicts between the Franchise Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of
this Addendum shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Franchise Agreement, and all
terms and conditions contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given in the
Franchise Agreement.
(a) deleting in their entirety the existing Sections 6.B., 6.C, and 6.D of the Franchise
Agreement, and
(b) redesignating the existing Sections 6.E, 6.F, 6.G, and 6.H to Sections 6.B., 6.C, 6.D, and
6.E, respectively.
3. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Section 21.J of the Franchise Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced by the following:
J. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including the Key Contract Data page to this Agreement, together
with this Addendum, and, if applicable, the Target Reservation Agreement, Franchise Application,
Capitalization Plan, the Franchise Entity Application, the Owner’s Guaranty, and Contribution
Agreement, submitted by Franchisee to BKC upon which BKC is relying in granting this franchise,
constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations,
commitments, representations and undertakings of the parties with respect to the subject matter of
this Agreement.
(i) Except as previously approved by BKC in writing, neither Franchisee’s interest in the
Franchise Agreement or the Franchised Restaurant, nor any Owner’s direct or indirect
interest in Franchisee, in either case, is subject to any lien, pledge, or other encumbrance;
(ii) Only those individuals or entities set forth in item #2 on Exhibit B to the Franchise
Agreement have any direct or indirect ownership interest in Franchisee, the Franchise
Agreement, or the Franchised Restaurant;
Successor Addendum (Entity)
Exhibit H2 (03/2022)
BK#_________
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(iii) Franchisee has the following interests (other than stock ownership of less than 5% in
publicly traded corporations) in other restaurant businesses:
_____ None
(iv) Neither Franchisee nor any Owner has entered into any management agreement,
consulting agreement or other device or arrangement for the operation of the Franchised
Restaurant;
(v) By signing below, Franchisee (including the Managing Owner) hereby represents to BKC
that, except as set forth below, it is not aware of any basis for complaint which it has or
may have which could give rise to any legal claim or action against BKC. EXCEPT FOR
THOSE CLAIMS RESERVED BELOW, Franchisee, for itself and its their successors,
assigns, executors, administrators, and heirs (the "Releasing Parties"), each hereby
UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASE, REMISE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE, BKC and its
parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, counsel, insurers, successors, assigns, employees, officers,
directors, and agents, past or present (the "Released Parties") from and against any and
all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, damages, costs, suits, debts, covenants,
controversies, attorney's fees, and any other charges, whether known or unknown,
liquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, legal, or equitable,
which the Releasing Parties may have against the Released Parties due to any matter,
cause, or circumstance whatsoever from the beginning of the world through the date of the
date set forth above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Franchisee reserves the following
claims (if no claims are listed, then no claims are reserved):
(vi) Franchisee acknowledges that (A) the Procedures do not apply to the right of either the
Army and Air Force Exchange Service (“AAFES”) or the Navy Exchange Command
(“NEXCOM”), pursuant to an agreement with BKC, to develop BURGER KING®
Restaurants on military bases throughout the United States and overseas, and (B)
Franchisee shall not bring a claim or action against BKC (whether pursuant to the
Procedures or otherwise) in connection with the development of a BURGER KING®
Restaurant by either AAFES or NEXCOM;
(vii) Franchisee represents and warrants that Franchisee will satisfy BKC's "Current Image"
requirements for new or remodeled BURGER KING® Restaurants (as may hereafter be
reasonably changed and defined from time to time by BKC) prior to the issuance of any
successor franchise for the Franchised Restaurant and it is anticipated that the following
action will be necessary (choose one):
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that no work will be started until approval and
authorization have been granted by BKC, in its sole discretion. Franchisee
acknowledges that such approval will not normally occur until after the walk-thru of
the Franchised Restaurant by the authorized BKC employee and a punchlist of items
to be repaired, replaced, remodeled, rebuilt or otherwise changed is mutually agreed
Successor Addendum (Entity)
Exhibit H2 (03/2022)
BK#_________
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upon by Franchisee and BKC. Such punchlist will be in the form of a "Facility
Inspection Report", or such other similar document, which will be signed by
Franchisee; and
(viii) Franchisee hereby authorizes BKC to release upon request financial information relating
to Franchisee to the financing sources of BKC or Franchisee.
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
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3
EXHIBIT H3
DEFERRED REMODEL ADDENDUM
BURGER KING® RESTAURANT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
This Addendum modifies and is a part of the franchise agreement entered into by the
parties on the same date herewith (the “Franchise Agreement”) under which Franchisee is
licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING® Restaurant to be located at the Location of
Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the Franchise Agreement, and
commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”).
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty of
4.5% of Gross Sales ("Royalty") for the use of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER
KING Marks. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon
Gross Sales for the preceding month.
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other
applicable state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The
parties to this Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate
this writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an
electronically signed version of this Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
Owners
See attached.
4870-7443-9428, v. 2
THIS INVESTMENT SPENDING PROGRAM agrees to pay an Additional Contribution to BKC [BKC to
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is by and between insert the applicable FRANCHISEE Additional
BURGER KING CORPORATION (“BKC”) and the Contribution description/formula. In no event will the
undersigned (“FRANCHISEE”), with respect to the description/formula exceed 2% of the monthly gross sales
execution of local marketing programs (as outlined more of each Participating Restaurant and each Un-Owned
fully below) to be conducted by BKC pursuant to the Restaurant]. The sum of this amount is FRANCHISEE’s
terms and conditions set forth below. BKC and Additional Contribution. The Additional Contribution
FRANCHISEE agree as follows: shall be calculated on a restaurant by restaurant basis, and
each Participating Restaurant (and Un-Owned Restaurant,
1. Investment Spending Programs. FRANCHISEE
if applicable) shall be listed in Appendix A.
recognizes that additional contributions (collectively
FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution is due and
“Additional Contributions”) from U.S. franchisees of
payable to BKC as set forth in Appendix A on the 10th
BURGER KING® restaurants (“Owners”) in the
day of each month during the Term. FRANCHISEE
Designated Market Area (“DMA”) set forth in “Appendix
covenants, contracts and agrees to pay FRANCHISEE’s
A” (attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
Additional Contribution to BKC as specified herein for
reference) over and above the monthly advertising
each of the Participating Restaurants (set forth in
contribution Owners are required to pay under their
Appendix A) and each of the Un-Owned Restaurants (as
franchise agreements (“Franchise Agreements”) with
defined in Paragraph 10 below and set forth in Appendix
BKC will be needed in order to pay for local marketing
A), which sum shall be in addition to the advertising
programs (collectively the “DMA Programs”) for the
contribution required to be paid by FRANCHISEE under
DMA during the Term (defined below) of this
its Franchise Agreement(s) for the Participating
Agreement. FRANCHISEE hereby commits to support
Restaurants and Un-Owned Restaurants.
the DMA Programs during the Term and to make
FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution (defined in 6. Bad Debt Expenses. Should FRANCHISEE fail for
Paragraph 5 below) to BKC pursuant to the terms and any reason to make FRANCHISEE’s Additional
conditions set forth herein. Accordingly, FRANCHISEE Contribution which FRANCHISEE has promised,
hereby requests that BKC take such actions and make contracted and agreed to pay herein, BKC, in its sole and
such commitments as BKC determines to be reasonably absolute discretion may reduce the funds in the account
necessary to implement the DMA Programs in the DMA established for the DMA in the like amount of
during the Term. BKC hereby agrees to take such action FRANCHISEE’s failure to fulfill its payment obligations
and/or make such commitments as BKC determines to be as set forth herein.
reasonably necessary to implement the DMA Programs in
7. Carry-Over Funds. Should there be any funds from
the DMA during the Term, subject to the terms and
the Additional Contributions, remaining at the end of the
conditions of this Agreement.
Investment Spending Program Term, such funds shall be
2. Effective Date. FRANCHISEE’s commitment to credited to the BKC account established for the DMA and
make FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution to BKC will carryover to other local marketing programs for the
shall become effective upon receipt by BKC of this DMA ("Carryover Funds"). Only those Owners and BKC
Agreement executed by or on behalf of FRANCHISEE. (in the case of Company Restaurants, if any) that
participate in the Investment Spending Program will be
3. Term. The Term of this Agreement shall be as set forth
eligible to participate in determining how Carryover
on “Appendix A”.
Funds are spent. Upon expiration or sooner termination
4. Termination by BKC. Notwithstanding anything of this Agreement, should the total expenses and costs of
herein to the contrary, BKC reserves the right to terminate this Investment Spending Program exceed the sum of all
this Agreement to the extent that BKC does not receive Additional Contributions paid by participating Owners
the Minimum Required Commitment. For purposes of and BKC (for Company Restaurants, if any) in the DMA,
this Agreement, the “Minimum Required Commitment” is FRANCHISEE will reimburse BKC for the amount of the
defined as at least 66.7% of the adjusted population base overspent DMA Program balance divided by the number
of BURGER KING® restaurants in the DMA, as of participating BURGER KING® restaurants in the
determined by BKC from time to time (the “DMA DMA (“FRANCHISEE’s Overspent Balance”). BKC
Restaurant Population Base”). will notify FRANCHISEE of the FRANCHISEE’s
Overspent Balance and payment by FRANCHISEE will
5. FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution. For each
be due to BKC no later than thirty (30) days from the
month during the Term, FRANCHISEE covenants and
DMA Name:
PAYMENT: BKC will calculate the payment due and bill FRANCHISEE. FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution is
paid in arrears and is due to BKC on the 10th day of each month during the Term. The first payment under the
Investment Spending Program is due __________________.
For purposes of this Agreement FRANCHISEE’s Participating Restaurants (the "Participating Restaurants") are as
follows:
For purposes of this Agreement the Un-owned Restaurants as defined in Paragraph 10 are as
follows:
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THIS DMA INVESTMENT SPENDING PROGRAM description/formula exceed 2% of the monthly gross sales
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is by and between of each Participating Restaurant and each Un-Owned
BURGER KING CORPORATION (“BKC”) and the Restaurant]. The sum of this amount is FRANCHISEE’s
undersigned (“FRANCHISEE”), with respect to the Additional Contribution. The Additional Contribution
execution of a local marketing initiative (the “Program”) shall be calculated on a restaurant by restaurant basis, and
to be conducted by the Designated Marketing Area each Participating Restaurant (and Un-Owned Restaurant,
(“DMA”) pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth if applicable) shall be listed in Appendix A.
below. BKC and FRANCHISEE agree as follows: FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution is due and
payable to BKC on the 10th day of each month during the
1. The DMA Investment Spending Program.
Term. FRANCHISEE covenants, contracts and agrees to
FRANCHISEE recognizes that additional contributions
pay FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution to BKC as
(collectively “Additional Contributions”) from
specified herein, which sum shall be in addition to the
franchisees of BURGER KING® restaurants (“Owners”)
advertising contribution required to be paid by
in the DMA over and above the monthly advertising
FRANCHISEE under its Franchise Agreement(s) for the
contribution Owners are required to pay under their
Participating Restaurants and Un-Owned Restaurants.
franchise agreements (“Franchise Agreements”) with
BKC will be needed in order to pay for a local marketing 6. Majority Clause Participation. In the event that at least
program (the “DMA Program”) during the Term (defined 66.7% of the DMA Restaurant Population Base agrees to
below) of this Agreement. FRANCHISEE hereby participate in this DMA Investment Spending Agreement,
commits to support the DMA Program during the Term FRANCHISEE, if subject to a Majority Clause Provision,
and to make FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution Section 9(B)(viii) of the Franchise Agreement,
(defined in Paragraph 5 below) to BKC pursuant to the acknowledges and agrees that FRANCHISEE is obligated
terms and conditions set forth herein. Accordingly, to participate in the DMA Investment Spending Program.
FRANCHISEE hereby requests that BKC take such This agreement will only be binding upon FRANCHISEE
actions and make such commitments as BKC determines if 66.7% of the DMA Restaurant Population Base agrees
to be reasonably necessary to implement the DMA to participate.
Program during the Term. BKC hereby agrees to take
7. Bad Debt Expenses. Should FRANCHISEE for any
such action and/or make such commitments as BKC
reason, fail to make FRANCHISEE’s Additional
determines to be reasonably necessary to implement the
Contribution which FRANCHISEE has promised,
DMA Program during the Term, subject to the terms and
contracted and agreed to pay herein, BKC, in its sole and
conditions of this Agreement.
absolute discretion may reduce the funds in the account
2. Effective Date. FRANCHISEE’s commitment to established for the DMA in the like amount of
make FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution to BKC FRANCHISEE’s failure to fulfill its payment obligations
shall become effective upon receipt by BKC of this as set forth herein.
Agreement executed by or on behalf of FRANCHISEE.
8. Carry-Over Funds. Should there be any funds from
3. Term. The Term of this Agreement shall be as set forth the FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contributions, remaining
on “Appendix A” (attached hereto and incorporated at the end of the DMA Investment Spending Program
herein by this reference). Term, such funds shall be credited to the BKC account
established for the DMA and will carryover to other local
4. Termination. Notwithstanding anything herein to the
marketing programs for the DMA ("Carryover Funds").
contrary, BKC may terminate this agreement if less than
66.7% of the adjusted population base of BURGER Only those Owners and BKC (in the case of Company
KING® restaurants in the DMA, as determined by BKC Restaurants, if any) that participate in the DMA
from time to time (the “DMA Restaurant Population Investment Spending Program will be eligible to
Base”) agree to participate in this DMA Investment participate in determining how Carryover Funds are spent.
Spending Agreement. Upon expiration or sooner termination of this Agreement,
should the total expenses and costs of the DMA
5. FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution. During the Investment Spending Program exceed the sum of all
Term, FRANCHISEE covenants and agrees to pay an Additional Contributions paid by participating Owners
Additional Contribution to BKC [BKC to insert the and BKC (for Company Restaurants, if any) in the DMA,
applicable FRANCHISEE Additional Contribution FRANCHISEE will reimburse BKC for the amount of the
description/formula. In no event will the overspent DMA Program balance divided by the number
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Exhibit I1 (03/2022)
of participating BURGER KING® restaurants in the then this Agreement shall be null and void with no further
DMA (“FRANCHISEE’s Overspent Balance”). BKC effect with regard to those Un-Owned Restaurants only.
will notify FRANCHISEE of the FRANCHISEE’s With regard to the Participating Restaurants and
Overspent Balance and payment by FRANCHISEE will applicable Un-Owned Restaurants, this Agreement shall,
be due to BKC no later than thirty (30) days from the however, remain in full force and effect and shall be
notification date. FRANCHISEE’s obligation to remit unaffected thereby
payment to BKC for FRANCHISEE’s Overspent Balance
12. Representations, Warranties & Indemnities.
shall survive the sooner termination or expiration of this
FRANCHISEE represents and warrants to BKC that (i) the
Agreement.
person executing this Agreement on behalf of
9. Collections Costs. Should FRANCHISEE fail to make FRANCHISEE is authorized to enter into and fully perform
FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution which this Agreement; and (ii) FRANCHISEE will fulfill
FRANCHISEE has promised, contracted and agreed to FRANCHISEE’s obligations hereunder in accordance with
pay herein for any reason, including but not limited to the all applicable federal, state or local laws or regulations.
closure of a restaurant for which an Additional FRANCHISEE agrees to at all times, defend, indemnify
Contribution is owed, FRANCHISEE shall, on demand and hold BKC, its parent corporation, affiliates,
by BKC, pay in addition to FRANCHISEE’s Additional subsidiaries and the officers, directors, agents and
Contribution, all costs and expenses, including interest employees of each, harmless from and against any and all
and reasonable attorneys’ fees, paid or incurred by BKC claims, demands and causes of action, liability,
in enforcing this Agreement. FRANCHISEE agrees that judgments, damages, costs and expenses (including
its/his/her payment history pursuant to this Contract may reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or based on any
be released to other Owners in the DMA. failure by FRANCHISEE to perform any of the
agreements, terms, covenants conditions, representations
10. Sale of Participating Restaurants. In the event
or warranties of this Agreement to be performed by
FRANCHISEE transfers FRANCHISEE’s interest in any
FRANCHISEE.
of the Participating Restaurants (as set forth in Appendix
A) and Un-Owned Restaurants (as defined in Paragraph 13. Entire Agreement. The provisions contained herein
10 below and set forth in Appendix A), FRANCHISEE constitute the entire Agreement between the parties hereto
shall remain personally liable for the FRANCHISEE’s with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no statement
Additional Contribution promised pursuant to this or inducement with respect to the subject matter hereof by
Agreement (in accordance with the Assignment and either party hereto or by any agent or representative of
Transfer provisions of the relevant Franchise either party hereto which is not contained in this
Agreement(s)) and as a condition to any such transfer Agreement shall be valid or binding between the parties
shall require the purchaser(s) of any of the Participating
14. Relationship of the Parties. The parties hereto are
Restaurants and Un-Owned Restaurants be or become
independent contractors, and nothing in this Agreement
jointly and severally obligated for FRANCHISEE’s
shall be deemed or construed to create, or have been
Additional Contribution.
intended to create a partnership, joint venture,
11. Un-Owned Restaurants. FRANCHISEE employment or agency relationship between the parties
acknowledges that the Un-Owned Restaurants are not, as hereto.
of the date of FRANCHISEE’s execution of this
15. Effect of Headings. The headings and subheading of
Agreement, owned or operated by FRANCHISEE. The
the sections of this Agreement are inserted for
Un-Owned Restaurants are either (a) the subject of a
convenience of reference only and shall not control or
Target Reservation Agreement between FRANCHISEE
affect the meaning or construction of any of the
and BKC; (b) assigned an A# by BKC; (c) under
agreements, terms, covenants and conditions of this
construction with a valid BK#; (d) under contract to
Agreement in any manner.
FRANCHISEE pursuant to a binding purchase and sale
agreement; or (e) being discussed with BKC as possible 16. Severability. If any term or provision of this
re-franchising candidates. In the event, the Un-Owned Agreement shall be found to be void or contrary to law,
Restaurants become open and operated pursuant to an such term or provision shall, but only to the extent
executed BURGER KING® Restaurant Franchise necessary to bring this Agreement within the
Agreement in the name of FRANCHISEE during the requirements of law, be deemed to be severed from the
Term, then they shall be subject to the provisions of this other terms and provisions hereof, and the remainder of
Agreement. In the event that any of the Un-Owned this Agreement shall be given effect as if the parties had
Restaurants are not opened and operated as stated above, not included the severed term herein.
DMA Name:
PAYMENT: BKC will calculate the payment due and bill FRANCHISEE. FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution is paid in
arrears and is due to BKC on the 10th day of each month during the Term. The first payment under the Investment Spending
Program is due __________________.
For purposes of this Agreement FRANCHISEE’s Participating Restaurants (the "Participating Restaurants") are as follows:
For purposes of this Agreement the Un-owned Restaurants as defined in Paragraph 11 are as follows:
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THIS INVESTMENT SPENDING PROGRAM Base”). FRANCHISEE hereby acknowledges and agrees
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is by and between that under Section 9(B)(viii) of the Franchise Agreement,
BURGER KING CORPORATION (“BKC”) and the FRANCHISEE is obligated to participate in the
undersigned (“FRANCHISEE”), with respect to the Investment Spending Program in the event that its DMA
execution of local marketing programs (as outlined more reaches the Minimum Required Commitment. This
fully below) to be conducted by BKC pursuant to the agreement will only be binding upon FRANCHISEE if
terms and conditions set forth below. BKC and the Minimum Required Commitment is reached.
FRANCHISEE agree as follows:
5. FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution. For each
1. Investment Spending Programs. FRANCHISEE month during the Term, FRANCHISEE covenants and
recognizes that additional contributions (collectively agrees to pay an Additional Contribution to BKC [BKC to
“Additional Contributions”) from U.S. franchisees of insert the applicable FRANCHISEE Additional
BURGER KING® restaurants (“Owners”) in the Contribution description/formula. In no event will the
Designated Market Area (“DMA”) set forth in “Appendix description/formula exceed 2% of the monthly gross sales
A” (attached hereto and incorporated herein by this of each Participating Restaurant and each Un-Owned
reference) over and above the monthly advertising Restaurant]. The sum of this amount is FRANCHISEE’s
contribution Owners are required to pay under their Additional Contribution. The Additional Contribution
franchise agreements (“Franchise Agreements”) with shall be calculated on a restaurant by restaurant basis, and
BKC will be needed in order to pay for local marketing each Participating Restaurant (and Un-Owned Restaurant,
programs (collectively the “DMA Programs”) for the if applicable) shall be listed in Appendix A.
DMA during the Term (defined below) of this FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution is due and
Agreement. FRANCHISEE hereby commits to support payable to BKC as set forth in Appendix A on the 10th
the DMA Programs during the Term and to make day of each month during the Term. FRANCHISEE
FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution (defined in covenants, contracts and agrees to pay FRANCHISEE’s
Paragraph 6 below) to BKC pursuant to the terms and Additional Contribution to BKC as specified herein for
conditions set forth herein. Accordingly, FRANCHISEE each of the Participating Restaurants (set forth in
hereby requests that BKC take such actions and make Appendix A) and each of the Un-Owned Restaurants (as
such commitments as BKC determines to be reasonably defined in Paragraph 11 below and set forth in Appendix
necessary to implement the DMA Programs in the DMA A), which sum shall be in addition to the advertising
during the Term. BKC hereby agrees to take such action contribution required to be paid by FRANCHISEE under
and/or make such commitments as BKC determines to be its Franchise Agreement(s) for the Participating
reasonably necessary to implement the DMA Programs in Restaurants and Un-Owned Restaurants.
the DMA during the Term, subject to the terms and
6. Bad Debt Expenses. Should FRANCHISEE for any
conditions of this Agreement.
reason, fail to make FRANCHISEE’s Additional
2. Effective Date. FRANCHISEE’s commitment to Contribution which FRANCHISEE has promised,
make FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution to BKC contracted and agreed to pay herein, BKC, in its sole and
shall become effective upon receipt by BKC of this absolute discretion may reduce the funds in the account
Agreement executed by or on behalf of FRANCHISEE. established for the DMA in the like amount of
FRANCHISEE’s failure to fulfill its payment obligations
3. Term. The Term of this Agreement shall be as set
as set forth herein.
forth on “Appendix A”.
7. Carry-Over Funds. Should there be any funds from
4. Termination by BKC/Majority Clause Participation.
the Additional Contributions, remaining at the end of the
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, BKC
Investment Spending Program Term, such funds shall be
reserves the right to terminate this Agreement to the
credited to the BKC account established for the DMA and
extent that BKC does not receive the Minimum Required
will carryover to other local marketing programs for the
Commitment. For purposes of this Agreement, the
DMA ("Carryover Funds"). Only those Owners and BKC
“Minimum Required Commitment” is defined as at least
(in the case of Company Restaurants, if any) that
66.7% of the adjusted population base of BURGER
participate in the Investment Spending Program will be
KING® restaurants in the DMA, as determined by BKC
eligible to participate in determining how Carryover
from time to time (the “DMA Restaurant Population
Funds are spent. Upon expiration or sooner termination
DMA Name:
PAYMENT: BKC will calculate the payment due and bill FRANCHISEE. FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution is paid
in arrears and is due to BKC on the 10th day of each month during the Term. The first payment under the Investment
Spending Program is due __________________.
For purposes of this Agreement FRANCHISEE’s Participating Restaurants (the "Participating Restaurants") are as follows:
For purposes of this Agreement the Un-owned Restaurants as defined in Paragraph 10 are as
follows:
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THIS INVESTMENT SPENDING PROGRAM 5. Matching Incentive Fund. BKC shall earmark funds
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is by and between (the amount of which is specifically set forth in Appendix
BURGER KING CORPORATION (“BKC”) and the A) from the BKC National Advertising Fund to support
undersigned (“FRANCHISEE”), with respect to the the DMA Programs implemented in each participating
execution of local marketing programs (as outlined more DMA (the “Matching Incentive Funds”). The calculation
fully below) to be conducted by BKC pursuant to the of the specific amount of funds that will be allocated from
terms and conditions set forth below. BKC and the Matching Incentive Fund to each participating DMA
FRANCHISEE agree as follows: for its respective Investment Spending program shall be
determined by BKC in its sole and absolute discretion.
1. Investment Spending Programs. FRANCHISEE
The Matching Incentive Fund allocation shall be
recognizes that additional contributions (collectively
determined for Participating Restaurants (set forth in
“Additional Contributions”) from U.S. franchisees of
Appendix A) and Un-Owned Restaurants (as defined in
BURGER KING® restaurants (“Owners”) in the
Paragraph 11 below and set forth in Appendix A)
Designated Market Area (“DMA”) set forth in “Appendix
pursuant to the allocation criteria set forth in Appendix A.
A” (attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
If there remains an unspent balance of Matching Incentive
reference) over and above the monthly advertising
Funds at the end of the Term, such balance will be
contribution Owners are required to pay under their
automatically returned and transferred to the BKC
franchise agreements (“Franchise Agreements”) with
National Advertising Fund.
BKC will be needed in order to pay for local marketing
programs (collectively the “DMA Programs”) for the 6. FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution. For each
DMA during the Term (defined below) of this month during the Term, FRANCHISEE covenants and
Agreement. FRANCHISEE hereby commits to support agrees to pay an Additional Contribution to BKC [BKC to
the DMA Programs during the Term and to make insert the applicable FRANCHISEE Additional
FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution (defined in Contribution description/formula. In no event will the
Paragraph 6 below) to BKC pursuant to the terms and description/formula exceed 2% of the monthly gross sales
conditions set forth herein. Accordingly, FRANCHISEE of each Participating Restaurant and each Un-Owned
hereby requests that BKC take such actions and make Restaurant]. The sum of this amount is FRANCHISEE’s
such commitments as BKC determines to be reasonably Additional Contribution. The Additional Contribution
necessary to implement the DMA Programs in the DMA shall be calculated on a restaurant by restaurant basis, and
during the Term. BKC hereby agrees to take such action each Participating Restaurant (and Un-Owned Restaurant,
and/or make such commitments as BKC determines to be if applicable) shall be listed in Appendix A.
reasonably necessary to implement the DMA Programs in FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution is due and
the DMA during the Term, subject to the terms and payable to BKC as set forth in Appendix A on the 10th
conditions of this Agreement. day of each month during the Term. FRANCHISEE
covenants, contracts and agrees to pay FRANCHISEE’s
2. Effective Date. FRANCHISEE’s commitment to
Additional Contribution to BKC as specified herein for
make FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution to BKC
each of the Participating Restaurants (set forth in
shall become effective upon receipt by BKC of this
Appendix A) and each of the Un-Owned Restaurants (as
Agreement executed by or on behalf of FRANCHISEE.
defined in Paragraph 11 below and set forth in Appendix
3. Term. The Term of this Agreement shall be as set forth A), which sum shall be in addition to the advertising
on “Appendix A”. contribution required to be paid by FRANCHISEE under
its Franchise Agreement(s) for the Participating
4. Termination by BKC. Notwithstanding anything
Restaurants and Un-Owned Restaurants.
herein to the contrary, BKC reserves the right to terminate
this Agreement to the extent that BKC does not receive 7. Bad Debt Expenses. Should FRANCHISEE fail for
the Minimum Required Commitment. For purposes of any reason, to make FRANCHISEE’s Additional
this Agreement, the “Minimum Required Commitment” is Contribution which FRANCHISEE has promised,
defined as at least 66.7% of the adjusted population base contracted and agreed to pay herein, BKC, in its sole and
of BURGER KING® restaurants in the DMA, as absolute discretion may reduce the funds in the account
determined by BKC from time to time (the “DMA established for the DMA in the like amount of
Restaurant Population Base”). FRANCHISEE’s failure to fulfill its payment obligations
as set forth herein.
By:
____________________________________
Signature
_________________________________
(Print Name)
_____________________________________
Title
DMA Name:
PAYMENT: BKC will calculate the payment due and bill FRANCHISEE. FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution is paid in
arrears and is due to BKC on the 10th day of each month during the Term. The first payment under the Investment Spending
Program is due __________________.
For purposes of this Agreement FRANCHISEE’s Participating Restaurants (the "Participating Restaurants") are as follows:
For purposes of this Agreement the Un-owned Restaurants as defined in Paragraph 10 are as follows:
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THIS INVESTMENT SPENDING PROGRAM from time to time (the “DMA Restaurant Population
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is by and between Base”). FRANCHISEE hereby acknowledges and agrees
BURGER KING CORPORATION (“BKC”) and the that under Section 9(B)(viii) of the Franchise Agreement,
undersigned (“FRANCHISEE”), with respect to the FRANCHISEE is obligated to participate in the
execution of local marketing programs (as outlined more Investment Spending Program Agreement in the event
fully below) to be conducted by BKC pursuant to the that its DMA reaches the Minimum Required
terms and conditions set forth below. BKC and Commitment. This agreement will only be binding upon
FRANCHISEE agree as follows: FRANCHISEE if the Minimum Required Commitment is
reached.
1. Investment Spending Programs. FRANCHISEE
recognizes that additional contributions (collectively 5. Matching Incentive Fund. BKC shall earmark funds
“Additional Contributions”) from U.S. franchisees of (the amount of which is specifically set forth in Appendix
BURGER KING® restaurants (“Owners”) in the A) from the BKC National Advertising Fund to support
Designated Market Area (“DMA”) set forth in “Appendix the DMA Programs implemented in each participating
A” (attached hereto and incorporated herein by this DMA (the “Matching Incentive Funds”). The calculation
reference) over and above the monthly advertising of the specific amount of funds that will be allocated from
contribution Owners are required to pay under their the Matching Incentive Fund to each participating DMA
franchise agreements (“Franchise Agreements”) with for its respective Investment Spending program shall be
BKC will be needed in order to pay for local marketing determined by BKC in its sole and absolute discretion.
programs (collectively the “DMA Programs”) for the The Matching Incentive Fund allocation shall be
DMA during the Term (defined below) of this determined for Participating Restaurants (set forth in
Agreement. FRANCHISEE hereby commits to support Appendix A) and Un-Owned Restaurants (as defined in
the DMA Programs during the Term and to make Paragraph 11 below and set forth in Appendix A)
FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution (defined in pursuant to the allocation criteria set forth in Appendix A.
Paragraph 6 below) to BKC pursuant to the terms and If there remains an unspent balance of Matching Incentive
conditions set forth herein. Accordingly, FRANCHISEE Funds at the end of the Term, such balance will be
hereby requests that BKC take such actions and make automatically returned and transferred to the BKC
such commitments as BKC determines to be reasonably National Advertising Fund.
necessary to implement the DMA Programs in the DMA
6. FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution. For each
during the Term. BKC hereby agrees to take such action
month during the Term, FRANCHISEE covenants and
and/or make such commitments as BKC determines to be
agrees to pay an Additional Contribution to BKC [BKC to
reasonably necessary to implement the DMA Programs in
insert the applicable FRANCHISEE Additional
the DMA during the Term, subject to the terms and
Contribution description/formula. In no event will the
conditions of this Agreement.
description/formula exceed 2% of the monthly gross sales
2. Effective Date. FRANCHISEE’s commitment to of each Participating Restaurant and each Un-Owned
make FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution to BKC Restaurant]. The sum of this amount is FRANCHISEE’s
shall become effective upon receipt by BKC of this Additional Contribution. The Additional Contribution
Agreement executed by or on behalf of FRANCHISEE. shall be calculated on a restaurant by restaurant basis, and
each Participating Restaurant (and Un-Owned Restaurant,
3. Term. The Term of this Agreement shall be as set
if applicable) shall be listed in Appendix A.
forth on “Appendix A”.
FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution is due and
4. Termination by BKC/Majority Clause Participation. payable to BKC as set forth in Appendix A on the 10th
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, BKC day of each month during the Term. FRANCHISEE
reserves the right to terminate this Agreement to the covenants, contracts and agrees to pay FRANCHISEE’s
extent that BKC does not receive the Minimum Required Additional Contribution to BKC as specified herein for
Commitment. For purposes of this Agreement, the each of the Participating Restaurants (set forth in
“Minimum Required Commitment” is defined as at least Appendix A) and each of the Un-Owned Restaurants (as
66.7% of the adjusted population base of BURGER defined in Paragraph 11 below and set forth in Appendix
KING® restaurants in the DMA, as determined by BKC A), which sum shall be in addition to the advertising
By:
____________________________________
Signature
____________________________________
(Print Name)
____________________________________
Title
DMA Name:
PAYMENT: BKC will calculate the payment due and bill FRANCHISEE. FRANCHISEE’s Additional Contribution is
paid in arrears and is due to BKC on the 10th day of each month during the Term. The first payment under the Investment
Spending Program is due __________________.
For purposes of this Agreement FRANCHISEE’s Participating Restaurants (the "Participating Restaurants") are as follows:
For purposes of this Agreement the Un-owned Restaurants as defined in Paragraph 10 are as
follows:
4883-8352-1284, v. 2
CORPORATE ADDENDUM
BURGER KING® Restaurant #
This Corporate Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same
date (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of the Franchised Restaurant set forth on the Key Contract Data page
of the Franchise Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the
event of any conflict between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Corporate Addendum, the terms
of this Corporate Addendum shall control.
(1) The Owners and the Franchisee represent and warrant to BKC that (i) the
companies listed on Exhibit B are the Owners and Managing Owners of Franchisee, (ii) Exhibit B contains a
complete list of the shareholders of each Owner on the date of this Agreement and that, unless otherwise
stated, these shareholders are the beneficial owners of their respective shares and of the identified Owner,
and (iii) each such shareholder has signed this Agreement.
(2) The Owners and the Franchisee represent and warrant to BKC that all of the
shares of stock in the Franchisee and in the Owners listed on Exhibit B are subject to all of the restrictions set
forth in Sections 15 (Assignment: Conditions and Limitations) and 16 (Right of First Refusal) hereof, including
the notice requirements under Section 15.E, the restriction on encumbrances under Sections 15.A, 15.B, 15.C,
and 15.D, and the right of first refusal under Section 16.
(3) The Owners and the Franchisee represent and warrant to BKC that the
Owners shall be bound by all of the provisions of Sections 11 (Limitations of Franchise), 12 (Unfair
Competition), and 19 (Restrictive Covenant) of this Agreement as if Owners were the Franchisee.
Corporate Addendum
Exhibit J (03/2022)
BK#_________
1
In the event that Franchisee is a company with publicly-traded stock and not a subsidiary of
one or more companies, then Franchisee shall be deemed to be the “Owner” and “Managing Owner” for
purposes of this Agreement.
B. Profit Entitlement. Franchisee represents that it is entitled to receive any and all
profits derived from the operation of the Franchised Restaurant and will retain such rights throughout the Term.
Franchisee agrees that it has not and will not hereafter, directly or indirectly, avoid the financial interest
requirements and the direct operation requirements set forth above and in Section 3 below through entry into
a management agreement, consulting agreement or any other such artificial device or arrangement with
persons or entities other than the Managing Director (defined below). Franchisee agrees to furnish BKC with
such evidence as BKC may request from time to time for the purpose of assuring BKC that Franchisee’s efforts
and equity interest remain as represented in this Agreement.
2. OWNERS. Exhibit B to the Agreement is hereby replaced with Exhibit B attached to this Corporate
Addendum.
(2) At all times during the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall employ at
least one (1) individual (the “Restaurant Manager”) who is responsible for the direct, personal supervision of
the Franchised Restaurant and who, within six (6) months after becoming Restaurant Manager, successfully
completes the training program described in Section 8.C.
(3) Franchisee acknowledges that there are many factors which may affect the
number of Restaurant Managers needed to operate Franchisee’s BURGER KING Restaurant(s) and that
Corporate Addendum
Exhibit J (03/2022)
BK#_________
2
Franchisee’s employment of the minimum number of Restaurant Managers specified herein does not, by itself,
assure compliance with the operating standards contained herein and in BKC's MOD Manual (defined below).
(4) Further, Franchisee acknowledges that material conditions under which BKC
is executing this Agreement are, among other things, the representations and covenants set forth in this
Section 5.
The Franchised Restaurant shall not open unless the Managing Director and the Restaurant
Manager have successfully completed BKC's training program in Miami, Florida or at such other locations as
may be specified by BKC (the “Initial Training”). BKC may, in its sole discretion, waive the Initial Training
requirement for the Restaurant Manager. BKC shall provide, and the Managing Director shall attend,
continuing operations training programs from time to time as may be directed by BKC to re-enforce operational
standards (“Continuing Operations Training”). The required frequency, duration and subject matter of the
Continuing Operations Training shall be specified by BKC (the Initial Training and Continuing Operations
Training programs are hereinafter collectively referred to as “Training Programs”). BKC and the Franchisee
Advisory Council shall periodically review the Training Programs and BKC will consult with the Franchisee
Advisory Council prior to making any material changes to the Training Programs. Such programs may be in
Miami, Florida or at such other locations as may be specified by BKC.
Franchisee shall be responsible for reasonable charges and costs of any sort associated with
such training but not limited to all travel and living expenses, compensation of and worker's compensation
insurance for the attendees enrolled in the training program, any other personal expenses, course materials,
training facility charges, and training staff charges (if any). If the Managing Director fails to complete the
orientation session at the next scheduled session after opening or acquisition, as applicable, BKC may declare
Franchisee to be in default of this Agreement, in addition to its other rights under this Agreement.
(5) Franchisee represents, warrants and agrees that it will not use, adopt or
transfer and will not allow any parent, subsidiary, Owner, Affiliate or other related person or entity to use, adopt,
or transfer any proprietary information, “know how”, expertise or operational format obtained with respect to
the BURGER KING System for purposes other than the operation of the Franchised Restaurant or other
BURGER KING Restaurant operated under franchises granted to Franchisee by BKC. The Franchisee
acknowledges that the proprietary information of BKC includes, without limitation, trade secrets, menus, food
preparation and distribution, operational systems and equipment layout.
Corporate Addendum
Exhibit J (03/2022)
BK#_________
3
6. ASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER: CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS. The following paragraphs replace
Section 15 of the Agreement:
A. Transfer by Franchisee
(1) Except with the prior written consent of an authorized officer of BKC as
provided in Section 15.F below, Franchisee shall not (a) directly or indirectly sell, assign, convey, give away,
or otherwise transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement, or delegate any of its duties hereunder, (b)
sell, assign, transfer, convey or give away substantially all of the assets of the Franchised Restaurant, or (c)
sell, assign, transfer, convey or give away or otherwise grant or deliver any additional equity interests in the
Franchisee.
(2) No holder of shares of stock or other equity interests in the Franchisee, in any
Owner or in any Managing Owner shall directly or indirectly sell, assign, convey, give away, mortgage, pledge,
hypothecate, or otherwise transfer or encumber any legal or beneficial interest in such stock or equity interest
without the prior written consent of BKC.
(3) Except as provided in Section 15.D below, Franchisee shall not directly or
indirectly mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, give as collateral for an obligation, or otherwise encumber its rights
or obligations under this Agreement.
In the event that the Franchisee seeks BKC's consent to a transfer prohibited under Section
15.A, the Franchisee shall notify BKC in writing of any proposed transfer of such an interest referred to in
Section 15.A, as applicable, before the proposed transfer is to take place, and shall provide such information
and documentation relating to the proposed transfer as BKC may reasonably require.
(1) Any sale, attempted sale, assignment, or other transfer of the interests
described in Section 15.A without first giving BKC the right of first refusal described in Section 16 shall be void
and of no force and effect, and shall constitute an Event of Default under Section 18.A(19).
(2) If BKC does not exercise its option under Section 16, Franchisee may
conclude the sale to the purchaser who made the offer provided BKC's consent to the assignment or sale is
first obtained as provided in Section 15.F below.
D. Intercreditor Agreement
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.A(3) above, Franchisee may only, with the
express written consent of BKC given in connection with the execution of BKC's then current form of third party
intercreditor agreement, pledge, mortgage, hypothecate, give as security for an obligation or in any manner
encumber this Agreement or the franchise granted herein. BKC shall be under no obligation to grant its consent
and may do so in its sole and absolute discretion. Franchisee shall pay BKC the Intercreditor Agreement
Transfer Fee set forth on the Key Contract Data page for the costs and expenses incurred by BKC in
connection with facilitating the execution of the intercreditor agreement (the “Intercreditor Agreement Transfer
Fee”).
E. No Waiver
BKC's consent to a transfer shall not constitute a waiver of any claims it may have against the
transferring party, nor shall it be deemed a waiver of BKC's right to demand exact compliance with any of the
Corporate Addendum
Exhibit J (03/2022)
BK#_________
4
terms of this Agreement by the transferor or transferee, or a waiver of its rights of first refusal regarding any
subsequent transaction.
BKC may impose reasonable conditions on its consent to the transfers contemplated in
Section 15.A(1) and (2) above. As provided in Section 15.D, BKC is under no obligation to consent to the
encumbrances contemplated in Section 15.A(3) above and may deny its consent to such encumbrances in its
sole discretion. Reasonable conditions in connection with a transfer of the Franchisee’s rights under this
Agreement, the transfer of substantially all of the Franchisee’s assets, or the delivery or grant of any additional
equity securities, all pursuant to Section 15.A above, shall include, without limitation, each of the following:
(1) All of Franchisee’s accrued monetary obligations and all other outstanding
obligations to BKC and its Affiliates, whether arising under this Agreement or otherwise, shall have been
satisfied at the time of the transfer;
(2) The Franchisee must not be in default under this Agreement or any other
agreement with BKC or its Affiliates at the time of transfer;
(3) The transferee (and, if applicable, all owners of the transferee), must
complete BKC's then current Franchisee application procedures and meet all of BKC's then current criteria for
approval as a BKC Franchisee, including financial, character, managerial, credit, operational, and legal
standards;
(4) The transferee (and, if applicable, all owners of the transferee) must at BKC's
option enter into (i) a written agreement, in a form acceptable to BKC, assuming (or guaranteeing) full
performance of all obligations of the Franchisee under this Agreement, (ii) a substitute Franchise Agreement,
for a term ending on the expiration date of this Agreement, which may include a form of franchise agreement
which is substantially different from this form and includes BKC's standard requirements regarding ownership,
transfer restrictions, and shareholder guarantees for franchisees of similar experience and financial resources,
and (iii) such ancillary agreements as BKC may require;
(5) The transferee (or, if applicable, such owners of the transferee as BKC may
request) meet all of the BKC requirements then applicable to ownership of franchises and execute a guarantee
of the performance of Franchisee’s obligations to BKC and BKC's Affiliates;
(6) The Franchisee (and, if applicable, each owner of the Franchisee) must
execute a general release, in a form acceptable to BKC, of any and all claims against BKC, its Affiliates, and
their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees;
(7) The transferee, its Managing Owner, its Managing Director, and its
Restaurant Manager must complete, at the transferee's expense, any applicable orientation and training
programs required by BKC at the time of transfer;
(8) The transferor must pay the Transfer Fee set forth on the Key Contract Data
page in consideration of BKC's expenses in reviewing the proposed transfer (the “Transfer Fee”). In the event
the prospective transferee is not an existing approved BURGER KING franchisee, Franchisee as transferor
shall pay BKC a New Franchisee Training Fee in the amount set forth as the New Franchisee Training Fee on
the Key Contract Data page in connection with the transfer of the first BURGER KING Restaurant involved in
the transaction (the “New Franchisee Training Fee”);
(9) BKC shall approve the terms and conditions of the sale which affect the
sufficiency of cash flow from the business after payment of debt service necessary for reinvestment in the
business for refurnishing, maintaining, and remodeling the Franchised Restaurant;
Corporate Addendum
Exhibit J (03/2022)
BK#_________
5
(10) The transferee must meet with representatives of BKC in Miami, Florida,
U.S.A., or such other location as may be designated by BKC; and
(11) The articles of incorporation, the bylaws and each stock certificate of the new
franchisee, if applicable must at all times provide that the issuance and transfer of shares in the new franchisee
are restricted as provided above and may be done only in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
Franchisee agrees that, prior to acquiring any other BURGER KING Restaurant franchise
which may be offered to it for sale or which it may offer to purchase, such franchise will first be offered to BKC
on the same terms, conditions and price. The provisions contained in Section 16 below shall apply in the event
Franchisee pursues the acquisition of any other BURGER KING franchise. If a purchase by Franchisee is
consummated, Franchisee further agrees to execute the then-current form of BURGER KING Restaurant
Franchise Agreement (Entity) for a term equal to the remaining term of the acquired franchise, except that
Royalty and Advertising Contribution shall be the same as are provided in the acquired franchise during such
remaining term.
H. Continuing Liability
In the event of a sale, transfer, or assignment of any interest in this Agreement or the
Franchised Restaurant, or merger, consolidation or reorganization of Franchisee or a transfer of all or any part
of an Owner's interest in the Franchised Restaurant, Franchisee and/or the Owner (hereinafter collectively
“Transferor”) shall remain personally liable for all Royalty, Advertising Contribution and other payments which
come due during the periods of time hereinafter described, in accordance with the following criteria:
I. Breach
Any purported assignment or transfer not in full compliance with this Section 15 shall be null
and void and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, for which BKC may immediately terminate
without opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 18.A of this Agreement.
Corporate Addendum
Exhibit J (03/2022)
BK#_________
6
7. RESTRICTIVE COVENANT. The following paragraph replaces Section 19 of the Agreement.
Franchisee covenants and agrees that during the Term of this Agreement, neither Franchisee, nor any
other person or entity including its parent, subsidiaries, Owners, Affiliates and sister companies who directly
or indirectly control more than 10% of the equity securities of the Franchisee, will own, operate or have any
direct or indirect interest (whether through stock ownership, partnership, trust, joint venture, management
agreement or otherwise) in any nationally or regionally branded hamburger business, except other franchised
BURGER KING Restaurants. Franchisee, for itself, and any other person or entity including its parent,
subsidiaries, Owners, Affiliates or sister companies and shareholders who directly or indirectly control more
than 10% of the equity securities of the Franchisee, further covenants and agrees that for a period of one (1)
year after any sale, assignment, transfer, termination or expiration of this Agreement, neither Franchisee nor
such persons or entities, will own, operate or have any direct or indirect interest (whether through stock
ownership, partnership, trust, joint venture, management agreement or otherwise) in any nationally or
regionally branded hamburger business either at or within two (2) miles of the Premises, except other
franchised BURGER KING Restaurants.
Corporate Addendum
Exhibit J (03/2022)
BK#_________
7
By entering into this Corporate Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with
BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Corporate Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to
this Corporate Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing
and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of
this Corporate Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Corporate Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
Print Name:
Title:
OWNER/MANAGING OWNER:
*,
a*
By:
Print Name:
Title:
Corporate Addendum
Exhibit J (03/2022)
BK#_________
8
EXHIBIT B
OWNERS
Franchisee represents, warrants, and covenants that the following information is true, correct,
and complete at all times during the Term of this Agreement:
2. All of the registered owners of all issued and outstanding shares, membership interests, or other
equity of Owner(s) and Managing Owner(s) are set forth below (including the number and type of
shares, membership interests, or equity held by such owner):
4883-8312-8068, v. 2
Corporate Addendum
Exhibit J (03/2022)
BK#_________ 9
EXHIBIT K1
MULTI-UNIT DIP 2022 PROGRAM ADDENDUM
TO
MULTIPLE TARGET RESERVATION AGREEMENT (NON-EXCLUSIVE)
This Addendum is part of the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement entered into by the parties
on ______________, 20__ (the “Agreement”) under which Developer is granted the right to develop
BURGER KING® restaurants within specific geographic areas as set forth in the Agreement and is
participating in BKC’s Multi-Unit Development Incentive Program designed to incentivize the opening of at
least three (3) to six (6) traditional and certain non-traditional new restaurants (excluding captive and
institutional locations) in BKC’s BKoT Image no later than September 30 of the Term Year listed on Exhibit
B (the “Program”). Developer, qualified to participate in the Program as determined by BKC with respect
to the Franchised Restaurants, has indicated a desire to participate in the Program for the number of
Franchised Restaurants listed below on the terms set forth in this Addendum. In the event of any conflicts
between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum shall
control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions contained
therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
2. RESTAURANTS. For purposes of the Agreement and this Addendum, the term
“Franchised Restaurants” shall mean BURGER KING® restaurants opened in BKC’s BKoT Image.
(a) Royalty.
Except as provided in Sections 5 and 6, the royalty rate for each Franchised
Restaurant that Developer opens under the Agreement shall be as follows:
2022 Multi-Unit DIP Program Addendum to Multiple Target Reservation Agreement (Non-Exclusive)
Exhibit K1 (03/2022)
1
(b) Advertising Contribution.
5. OPENING FAILURES. The following paragraph replaces Section 6.2 of the Agreement:
2022 Multi-Unit DIP Program Addendum to Multiple Target Reservation Agreement (Non-Exclusive)
Exhibit K1 (03/2022)
2
Developer. Accordingly, Developer shall forfeit all amounts paid under this
Agreement, and the royalty rate and advertising contribution for any
existing Franchised Restaurants opened under this Agreement shall revert
to the then current royalty rate and advertising contribution until the
expiration of the franchise term.
By entering into this Addendum, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC electronically
and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal
laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Addendum agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Addendum shall
constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
2022 Multi-Unit DIP Program Addendum to Multiple Target Reservation Agreement (Non-Exclusive)
Exhibit K1 (03/2022)
3
EXHIBIT B
DEVELOPMENT AND OPENING COMMITMENT SCHEDULE
This Exhibit does not constitute BKC approval. Written Target Area Clearance is required as described in
the Agreement.
4853-9573-5044, v. 2
2022 Multi-Unit DIP Program Addendum to Multiple Target Reservation Agreement (Non-Exclusive)
Exhibit K1 (03/2022)
4
EXHIBIT K2
MULTI-UNIT DIP 2017 - 2022 ADDENDUM
MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
This MULTI-UNIT DIP 2017 - 2022 ADDENDUM (“Addendum”) is made as of the _____ day of
____________________, 20___, by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Franchise Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the
event of any conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of
this Addendum shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and
conditions contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty
(“Royalty”) for the use of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks.
Royalties shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross
Sales for the preceding month. The percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall
be as follows:
[** For the period beginning __________________ _____, 20_____ and ending
__________________ _____, 20_____, Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to
______% of Gross Sales.
For the period beginning __________________ _____, 20_____ and until the end
of the Term, Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
1
For the period beginning __________________ _____, 20_____ and ending
__________________ _____, 20_____, Franchisee shall pay BKC Advertising
Contributions equal to ______% of Gross Sales.
For the period beginning __________________ _____, 20_____ and until the end
of the Term, Franchisee shall pay BKC Advertising Contributions equal to 4.0% of Gross
Sales.
This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for (a) market research
expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of
Advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in
connection with the development of Advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as
limited by Section (vi) below), both in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as
reasonably defined from time to time by BKC, and on a national basis and (c) various
methods of delivering the Advertising or promotional message, including without limitation,
television, radio, outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising Contribution
between national, regional and local expenditures shall made by BKC in its sole business
judgment.
2
[** If Franchise Agreement (Individual/Owner-Operator):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
3
[** If Franchise Agreement (Entity):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
4867-8785-0756, v. 2
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EXHIBIT K3
ORGANIC GROWTH PROGRAM
ADDENDUM TO
TARGET RESERVATION AGREEMENT (NON-EXCLUSIVE)
This Addendum is part of the Target Reservation Agreement entered into by the parties on
______________, 20__ (the “Agreement”) under which Developer is granted the right to develop a
BURGER KING® Restaurant within the specific geographic area as set forth in the Agreement and is
participating in BKC’s 2021 Organic Growth Incentive Program designed to incentivize the opening of a
traditional or a certain non-traditional new restaurant (excluding captive, institutional, and delivery only
locations) in BKC’s BKoT Image between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 (the “Program”).
Developer, qualified to participate in the Program as determined by BKC with respect to the Franchised
Restaurant, has indicated a desire to participate in the Program for the Franchised Restaurant on the terms
set forth in this Addendum. In the event of any conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms
of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements
the Agreement, and all terms and conditions contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as
amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
2. RESTAURANT. For purposes of the Agreement and this Addendum, the term “Franchised
Restaurant” shall mean a BURGER KING® Restaurant opened in BKC’s BKoT Image.
3. OPENING DEADLINE SCHEDULE. The following paragraph replaces Section 2.1 of the
Agreement.
2.1 Opening Deadline Schedule. Developer must apply for and obtain (i) Franchise
Approval (as defined herein) in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2, (ii) Site Approval (as defined
herein) in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.3, (iii) Construction Approval (as defined herein) in
accordance with the provisions of Section 4.5, and (iv) the required permits, and shall construct, open and
operate the new Franchised Restaurant within the Target Area on Exhibit A no later than December 31,
2021 (the "Opening Deadline"). Developer may ask BKC to extend the Opening Deadline, but BKC is under
no obligation to do so.
4. DEPOSIT. Article V of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with
the following.
Except as provided in Section 6 of the Agreement, the franchise fee for the
Franchised Restaurant that Developer opens under the Agreement shall be Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000) (the “Initial Franchise Fee”).
2021 Organic Developer Incentive Program Addendum to Target Reservation Agreement (Non-Exclusive)
Exhibit K3 (03/2022)
1
(b) Advertising Contribution.
Prior to the opening of the Franchised Restaurant, BKC shall furnish to Developer
its current form of franchise agreement and, provided Developer has complied with the terms and
conditions of the Agreement and this Addendum, BKC shall provide an Organic Growth Addendum
to Franchise Agreement for the Franchised Restaurant, reflecting the terms and conditions specified
in this Addendum.
5. OPENING FAILURE. Section 6.2 of the Agreement is amended to add the following
sentence at the end of such Section:
Notwithstanding the cure of any such Event of Default, Developer shall not receive the
financial incentives set forth in this Addendum. Developer shall pay the then current Initial Franchise Fee
and the advertising contribution for such Franchised Restaurant shall be the then current advertising
contribution, until the end of the franchise term for such Franchised Restaurant.
2021 Organic Developer Incentive Program Addendum to Target Reservation Agreement (Non-Exclusive)
Exhibit K3 (03/2022)
2
By entering into this Addendum, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC electronically
and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal
laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Addendum agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Addendum shall
constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
4854-7503-3860, v. 2
2021 Organic Developer Incentive Program Addendum to Target Reservation Agreement (Non-Exclusive)
Exhibit K3 (03/2022)
3
EXHIBIT K4
2022 ORGANIC DEVELOPER INCENTIVE PROGRAM ADDENDUM
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Franchise Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the
event of any conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of
this Addendum shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and
conditions contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
Franchisee acknowledges that the grant of this franchise constitutes the consideration for
the payment by Franchisee to BKC of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) (the “Initial Franchise Fee”), which
sum shall be fully earned by BKC.
(i) Franchisee shall pay to BKC an advertising contribution equal to the percentage
of monthly Gross Sales set forth below by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Franchisee’s
Gross Sales for the preceding month (the “Advertising Contribution”). This sum, less direct administrative
expenses, will be used for (a) market research expenditures directly related to the development and
evaluation of the effectiveness of Advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs
incurred in connection with the development of Advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as limited
by Section (vi) below), both in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined from
time to time by BKC, and on a national basis and (c) various methods of delivering the Advertising or
promotional message, including without limitation, television, radio, outdoor and print (“Media”). The
allocation of the Advertising Contribution between national, regional and local expenditures shall made by
BKC in its sole business judgment. The percentage of Gross Sales payable as Advertising Contribution
shall be as follows:
a) For the period beginning on the Commencement Date and continuing until
the end of the Term, Franchisee shall pay to BKC an Advertising Contribution equal to four percent (4.0%)
of Gross Sales.
b) For the period beginning on the Commencement Date and ending three
(3) years thereafter, Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to one percent (1.0%) of Gross Sales
from the Advertising Contribution (the “Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit”). During such period, the
Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit shall not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) in each year.
The foregoing Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit annual maximums are non-cumulative such that any
unused credit amount would not roll over to the next year of the term.
1
[** If Franchise Agreement (Individual/Owner-Operator):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
2
[** If Franchise Agreement (Entity):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
4881-2039-4244, v. 2
4
EXHIBIT L1
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ADDENDUM
BURGER KING OF TOMORROW (“BKoT”) – FULL REMODEL
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC, for the use of the
BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks during the Term, a royalty (“Royalty”) equal to a
percentage of Gross Sales. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based
upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be
as follows:
(iii) If BKC confirms that Franchisee has completed the BKoT Remodel of the
Franchised Restaurant to BKC’s standards, then Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to _____%
of Gross Sales commencing on the month after the BKoT Remodel is approved by BKC and ending _____
(___) years thereafter (the “Yearly Royalty Credits”). During such period, the Yearly Royalty Credits shall
not exceed $________ in each year. If the Double Drive Thru Exception is approved by BKC, the Yearly
Royalty Credits shall be reduced by ___ (__) years. The foregoing Yearly Royalty Credits cap is non-
cumulative such that any outstanding amount not used will not roll over to the next year of the term.
[** Use if time remains under term of previous franchise agreement and Royalty was
below 4.5%:
(v) For the balance of the Term, and ending on the expiration of the Term, Franchisee
shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
**]
(i) During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay BKC an advertising
contribution equal to a percentage of Gross Sales (the “Advertising Contribution”). The Advertising
Contribution shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Franchisee’s Gross
Sales for the preceding month. This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for (a) market
research expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of Advertising
and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in connection with the development
of Advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as limited by Section (vi) below), both in the market
area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined from time to time by BKC, and on a national
basis, and (c) various methods of delivering the Advertising or promotional message, including without
limitation, television, radio, outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising Contribution
between national, regional and local expenditures shall be made by BKC in its sole business judgment.
The Advertising Contribution shall be as follows:
(c) If BKC confirms that Franchisee has completed the BKoT Remodel of the
Franchised Restaurant to BKC’s standards, then Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to _____%
of Gross Sales commencing on the month after the BKoT Remodel is approved by BKC and ending ____
(___) years thereafter (the “Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit”). During such period, the Yearly
Advertising Contribution Credit shall not exceed $________ in each year. If the Double Drive Thru
Exception is approved by BKC, the Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit shall be reduced by ___ (__)
years. The foregoing Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit cap is non-cumulative such that any
outstanding amount not used will not roll over to the next year of the term.
(d) For the balance of the Term, and ending on the expiration of the Term
Franchisee shall pay BKC an Advertising Contribution equal to _____% of Gross Sales.
(a) if by July 31st of the year of the BKoT Remodel Completion Date, Franchisee fails
to provide BKC with evidence that Franchisee has submitted to the appropriate government agency for
permitting, plans for the remodeled Franchised Restaurant, previously approved by BKC, the length of time
of the Yearly Royalty Credits and the Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit shall be reduced by 12 months;
and
9. TRANSFER. BKC’s written consent to the assignment or transfer of the rights and
incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not limited to, the reduced Royalty and Advertising
Contribution, and the Yearly Royalty Credit and Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit (if any), is required
prior to any direct or indirect sale, assignment, or transfer as defined under Section 15 of the Agreement.
10. RELEASE. In consideration for the execution of this Addendum by BKC, Franchisee
hereby releases and forever discharges BKC, its current and former officers, directors, employees,
shareholders, affiliates, and agents, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, and personal
representatives (collectively, "Released Parties''), from all debts, covenants, liabilities, actions, and causes
of action, of every kind and nature, known and unknown (collectively “Claims”), including but not limited to
those arising out of or existing under this Addendum and any agreements, and out of the franchise
relationship between the parties hereto, from the beginning of time through the Commencement Date.
Franchisee represents and warrants that it has not assigned, and will not assign, to any other party, any
Claim it may have against any Released Party, and Franchisee hereby agrees to indemnify the Released
Parties against any Claims made by any other parties with respect to any Claim purported to be released
under this Section 10. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THIS RELEASE DOES NOT RELEASE
ANY CLAIMS THAT FRANCHISEE MAY HAVE THAT MAY NOT BE RELEASED PURSUANT TO THE
FRANCHISE LAWS WHERE FRANCHISEE IS A RESIDENT OR WHERE THE RESTAURANT IS
LOCATED, TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
WAIVER OF CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542. The parties stipulate and agree that the parties hereto
acknowledge that they are aware of, have considered, and are familiar with the provisions of section 1542
of the California code, which provides as follows:
Being aware of this code section, the parties hereby expressly waive and relinquish all rights and
benefits that they may have thereunder as well as under any other statute or common law principle of
similar effect. Each party understands that the facts in respect of which the releases made in this
Addendum is given may hereafter turn out to be other than or different from the facts believed by each of
the parties to be true and each hereto accepts and assumes the risk of the facts turning out to be different
and agrees that this Addendum shall be and remain in all respects effective and not subject to termination
or rescission by virtue of any such difference in facts. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges and agrees
that nothing contained in this Section 10 shall release or discharge any of them from the rights, duties and
obligations assumed under this Addendum.
**]
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
[ See attached
OR
The actual scope of work required to conclude the BKoT Remodel by Franchisee will vary depending on
the condition of Franchisee’s Restaurant prior to the effective date of this Addendum, and will be more
accurately set forth in the Scope of Work issued to Franchisee and the Remodels Requirements Guidelines
posted at Designwithbk.com; provided, however, that each BKoT Remodel shall include at a minimum, but
is not limited to, the following:
Interior BKOT
3. Décor
Replace dining room to current Garden Grill or Prime image standard,
Replace Table Tops
Replace seating, booths, tables and chairs
Install approved Garden Grill or Prime flooring
4. Interior Walls/Ceiling:
Replace Wall Coverings (remove wall paper, repaint, replace wainscot, etc.) with approved
interior finishes
Repaint walls and soffits (install new where applicable)
Install approved ceiling elements
5. Lighting
Replace lighting to current standards
6. Menu Boards
Static menu boards to be replaced with digital menu boards
Existing digital menu boards must be in good working condition or replaced
7. Interior Equipment
Drink Machine must be in good working condition
9. Other
Kiosk(s) (optional)
Install required approved Merchandising
Digital Drive Thru headsets (optional)
11. Address all interior repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards, including, but not
limited to, the kitchen / back of house
Exterior BKOT
1. Signage:
Remove mansards and or awning’s and replace with canopies on walls and towers
Pylon and Monument Signs.
o Paint pylon pole / monument base
o Paint pylon sign cabinet
Appendage Signs: Paint Cabinet
Digital Reader Board/Marquee (optional)
All signage needs to be compliant with BKC standards and in excellent condition
2. Reader Boards:
Paint Cabinet
4. Directional Signs
Paint Pole / Cabinet
5. Drive Thru
Double drive thru lane
Replace clearance bar and OCU canopy with Garden Grill current image
Bypass lane
Two windows (payment and pickup)
Bump-outs with expeditor door (highly recommended)
8. Trash Enclosure
Trash enclosure finishes to match building
Paint Trash Enclosure and Gates
9. Playgrounds.
Paint playground fence
If playground is removed, create additional seating, parking or landscaping area as approved by
BKC
13. Comply with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
14. Address all repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards
* The actual scope of work required to complete the Interior/Exterior Refresh to bring the Franchised
Restaurant into conformance with the Current Image upon the date set forth in Section 5 of the Addendum
will vary depending on the condition of the Franchised Restaurant and the Current Image then in effect on
such date. Repair or replace items below to a “like new” condition. The scope of work required includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
Interior Refresh
2. Décor
Reconfigure dining room to updated image standard
Replace Table Tops
Replace seating, booths may not be required
Refurbish Booths to “like new condition” including new back pads and seats
3. Interior Walls/Ceiling:
Repair Wall Coverings (remove wall paper, repaint, replace wainscot, etc.)
Repaint walls and soffits
4. Lighting
Repair interior lighting to a “like new condition”
5. Menu Boards
Menu Boards must be in good working order
6. Interior Equipment
Drink Machine must be in good working condition
9. Restrooms
Restrooms shall comply with all federal, state, and local rules including the Americans With
Disabilities Act.
10. Address all interior repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards, including, but not
limited to, the kitchen / back of house
Exterior Refresh
Note: Building colors match the then current image standards
1. Signage:
Pylon and Monument Signs.
o Paint pylon pole / monument base
o Paint pylon sign cabinet
Appendage Signs: Paint Cabinet
All signage needs to be compliant with BKC standards and in excellent condition
4. Directional Signs
Paint Pole / Cabinet
6. Trash Enclosure
Paint Trash Enclosure and Gates
7. Playgrounds.
Paint playground fence
If playground is removed, create additional seating, parking or landscaping area as approved by
BKC
9. Light Band
Light band must be 100% LED functional, to current standards, and in “like new condition”
11. Comply with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
12. Address all repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards
4867-0317-8244, v. 3
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC, for the use of the
BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks during the Term, a royalty (“Royalty”) equal to a
percentage of Gross Sales. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based
upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be
as follows:
(iv) If BKC confirms that Franchisee has completed the BKoT Remodel of the
Franchised Restaurant to BKC’s standards, then Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to _____%
[** Use if time remains under term of previous franchise agreement and Royalty was
below 4.5%:
(v) For the period commencing on ________________ and ending on
__________________, Franchisee shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to _____% of Gross Sales.
**]
(vi) For the balance of the Term, and ending on the expiration of the Term, Franchisee
shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
**]
(i) During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay BKC an advertising
contribution equal to a percentage of Gross Sales (the “Advertising Contribution”). The Advertising
Contribution shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Franchisee’s Gross
Sales for the preceding month. This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for (a) market
research expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of Advertising
and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in connection with the development
of Advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as limited by Section (vi) below), both in the market
area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined from time to time by BKC, and on a national
basis, and (c) various methods of delivering the Advertising or promotional message, including without
limitation, television, radio, outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising Contribution
between national, regional and local expenditures shall be made by BKC in its sole business judgment.
The Advertising Contribution shall be as follows:
(d) If BKC confirms that Franchisee has completed the BKoT Remodel of the
Franchised Restaurant to BKC’s standards, then Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to _____%
(e) For the balance of the Term, and ending on the expiration of the Term
Franchisee shall pay BKC an Advertising Contribution equal to _____% of Gross Sales.
(a) if by July 31st of the year of the BKoT Remodel Completion Date, Franchisee fails
to provide BKC with evidence that Franchisee has submitted to the appropriate government agency for
permitting, plans for the remodeled Franchised Restaurant, previously approved by BKC, the length of time
of the Yearly Royalty Credits and the Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit shall be reduced by 12 months;
and
(b) if Franchisee fails to complete the BKoT Remodel of the Franchised Restaurant in
the BKoT Image, in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations,
including the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and BKC’s standards, by the BKoT Remodel
Completion Date, Franchisee shall have 12 months to cure such default (the “BKoT Remodel Cure Period”)
and the Royalty rate shall increase to 7.5% of Gross Sales commencing on the day following the BKoT
Remodel Completion Date and ending on the date that BKC has confirmed, in writing that the BKoT
Remodel is complete. Thereafter, Franchisee shall pay BKC the Royalty set forth in Section 6 of this
Addendum. For the avoidance of doubt, the increased Royalty provided herein does not preclude BKC from
exercising any rights and remedies for Franchisee’s failure to timely complete the BKoT Remodel, including
without limitation the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement following the BKoT Remodel Cure Period.
9. TRANSFER. BKC’s written consent to the assignment or transfer of the rights and
incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not limited to, the reduced Royalty and Advertising
Contribution, and the Yearly Royalty Credit and Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit (if any), is required
prior to any direct or indirect sale, assignment, or transfer as defined under Section 15 of the Agreement.
10. RELEASE. In consideration for the execution of this Addendum by BKC, Franchisee
hereby releases and forever discharges BKC, its current and former officers, directors, employees,
shareholders, affiliates, and agents, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, and personal
representatives (collectively, "Released Parties''), from all debts, covenants, liabilities, actions, and causes
of action, of every kind and nature, known and unknown (collectively “Claims”), including but not limited to
those arising out of or existing under this Addendum and any agreements, and out of the franchise
relationship between the parties hereto, from the beginning of time through the Commencement Date.
Franchisee represents and warrants that it has not assigned, and will not assign, to any other party, any
Claim it may have against any Released Party, and Franchisee hereby agrees to indemnify the Released
Parties against any Claims made by any other parties with respect to any Claim purported to be released
under this Section 10. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THIS RELEASE DOES NOT RELEASE
ANY CLAIMS THAT FRANCHISEE MAY HAVE THAT MAY NOT BE RELEASED PURSUANT TO THE
FRANCHISE LAWS WHERE FRANCHISEE IS A RESIDENT OR WHERE THE RESTAURANT IS
LOCATED, TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
Being aware of this code section, the parties hereby expressly waive and relinquish all rights and
benefits that they may have thereunder as well as under any other statute or common law principle of
similar effect. Each party understands that the facts in respect of which the releases made in this
Addendum is given may hereafter turn out to be other than or different from the facts believed by each of
the parties to be true and each hereto accepts and assumes the risk of the facts turning out to be different
and agrees that this Addendum shall be and remain in all respects effective and not subject to termination
or rescission by virtue of any such difference in facts. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges and agrees
that nothing contained in this Section 10 shall release or discharge any of them from the rights, duties and
obligations assumed under this Addendum.
**]
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
[ See attached
OR
The actual scope of work required to conclude the BKoT Remodel by Franchisee will vary depending on
the condition of Franchisee’s Restaurant prior to the effective date of this Addendum, and will be more
accurately set forth in the Scope of Work issued to Franchisee and the Remodels Requirements Guidelines
posted at Designwithbk.com; provided, however, that each BKoT Remodel shall include at a minimum, but
is not limited to, the following:
Interior BKOT
20/20 light décor can remain with the approved flooring for Upgrade option
20/20 decors with strata flooring must be replaced with Garden Grill or Prime décor and its corresponding
flooring options
Upgrade Interior (if 20/20 décor with strata flooring or any other non-compliant image)
2. Décor
Replace dining room to current Garden Grill or Prime image standard,
Replace Table Tops
Replace seating, booths, tables and chairs
Install approved Garden Grill or Prime flooring
3. Interior Walls/Ceiling:
Replace Wall Coverings (remove wall paper, repaint, replace wainscot, etc.) with approved
interior finishes
Repaint walls and soffits (install new where applicable)
Install approved ceiling elements
4. Lighting
Replace lighting to current standards
5. Menu Boards
Static menu boards to be replaced with digital menu boards
Existing digital menu boards must be in good working condition or replaced
6. Interior Equipment
Drink Machine must be in good working condition
9. Restrooms
Restrooms shall comply with all federal, state, and local rules including the Americans With
Disabilities Act. Replace finishes with current image
10. Address all interior repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards, including, but not
limited to, the kitchen / back of house
Exterior Update
Note: Building colors match the then current image standards
1. Signage:
Remove mansards and or awning’s and replace with canopies on walls and towers
Pylon and Monument Signs.
o Paint pylon pole / monument base
o Paint pylon sign cabinet
Appendage Signs: Paint Cabinet
Digital Reader Board/Marquee (optional)
All signage needs to be compliant with BKC standards and in excellent condition
2. Reader Boards:
Paint Cabinet
4. Directional Signs
Paint Pole / Cabinet
5. Drive Thru
Double drive thru lane
Replace clearance bar and OCU canopy with Garden Grill current image
Bypass lane
Two windows (payment and pickup)
Bump-outs with expeditor door (highly recommended)
8. Trash Enclosure
Trash enclosure finishes to match building
Paint Trash Enclosure and Gates
13. Comply with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
14. Address all repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards
* The actual scope of work required to complete the Interior/Exterior Refresh to bring the Franchised
Restaurant into conformance with the Current Image upon the date set forth in Section 5 of the Addendum
will vary depending on the condition of the Franchised Restaurant and the Current Image then in effect on
such date. Repair or replace items below to a “like new” condition. The scope of work required includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
Interior Refresh
2. Décor
Reconfigure dining room to updated image standard
Replace Table Tops
Replace seating, booths may not be required
Refurbish Booths to “like new condition” including new back pads and seats
3. Interior Walls/Ceiling:
Repair Wall Coverings (remove wall paper, repaint, replace wainscot, etc.)
Repaint walls and soffits
4. Lighting
Repair interior lighting to a “like new condition”
5. Menu Boards
Menu Boards must be in good working order
6. Interior Equipment
Drink Machine must be in good working condition
8. Other
Install required Merchandising
9. Restrooms
Restrooms shall comply with all federal, state, and local rules including the Americans With
Disabilities Act.
10. Address all interior repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards, including, but not
limited to, the kitchen / back of house
Exterior Refresh
Note: Building colors match the then current image standards
1. Signage:
Pylon and Monument Signs.
o Paint pylon pole / monument base
o Paint pylon sign cabinet
Appendage Signs: Paint Cabinet
All signage needs to be compliant with BKC standards and in excellent condition
4. Directional Signs
Paint Pole / Cabinet
6. Trash Enclosure
Paint Trash Enclosure and Gates
7. Playgrounds.
Paint playground fence
If playground is removed, create additional seating, parking or landscaping area as approved by
BKC
9. Light Band
Light band must be 100% LED functional, to current standards, and in “like new condition”
11. Comply with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
12. Address all repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards
4858-4793-3444, v. 3
This BKoT DOUBLE DRIVE THRU & DIGITAL ENHANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM AMENDMENT
TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (“BKoT Amendment”) made as of the ____ day of
_____________________, 20___ by and between BURGER KING CORPORATION, a Florida corporation
(“BKC”), and ______________, a ________ (the “Franchisee”) shall Amend the Franchise Agreement
entered into by the parties on ___________ (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own
and operate the Burger King Restaurant referred to as BK # _____ (the “Franchised Restaurant”).
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
BKC and Franchisee have agreed to amend the original expiration date__________, 20__,
(“Original Expiration Date”) of the Franchise Agreement. Therefore, the new term of the Franchise
Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence on ________________, 20___ (the “Commencement Date”) and
shall expire on ______________, 20___ (the "New Expiration Date"). **]
4. FRANCHISE FEE
Upon execution and delivery of this Amendment, Franchisee shall pay to BKC the prorated
amount of the Franchise Fee representing the period from the date of the Original Expiration Date through
the New Expiration Date in the amount of _________________ ($_________) Dollars. **]
Upon BKC confirming that Franchisee has completed the BKoT Enhance of the
Franchised Restaurant to BKC’s standards, then Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to 0.75%
of Gross Sales commencing on the month after the BKoT Enhance is approved by BKC and ending one
(1) year thereafter (the “Yearly Royalty Credits”). During such period, the Yearly Royalty Credits shall not
exceed the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in each year. If the Double Drive Thru Exception is
approved by BKC, Franchisee shall not receive the Yearly Royalty Credits. The foregoing Yearly Royalty
Credits cap is non-cumulative such that any outstanding amount not used will not roll over to the next year
of the term.
Upon BKC confirming that Franchisee has completed the BKoT Enhance of the Franchised
Restaurant to BKC’s standards, then Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to 0.75% of Gross
Sales commencing on the month after the BKoT Enhance is approved by BKC and ending one (1) year
thereafter (the “Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit”).During such period, the Yearly Advertising
Contribution Credit shall not exceed the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) in each year. If the
Double Drive Thru Exception is approved by BKC, the Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit shall be
reduced to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). The foregoing Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit cap is
non-cumulative such that any outstanding amount not used will not roll over to the next year of the term.
7. TRANSFER. BKC’s written consent to the assignment or transfer of the rights and
incentives granted under this BKoT Amendment, including but not limited to, the reduced Royalty and
Advertising Contribution, and the Yearly Royalty Credit and Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit, is
required prior to any direct or indirect sale, assignment, or transfer as defined under Section 15 of the
Agreement.
If Franchisee fails to complete the BKoT Enhance of the Franchised Restaurant in the
BKoT Image, in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations,
including the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and BKC’s standards, by the BKoT Enhance
Completion Date, the Royalty rate shall increase to 7.5% of Gross Sales commencing on the day following
the BKoT Enhance Completion Date and ending on the date that BKC has confirmed, in writing that the
BKoT Enhance is complete. Thereafter, Franchisee shall pay BKC the Royalty set forth in this BKoT
Amendment. For the avoidance of doubt, the increased Royalty provided herein does not preclude BKC
from exercising any rights and remedies for Franchisee’s failure to timely complete the BKoT Enhance.
This BKoT Amendment is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated
on the first page hereof.
By:
Print Name:
Title:
FRANCHISEE
**]
This BKoT Amendment is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated
on the first page hereof.
By:
Print Name:
Title:
FRANCHISEE
*
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
[ See attached
OR
To be provided by BKC within ____ days of the date of this BKoT Amendment ]
The actual scope of work required to conclude the BKoT Enhance by Franchisee will vary
depending on the condition of Franchisee’s Restaurant prior to the effective date of this BKoT
Amendment, and will be more accurately set forth in the Scope of Work issued to Franchisee and
the Remodels Requirements Guidelines posted at Designwithbk.com; provided, however, that each
BKoT Enhance shall include at a minimum, but is not limited to, the following:
4876-0882-0228, v. 3
(1) BURGER KING CORPORATION, a corporation organized under the laws of Florida
having its principal place of business at 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126
("BKC").
(2) [________], a [________] organized under the laws of [________] having its principal
place of business at ________________________________ ("Area Developer").
For the purposes of this Agreement, the above parties shall be individually referred to as a "Party"
and collectively referred to as the "Parties".
PREAMBLE
A. BKC has the exclusive right to use the unique Burger King System and the Burger King
Marks for the development and operation of quick service restaurants known as BURGER
KING® Restaurants in the United States.
C. BKC has established a reputation and image with the public as to the quality of products
and services available at Burger King Restaurants, which reputation and image have been
and continue to be unique benefits to BKC and its franchisees.
D. [Prior to or contemporaneous with the date hereof, BKC has granted [Area Developer] the
right to operate [__] Burger King Restaurants in the Territory identified on Exhibit A
(“Existing Developer Restaurants”) pursuant to franchise agreements between [Area
Developer] and BKC ("Existing Developer Franchise Agreements")]. Area Developer
desires to obtain the right to develop, open and operate [additional] Burger King
Restaurants in the Territory.
E. Area Developer and Principals recognize, acknowledge, declare and confirm that the
benefits to be derived from being identified with and licensed by BKC and being able to
utilize the Burger King System including the Burger King Marks which BKC makes
available to its franchisees are substantial.
F. Area Developer and Principals acknowledge that they are entering into this Agreement
after having made an independent investigation of BKC's operations and not upon any
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representation as to the profits and/or sales volumes which they might be expected to
realize, or upon any representations or promises made by BKC or any person on its behalf
which are not contained in this Agreement.
ARTICLE I: INTERPRETATION
1.1 Definitions. In this Agreement, the following words or expressions have the meanings set
out below:
1.1.2 “Additional Digital System” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3.
1.1.3 “Additional Ordering System” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.
1.1.4 “Advertising Contribution” means the monthly amounts payable to BKC by Area
Developer pursuant to Sections 1.1.7, 7.4, and 7.5.
1.1.5 “Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, another Person that directly, or
indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common
Control with the Person specified. Without limiting the foregoing, an OpCo shall be an Affiliate of
Area Developer.
1.1.6 “Approved Plans and Specifications” means the plans and specifications for the
construction and fit-out of a new or remodeled Restaurant in the U.S. (including requirements as
to signage and equipment) which may be approved from time to time by BKC in its sole discretion.
1.1.7 “Base Fees” means the greater in each category of (a) the amount charged by
BKC in the U.S. for monthly royalty, monthly advertising contribution, and initial franchise fees, as
disclosed in the then-current Franchise Disclosure Document, and (b) (i) Royalty percentage in
an amount equal to 4.5% of monthly Gross Sales; (ii) Advertising Contribution percentage in the
amount of 4.0% of monthly Gross Sales; and (iii) Initial Franchise Fees in an amount equal to
FIFTY THOUSAND ($50,000) DOLLARS for Free Standing, In-line, [Drive-Thru Only] and Food
Court Restaurant formats for a 20-year term, and a “Base Fee” means any of them.
1.1.8 “BKC Procedures for Resolving Development Disputes” means the procedures
provided to Area Developer via the BKC Intranet site (currently known as the BK® Gateway), as
modified by BKC from time to time.
1.1.9 “Brand Damages” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.7.
1.1.10 “Burger King Marks” means the trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade
dress, logos, slogans, designs and other commercial symbols and indicia of origin (and the
goodwill associated therewith) used in the operation of the Restaurants and to identify the Burger
King System, whether registered, applied for or unregistered.
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1.1.11 “Burger King Restaurants” and “Restaurants” means quick service or fast food
restaurants operating under the Burger King System and utilizing the Burger King Marks in a
format approved by BKC, in its sole discretion. A “Burger King Restaurant” or “Restaurant” means
any of them.
1.1.12 “Burger King System” means the unique restaurant format and operating system
developed and/or owned by BKC and/or its Affiliates for the development and operation of quick
service or fast food restaurants, including proprietary designs and color schemes for restaurant
buildings, equipment, layout and décor, proprietary menu and food preparation and service
formats, uniform product and quality specifications, training programs, restaurant operations
manuals, bookkeeping and report formats, marketing and advertising formats, promotional
marketing items and procedures for inventory and management control, and also includes the
Current Image, the Burger King Marks and all Confidential Information, other proprietary
information, copyrights and other intellectual property rights relating to the system, and any
modifications, amendments, improvements and/or other changes BKC or any of its Affiliates may
make to the system from time to time, in their sole discretion.
1.1.13 “BKC Indemnified Parties” means BKC, its Affiliates and their respective directors,
officers, employees, shareholders, advisors, agents, successors, and assigns.
1.1.15 “Claim” means any cause of action, lawsuit, litigation, dispute, claim, arbitration,
mediation, action, hearing, proceeding, investigation, charge, complaint, controversy, demand,
injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling or any other matter before a judicial, administrative or
arbitration court or panel, whether known or unknown, liquidated, fixed, contingent, matured,
unmatured, disputed, undisputed, legal or equitable. The term “Claim” also includes any losses,
liabilities, amounts paid in settlement, penalties, fees, fines, damages (including special and
consequential damages), lost profits, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees
and litigation expenses).
1.1.16 “Commencement Date” means the date on which this Agreement is made as set
forth on the first page of this Agreement.
1.1.17 “Confidential Information” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
1.1.18 “Construction Approval” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3.
1.1.20 “Cumulative Opening Target” has the meaning set out in the Development
Schedule.
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1.1.21 “Current Image” means the internal and external physical appearance of new or
remodeled Burger King Restaurants including, without limitation, as it relates to signage, fascia,
color schemes, menu boards, lighting, furniture, finishes, décor, materials, equipment and other
matters generally applicable to BKC’s operations in the U.S. as may be changed from time to time
by BKC, in its sole discretion. As of the Commencement Date, the “Current Image” for
Restaurants in the U.S. is known as 20/20 Image, as described in the Franchise Disclosure
Document provided to Area Developer by BKC.
1.1.22 “Debt” means, on any date of determination, the aggregate amount of any
indebtedness, liabilities, or obligations owed by Area Developer to any lender or creditor as of
such date (contingent or otherwise), including, for the avoidance of doubt, any indebtedness,
liabilities, or obligations owed by Area Developer to any Affiliate.
1.1.24 “Developer Restaurants” means the Burger King Restaurants owned, established
and operated by Area Developer and a “Developer Restaurant” means any of them. Developer
Restaurants include [Existing Developer Restaurants,] New Developer Restaurants and Acquired
Restaurants, and a “Developer Restaurant” means any of them.
1.1.25 “Development Rights” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.
1.1.27 “Development Year” means the period which commences on the Commencement
Date and ends on ______________, 20____ (“Development Year 1”), and each consecutive
twelve-month period during the Term following Development Year 1 as set forth in the
Development Schedule.
1.1.28 “DMA” means any of the specific geographic regions (referred to as Designated
Market Areas) identified on Exhibit B, as such regions are defined by BKC from time to time, in
its sole discretion, and which collectively comprise the Territory. “DMAs” means all of them.
1.1.30 “EBITDA” means, for any period of measurement, an amount equal to net income
for such period, plus the following to the extent deducted in calculating such net income (without
duplication): (a) interest charges, (b) the provision for federal, state, local and foreign income
taxes payable, and (c) depreciation and amortization expense.
1.1.31 “EBITDAR” means, for any period of measurement, an amount equal to net income
for such period, plus the following to the extent deducted in calculating such net income (without
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duplication): (a) interest charges, (b) the provision for federal, state, local and foreign income
taxes payable, (c) depreciation and amortization expense, and (d) rent and lease expense.
1.1.32 “Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
1.1.33 [“Existing Developer Franchise Agreements” has the meaning set out in the
preamble above, and an “Existing Developer Franchise Agreements” means any of them.]
1.1.34 [“Existing Developer Restaurants” has the meaning set out in the preamble above,
and an “Existing Developer Restaurant” means any of them.]
1.1.35 “Existing Development Agreements” means any agreements between BKC and
Franchisees in effect as of the Commencement Date pursuant to which, among other things, BKC
has granted development rights to such Franchisees in the Territory, including without limitation,
target reservation agreements, and an “Existing Development Agreement” means any of them.
1.1.36 “Food Court Restaurant” means a Restaurant in a retail space within an area of
a building which consists primarily of quick service restaurants, meeting the minimum criteria for
food court restaurants as determined by BKC, in its sole discretion, for the U.S. from time to time.
1.1.37 “Franchise Agreements” means the franchise agreements by and between BKC
as franchisor and Franchisees, as franchisee, pursuant to which, among other things, BKC has
granted a license to use the Burger King Marks at the Franchised Restaurants in the Territory,
and a “Franchise Agreement” means any of them.
1.1.38 “Franchise Agreement Form” means the form of the “Franchise Agreement (Entity
Form)” disclosed by BKC in the then-current Franchise Disclosure Document.
1.1.39 “Franchise Approval” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
1.1.42 “Franchisees” means third party operators of Burger King Restaurants pursuant to
Franchise Agreements, and a “Franchisee” means any of them.
1.1.43 “Free Standing Restaurant” means a Restaurant in a single purpose, single tenant
freestanding building, meeting the minimum criteria for free standing restaurants as determined
by BKC, in its sole discretion, for the U.S. from time to time.
1.1.44 “Gross Sales” has the meaning set forth in the Franchise Agreement Form.
1.1.45 “Indirect Tax” and “Indirect Taxes” have the meaning set forth in Section 7.8.
1.1.46 “Initial Franchise Fee” means the initial franchise fee amount payable to BKC by
Area Developer pursuant to Sections 1.1.7, 7.4, and 7.5.
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1.1.47 “In-Line Restaurant” means a Restaurant in a retail space within a building,
meeting the minimum criteria for in-line restaurants as determined by BKC, in its sole discretion,
for the U.S. from time to time.
1.1.48 “Law” or “law” means, collectively, any laws, rules, statutes, decrees, regulations,
circulars, writs, injunctions, ordinances or orders, including all applicable public, environmental,
and antitrust laws, and regulations; and any administrative decisions, judgments and other
pronouncements enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered by any governmental
authority.
1.1.49 “Local Investment Survey” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1.2.
1.1.50 “National/Divisional Survey” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1.1.
1.1.51 “New Developer Restaurants” means the Burger King Restaurants opened and
operated by Area Developer in the Territory on or after the Commencement Date pursuant to this
Agreement, and a “New Developer Restaurant” means any of them.
1.1.55 “OpCo” means a wholly owned subsidiary of Area Developer, the sole purpose of
which is to own and operate Burger King® restaurants and which otherwise meets BKC’s entity
franchise requirements.
1.1.56 “Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust,
joint venture, association, company, partnership, limited partnership, governmental authority,
statutory organization or other entity.
1.1.57 “P&L and Capex Information” means the following information, by hard copy or
electronic format prescribed by or otherwise acceptable to BKC: (a) monthly, quarterly and fiscal
year-to-date profit and loss statements and actual capital expenditures incurred for such periods
prepared as management accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
in the U.S. for each Developer Restaurant and the total operations of the Area Developer, as the
case may be, including, without limitation, all Burger King Restaurants operated by the OpCos
which for the avoidance of doubt includes the main office function and any distribution function,
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(b) the capital expenditures incurred by the Area Developer for the relevant period, and (c) such
other information and records of any kind as BKC may reasonably require from time to time,
including, without limitation, quarterly balance sheets and income statements and copies of any
other documentation provided to the taxing authorities relating to the Developer Restaurants, as
the case may be.
1.1.58 “Polling Information” means information or data about Developer Restaurants that
is transmitted to or from a POS System or other system operated by Area Developer, or its agents,
into a computer or system operated by BKC or its agents in the manner and format prescribed by
BKC from time to time. For the avoidance of doubt, Polling Information includes daily sales, daily
transaction level data, sales per visit and products and combinations of products sold, otherwise
known as product mix data or “PMIX” and inventory data.
1.1.59 “POS System” means a point of sale computerized system approved by BKC or
an Affiliate of BKC for use in the Burger King System in the U.S. consisting of telecommunications
systems (including required dedicated telephone and power, network and broadband lines, and
modem(s)), electronic hardware and software technology (including hardware and software
updates approved and mandated by BKC and/or its Affiliates), printer(s), and other computer-
related accessories or peripheral equipment, which captures, records and transmits sales, taxes
on sales, type and price of each item sold, coupon redemptions, number, date and time of
transactions, products and combinations of products sold and such other related information as
may be required by BKC from time to time, in its sole discretion.
1.1.60 “Prepaid Franchise Fees” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.6.
1.1.61 “Principals” means the parties designated in the preamble above as Principals,
and their respective successors and permitted assigns, and a “Principal” means any of them.
1.1.62 “Replacement Restaurant” has the meaning set out in the Development
Schedule.
1.1.63 “Royalty” means the monthly amounts payable to BKC by Area Developer
pursuant to Sections 1.1.7, 7.4, and 7.5.
1.1.64 “Shortfall Development Year” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3.
1.1.65 “Shortfall Restaurant” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1.53.
1.1.66 “Site Approval” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
1.1.68 “Termination Date” means the date of expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
1.1.69 “Territory” means the geographic regions consisting of all of the DMAs set forth
in Exhibit B.
1.1.70 “Transferred” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1 and the term “Transfer”
shall be read accordingly.
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1.2 Construction
1.2.1 Capitalized terms used herein, which are not defined in this Agreement but are
defined in the most current Developer Franchise Agreement shall have the same meaning as in
the Developer Franchise Agreement unless the context otherwise requires.
1.2.2 In this Agreement, unless otherwise specified (i) singular words include the plural
and plural words include the singular; (ii) words importing any gender include the other gender;
(iii) references to any Law include all applicable rules, regulations and orders adopted or made
thereunder and all statutes or other laws amending, consolidating, superseding or replacing the
statute or law referred to; (iv) references to any agreement or other document, including this
Agreement, include all subsequent amendments, modifications or supplements to such
agreement or document made in accordance with the terms hereof or thereof; (v) references to
articles, sections, Exhibits and Schedules are to the articles, sections, Exhibits and Schedules of
this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires; (vi) numberings and headings of articles,
sections, Exhibits and Schedules are inserted only for convenience and shall not affect the
construction of this Agreement; (vii) the term “including” as used herein means “including but not
limited to”; and (viii) all Exhibits and Schedules to this Agreement are incorporated herein by this
reference thereto as if fully set forth herein, and all references herein to this Agreement shall be
deemed to include all such incorporated Exhibits and Schedules.
1.2.3 References to a Party shall include such Party’s permitted successors and
assigns.
1.2.4 References to Area Developer shall be deemed, where appropriate, to include any
OpCo, and, as the context may require, references to Developer Franchise Agreements entered
into by Area Developer shall be deemed to include Developer Franchise Agreements entered into
by an OpCo and the ownership and operation of Developer Restaurants by Area Developer shall
be deemed to include the ownership and operation of such Restaurants by an OpCo.
1.2.5 Reference to any specific standard, policy, procedure, form, agreement or process
of BKC includes a reference to any policy, procedure, form, agreement or process described by
any other name which has been issued by BKC in substitution thereof or with substantially similar
effect.
1.2.6 The headings as to contents of particular sections are inserted only for
convenience and reference and are in no way to be construed as part of this Agreement or as a
limitation on the scope of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.
1.2.7 In all cases where Area Developer is required to obtain BKC’s prior consent,
authorization or approval, such consent, authorization or approval shall be granted or withheld in
BKC’s sole and absolute discretion, unless otherwise indicated, and any such consent,
authorization or approval must be in a writing signed by a duly authorized officer of BKC.
1.2.8 Whenever the words "day" or “days” are used in this Agreement, it shall be
considered to mean “calendar days” and not “business days” unless an express statement to the
contrary is made. In the event that any day on which any payment is due from Area Developer
falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday recognized by the U. S. Postal Service, then Area
Developer shall make such payment on the prior day.
1.2.9 An obligation of two or more Parties binds them jointly and severally.
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1.2.10 An obligation includes a warranty or representation and a reference to a failure to
observe or perform an obligation includes a breach of warranty or representation.
1.2.11 A writing includes any mode of representing or reproducing words in tangible and
permanently visible forms, and includes a facsimile transmission.
2.1 Area Developer and the Principals represent and warrant jointly, severally and
unconditionally to BKC that, the equity holdings of the Principals in Area Developer are owned as
set out in Part 1 of Schedule 2 and the equity holdings in any corporate Principals (and any
Principals other than natural persons) are owned as set out in Part 2 of Schedule 2. Upon BKC’s
request, Area Developer and the Principals shall promptly furnish BKC with certified copies of
articles of incorporations, bylaws and other governing documents of Area Developer and each
Principal, and any amendments thereto, including the resolution of the board of directors of Area
Developer and each Principal authorizing entry into this Agreement.
2.2 References in this Agreement to holding or ownership of a stated percentage of the capital
of a company shall be references to such percentage or holding of the entire issued share capital
of that company; and if a company shall at any time have more than one class of capital, shall be
references to holdings of all classes of shares in that company. For the purposes of this
Agreement “holdings” or “ownership” means all legal and beneficial ownership.
2.3 Neither the Principals nor Area Developer may include any of the following
words/expressions in its name without the prior written consent of BKC: the words Burger King,
the initials BKC, Whopper, or anything similar to or resembling the same in appearance, sound,
or in any other way.
3.1 Non-Exclusive Development Rights. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, BKC hereby grants to Area Developer the non-exclusive right to develop, open and
operate New Developer Restaurants in the Territory during the Term and pursuant to the
Development Schedule (the “Development Rights”).
3.2 This Agreement is not a Franchise Agreement and does not grant Area Developer a
franchise for the operation of a Burger King® Restaurant, any right to use the Burger King Marks
or Burger King System, but merely sets forth the terms and conditions under which Area
Developer will be entitled to obtain a Franchise Agreement.
3.3 Prior to the opening of each New Developer Restaurant, Area Developer must enter into
a New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreement for such New Developer Restaurant.
3.4.1 the right to develop, open and operate New Developer Restaurants at Captive
Locations are specifically excluded from the Development Rights set forth in Section 3.1;
3.4.2 BKC may itself or through another party as franchisee develop and operate Burger
King Restaurants within and/or outside the Territory;
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3.4.3 rights or approvals granted by BKC to Franchisees or other persons or entities are
not affected by this Agreement, including without limitation, rights or approvals granted pursuant
to Existing Development Agreements; and
3.4.4 this Agreement shall not limit BKC’s ability to renew or extend Franchise
Agreements or Existing Development Agreements within or outside the Territory, or to enter into
new agreements for Burger King Restaurants within or outside the Territory, including new
development agreements, whether previously approved and under development or otherwise.
3.4.5 BKC (on behalf of itself, its Affiliates and its designees) reserves all rights not
expressly granted to Area Developer under this Agreement, and Area Developer and Principals
hereby accept and acknowledge such reserved rights of BKC. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, BKC reserves the right to distribute, offer for sale and/or to acquire, convert,
develop and establish other license systems for the same or similar products or services, utilizing
the same, similar or different trademarks and to grant franchises and licenses thereto, either
through Burger King Restaurants or other channels (including without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, delivery units, kiosks, grocery or convenience stores, express units, catering, home
delivery, food trucks and other mobile means of product or service delivery, mail order, television,
catalogue sales, internet websites or other means of electronic advertising and sales), without
providing the Area Developer any rights therein.
3.5 Area Developer must obtain BKC’s prior written approvals to develop a New Developer
Restaurant in accordance with the development procedures set forth in Article VI.
3.6 In the event of conflict or confusion as to the exact boundaries of the Territory the sole
discretion of BKC will prevail.
Unless terminated earlier as provided herein, this Agreement shall commence on the
Commencement Date and expire at the end of Development Year __, i.e., _________ ___, 20___
(“Term”).
5.1 Area Developer shall develop and open for business and keep open pursuant to the terms
of the New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreements a minimum number of new Burger King
Restaurants in the Territory in strict compliance with the Development Schedule. The following
Developer Restaurants shall not count towards fulfillment of Area Developer’s obligations under the
Development Schedule: (a) any Acquired Restaurants, (b) [the Existing Developer Restaurants,]
and (c) any New Developer Restaurants opened by Area Developer without first obtaining the
approvals from BKC required under Article VI of this Agreement. All of the Cumulative Opening
Targets set forth in the Development Schedule are expressed net of closures, without distinction as
to the reason for such closure (i.e., expiration, early termination or otherwise).
5.2 Only Free-Standing Restaurants, In-Line Restaurants, [and] Food Court Restaurants[, and
Drive-Thru Only Restaurants] shall count towards fulfillment of Area Developer’s obligations under
the Development Schedule.
5.3 In addition to any other legal rights and remedies available to BKC set out in this
Agreement or at Law, if Area Developer fails to achieve any Cumulative Opening Target (as set
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forth in the Development Schedule) for any Development Year during the Term by the end of such
Development Year (each such Development Year, a “Shortfall Development Year”), then BKC
may, in its sole discretion, upon written notice to Area Developer elect to charge Area Developer
the Base Fee amounts for the term of the New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreement for
each such Shortfall Restaurant instead of the reduced fee amounts set forth in Section 7.4 or 7.5.
For the avoidance of doubt, all New Developer Restaurants developed and opened during the
Development Year following the Shortfall Development Year which count towards fulfillment of
Area Developer’s obligations under the Development Schedule shall be considered a Shortfall
Restaurant until the Number of Shortfall Restaurants has been reached.
By way of example, suppose that Area Developer by the end of Development Year 3 develops,
opens and operates on a cumulative basis (and as calculated in accordance with Section 5.1,
Section 5.2 and the Development Schedule) 12 New Developer Restaurants and that the
Cumulative Opening Target for such Development Year was 15, resulting in a Shortfall
Development Year. The Number of Shortfall Restaurants is 15 minus 12, or three (3). If Area
Developer opens 4 New Developer Restaurants in the first month of Development Year 4, at
BKC’s election, the amount of Initial Franchise Fees, Royalty and Advertising Contribution set
forth in the New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreements for the first 3 of such New
Developer Restaurants opened in Development Year 4 shall be the Base Fee amounts for the
entire term of such New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreements, instead of any reduced
fee amounts set forth herein. The New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreement for the fourth
New Developer Restaurant developed and opened during Development Year 4 shall contain the
reduced fee amounts, if any, set forth herein.
5.4 In addition to any other legal rights and remedies available to BKC set out in this
Agreement or at Law, if Area Developer fails to achieve any Cumulative Opening Target (as set
forth in the Development Schedule) by the end of a Shortfall Development Year, then BKC may,
in its sole discretion, upon written notice to Area Developer terminate this Agreement in its
entirety. In addition, in the event of such termination, BKC may, in its sole discretion, upon written
notice to Area Developer elect to charge Area Developer the Base Fee amounts for the term of
the New Developer Franchise Agreement for each New Developer Restaurant instead of any
reduced fee amounts set forth herein beginning on the date of termination of this Agreement.
6.1 Franchise Approval. Area Developer shall apply for and meet BKC’s then-current
operational, financial, credit, legal and other criteria for developing and operating a new Burger
King Restaurant as set forth in the then-current BKC Franchise Approval and Expansion Policy
(herein, “Franchise Approval”) applicable to all Franchisees in the U.S. Area Developer
understands and accepts that BKC may change its criteria for Franchise Approval as it applies to
all Franchisees during the term of this Agreement. Failure to meet the requirements for
operational, financial, credit and/or legal approval shall constitute grounds for, among other
things, BKC refusing to grant Franchise Approval or withdrawing an approval already granted.
Any failure by Area Developer to qualify for Franchise Approval for any period of time shall not
extend, modify or reduce the development obligations of Area Developer under Section 5.1, and
if such failure results in Area Developer defaulting on its development obligations under Section
5.1, BKC may, in its sole discretion, exercise its rights under Sections 5.3, 5.4 and/or 9.1.1. For
the avoidance of doubt, if any, operational, financial, credit, legal or other ground that disqualifies
Area Developer from obtaining Franchise Approval also constitutes a separate breach of this
Agreement or any other agreement between Area Developer (or any Affiliate) and BKC, nothing
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in this Agreement limits or prejudices in any manner any rights or remedies of BKC with respect
to such separate breach under this Agreement or any other agreement.
6.2.1 Site Approval Process. After obtaining Franchise Approval, Area Developer shall
apply for and obtain site approval from BKC for any site on which Area Developer proposes to
construct a new Burger King Restaurant under this Agreement in accordance with BKC’s then-
current standard site approval procedures applicable to all Franchisees (herein, “Site Approval”).
The Site Approval application shall contain detailed information regarding the site and the market
around the site, and Area Developer shall use the application format from time to time adopted by
BKC applicable to the U.S. Site Approval is a prerequisite to authorization to construct a new
Burger King Restaurant at a particular location. Area Developer acknowledges that Site Approval
can be granted only by means of a written approval duly executed by an authorized representative
of BKC and no other approval, whether oral or written, shall be effective or binding on BKC. Area
Developer’s receipt of BKC’s written notice of Site Approval only shall serve to constitute approval of
a site. Site Approval does not assure that a Franchise Agreement will be executed.
6.2.2 Denial of Site Approval. Area Developer acknowledges that BKC may, in its sole
discretion, deny Site Approval for any site if, for any reason, the site does not meet BKC’s criteria
for Site Approval, including, without limitation, Area Developer’s failure to demonstrate sufficient
financial capabilities to properly develop, operate and maintain the proposed New Developer
Restaurant. To this end, Area Developer shall furnish BKC with such financial statements and
other information regarding Area Developer and the development and operation of the proposed
New Developer Restaurant, including investment and financing plans for the proposed New
Developer Restaurant, as BKC reasonably may require. If Area Developer enters into any legally
binding commitment with respect to a potential site before BKC has granted Site Approval, then Area
Developer shall bear the entire risk of loss or damage resulting from a subsequent decision of BKC
not to grant Site Approval. In determining whether or not to grant Site Approval, BKC may have
regard to any relevant matter in its sole discretion including without limitation to the protection of
the Burger King System, to its own interests and to the orderly and proper development of
Restaurants in the Territory, and the interests of other operators of Burger King Restaurants in
the Territory, or in other areas adjacent to or which may be directly or indirectly impacted by the
operation of a new Burger King Restaurant at the proposed site. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, if BKC believes in its sole and absolute discretion that development of a new Burger
King Restaurant at the site proposed by Area Developer will have an adverse impact upon sales
to or at an existing Restaurant operated by BKC or a Franchisee, BKC may, in its sole discretion,
deny Site Approval. Area Developer agrees to participate and cooperate in any mediation,
arbitration or other legal action conducted pursuant to the BKC Procedures for Resolving
Development Disputes in the event an objection is received by BKC from another Franchisee in
connection with the development of a site. The denial of Site Approval by BKC shall not extend,
modify or reduce the development obligations of Area Developer under Article V.
6.3 Construction Approval. After obtaining Site Approval, the following requirements relating
to site acquisition and construction shall apply:
6.3.1 Area Developer assumes all cost, liability, expense and responsibility for procuring
the location, acquisition and development of sites and for construction of new Burger King
Restaurants. If Area Developer acquires a leasehold interest in the site, such lease shall be for
a term extending at least through the term of the New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreement
to be granted for the location.
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6.3.2 Any new Burger King Restaurant shall be constructed equipped and furnished in
accordance with the Current Image standards.
6.3.3 Each new Restaurant shall be constructed, equipped and furnished in accordance
with plans and specifications prepared in compliance with the Approved Plans and Specifications.
Area Developer shall be responsible for procuring its own architectural and engineering services
and all necessary approvals and permissions from the relevant Authorities. Prior to commencing
construction of a new Developer Restaurant, Area Developer shall obtain from BKC prior written
architectural and design approval of the Area Developer’s plans and specifications (hereinafter
referred to as “Construction Approval”). Any subsequent material changes to the approved
plans must be approved by BKC’s Vice President of Development. BKC must approve the type
of facility, site layout, and equipment configuration for the new Restaurant to be developed
hereunder, including the building design, style, size and interior décor, as well as the type of
equipment, service format and equipment arrangement for any new Burger King Restaurant,
which may be changed, amended or modified by BKC from time to time. The above
notwithstanding, Area Developer shall be responsible for constructing the new Restaurant in
accordance with all Laws.
6.4 Construction Plans. BKC assumes no liability for the adequacy of any Approved Plans
and Specifications. Area Developer assumes all cost, liability and expense for developing,
constructing and equipping each Restaurant. It shall be Area Developer's responsibility to have
prepared Approved Plans and Specifications to suit the shape and dimensions of the site, and
Area Developer shall ensure that the Approved Plans and Specifications comply with applicable
ordinances, Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requirements, building codes and permit
requirements and with lease requirements and restrictions. Area Developer shall obtain and use
only registered architects, registered engineers, and professional and licensed contractors who
demonstrate to BKC’s reasonable satisfaction the ability to meet BKC’s reasonable quality
standards (as determined by BKC in its reasonable discretion), in each case, to prepare the
Approved Plans and Specifications (including surveys and site and foundation plans), to adapt
the Approved Plans and Specifications to applicable local or state laws, regulations or ordinances,
and to construct each Restaurant. Area Developer shall bear all costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the preparation of all Approved Plans and Specifications (including the costs and
expenses incurred for any plans containing deviations or modifications from BKC’s standard plans
and specifications).
6.5 No Franchise Without Site Approval. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
obligating BKC to grant a New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreement for any site which has
not been approved in accordance with this Agreement. No Restaurant may open, nor be counted
in determining Area Developer’s achievement of any Cumulative Opening Target, if construction
has not been performed in substantial compliance with the Approved Plans and Specifications.
BKC may terminate this Agreement if such non-compliance is not cured within a commercially
reasonable amount of time.
6.6 No Representation Regarding Site. Area Developer, on behalf of itself and each OpCo,
agrees that BKC’s approval of any site or BKC’s approval of any specifications or other matters
relating to the development of a new Burger King Restaurant does not amount to a representation
or warranty relating directly or indirectly to the potential success or viability of a site or the new
Burger King Restaurant. Neither Area Developer nor any OpCo shall rely upon any warranty,
representation or advice given by any person by or on behalf of BKC directly or indirectly relating
to the success or viability of a new Burger King Restaurant. Area Developer acknowledges and
agrees that any site selection assistance or approval provided by BKC or its Affiliates is not
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intended and shall not be construed or interpreted as a representation, warranty or guarantee that
the site (or any other site) will achieve any estimated sales or otherwise succeed, nor shall any
location recommendation made by BKC or its Affiliates be deemed a representation that any
particular location is available for use as a New Developer Restaurant. For the avoidance of doubt,
BKC assumes no liability or responsibility for: (i) evaluation of an accepted site’s soil for hazardous
substances; (ii) inspection of any structure on the accepted site for asbestos or other toxic or
hazardous materials; (iii) compliance with the ADA; or (iv) compliance with any other applicable
law. It is Area Developer’s sole responsibility to obtain satisfactory evidence and/or assurances
that the accepted site (and any structures thereon) is free from environmental contamination and
in compliance with the requirements of the ADA.
6.7 Notice of New Developer Restaurant. Area Developer shall provide BKC with at least 180
days prior written notice of the opening of each New Developer Restaurant, and such notice shall
include the projected opening date of the New Developer Restaurant. Failure to provide the notice
required by this Section 6.7 shall constitute an Event of Default pursuant to Section 9.1.9.
7.1 Upon fulfilment of the following conditions precedent in relation to each proposed New
Developer Restaurant, BKC shall grant and Area Developer shall accept a franchise in respect of
the relevant New Developer Restaurant on the terms and conditions set out in the Franchise
Agreement Form except to the extent otherwise set forth in Sections 7.4 and 7.5:
7.1.1 Area Developer has paid to BKC (or to such party as BKC may direct) the Initial
Franchise Fee required in respect of the New Developer Restaurant to be opened, such
payment to be made prior to or upon execution of the New Developer Restaurant
Franchise Agreement for the New Developer Restaurant;
7.1.2 Area Developer has executed and delivered to BKC at least two counterparts of
the New Developer Restaurant Franchisee Agreement and all other documents
customarily required by BKC in connection with the grant of a franchise;
7.1.3 Area Developer, its Affiliates, and the Principals are in full compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement and all Developer Franchise Agreements in force at the
time a grant of a franchise is requested;
7.1.4 Area Developer has obtained and continues to hold all relevant approvals, permits
and licenses required by applicable law to operate the New Developer Restaurant;
7.1.6 Area Developer has completed the construction of the New Developer Restaurant
in accordance with the Approved Plans and Specifications approved by BKC and with all
Laws;
7.1.7 Area Developer has decorated the interior of the New Developer Restaurant and
purchased or leased and installed all specified and required fixtures, equipment,
furnishings and signs in accordance with BKC’s standards and specifications;
7.1.8 Area Developer has obtained a certificate of occupancy and all other required
building, utility, health, sign, sanitation, safety or fire department certificates, and other
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permits and licenses applicable to the New Developer Restaurant, and, if requested by
BKC, Area Developer shall have submitted a copy of the certificate of occupancy to BKC;
7.1.9 Area Developer has hired and trained a staff in accordance with the requirements
of the New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreement;
7.1.10 Area Developer has purchased an opening inventory for the New Developer
Restaurant of only products and other materials and supplies that have been authorized
and approved by BKC;
7.1.11 If Area Developer leases the location of the New Developer Restaurant, BKC has
been furnished with a copy of a fully executed lease for the location and such lease shall
be for a term that is at least equal to the term of the New Developer Restaurant Franchise
Agreement for the relevant New Developer Restaurant; and
7.1.12 Area Developer has furnished to BKC copies of all insurance policies required by
this Agreement and the New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreement, or such other
evidence of insurance coverage and payment of premiums as BKC reasonably may
request.
7.2 Until the franchise has been granted pursuant to Section 7.1, the proposed New Developer
Restaurant shall not open for business. Following the grant of a franchise, the New Developer
Restaurant shall open for business immediately and in any event not later than 7 days thereafter,
time being of the essence.
7.3 The duration of each New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreement shall be 20 years
or such other duration agreed in writing by BKC, subject to property control.
7.4 Except as set forth in Sections 5.3 and 5.4, Area Developer shall pay to BKC with respect
to each New Developer Restaurant opened in Development Year [___]:
7.4.1 an Initial Franchise Fee in the amount of FIFTY THOUSAND ($50,000) DOLLARS;
7.4.3 Advertising Contribution in the amount of 4% of monthly Gross Sales at such New
Developer Restaurant.
7.5 Except as set forth in Sections 5.3 and 5.4, Area Developer shall pay to BKC with respect
to each New Developer Restaurant opened in Development Years [___]:
7.5.1 an Initial Franchise Fee in the amount of FIFTY THOUSAND ($50,000) DOLLARS;
7.5.3 Advertising Contribution in the amount of 4% of monthly Gross Sales at such New
Developer Restaurant.
7.6 Prepaid Franchise Fee. Area Developer will pay to BKC initial franchise fees in advance
in the amount of [INSERT AMOUNT] (the “Prepaid Franchise Fees”). [The Prepaid Franchise
Fees shall be paid in installments as follows: (a) the first installment in the amount of [INSERT
AMOUNT] shall be due and payable on the Commencement Date; (b) the second installment in
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the amount of [INSERT AMOUNT] shall be due and payable on the first anniversary of the
Commencement Date; (c) the third installment in the amount of [INSERT AMOUNT] shall be due
and payable on the second anniversary of the Commencement Date; (d) the fourth installment in
the amount of [INSERT AMOUNT] shall be due and payable on the third anniversary of the
Commencement Date; and (e) the fifth installment in the amount of [INSERT AMOUNT] shall be
due and payable on the fourth anniversary of the Commencement Date.] Upon the execution of
each New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreement, BKC will apply the respective amount of
the Prepaid Franchise Fees collected by BKC as payment of the Initial Franchise Fee owed for
that New Developer Restaurant until the full amount of the Prepaid Franchisee Fees are
exhausted. Thereafter, Area Developer shall pay the applicable Initial Franchise Fee to BKC in
accordance with this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, no amount of the Prepaid
Franchise Fees shall be applied to the payment of Initial Franchise Fees due for Acquired
Restaurants.
7.7 Area Developer acknowledges and agrees that BKC will suffer substantial damages as a
result of the termination of this Agreement before the expiration of the Term. Some of those
damages include lost Initial Franchise Fees, Royalties, development opportunities, market
penetration, opportunity costs, and expenses that BKC will incur in developing or finding another
franchisee to develop BURGER KING® Restaurants in the Territory (collectively, “Brand
Damages”). Area Developer and BKC acknowledge that Brand Damages are difficult to estimate
accurately and proof of Brand Damages would be burdensome and costly, although such
damages are real and meaningful to BKC. Therefore, upon termination of this Agreement before
the expiration of the Term for any reason, (a) BKC shall have the right to retain, without obligation
for any refund to Area Developer or for any application toward any future initial franchise fees due
from Area Developer, the remaining balance of Prepaid Franchise Fees paid by Area Developer
prior to the date of termination, and (b) Area Developer shall pay to BKC an amount equal to the
amount of the next installment of Prepaid Franchise Fees that would have come due after the
date of termination, which shall become immediately due and payable to BKC as of the date of
termination. Area Developer acknowledges and agrees that the amount of liquidated damages
determined in accordance with this Section 7.7 reasonably represents BKC’s Brand Damages
arising from the termination of this Agreement before the expiration of the Term. Area Developer’s
payment of the liquidated damages to BKC will not be considered a penalty but, rather, a
reasonable estimate of fair compensation to BKC for the Brand Damages BKC will incur because
this Agreement did not continue for the full length of the Term. Area Developer acknowledges
that the payment of liquidated damages is full compensation to BKC only for the Brand Damages
resulting from the early termination of this Agreement and is in addition to, and not in lieu of, Area
Developer’s obligations to pay other amounts due to BKC under this Agreement as of the date of
termination and to comply strictly with Area Developer’s other post-termination obligations.
7.8 It is understood and agreed by the parties that Area Developer shall be responsible for
complying with, and paying, any sales and use tax, goods and services tax, value added tax, ad
valorem tax, excise tax, duty, levy or other governmental charges, and other obligations of the
same or of a similar nature to any of the foregoing (together with any penalties, interest, or other
similar amounts thereon) levied by a tax authority (each, an “Indirect Tax”; and collectively,
“Indirect Taxes”) in respect of any payment made by Area Developer pursuant to this Agreement.
Any and all other tax liabilities, except Indirect Taxes, arising out of this Agreement will be the
responsibility of the party owing such taxes. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else
herein, the parties have agreed that the amount of all fees and other amounts payable pursuant
to this Agreement by the Area Developer do not include any Indirect Tax and, in the event any
Indirect Tax applies under either existing law or a future change in statute or interpretation that
results in Indirect Tax being imposed on the fees or other amounts payable pursuant to this
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Agreement, Area Developer shall bear the economic burden of such Indirect Tax either through
(i) payment of the Indirect Tax to BKC or (ii) if Area Developer is required by Law to deduct and
pay the applicable Indirect Tax to the relevant tax authority, Area Developer shall gross up the
fees by the applicable Indirect Tax amount and remit payment of the applicable Indirect Tax
amount to the relevant tax authority, without any deduction from fees payable under this
Agreement. For greater clarity, all payments made under this Agreement shall be made in full,
free of any deduction or set off whatsoever.
8.1 Area Developer shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide BKC with Polling Information
pursuant to the Developer Franchise Agreements and install POS Systems and adopt polling and
data collection systems prescribed by BKC, in the format and using only vendors for such systems
and such data exchange standards and protocols as BKC may require. Area Developer shall
provide BKC with P&L and Capex Information pursuant to the Developer Franchise Agreements
at such times as BKC designates and in an electronic format prescribed by or otherwise
acceptable to BKC.
8.2 Area Developer shall also, at its sole cost and expense, at each Developer Restaurant:
(a) maintain centralized or technology-based methods of taking, processing, routing, and
delivering orders or receiving payment for such orders that may be mandated by BKC at any time,
in addition to the methods and technology BKC currently uses or authorizes (individually an
“Additional Ordering System” and collectively “Additional Ordering Systems”); and (b) add or
replace equipment, wiring, hardware and software in connection with the Additional Ordering
Systems. To the extent any products and services related to an Additional Ordering System are
owned by BKC or provided by BKC, BKC may charge, and Area Developer shall pay, up front
and/or ongoing fees. BKC shall be the sole owner of all direct and related rights and assets,
including software and hardware, intellectual property and all data generated by the Additional
Ordering Systems, but excluding hardware or equipment Area Developer purchases directly for
the purpose of gaining access to the Additional Ordering System. If BKC requires Area Developer
to use an Additional Ordering System, then Area Developer shall comply with BKC’s requirements
for connecting to, and utilizing such technology in connection with the operation of the Developer
Restaurant. Area Developer will install and implement any Additional Ordering System required
by BKC within the reasonable time specified by BKC.
8.3 Area Developer shall also, at its sole cost and expense, at each Developer Restaurant:
(a) maintain technology for the purpose of communicating with customers of BURGER KING®
Restaurants and the collection, processing, storage and use of BURGER KING® Restaurant
customer data that may be mandated by BKC at any time, in addition to the methods and
technology BKC currently uses or authorizes (individually an “Additional Digital System” and
collectively, the “Additional Digital Systems”); and (b) add or replace equipment, wiring, hardware
and software in connection with the Additional Digital Systems. To the extent any products and
services related to an Additional Digital System are owned by BKC or provided by BKC, BKC may
charge up front and/or ongoing fees. BKC shall be the sole owner of all direct and related rights
and assets, including software and hardware, intellectual property and all data generated by the
Additional Digital Systems, but excluding hardware or equipment Area Developer purchases
directly for the purpose of gaining access to an Additional Digital System. BKC may use the data
generated by the Additional Digital Systems (1) to analyze customer trends, (2) to market BKC-
developed goods and products to all customers or specific customer(s), (3) to reward loyal or
repeat customers, (4) to provide the data to third parties, and (5) for such other purposes as BKC
deems appropriate in its sole discretion. Area Developer acknowledges and agrees that all net
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profits received by BKC from providing the data generated by the Additional Digital Systems to
third parties shall be the sole property of BKC. If BKC requires Area Developer to use an
Additional Digital System, then Area Developer shall comply with BKC’s requirements for
connecting to, and utilizing such technology in connection with the operation of the Developer
Restaurant. Area Developer will install and implement any Additional Digital System required by
BKC within the reasonable time specified by BKC.
8.4 Quarterly Business Reviews. Area Developer and BKC shall meet at a minimum on a
quarterly basis to conduct a business review meeting, which shall include a review of the financial
and operational performance of Area Developer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BKC may, at its
option, request that the Area Developer provide materials which BKC believes are relevant for
any such business review and following its receipt of such materials, BKC may, in its sole
discretion, waive any business review meeting.
8.5 [Delivery. All Developer Restaurants, other than Captive Locations, must participate in the
currently approved BURGER KING® brand delivery program (the “Delivery Program”) if available
for such Developer Restaurant. The Delivery Program may be either through a BKC-approved
third-party delivery service or through a BURGER KING® brand specific internal program. If no
Delivery Program is available for a Developer Restaurant on the Commencement Date, such
Developer Restaurant must participate in the Delivery Program within thirty (30) days after a
Delivery Program becomes available for such Developer Restaurant. Area Developer agrees and
acknowledges that a breach of this Section 8.5 constitutes a material breach of this Agreement
under Section 9.1.9.]
9.1 Without prejudice to any other rights of BKC under this Agreement or at Law, upon the
occurrence of any of the following events (each, an “Event of Default”), Area Developer shall be
in default of this Agreement and BKC may, at its election, by written notice to Area Developer
terminate this Agreement with immediate effect (but with due regard for the cure periods set forth
below, if any):
9.1.1 if Area Developer fails to achieve the Cumulative Opening Target by the end of
any Development Year;
9.1.2 if Area Developer (or any of its Affiliates) fails to pay to BKC (or its designee) when
due (A) any amounts payable under this Agreement, and does not cure such failure within ten
(10) days of written notice from BKC, or (B) any amounts payable under a Developer Franchise
Agreement and does not cure such failure within the cure period provided under such Developer
Franchise Agreements;
9.1.3 if Area Developer (or any of its Affiliates) fails at any time to satisfy the
requirements for Franchise Approval;
9.1.4 if Area Developer and/or any of the Principals assigns, encumbers, transfers, sub-
licenses or otherwise disposes of, or attempts to assign, transfer, encumber, or otherwise dispose
of this Agreement or any of its rights hereunder in whole or in part, whether directly or indirectly
by operation of law, without the prior written consent of BKC in violation of Section 11.1 or 11.2;
or if Area Developer, any of its Affiliates, or any Principal duplicates, in whole or in part, the Burger
King System or violates the confidentiality or restrictive covenant provisions set forth in Article X;
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9.1.5 if Area Developer, any of its Affiliates or any Principal seeks any type of relief under
the provisions of a bankruptcy or insolvency law; or if there is an arrangement among the creditors
of Area Developer, any of its Affiliates or any Principal; or any Person files a petition or application
seeking to have Area Developer, any of its Affiliates or any Principal adjudicated bankrupt and
the action is not dismissed within 30 days after it is filed; or Area Developer, any of its Affiliates
or any Principal admits in writing or upon sworn oath the inability to pay any debts as they fall
due; or a receiver or other administrator (permanent or temporary) is appointed over all or any of
the assets of Area Developer, any of its Affiliates or any Principal; or any administrator or liquidator
is appointed over Area Developer, any of its Affiliates or any Principal by any competent
bankruptcy court or under any other Law including under an order for a suspension of proceedings
or Area Developer, any of its Affiliates or any Principal takes any action to liquidate; or wind up;
9.1.6 if Area Developer (directly or through its Affiliate) opens any New Developer
Restaurant using any Burger King Marks or any marks similar to any Burger King Marks without
being granted Franchise Approval or Site Approval by BKC, or without having delivered to BKC a
fully executed New Developer Restaurant Franchise Agreement for such New Developer
Restaurant, or without having paid the applicable Franchisee Fee for such New Developer
Restaurant in accordance with this Agreement;
9.1.7 if Area Developer, any of its Affiliates or any Principal (or any Affiliate thereof)
challenges the validity of any of the Burger King Marks or copyright or other intellectual property
rights of BKC or any BKC Affiliate;
9.1.8 if any information provided by Area Developer or any of the Principals to BKC or
its Affiliates is materially false or misleading, including any information provided to BKC prior to
entering into this Agreement, and any information provided to BKC by Area Developer any of its
Affiliates or any of the Principals in order to obtain Franchise Approval or Site Approval pursuant
to the terms of this Agreement;
9.1.9 if Area Developer, any of its Affiliates or any Principal fails to comply with any of
the other material terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement, any Developer Franchise
Agreement, or any other material obligation owed by Area Developer, any of its Affiliates or any
Principal to BKC and fails to rectify the same within 30 days (or such shorter period of time as
may be provided under any applicable Developer Franchise Agreement or other agreement) of a
notice requiring it to do so;
9.1.10 If Area Developer, any Principal or any Affiliate of Area Developer or Principal
breaches any other agreement to which a BKC Affiliate is a party (including without limitation, any
agreement to which another Person is a party);
9.1.11 if Area Developer or any board member or senior officer of Area Developer or any
Affiliate thereof engages in any conduct which is deleterious to, or could reasonably be expected
to have an adverse effect on the reputation of Area Developer, such Affiliate, BKC or the Burger
King brand;
9.1.12 if at any time after the Commencement Date, either (i) Area Developer ranks below
the top 50% of U.S. Franchisees in the same peer category as Area Developer, as such category
is determined by BKC in BKC’s sole discretion, in any metric used by BKC to measure operational
performance, as measured by BKC, or (ii) Area Developer receives a letter grade of "D" or "F" in
any metric used by BKC to measure operational performance, as measured by BKC. For the
avoidance of doubt, in determining any ranking, grade, rating or score of Area Developer pursuant
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to this paragraph, BKC may consider the performance not only of the Developer Restaurants, but
also any Burger King Restaurants owned and operated by any Affiliate(s) of Area Developer, or
by any other Franchisee owned in whole or in part by (x) any one or more of the Principals, or (y)
any "Managing Owner" or "Operating Partner" under any franchise agreement entered into by
Area Developer or its Affiliate;
9.1.13 [if Area Developer shall at any time incur total consolidated Debt that would cause
the ratio of (i) the total consolidated Debt of Area Developer, minus the cash or cash equivalents
held by Area Developer, to (ii) the trailing twelve months EBITDA of Area Developer ending at
such time, to be greater than [_______ (__)] times; or
9.1.14 if Area Developer shall at any time incur total consolidated Debt and rent and lease
obligations that would cause the ratio of (i) the total consolidated Debt of Area Developer, plus
the product of [___________ (__)] multiplied by the aggregate amount of principal rent or lease
payments made by Area Developer during the twelve (12)-month period immediately preceding
the date of determination, minus the cash or cash equivalents held by Area Developer, to (ii) the
trailing twelve (12) months EBITDAR of Area Developer ending at such time, to be greater than
[__________ (__)] times. ]
9.2 Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1, all rights granted to Area
Developer under this Agreement and all Franchise Approvals for Restaurants not yet opened shall
terminate.
9.3 The failure of BKC to terminate this Agreement or the Development Rights upon the
occurrence of one or more Events of Default shall not constitute a waiver or otherwise affect the
right of BKC to terminate this Agreement or the Development Rights because of a continuing or
subsequent failure to cure one or more Events of Default or otherwise limit BKC’s right to pursue
any and all other remedies available at Law or in equity.
10.1 The term “Confidential Information” as used in this Agreement means all confidential and
proprietary information of BKC or any of its Affiliates, including without limitation, this Agreement,
BKC’s or any of its Affiliates’ trade dress, restaurant packaging design specifications and
strategies, brand standards, any information relating to business plans, branding and design,
operations manuals, including the MOD Manual, and other standards, specifications and
operating procedures, training material, marketing and business information, marketing strategy
and marketing programs, plans and methods, food specifications (including recipes, prepared
mixtures or blends of spices and other food products), details of suppliers and distributors, and
sources of supply and distribution, sales, contractual and financial arrangements of BKC and its
Affiliates and service providers, and all other information and knowledge relating to the methods
of operating and the functional know-how applicable to Burger King Restaurants and the
Burger King System and any other system or brand operated by BKC or its Affiliates revealed by
or at the direction of BKC or any of its Affiliates to Area Developer, any of its Affiliates and/or any
of the Principals.
10.2 Area Developer and each of the Principals acknowledges the uniqueness of the
Burger King System and that BKC is making the Confidential Information available to Area
Developer and the Principals only for the purpose of developing Burger King Restaurants. Area
Developer and each of the Principals agrees that it would be an unfair method of competition for
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any of them to use or duplicate or to allow others to use or duplicate any of the Confidential
Information. Area Developer and each Principal, therefore, must:
10.2.1 at all times, both during the Term and following its termination or expiration,
maintain the Confidential Information in strict confidence;
10.2.2 use the Confidential Information only in the operation of the Developer
Restaurants;
10.2.3 not disclose the Confidential Information to any person except those directors,
officers, employees, professional advisers and financing sources (debt or equity) of Area
Developer or any Principal who have a specific need to have access to it for the operation
of any of the Developer Restaurants, and who have been made aware of the terms on
which it has been disclosed to Area Developer and/or any Principal, and who agree to
maintain its confidentiality. Area Developer and the Principals are jointly and severally
responsible for any unauthorized disclosure of the Confidential Information by persons to
whom Area Developer or any Principal has disclosed it;
10.2.4 not permit anyone to reproduce, copy or exhibit any portion of the MOD Manual or
any other Confidential Information received from BKC or any of its Affiliates;
10.2.5 return, delete or destroy the Confidential Information received from BKC or any of
its Affiliates immediately upon receipt of a request from BKC to do so; and
10.2.6 at BKC’s request, procure the Managing Director (as defined in the Franchise
Agreement) and the Managing Owner (as defined in the Franchise Agreement) to execute
an agreement similar in substance to this Article X in a form acceptable to BKC and
naming BKC as a third party beneficiary with the independent right to enforce such
agreement.
10.3 In addition, Area Developer and the Principals agree that they shall not, at any time,
whether before or after the Commencement Date, issue any press release or any other statement,
broadcast, podcast, advertisement, circular, newsletter or other forms of information in relation to
this Agreement, or the Burger King business to the public unless the contents of such information
release have been approved in writing by BKC prior to dissemination.
10.4 Area Developer and each Principal specifically acknowledge that, pursuant to this
Agreement, Area Developer will receive valuable specialized training and Confidential
Information, including information regarding the operational, sales, promotional, and marketing
methods, procedures and techniques of BKC and the Burger King System. Area Developer and
each Principal covenants and agrees for itself, himself, herself, Area Developer’s parent,
subsidiaries and Affiliates that during the Term of this Agreement they will not own, operate or
have any interest in any hamburger business except other franchised BURGER KING®
Restaurants. Area Developer and each Principal further covenants and agrees that for a period
of one (1) year after any sale, assignment, transfer, termination or expiration of this Agreement,
these entities will not own, operate or have any interest in any hamburger business, except other
franchised BURGER KING® Restaurants, either at or within two (2) miles of any Developer
Restaurant. This obligation of Area Developer and Principals is in addition to its restrictive
covenant under the Developer Franchise Agreements.
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10.5 The parties agree that each of the foregoing covenants shall be construed as independent
of any other covenant or provision of this Agreement. If all or any portion of a covenant in this
Article X, is held unreasonable or unenforceable by a court or agency having jurisdiction in a final
decision, Area Developer expressly agrees to be bound by any lesser covenant subsumed within
the terms of such covenant that imposes the maximum duty permitted by law, as if the resulting
covenant was separately stated in and made a part of this Article X.
10.6 Area Developer understands and acknowledges that BKC shall have the right, in its sole
discretion, to reduce the scope of any covenant set forth in Section 10.4, or any portion thereof,
without Area Developer’s consent, effective immediately upon receipt by Area Developer of
written notice thereof, and Area Developer agrees that it shall comply with any covenant as so
modified, which shall be fully enforceable notwithstanding the provisions of this Article X.
10.7 The parties acknowledge that it will be difficult to ascertain with any degree of certainty
the amount of damages resulting from a breach by of any of the covenants contained in this Article
X. It is further agreed and acknowledged that any violation by any of the parties set forth in
Section 10.4 of any of said covenants will cause irreparable harm to BKC. Accordingly, Area
Developer agrees that upon proof of the existence of a violation of any of said covenants, BKC
will be entitled to injunctive relief against Area Developer and any other parties set forth in Section
10.4 in any court of competent jurisdiction having authority to grant such relief, together with all
costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by BKC in bringing such action.
11.1 This Agreement and the Development Rights may not be, directly or indirectly, sold,
conveyed, assigned, transferred, leased, licensed or sub-licensed, charged, mortgaged, pledged,
hypothecated, encumbered or otherwise disposed of (“Transferred”) by Area Developer in whole
or in part, whether directly or indirectly by operation of law nor shall Area Developer have any
right to sub-license any of the rights granted under this Agreement, without the prior written
consent of BKC, which consent may be withheld by BKC at its sole discretion.
11.2 Area Developer is not permitted to subcontract the whole or any part of its obligations
under this Agreement, or to transfer any assets that are necessary for Area Developer to fulfill its
other obligations under this Agreement or to operate a Developer Restaurant or fulfill its
obligations under any Developer Franchise Agreement without the prior written consent of BKC
which consent may be withheld by BKC at its sole discretion.
11.3 For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Agreement permits Area Developer:
11.3.1 to sub-franchise to any Person in respect of the Burger King System (or any part
thereof); or
11.3.2 to grant any interest in a Developer Restaurant or the Burger King System to any
person.
11.4 This Agreement and all the rights and obligations hereunder of BKC may be Transferred
by BKC, and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of BKC. If BKC elects to
Transfer this Agreement or any part of its rights, interests, obligations or liabilities hereunder, Area
Developer shall, upon request by BKC, execute any deed or instrument required to effect such
Transfer or as required by applicable Law. Area Developer and the Principals hereby irrevocably
consent to any such Transfer at any time and waive any requirement of prior notice.
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ARTICLE XII: SHOWS OF SUPPORT/ BK McLAMORE FOUNDATION
12.1.1 From time to time, BKC may request the support of Area Developer and
Franchisees for national or divisional advertising or marketing initiatives by conducting a survey,
currently referred to as the “Show of Support” survey (the “National/Divisional Survey”). Each
Developer Restaurant has one vote in each National/Divisional Survey. For the term of each
Developer Franchise Agreement, Area Developer agrees to: (a) participate in each
National/Divisional Survey; and (b) pre-pledge and cast its vote relating to each Developer
Restaurant in each National/Divisional Survey in favor of any such advertising or marketing
initiative.
12.1.2 From time to time, BKC may request the support of Area Developer and
Franchisees for a local investment spending initiative proposed by BKC for a DMA by conducting
a survey, currently referred to as the “Show of Support” survey (“Local Investment Survey”).
Each Developer Restaurant has one vote in each Local Investment Survey. For the term of each
Developer Franchise Agreement, Area Developer agrees to: (a) participate in each Local
Investment Survey; and (b) pre-pledge and cast its vote relating to each Developer Restaurant in
each Local Investment Survey in favor of any local investment spending initiative proposed by
BKC for the DMA provided such local investment spending initiative calls for an investment of
.75% contribution of Gross Sales or less, and Area Developer shall execute the then current form
of investment spending contract.
12.2 Burger King McLamore Foundation. The Developer Restaurants shall participate in the
fundraising and charitable efforts of the BURGER KING MCLAMORE Foundation (the
“Foundation”). Area Developer agrees to purchase at least one (1) ONE THOUSAND ($1,000)
DOLLAR scholarship for each Developer Restaurant during each year of the term of the relevant
Developer Franchise Agreement at the time specified by the Foundation.
13.1 Indemnification. Area Developer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the BKC
Indemnified Parties, from all Claims resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, or in
connection with this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Area Developer
agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the BKC Indemnified Parties from all Claims
resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, or in connection with (a) Area Developer’s
violation of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations (including any applicable employment or
workplace-related laws, rules, or regulations), (b) the acts or omissions of Area Developer or any
of its employees, (c) any breach of this Agreement or (d) any injuries, including death to persons
or damages to or destruction of property, sustained or alleged to have been sustained in
connection with or to have arisen out of or incidental to the development of the Developer
Restaurants and/or the performance of this Agreement by Area Developer, its agents, employees,
and/or its subcontractors, their agents and employees, or anyone for whose acts they may be
liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, demand, damage, loss, liability, cost or expense
is caused in whole or in part by the negligence of BKC, BKC’s representative, or the employees,
agents, invitees, or licensees thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section
13.1 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement and be fully binding and
enforceable as though such expiration or termination had not occurred.
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13.2 BKC shall notify Area Developer of any such claims, and Area Developer shall be given
the opportunity to assume the defense of the matter. If Area Developer fails to assume the
defense, BKC may defend the action in the manner it deems appropriate, and Area Developer
shall pay to BKC all costs, including attorney fees, incurred by BKC in effecting such defense.
BKC's right to indemnity under this Agreement shall arise and be valid notwithstanding that joint
or concurrent liability may be imposed on BKC by Law.
13.3 Area Developer agrees to pay BKC all expenses, attorneys’ fees and court costs, incurred
by BKC, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their successors and assigns to remedy any
defaults of or enforce any rights under this Agreement, to effect termination of this Agreement or
to collect any amounts due under this Agreement.
13.4 Insurance.
13.4.1 Comprehensive General Liability. Area Developer agrees to carry at its expense
during the Term Comprehensive General Liability insurance, including Products Liability and
Broad Form Contractual Liability, with a primary and excess limit of not less than Five Million
Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence inclusive of bodily injury, death, personal injury, property
damage, non-owned automobile, blanket contractual and products and completed operations
liability, with the annual aggregate liability limit to be maintained on the commercial general liability
insurance (which can be achieved through a combination of primary and excess annual aggregate
liability limits) based on the number of Developer Restaurants owned by Area Developer and its
Affiliates as follows: (1) for 1-10 Restaurants, an annual aggregate liability limit of not less than
Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per year, (2) for 11-50 Restaurants, an annual aggregate liability
limit of not less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) per year, and (3) for more than 50
Restaurants, an annual aggregate liability limit of not less than Twenty Million Dollars
($20,000,000) per year, or in such increased amounts as BKC may reasonably request from time
to time during the Term. Each policy will be provided on a primary and non-contributory basis as
respects BKC and its Affiliates and all insurance BKC and its Affiliates maintain; will contain a
severability of interests and cross liability clause; will name BKC and its Affiliates as additional
insureds which shall be effectuated through an endorsement of the policy; will provide that the
policy cannot be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to BKC; and will insure the
contractual liability of Area Developer under Section 13.1. The insurance afforded by the policy
or policies respecting liability shall not be limited in any way by reason of any insurance which
may be maintained by BKC. Before the Commencement Date, Area Developer shall furnish to
BKC Certificates of Insurance reflecting that the insurance coverage is in effect pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement. All policies shall be renewed, and a renewal Certificate of Insurance
mailed to BKC in Miami, Florida, or at such other location as may be specified by BKC prior to the
expiration date of the policies. This obligation of Area Developer to maintain insurance is separate
and distinct from its obligation to indemnify BKC under the provisions of Section 13.1 and in
addition to its insurance obligations under the Developer Franchise Agreements.
13.4.2 Worker's Compensation. Area Developer agrees to secure and pay premiums on
a Worker's Compensation policy covering all Area Developer employees, as required by Law.
14.1 Each of the Principals guarantees (a) the prompt payment of all sums due from Area
Developer under this Agreement and from Area Developer under all Developer Franchise
Agreements granted pursuant to this Agreement, (b) the compliance by Area Developer with all
the obligations contained in this Agreement and all Developer Franchise Agreements granted
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pursuant to this Agreement, in each case, together with all costs incurred by BKC of collection,
compromise or enforcement, including reasonable attorneys’ fees ((a) and (b) together,
collectively, the “Obligations”). Each of the Principals shall pay all sums due under this Section
14.1, and take or cause to be taken all steps necessary to remedy a non-monetary breach of this
Agreement, within 14 days of receipt of a demand specifying the breach or non-performance on
the part of Area Developer. The liability of the Principals is primary, direct and unconditional, and
BKC shall be under no obligation to take any steps or commence any proceedings against Area
Developer before enforcing any of its rights under this Article XIV against one or more of the
Principals. The Principals waive any right they might otherwise have to be given notice of any
breach or non-performance except as part of a demand made under this Section 14.1.
14.2.1 Shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any intermediate satisfaction
of any such matters and notwithstanding any suspension of proceedings, receivership, liquidation
or any similar proceedings with regard to Area Developer;
14.2.2 Shall remain valid and enforceable notwithstanding any time or indulgence given
to Area Developer, and/or any waiver of its rights by BKC and/or any settlement agreed between
BKC and any such person including in the framework of a court approved creditors’ arrangement;
and
14.3 As between BKC and the Principals and each of them, all sums due now and in the future
to the Principals or any of them from Area Developer shall be subordinated to any sums owing
from Area Developer to BKC.
14.4 The Principals hereby represent and warrant to BKC (and it is a condition of this
Agreement) that the guarantees and other undertakings given by each of them in this Agreement
are binding upon the Principals in accordance with their terms.
14.5 BKC shall be entitled in its sole discretion to request from any Principal partial or full
performance, but all Principals shall remain bound until the whole Claim is satisfied.
14.6 Without limitation of any other provision of this Agreement, each of the Principals shall
observe the covenants in this Agreement relating to Confidentiality and Restrictive Covenant
(Article X) and Assignment and Transfer (Article XI) and the restrictive covenants in the Developer
Franchise Agreement, as if they were Area Developer.
14.7 As a separate and principal obligation, each Principal shall indemnify BKC against any
Claim, damage, liability, cost, charge, expense, or payment suffered, paid or incurred by BKC in
connection with any default or delay by Area Developer in the due and punctual performance of
its obligations under this Agreement or any Developer Franchise Agreement.
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ARTICLE XV: SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions of this Agreement may be construed in more than one way, one or more
of which would render the provision illegal or otherwise void, voidable or unenforceable, and one
of which would render the provision valid and enforceable, such provision shall have the meaning
which renders it valid and enforceable. This Agreement shall be construed according to its fair
meaning and not strictly against any Party. If any court or other government authority determines
that any provision is not enforceable as written, the Parties agree that the provision shall be
amended so that it is enforceable to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public
policies of the jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought and affords the Parties the same basic
rights and obligations and has the same economic effect. If any provision is held invalid or
otherwise unenforceable, such findings shall not invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties with respect
to the development of New Developer Restaurants and supersedes all prior negotiations,
commitments, representations, warranties and undertakings of the Parties (if any) with respect to
the development of New Developer Restaurants, whether written or oral. The Parties
acknowledge that they are not relying upon any representations, warranties, conditions,
agreements or understandings, written or oral, made by the Parties as their agents or
representatives, except as herein specified. Neither this Agreement nor any term or provision of
it may be changed, waived, discharged, or modified other than in writing and signed by the Parties.
Nothing in this Section, however, is intended to disclaim any representations BKC made in the
franchise disclosure document that it furnished to Area Developer in connection with this
Agreement.
17.1 Area 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
Area Developer as an independent businessperson. BKC expressly disclaims the making of, and
Area 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.
17.2 Area Developer acknowledges that Area Developer has received, read, and understands this
Agreement, the exhibits hereto, and agreements relating hereto, if any; and BKC has accorded Area
Developer ample time and opportunity to consult with advisors of Area Developer’s own choosing
about the potential benefits and risks of entering into this Agreement.
17.3 Area Developer acknowledges that Area Developer has received the Franchise Disclosure
Document required by the Trade Regulation Rule of the Federal Trade Commission entitled
“Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity
Ventures” at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the date on which this Agreement was
executed.
18.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, authorization, designation,
specification or other communication given or made to or by a party to this Agreement:
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(a) must be in writing and addressed:
(ii) if to Area Developer to: the address specified in the above recitals as Area
Developer’s address or Area Developer's last known mailing address
(iii) if to a Principal to: the address specified in the above recitals as Principal’s address,
or Principal's last known mailing address
(b) is regarded as being given by the sender and received by the addressee: (i) if by delivery
in person (including by courier), when delivered to the addressee; and (ii) if by certified,
return receipt mail, on the earlier of actual receipt or the 3rd day after being deposited in
the mail.
18.2 Non-Waiver. Failure of BKC to insist upon strict performance of any terms of this
Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. Acceptance by
BKC of any money paid by Area Developer under this Agreement or under any Developer
Franchise Agreement shall not constitute a waiver by BKC of any breach or default of this
Agreement or any Developer Franchise Agreement. The rights, powers, privileges and remedies
of BKC hereunder and in all other agreements with Area Developer shall be cumulative and not
exclusive.
18.3 Relationship of Parties. The Parties to this Agreement are not partners, joint venturers,
or agents of each other and there is no fiduciary relationship between the Parties. BKC does not
have the right to bind or obligate Area Developer in any way and shall not represent that it has
any such right, and Area Developer does not have the right to bind or obligate BKC in any way
and shall not represent that it has any such right.
18.5 GENERAL RELEASE. For and in consideration of BKC entering into this Agreement, and
other good and valuable consideration received from or on behalf of BKC, the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, Area Developer, for itself and on behalf of each OpCo, hereby remises,
releases, acquits, satisfies, and forever discharges the BKC Indemnified Parties, of and from all
manner of Claims, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills,
specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, variances, trespasses,
damages, judgments and executions, whatsoever, in law or in equity, which Area Developer or
any OpCo ever had, now has, or which any successor or assign of Area Developer or any OpCo
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hereafter can, shall, or may have, whether known or unknown, against the BKC Indemnified
Parties, or any of them, for, upon, or by reason of any matter, cause, or thing whatsoever, from
the beginning of the world to the date of this Agreement. [AREA DEVELOPER, SPECIFICALLY,
AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE AND ADVICE OF COUNSEL, DOES HEREBY WAIVE THE
PROVISIONS AND PROTECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 SET
FORTH BELOW. CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 READS AS FOLLOWS: "A
GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR
RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT
THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD
HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR
RELEASED PARTY."]1
18.6 Incorporation of Recital, Preamble, and Whereas Paragraphs. The recital, preamble, and
whereas paragraphs set forth above are incorporated herein by this reference with the same force
and effect as if they were more specifically set forth herein.
18.7 Binding Nature. All of the covenants, agreements, terms and conditions to be observed
and performed by the Parties hereto shall be applicable to and binding upon their respective
successors and permitted assigns.
18.8 Counterpart Execution. To facilitate execution, this Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts as may be convenient or necessary, and it shall not be necessary that
the signatures of all Parties hereto be contained on any one counterpart hereof. Additionally, the
Parties hereto hereby covenant and agree that, for purposes of facilitating the execution of this
Agreement, (a) the signature pages taken from separate individually executed counterparts of this
Agreement may be combined to form multiple fully executed counterparts and (b) a facsimile or
PDF or electronic form of signature shall be deemed to be an original signature. All executed
counterparts of this Agreement shall be deemed to be originals, but all such counterparts taken
together shall constitute one and the same agreement.
18.9 Amendment. This Agreement shall not be amended or modified except by a written
instrument signed by all Parties.
18.10 Survival. Article XIII and all other provisions which must survive in order to give effect to
their intent and meaning shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
18.11 Claims. Any and all Claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement (including the offer
and sale of any franchise), the relationship of Area Developer and BKC, or Area Developer’s
operation of any Developer Restaurant, brought by Area Developer shall be commenced within
eighteen (18) months from the occurrence of the facts giving rise to such Claim, or such Claim
shall be barred.
18.12 Waiver of Jury Trial. AREA DEVELOPER AND BKC IRREVOCABLY WAIVE TRIAL BY
JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM, WHETHER AT LAW OR IN
1
[NOTE: IF AREA DEVELOPER HAS OPCOS OPERATING EXISTING RESTAURANTS ON
THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OPCO MUST SEPARATELY SIGN A JOINDER AS
TO THIS RELEASE AND THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN SECTION 6 THAT BKC IS NOT
MAKING ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE SITES WE APPROVE.]
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EQUITY, BROUGHT BY EITHER OF THEM AGAINST THE OTHER, WHETHER OR NOT
THERE ARE OTHER PARTIES IN SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING.
18.14 Joint and Several Liability. If Area Developer or Principal consists of more than one
person, such person's liability under this Agreement as Area Developer or as Principal shall be
joint and several and BKC may in its discretion proceed against any one or more of them.
18.15 Agency. BKC may subcontract or delegate to an Affiliate or any other entity the
performance of any obligation or the right to exercise any right, power, authority or discretion
under this Agreement, such that anything that may or must be done by BKC under this Agreement
may be done instead by or in conjunction with such subcontractor or delegate. If directed by BKC,
and to the extent directed by BKC, Area Developer must deal with any such subcontractor or
delegate as if they were BKC. BKC shall remain responsible for the performance of the obligation.
18.16 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. If the parties agree to
vary a time requirement the time requirement so varied is of the essence of this Agreement.
18.17 Changes in Laws. The parties agree that if any Laws are changed or introduced or any
relevant government authority publishes or issues any statement, rules, code or requirement
which in the reasonable opinion of BKC renders or is likely to render all or part of this Agreement
unenforceable, illegal or void, the parties will immediately amend this Agreement and do all things
(including executing documents) necessary or desirable to ensure that this Agreement is not
unenforceable, illegal or void.
18.18 Disclosure of Personal Information. Area Developer and each Principal hereby expressly
permit BKC to disclose in its Franchise Disclosure Document (whether required by law or made
available on a voluntary basis), personal information related to the Principal and the directors,
officers and shareholders of Area Developer, including their names, addresses, telephone
numbers and facsimile numbers, and sales, revenues, expenses, costs, results of operations, and
similar information regarding any BURGER KING® Restaurant, and any information regarding
the non-renewal, closure, expiry or termination of this Agreement. Area Developer shall obtain
the consent of the directors, officers and shareholders of Area Developer necessary to permit the
disclosure of their personal information as contemplated under this Section 18.18.
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By entering into this Agreement, Area Developer expressly consents to transact business with
BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other
applicable state and federal laws, this Agreement may be executed by electronic signatures. The
parties to this Agreement agree that (i) the parties' electronic signatures are intended to
authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures,
and (ii) an electronically signed version of this Agreement shall constitute an original for all
purposes.
THIS AGREEMENT is executed by the Parties as of the day and year indicated on the first page
of this Agreement.
By:
Title:
Printed Name:
By: ________________________________
Title: _______________________________
Printed Name: _______________________
________________________________
By: ________________________________
Title: _______________________________
Printed Name: _______________________
________________________________
________________________________
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SCHEDULE 1- DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
(a) Development Years 1-8: Area Developer agrees to develop, open, build and operate, on
a cumulative basis, a total of _____ new Burger King Restaurants (net of closures) in the Territory
by the end of Development Year _____. In addition, Area Developer must achieve the applicable
annual Cumulative Opening Target (net of closures) set forth below by the end of each
Development Year.
DEVELOPMENT Cumulative
YEAR Opening Target
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
TOTAL ___
The targets set forth above are collectively referred to as the “Cumulative Opening Targets” and
individually, a “Cumulative Opening Target”.
(b) Net of Closures Requirement. Area Developer acknowledges and agrees that all
Cumulative Opening Targets must be achieved net of closures (as set forth in Section 5.1) so that
such targets represent net restaurant growth (or NRG) in the Territory for each Development Year,
and (ii) in the event of the closure of any Developer Restaurant in the Territory, and without
distinction as to the reason for such closure (i.e., expiration, early termination or otherwise), such
Restaurant must be replaced by a New Developer Restaurant (“Replacement Restaurant”) by
the end of the Development Year in which the closure occurred, as necessary, in order to achieve
the Cumulative Opening Targets net of closures.
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Exhibit M (03/2022)
SCHEDULE 2 – EQUITY HOLDINGS
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Exhibit M (03/2022)
EXHIBIT A – [EXISTING DEVELOPER RESTAURANTS]
[RESERVED]
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Exhibit M (03/2022)
EXHIBIT B – TERRITORY
4857-2171-1620, v. 3
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If you buy this franchise, your contact information may be disclosed to other buyers when you leave the
franchise system.
1. This chart does not include a transfer when the beneficial ownership of the franchise does not change.
3. Denotes a developer with a development agreement. However, the development agreement may still be in
effect.
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EXHIBIT P
AMENDMENT TO
BURGER KING® RESTAURANT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (ENTITY)
REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Burger King Restaurant #
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of California:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of California or if the Franchised Restaurant
will be located in California.
1. The California Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through
20043) provides franchisees with additional rights concerning termination or non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement
and certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement relating to termination and non-renewal may be superseded by
the Act. There may also be court decisions which may supersede the Franchise Agreement and Franchisee’s
relationship with BKC, including the areas of termination and renewal of Franchisee’s franchise. If the Franchise
Agreement is inconsistent with the law, the California law will control.
2. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Florida. This provision may not be
enforceable under California law.
3. The Franchise Agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be
enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et seq.).
4. The Franchise Agreement requires Franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon
renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any
condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any
provision of that law or any rule or order thereunder is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of Franchisee’s rights
under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of Franchisee’s
rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 - 20043)). To the extent
required by such laws, Franchisee shall not be required to execute a general release.
5. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete which extends beyond the
termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.
6. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement on the
same day that the Franchise Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of California:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of California or if the Franchised Restaurant
will be located in California.
1. The California Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through
20043) provides franchisees with additional rights concerning termination or non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement
and certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement relating to termination and non-renewal may be superseded by
the Act. There may also be court decisions which may supersede the Franchise Agreement and Franchisee’s
relationship with BKC, including the areas of termination and renewal of Franchisee’s franchise. If the Franchise
Agreement is inconsistent with the law, the California law will control.
2. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Florida. This provision may not be
enforceable under California law.
3. The Franchise Agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be
enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et seq.).
4. The Franchise Agreement requires Franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon
renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any
condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any
provision of that law or any rule or order thereunder is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of Franchisee’s rights
under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of Franchisee’s
rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 - 20043)). To the extent
required by such laws, Franchisee shall not be required to execute a general release.
5. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete which extends beyond the
termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.
6. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement on the
same day that the Franchise Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Hawaii:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of Hawaii or if the Franchised Restaurant will
be located in Hawaii.
1. Section 18.B of the Franchise Agreement shall be amended by the addition of the following new
subsection (6), which shall be considered an integral part of the Agreement:
2. No release, assignment, novation, or waiver set forth in the Agreement will relieve BKC or any
other person from liability imposed by the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 482E, et seq.
3. This Amendment shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the
jurisdictional requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 482E, et seq., are met
independently without reference to this Amendment.
4. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement on the
same day that the Franchise Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Hawaii:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of Hawaii or if the Franchised Restaurant will
be located in Hawaii.
1. Section 18.B of the Franchise Agreement shall be amended by the addition of the following new
subsection (6), which shall be considered an integral part of the Agreement:
2. No release, assignment, novation, or waiver set forth in the Agreement will relieve BKC or any
other person from liability imposed by the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 482E, et seq.
3. This Amendment shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the
jurisdictional requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 482E, et seq., are met
independently without reference to this Amendment.
4. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement on the
same day that the Franchise Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
4888-7943-2452, v. 2
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Illinois:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of Illinois or if the Franchised Restaurant will
be located in Illinois.
2. Franchisee’s rights upon termination and non-renewal are set forth in Sections 19 and 20 of the
Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987, Ill. Comp. Stat. §§ 705/1 to 705/44 (the “Act”).
3. Section 4 of the Act states that “Any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction
or venue in a forum outside of this State is void, provided that a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration in a
forum outside of this State.”
4. Any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring a franchisee to waive
requirements with any provisions of the Act or any other law of the State of Illinois is void. This shall not prevent any
person from entering into a settlement agreement or executing a general release regarding a potential or actual
lawsuit filed under the provisions of the Act, nor shall it prevent the arbitration of any claims pursuant to the provisions
of Title IX of the United States Code.
5. The provision in the Franchise Agreement which terminates the franchise upon the bankruptcy of
the Franchisee may not be enforceable under Title 11, United States Code, Section 101.
6. Section 18.A of the Franchise Agreement is modified by the insertion of the following at the end of
such Section:
7. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4872-6816-4356, v. 3
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Illinois:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of Illinois or if the Franchised Restaurant will
be located in Illinois.
2. Franchisee’s rights upon termination and non-renewal are set forth in Sections 19 and 20 of the
Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987, Ill. Comp. Stat. §§ 705/1 to 705/44 (the “Act”).
3. Section 4 of the Act states that “Any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction
or venue in a forum outside of this State is void, provided that a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration in a
forum outside of this State.”
4. As required by the Act, Paragraph C of the Introduction to the Franchise Agreement relating to the
Franchisee's acknowledgments is hereby deleted and is replaced with the following:
5. Any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring a franchisee to waive
requirements with any provisions of the Act or any other law of the State of Illinois is void. This shall not prevent any
person from entering into a settlement agreement or executing a general release regarding a potential or actual
lawsuit filed under the provisions of the Act, nor shall it prevent the arbitration of any claims pursuant to the provisions
of Title IX of the United States Code.
6. The provision in the Franchise Agreement which terminates the franchise upon the bankruptcy of
the Franchisee may not be enforceable under Title 11, United States Code, Section 101.
7. Section 18.A of the Franchise Agreement is modified by the insertion of the following at the end of
such Section:
8. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
4882-2400-6916, v. 3
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Maryland:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of Maryland or if the Franchised Restaurant
will be located in Maryland.
Pursuant to COMAR02.02.08.16L, the general release required as a condition to renewal, sale or consent to
assignment/transfer shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure
Law.
2. Section 18 is revised to provide that termination upon bankruptcy might not be enforceable under the U.S.
Bankruptcy Act, but BKC intends to enforce it to the extent enforceable.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Franchise Agreement, you may bring a lawsuit in
Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Any claim
arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after
the grant of the franchise.
4. The representations made in the Franchise Agreement are not intended to nor should they act as a release,
estoppel or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
5. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement on the
same day that the Franchise Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Maryland:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of Maryland or if the Franchised Restaurant
will be located in Maryland.
Pursuant to COMAR02.02.08.16L, the general release required as a condition to renewal, sale or consent to
assignment/transfer shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure
Law.
2. Section 18 is revised to provide that termination upon bankruptcy might not be enforceable under the U.S.
Bankruptcy Act, but BKC intends to enforce it to the extent enforceable.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Franchise Agreement, you may bring a lawsuit in
Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Any claim
arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after
the grant of the franchise.
4. The representations made in the Franchise Agreement are not intended to nor should they act as a release,
estoppel or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
5. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement on the
same day that the Franchise Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Minnesota:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of Minnesota or if the Franchised Restaurant
will be located in Minnesota.
2. BKC shall not require Franchisee to assent to a release, assignment, novation or waiver that would
relieve any person from liability imposed by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 80C.01 to 80C.22, provided that the
foregoing shall not bar the voluntary settlement of disputes.
5. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4814-4852-2210, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall supersede
and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Minnesota:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of Minnesota or if the Franchised Restaurant will be located
in Minnesota.
2. BKC shall not require Franchisee to assent to a release, assignment, novation or waiver that would relieve any
person from liability imposed by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 80C.01 to 80C.22, provided that the foregoing shall not bar the
voluntary settlement of disputes.
“C. Minnesota law provides franchisees with certain termination, non-renewal and
transfer rights. Minn. Stat. §80C.14 (subdivisions 3, 4 and 5) requires, except in certain
specified cases, that a franchisee be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to
cure) and 180 days' notice of non-renewal of this Agreement, and provides that consent to
transfer of the franchise may not be unreasonably withheld. This Agreement shall not in
any way abrogate or reduce any rights of franchisee as provided for in the Minnesota
Franchise Act, including the right to submit matters to the jurisdiction of the courts of
Minnesota.”
“Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.21 and Minnesota Rule 2860.4400(J) prohibit BKC from
requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota, requiring waiver of a jury trial, or
requiring Franchisee to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties or judgment
notes. In addition, nothing in this Agreement can abrogate or reduce any of Franchisee’s
rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or Franchisee’s rights to any
procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.”
5. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC electronically
and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws, this Amendment
may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended
to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed
version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement on the same day that
the Franchise Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
4851-5622-1410, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of North Dakota:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of North Dakota or if the Franchised
Restaurant will be located in North Dakota.
1. Section 19 of the Franchise Agreement is amended to add the following at the end of such Section:
“Covenants not to compete are subject to Section 9-08-06 of the North Dakota
Codified Code.”
3. Sections 18.B.(4), 20.A., 20.B. and 20.D. of the Franchise Agreement are amended to add the
following at the end of each Section:
“This Agreement shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of
Franchisee as provided for in the North Dakota Century Code governing
franchisees.”
4. Section 21.C.(1) of the Franchise Agreement is amended to provide that the Franchise Agreement
will be governed by the laws of the State of North Dakota.
5. Section 21.C.(2) of the Franchise Agreement is amended by adding the following at the end of such
Section:
“This Agreement shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of
Franchisee as provided for in the North Dakota Century Code governing
franchisees, including the right to submit matters to the jurisdiction of the courts
of North Dakota.”
6. No provision of the Franchise Agreement shall be interpreted to accelerate any statute of limitations
contained in any provision of the North Dakota Century Code.
7. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement on the
same day that the Franchise Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4845-3546-4418, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of North Dakota:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of North Dakota or if the Franchised
Restaurant will be located in North Dakota.
1. Section 19 of the Franchise Agreement is amended to add the following at the end of such Section:
“Covenants not to compete are subject to Section 9-08-06 of the North Dakota
Codified Code.”
3. Sections 18.B.(4), 20.A., 20.B. and 20.D. of the Franchise Agreement are amended to add the
following at the end of each Section:
“This Agreement shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of
Franchisee as provided for in the North Dakota Century Code governing
franchisees.”
4. Section 21.C.(1) of the Franchise Agreement is amended to provide that the Franchise Agreement
will be governed by the laws of the State of North Dakota.
5. Section 21.C.(2) of the Franchise Agreement is amended by adding the following at the end of such
Section:
“This Agreement shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of
Franchisee as provided for in the North Dakota Century Code governing
franchisees, including the right to submit matters to the jurisdiction of the courts
of North Dakota.”
6. No provision of the Franchise Agreement shall be interpreted to accelerate any statute of limitations
contained in any provision of the North Dakota Century Code.
7. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement on the
same day that the Franchise Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
4838-9793-0210, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Washington:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of Washington or if the Franchised Restaurant
will be located in Washington.
1. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection
Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
2. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor
including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions which may
supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor including the areas of termination and
renewal of your franchise.
4. A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee may not include rights under the Washington
Franchise Investment Protection Act or any rule or order thereunder except when executed pursuant to a negotiated
settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions
such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or
remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
5. Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the Franchisor’s reasonable estimated or
actual costs in effecting a transfer.
7. RCW 49.62.060 prohibits a franchisor from restricting, restraining, or prohibiting a franchisee from
(i) soliciting or hiring any employee of a franchisee of the same franchisor or (ii) soliciting or hiring any employee of
the franchisor. As a result, any such provisions contained in the Franchise Agreement or elsewhere are void and
unenforceable in Washington.
8. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4834-7849-9810, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Washington:
This Amendment is only applicable if Franchisee is a resident of Washington or if the Franchised Restaurant
will be located in Washington.
1. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection
Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
2. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor
including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions which may
supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor including the areas of termination and
renewal of your franchise.
4. A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee may not include rights under the Washington
Franchise Investment Protection Act or any rule or order thereunder except when executed pursuant to a negotiated
settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions
such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or
remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
5. Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the Franchisor’s reasonable estimated or
actual costs in effecting a transfer.
7. RCW 49.62.060 prohibits a franchisor from restricting, restraining, or prohibiting a franchisee from
(i) soliciting or hiring any employee of a franchisee of the same franchisor or (ii) soliciting or hiring any employee of
the franchisor. As a result, any such provisions contained in the Franchise Agreement or elsewhere are void and
unenforceable in Washington.
8. By entering into this Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
4829-2485-1682, v. 1
AMENDMENT TO
AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Area Development Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of California:
This Amendment is only applicable if Area Developer is a resident of California or if the Restaurant will be
located in California.
1. The California Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through
20043) provides franchisees with additional rights concerning transfer, termination or non-renewal of the Area
Development Agreement and certain provisions of the Area Development Agreement relating to transfer, termination
and/or non-renewal may be superseded by the Act. There may also be court decisions which may supersede the
Area Development Agreement and Area Developer’s relationship with BKC, including the areas of transfer,
termination and renewal of Area Developer’s franchise. If the Area Development Agreement is inconsistent with the
law, the California law will control.
2. The Area Development Agreement requires application of the laws of Florida. This provision may
not be enforceable under California law.
3. The Area Development Agreement requires Area Developer to execute a general release of claims.
California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind
any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order thereunder
is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of Area Developer’s rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California
Corporations Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of Area Developer’s rights under the Franchise Relations Act
(Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 - 20043)).
4. The Area Development Agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may
not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. § 101 et seq.).
5. The Area Development Agreement contains a covenant not to compete which extends beyond the
termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.
6. The Area Development Agreement contains a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil
Code section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.
7. By entering into this Amendment, Area Developer expressly consents to transact business with
BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state
and federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree
that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect
as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original
for all purposes.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
AREA DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4816-0557-7698, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Area Development Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Hawaii:
This Amendment is only applicable if Area Developer is a resident of Hawaii or if the Restaurant will be
located in Hawaii.
1. The Area Development Agreement shall be amended by the addition of the following:
BKC shall comply with the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 482E, et seq.,
which currently requires BKC compensate Area Developer upon termination or refusal to renew the
franchise for the fair market value, at the time of the termination or expiration of the franchise, of
any inventory, supplies, equipment and furnishings which were purchased from BKC or a supplier
designated by BKC. Personalized materials which have no value to BKC need not be
compensated for. If BKC refuses to renew a franchise for the purpose of converting Area
Developer’s business to one owned and operated by BKC, BKC, in addition, must compensate
Area Developer for the loss of goodwill. BKC may deduct reasonable costs incurred in removing,
transporting, and disposing of Area Developer’s inventory, supplies, equipment, and furnishings
pursuant to these requirements, and may offset any moneys due BKC.
2. BKC may not require Area Developer at the time of entering into a franchise to assent to a release,
assignment, novation, or waiver which would relieve any person from liability imposed by Hawaii Revised Statutes,
Title 26, Chapter 482E. Any condition, stipulation or provision binding any person acquiring any franchise to waive
compliance with any provision of Hawaii Revised Statutes, Title 26, Chapter 482E or a rule promulgated hereunder
shall be void. This paragraph shall not bar or affect the settlement of disputes, claims or civil suits arising or brought
under Hawaii Revised Statutes, Title 26, Chapter 482E.
3. By entering into this Amendment, Area Developer expressly consents to transact business with
BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state
and federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree
that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect
as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original
for all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Area Development Agreement
on the same day that the Area Development Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
AREA DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Area Development Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Illinois:
This Amendment is only applicable if Area Developer is a resident of Illinois or if the Restaurant will be
located in Illinois.
1. In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise
agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a
franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
3. Developer’s rights upon termination and non-renewal are set forth in Sections 19 and 20 of the
Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
4. In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or
provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise
Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
5. The provision in the Franchise Agreement which terminates the franchise upon the bankruptcy of
Area Developer may not be enforceable under Title 11, United States Code, Section 101.
6. By entering into this Amendment, Area Developer expressly consents to transact business with
BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state
and federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree
that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect
as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original
for all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Area Development Agreement
on the same day that the Area Development Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
AREA DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4826-6359-0882, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Area Development Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Maryland:
This Amendment is only applicable if Area Developer is a resident of Maryland or if the Restaurant will be
located in Maryland.
The release by Area Developer shall not apply to any claims made under the Maryland Franchise
Registration and Disclosure Law.
2. Article IX is revised to provide that termination upon bankruptcy might not be enforceable under the U.S.
Bankruptcy Act, but BKC intends to enforce it to the extent enforceable.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Area Development Agreement, you may bring a
lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Any
claim arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years
after the grant of the franchise.
4. The representations made in the Area Development Agreement are not intended to nor should they act as a
release, estoppel or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
5. By entering into this Amendment, Area Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Area Development Agreement
on the same day that the Area Development Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
AREA DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4841-3591-5491, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Area Development Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Minnesota:
This Amendment is only applicable if Area Developer is a resident of Minnesota or if the Restaurant will be
located in Minnesota.
1. BKC shall not require Area Developer to assent to a release, assignment, novation or waiver that
would relieve any person from liability imposed by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 80C.01 to 80C.22, provided that the
foregoing shall not bar the voluntary settlement of disputes.
2. Minnesota law provides franchisees with certain termination, non-renewal and transfer rights.
Minn. Stat. §80C.14 (subdivisions 3, 4, and 5) requires, except in certain specified cases, that a franchisee be given
90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice of non-renewal of the Area Development
Agreement, and provides that consent to transfer of the franchise may not be unreasonably withheld. The Area
Development Agreement shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of Area Developer as provided for in the
Minnesota Franchise Act, including the right to submit matters to the jurisdiction of the courts of Minnesota.
4. By entering into this Amendment, Area Developer expressly consents to transact business with
BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state
and federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree
that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect
as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original
for all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Area Development Agreement
on the same day that the Area Development Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
AREA DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4824-6318-2050, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Area Development Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of North Dakota:
This Amendment is only applicable if Area Developer is a resident of North Dakota or if the Restaurant will
be located in North Dakota.
“This Agreement shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of Area
Developer as provided for in the North Dakota Century Code governing
franchisees.”
2. The Area Development Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of North Dakota.
3. No provision of the Area Development Agreement shall be interpreted to accelerate any statute of
limitations contained in any provision of the North Dakota Century Code.
4. By entering into this Amendment, Area Developer expressly consents to transact business with
BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state
and federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree
that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect
as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original
for all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Area Development Agreement
on the same day that the Area Development Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
AREA DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4839-9049-8530, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Area Development Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Washington:
This Amendment is only applicable if Area Developer is a resident of Washington or if the Restaurant will be
located in Washington.
1. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection
Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
2. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Area Development Agreement in your relationship with the
franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions which
may supersede the Area Development Agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of
termination and renewal of your franchise.
4. A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee may not include rights under the Washington
Franchise Investment Protection Act or any rule or order thereunder except when executed pursuant to a negotiated
settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions
such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or
remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
5. Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the franchisor’s reasonable estimated or
actual costs in effecting a transfer.
7. RCW 49.62.060 prohibits a franchisor from restricting, restraining, or prohibiting a franchisee from
(i) soliciting or hiring any employee of a franchisee of the same franchisor or (ii) soliciting or hiring any employee of
the franchisor. As a result, any such provisions contained in the Area Development Agreement or elsewhere are void
and unenforceable in Washington.
8. By entering into this Amendment, Area Developer expressly consents to transact business with
BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state
and federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree
that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect
as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original
for all purposes.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
AREA DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4819-9446-8578, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement, the
following provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of
California:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of California or if the Restaurant will be located
in California.
1. The California Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through
20043) provides franchisees with additional rights concerning termination or non-renewal of the Multiple Target
Reservation Agreement and certain provisions of the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement relating to termination
and non-renewal may be superseded by the Act. There may also be court decisions which may supersede the
Multiple Target Reservation Agreement and Developer’s relationship with BKC, including the areas of termination and
renewal of Developer’s franchise. If the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement is inconsistent with the law, the
California law will control.
2. The Multiple Target Reservation Agreement requires application of the laws of Florida. This
provision may not be enforceable under California law.
3. The Multiple Target Reservation Agreement requires Developer to execute a general release of
claims. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to
bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order
thereunder is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of Developer’s rights under the Franchise Investment Law
(California Corporations Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of Developer’s rights under the Franchise Relations Act
(Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 - 20043)). To the extent required by such laws, Section 11.6 shall
be deleted and replaced with the following: “[Intentionally omitted].”
4. The Multiple Target Reservation Agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This
provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. § 101 et seq.).
5. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Multiple Target Reservation
Agreement on the same day that the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
THIS AMENDMENT IS AN ATTACHMENT TO ALL MULTIPLE TARGET RESERVATION AGREEMENTS
GRANTED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. 4822-4311-1906, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement, the
following provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of
Hawaii:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of Hawaii or if the Restaurant will be located in
Hawaii.
1. BKC shall comply with the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 482E, et seq.,
which currently requires BKC compensate Developer upon termination or refusal to renew the franchise for the fair
market value, at the time of the termination or expiration of the franchise, of any inventory, supplies, equipment and
furnishings which were purchased from BKC or a supplier designated by BKC. Personalized materials which have no
value to BKC need not be compensated for. If BKC refuses to renew a franchise for the purpose of converting
Developer’s business to one owned and operated by BKC, BKC, in addition, must compensate Developer for the loss
of goodwill. BKC may deduct reasonable costs incurred in removing, transporting, and disposing of Developer’s
inventory, supplies, equipment, and furnishings pursuant to these requirements, and may offset any moneys due
BKC.
2. BKC may not require Developer at the time of entering into a franchise to assent to a release,
assignment, novation, or waiver which would relieve any person from liability imposed by Hawaii Revised Statutes,
Title 26, Chapter 482E. Any condition, stipulation or provision binding any person acquiring any franchise to waive
compliance with any provision of Hawaii Revised Statutes, Title 26, Chapter 482E or a rule promulgated hereunder
shall be void. This paragraph shall not bar or affect the settlement of disputes, claims or civil suits arising or brought
under Hawaii Revised Statutes, Title 26, Chapter 482E.
3. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Multiple Target Reservation
Agreement on the same day that the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement, the
following provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of
Illinois:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of Illinois or if the Restaurant will be located in
Illinois.
1. In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise
agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a
franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
3. Developer’s rights upon termination and non-renewal are set forth in Sections 19 and 20 of the
Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
4. In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or
provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise
Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
5. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Multiple Target Reservation
Agreement on the same day that the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement, the
following provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of
Maryland:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of Maryland or if the Restaurant will be located
in Maryland.
The release by Developer shall not apply to any claims made under the Maryland Franchise
Registration and Disclosure Law.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement,
you may bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration
and Disclosure Law. Any claim arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure
Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise.
3. The representations made in the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement are not intended to nor
should they act as a release, estoppel or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration
and Disclosure Law.
4. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Multiple Target Reservation
Agreement on the same day that the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement, the
following provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of
Minnesota:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of Minnesota or if the Restaurant will be
located in Minnesota.
1. BKC shall not require Developer to assent to a release, assignment, novation or waiver that would
relieve any person from liability imposed by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 80C.01 to 80C.22, provided that the
foregoing shall not bar the voluntary settlement of disputes.
2. Minnesota law provides franchisees with certain termination, non-renewal and transfer rights.
Minn. Stat. §80C.14 (subdivisions 3, 4, and 5) requires, except in certain specified cases, that a franchisee be given
90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice of non-renewal of the Multiple Target
Reservation Agreement, and provides that consent to transfer of the franchise may not be unreasonably withheld.
The Multiple Target Reservation Agreement shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of Developer as
provided for in the Minnesota Franchise Act, including the right to submit matters to the jurisdiction of the courts of
Minnesota.
4. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Multiple Target Reservation
Agreement on the same day that the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement, the
following provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of North
Dakota:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of North Dakota or if the Restaurant will be
located in North Dakota.
“This Agreement shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of Developer
as provided for in the North Dakota Century Code governing franchisees.”
2. The Multiple Target Reservation Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of North
Dakota.
3. No provision of the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement shall be interpreted to accelerate any
statute of limitations contained in any provision of the North Dakota Century Code.
4. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Multiple Target Reservation
Agreement on the same day that the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
4834-7040-4834, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement, the
following provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of
Washington:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of Washington or if the Restaurant will be
located in Washington.
1. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection
Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
2. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement in your relationship
with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court
decisions which may supersede the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement in your relationship with the franchisor
including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
4. A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee may not include rights under the Washington
Franchise Investment Protection Act or any rule or order thereunder except when executed pursuant to a negotiated
settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions
such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or
remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
5. Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the franchisor’s reasonable estimated or
actual costs in effecting a transfer.
7. RCW 49.62.060 prohibits a franchisor from restricting, restraining, or prohibiting a franchisee from
(i) soliciting or hiring any employee of a franchisee of the same franchisor or (ii) soliciting or hiring any employee of
the franchisor. As a result, any such provisions contained in the Multiple Target Reservation Agreement or elsewhere
are void and unenforceable in Washington.
8. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Target Reservation Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of California:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of California or if the Restaurant will be located
in California.
1. The California Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through
20043) provides franchisees with additional rights concerning termination or non-renewal of the Target Reservation
Agreement and certain provisions of the Target Reservation Agreement relating to termination and non-renewal may
be superseded by the Act. There may also be court decisions which may supersede the Target Reservation
Agreement and Developer’s relationship with BKC, including the areas of termination and renewal of Developer’s
franchise. If the Target Reservation Agreement is inconsistent with the law, the California law will control.
2. The Target Reservation Agreement requires application of the laws of Florida. This provision may
not be enforceable under California law.
3. The Target Reservation Agreement requires Developer to execute a general release of claims.
California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind
any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order thereunder
is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of Developer’s rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California
Corporations Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of Developer’s rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business
and Professions Code Sections 20000 - 20043)). To the extent required by such laws, Section 11.6 shall be deleted
and replaced with the following: “[Intentionally omitted].”
4. The Target Reservation Agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may
not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. § 101 et seq.).
5. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Target Reservation Agreement
on the same day that the Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
THIS AMENDMENT IS AN ATTACHMENT TO ALL TARGET RESERVATION AGREEMENTS GRANTED IN THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA. 4828-3031-4466, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Target Reservation Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Hawaii:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of Hawaii or if the Restaurant will be located in
Hawaii.
1. BKC shall comply with the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 482E, et seq.,
which currently requires BKC compensate Developer upon termination or refusal to renew the franchise for the fair
market value, at the time of the termination or expiration of the franchise, of any inventory, supplies, equipment and
furnishings which were purchased from BKC or a supplier designated by BKC. Personalized materials which have no
value to BKC need not be compensated for. If BKC refuses to renew a franchise for the purpose of converting
Developer’s business to one owned and operated by BKC, BKC, in addition, must compensate Developer for the loss
of goodwill. BKC may deduct reasonable costs incurred in removing, transporting, and disposing of Developer’s
inventory, supplies, equipment, and furnishings pursuant to these requirements, and may offset any moneys due
BKC.
2. BKC may not require Developer at the time of entering into a franchise to assent to a release,
assignment, novation, or waiver which would relieve any person from liability imposed by Hawaii Revised Statutes,
Title 26, Chapter 482E. Any condition, stipulation or provision binding any person acquiring any franchise to waive
compliance with any provision of Hawaii Revised Statutes, Title 26, Chapter 482E or a rule promulgated hereunder
shall be void. This paragraph shall not bar or affect the settlement of disputes, claims or civil suits arising or brought
under Hawaii Revised Statutes, Title 26, Chapter 482E.
3. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Target Reservation Agreement
on the same day that the Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Target Reservation Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Illinois:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of Illinois or if the Restaurant will be located in
Illinois.
1. In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise
agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a
franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
3. Franchisee’s rights upon termination and non-renewal are set forth in Sections 19 and 20 of the
Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
4. In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or
provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise
Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
5. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Target Reservation Agreement
on the same day that the Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Target Reservation Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Maryland:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of Maryland or if the Restaurant will be located
in Maryland.
The release by Developer shall not apply to any claims made under the Maryland Franchise Registration
and Disclosure Law.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Target Reservation Agreement, you may bring a
lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Any
claim arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years
after the grant of the franchise.
3. The representations made in the Target Reservation Agreement are not intended to nor should they act as a
release, estoppel or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
4. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC electronically
and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws,
this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that the parties'
electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of
manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for all
purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Target Reservation Agreement
on the same day that the Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Target Reservation Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Minnesota:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of Minnesota or if the Restaurant will be
located in Minnesota.
1. BKC shall not require Developer to assent to a release, assignment, novation or waiver that would
relieve any person from liability imposed by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 80C.01 to 80C.22, provided that the
foregoing shall not bar the voluntary settlement of disputes.
2. Minnesota law provides franchisees with certain termination, non-renewal and transfer rights.
Minn. Stat. §80C.14 (subdivisions 3, 4, and 5) requires, except in certain specified cases, that a franchisee be given
90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice of non-renewal of the Target Reservation
Agreement, and provides that consent to transfer of the franchise may not be unreasonably withheld. The Target
Reservation Agreement shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of Developer as provided for in the
Minnesota Franchise Act, including the right to submit matters to the jurisdiction of the courts of Minnesota.
4. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Target Reservation Agreement
on the same day that the Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Target Reservation Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of North Dakota:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of North Dakota or if the Restaurant will be
located in North Dakota.
“This Agreement shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of Developer
as provided for in the North Dakota Century Code governing franchisees.”
2. The Target Reservation Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of North Dakota.
3. No provision of the Target Reservation Agreement shall be interpreted to accelerate any statute of
limitations contained in any provision of the North Dakota Century Code.
4. By entering into this Amendment, Developer expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and
federal laws, this Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Amendment agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as
the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Amendment shall constitute an original for
all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to the Target Reservation Agreement
on the same day that the Target Reservation Agreement was executed.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
4827-8253-8978, v. 1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Target Reservation Agreement, the following
provisions shall supersede and apply to all BURGER KING franchises offered and sold in the State of Washington:
This Amendment is only applicable if Developer is a resident of Washington or if the Restaurant will be
located in Washington.
1. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection
Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
2. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Target Reservation Agreement in your relationship with the
franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions which
may supersede the Target Reservation Agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of
termination and renewal of your franchise.
4. A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee may not include rights under the Washington
Franchise Investment Protection Act or any rule or order thereunder except when executed pursuant to a negotiated
settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions
such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or
remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
5. Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the franchisor’s reasonable estimated or
actual costs in effecting a transfer.
7. RCW 49.62.060 prohibits a franchisor from restricting, restraining, or prohibiting a franchisee from
(i) soliciting or hiring any employee of a franchisee of the same franchisor or (ii) soliciting or hiring any employee of
the franchisor. As a result, any such provisions contained in the Target Reservation Agreement or elsewhere are void
and unenforceable in Washington.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
DEVELOPER:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
OR
, individually
In recognition of the requirements of the California Franchise Relations Act and the California Franchise
Investment Law, the BURGER KING CORPORATION Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) is
amended as follows:
4. Item 3 of the FDD shall be amended for the State of California to include the following:
5. The California Franchise Relations Act provides rights to the franchisee concerning transfer,
termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the franchise agreement contains a provision that is
inconsistent with the California Franchise Relations Act, the California Franchise Relations Act
may control. Consequently, Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document shall be amended to
include the following:
Therefore, Item 17, (V) and (W), of the FDD are amended to include the following:
7. The Franchise Agreement and Area Development Agreement require Franchisee to execute a
general release of claims. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any
condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive
compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order thereunder is void. Section 31512
voids a waiver of Franchisee’s rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California
Corporations Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of Franchisee’s rights under the California
Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 - 20043)). To the extent
required by such laws, Franchisee shall not be required to execute a general release.
Also attached at Exhibit Q is the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of BKC, and its
subsidiaries, as of December 31, 2021. THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEET IS PREPARED WITHOUT AN AUDIT. PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEES SHOULD
BE ADVISED THAT NO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT HAS AUDITED THESE
FIGURES OR EXPRESSED HIS/HER OPINION WITH REGARD TO THE CONTENTS AND
FORM.
Each provision of this Addendum to the FDD is effective only to the extent that with respect to such
provision, the jurisdictional requirements of the California Franchise Relations Act and the California
Franchise Investment Law are met independently without reference to this Addendum.
1. The page titled “Special Risk(s) to Consider About This Franchise" included in the
Burger King Corporation Franchise Disclosure Document is hereby amended by the addition of
the following information:
3. Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document is amended by adding the following information
for lines "k," "l," and "m" of the Table:
In connection with a transfer, you must sign a release of any claims you
may have against BKC. However, the release will not apply to any claim
you may have under Hawaii law.
Each provision of this Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document is effective only to the extent
with respect to such provision that the jurisdictional requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment
Law are met independently without reference to this Addendum.
In recognition of the requirements of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987, the BURGER KING
CORPORATION Franchise Disclosure Document ("FDD") is amended as follows:
Illinois law, 815 Illinois Compiled Statutes 705/19 and 705/20, may
affect the conditions under which your franchise can be terminated and
your rights upon non-renewal.
Therefore, Items 17, (v) and (w), of the FDD are amended to include the following:
3. Notwithstanding anything set forth in Item 17 to the contrary, the conditions under which your
franchise can be terminated and your rights upon non-renewal may be affected by Illinois law: 815 ILCS
705/19 and 705/20.
Each provision of this Addendum to the FDD is effective only to the extent that with respect to such
provision, the jurisdictional requirements of the Illinois Franchise Act are met independently without
reference to this Addendum.
In recognition of the requirements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law and the
Code of Maryland Regulations, the BURGER KING CORPORATION Franchise Disclosure Document
("FDD") is amended as follows:
2. Items 17(c) and 17(m) are revised to provide that, pursuant to COMAR 02.02.08.16L, the general
release required as a condition to renewal, sale or consent to assignment/transfer shall not apply
to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
3. Item 17(v) and (w) are modified by the insertion of the following:
“You may sue in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland
Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.”
4. Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be
brought within three years after the grant of the franchise.
Each provision of this Addendum to the FDD shall be effective only to the extent that, with respect to
such provision, the jurisdictional requirements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure
Law are met independently without reference to this Addendum.
In recognition of the requirements of the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. §80C.01-80C.22,
("Minnesota Franchise Act") and the Rules and Regulations of the Minnesota Commissioner of
Commerce, the BURGER KING CORPORATION Franchise Disclosure Document ("FDD") is amended
as follows:
2. Adding the following information for Item 17 (b), (c), (e), (f), (g) and (h) of the FDD:
3. Item 17 (c) and (m) are revised to provide that BKC cannot require you to sign a release of claims
under the Minnesota Franchise Act as a condition to renewal or assignment.
4. Adding the following information to Item 17 (k), (l) and (m) of the FDD:
In connection with a transfer, you must sign a release of any claims you
may have against Burger King Corporation. However, the release will
not apply to any claim you may have under the Minnesota Franchise Act
or its implementing Rules and Regulations.
5. Adding the following information to Item 17 (u), (v) and (w) of the FDD:
Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.21 and Minnesota Rule 2860.4400(J) prohibit BKC
from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota, requiring
waiver of a jury trial, or requiring you to consent to liquidated damages,
termination penalties or judgment notes. In addition, nothing in the
Franchise Disclosure Document or agreement(s) can abrogate or reduce
any of your rights as provided for in Minn. Stat. Chap. 80C or your rights
to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the
jurisdiction.
Each provision of this Addendum to the FDD is effective only to the extent, concerning such provision,
that the jurisdictional requirements of the Minnesota Franchise Law are met independently without
reference to this Addendum.
In recognition of the requirements of the North Dakota Century Code 51-10-09, and rulings of the North
Dakota Securities Commissioner, the BURGER KING CORPORATION Franchise Disclosure Document
("FDD") is amended as follows:
Adding the following information for lines “f”, “q”, “r”, “u”, “v” and “w” of the Tables amends Item 17:
THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA HAS HELD THE
FOLLOWING TO BE UNFAIR, UNJUST OR INEQUITABLE TO NORTH DAKOTA
FRANCHISEES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 51-19-09 (I) OF N.D.C.C.:
B. Situs of Arbitration Proceedings: Franchise agreements providing that the parties must
agree to the arbitration of disputes at a location that is remote from the site of the franchisee's business.
E. Applicable Laws: Franchise agreements which specify that they are to be governed by the
laws of a state other than North Dakota.
F. Waiver of Trial by Jury: Requiring North Dakota franchisees to consent to the waiver of
a trial by jury.
H. General Release: Franchise Agreements that require the franchisee to sign a general
release upon renewal of the franchise agreement.
J. Enforcement of Agreement: Franchise Agreements that require the franchisee to pay all
costs and expenses incurred by the franchisor in enforcing the agreement. The prevailing party in any
enforcement action is entitled to recover all costs and expenses including attorney's fees.
Each provision of this Addendum to the FDD is effective only to the extent, concerning such provision,
that the jurisdictional requirements of the North Dakota Century Code are met independently without
reference to this Addendum.
In recognition of the requirements of the Franchise Investment Act of the State of Rhode Island, the
BURGER KING CORPORATION Franchise Disclosure Document is amended as follows:
1. Item 17 is amended in lines v and w to cite the Franchise Investment Act of the Rhode Island
General Laws §19-28.1-14, which provides that "a provision in a franchise agreement restricting
jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside this state or requiring the application of the laws of
another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this Act."
Each provision of this Addendum to the Disclosure Document is effective only to the extent that with
respect to such provision, the jurisdictional requirements of the Franchise Investment Act of the State of
Rhode Island are met independently without reference to this Addendum.
In recognition of the requirements of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act and the Regulations of the
Virginia State Corporation Commission, the BURGER KING CORPORATION Franchise Disclosure
Document ("FDD") is amended as follows:
Pursuant to Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, it is unlawful for a
franchisor to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause. If any ground for default or
termination stated in the agreement does not constitute “reasonable cause,” as that term
may be defined in the Virginia Retail Franchise Act or the laws of Virginia, that
provision may not be enforceable.
Each provision of this Addendum to the Disclosure Document is effective only to the extent, concerning
such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act are met
independently without reference to this Addendum.
In recognition of the requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, the BURGER
KING CORPORATION Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is amended as follows:
1. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment
Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
2. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Franchise Agreement or Area Developer Agreement in your
relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There
may also be court decisions which may supersede the Franchise Agreement or Area Developer
Agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your
franchise.
4. A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee may not include rights under the
Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act or any rule or order thereunder except when executed
pursuant to a negotiated settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented
by independent counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of
limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury
trial, may not be enforceable.
5. Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the franchisor’s reasonable estimated or
actual costs in effecting a transfer.
Each provision of this Addendum to the FDD is effective only to the extent that with respect to such
provision, the jurisdictional requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act are met
independently without reference to this Addendum.
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Management is responsible for the preparation, integrity and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements, related notes
and other information included in this annual report. The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and include certain amounts based on management’s
estimates and assumptions. Other financial information presented in the annual report is derived from the consolidated financial
statements.
Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, and for performing
an assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021. Internal control over financial
reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our system of internal control
over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management
and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Management performed an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2021 based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on our assessment and those criteria, management
determined that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2021.
The scope of management's assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting included all of
the Company's consolidated operations except for the operations of FRG, LLC, which the Company acquired in December 2021.
FRG, LLC operations represented $1,103 million of the Company's consolidated total assets (which includes acquisition accounting
adjustments within the scope of the assessment) and $5 million of the Company's consolidated total revenues as of and for the year
ended December 31, 2021.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 has been audited by KPMG
LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report which is included herein.
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We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Restaurant Brands International Inc. and subsidiaries (the
“Company”) as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss),
shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes
(collectively, the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission,
and our report dated February 23, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over
financial reporting.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB
and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to
error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining,
on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements
that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are
material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The
communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a
whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or
on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
As discussed in Notes 2 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company records a liability for unrecognized tax
benefits associated with uncertain tax positions. The Company recognizes tax benefits from tax positions only if there is more
than a 50% likelihood that the tax positions will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, based on the
technical merits of the positions. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has recorded gross unrecognized tax benefits,
excluding associated interest and penalties, of $437 million.
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We identified the assessment of gross unrecognized tax benefits resulting from certain tax planning strategies implemented
during the year as a critical audit matter. Identifying and determining uncertain tax positions arising from implementing tax
planning strategies involved a number of judgments and assumptions, which included complex considerations of tax law. As
a result, subjective and complex auditor judgment, including the involvement of tax professionals with specialized skills and
knowledge, was required to evaluate the Company’s interpretation of tax law and its determination of which tax positions
have more than a 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination.
The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and
tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits
process, including controls related to 1) interpreting tax law, 2) identifying significant uncertain tax positions arising from tax
planning strategies that were implemented during the year, 3) evaluating the tax consequences of the related strategies, and 4)
evaluating which of the Company’s tax positions may not be sustained upon examination. In addition, we involved tax
professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, who assisted in:
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We have audited Restaurant Brands International Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated
Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(“PCAOB”), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements
of operations, comprehensive income (loss), shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively, the “consolidated financial statements”), and our report dated February 23,
2022 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
The Company acquired FRG, LLC during 2021, and management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, FRG, LLC's internal control over financial reporting associated with
total assets of $1,103 million and total revenues of $5 million included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of
and for the year ended December 31, 2021. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of the Company also excluded an
evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of FRG, LLC.
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of
the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control
Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based
on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the
Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting,
assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control
based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the
company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in
accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect
on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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As of December 31,
2021 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,087 $ 1,560
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $18 and $42, respectively 547 536
Inventories, net 96 96
Prepaids and other current assets 86 72
Total current assets 1,816 2,264
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $979 and $879,
respectively 2,035 2,031
Operating lease assets, net 1,130 1,152
Intangible assets, net 11,417 10,701
Goodwill 6,006 5,739
Net investment in property leased to franchisees 80 66
Other assets, net 762 824
Total assets $ 23,246 $ 22,777
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable $ 614 $ 464
Other accrued liabilities 947 835
Gift card liability 221 191
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases 96 111
Total current liabilities 1,878 1,601
Long-term debt, net of current portion 12,916 12,397
Finance leases, net of current portion 333 315
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 1,070 1,082
Other liabilities, net 1,822 2,236
Deferred income taxes, net 1,374 1,425
Total liabilities 19,393 19,056
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common shares, no par value; Unlimited shares authorized at December 31, 2021 and December
31, 2020; 309,025,068 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021; 304,718,749 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020 2,156 2,399
Retained earnings 791 622
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (710) (854)
Total Restaurant Brands International Inc. shareholders’ equity 2,237 2,167
Noncontrolling interests 1,616 1,554
Total shareholders’ equity 3,853 3,721
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 23,246 $ 22,777
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All references to “$” or “dollars” are to the currency of the United States unless otherwise indicated. All references to “Canadian
dollars” or “C$” are to the currency of Canada unless otherwise indicated.
Fiscal Year
We operate on a monthly calendar, with a fiscal year that ends on December 31. TH, BK and PLK operate on the same fiscal
year. The fiscal year of FHS ends on the Sunday on or before December 31 which was December 26, 2021.
Basis of Presentation
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States (“GAAP”) and related rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requires our management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements (the "Financial Statements") include our accounts and the accounts of entities in which we
have a controlling financial interest, the usual condition of which is ownership of a majority voting interest. All material intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in other affiliates that are owned 50% or less where we
have significant influence are accounted for by the equity method.
We are the sole general partner of Partnership and, as such we have the exclusive right, power and authority to manage, control,
administer and operate the business and affairs and to make decisions regarding the undertaking and business of Partnership, subject to
the terms of the partnership agreement of Partnership (“partnership agreement”) and applicable laws. As a result, we consolidate the
results of Partnership and record a noncontrolling interest in our consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations with respect
to the remaining economic interest in Partnership we do not hold.
We also consider for consolidation entities in which we have certain interests, where the controlling financial interest may be
achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. Such an entity, known as a variable interest entity (“VIE”), is
required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that possesses the power to direct the
activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to
receive benefits from the VIE that are significant to it. Our maximum exposure to loss resulting from involvement with VIEs is
attributable to accounts and notes receivable balances, investment balances, outstanding loan guarantees and future lease payments,
where applicable.
As our franchise and master franchise arrangements provide the franchise and master franchise entities the power to direct the
activities that most significantly impact their economic performance, we do not consider ourselves the primary beneficiary of any such
entity that might be a VIE.
Tim Hortons has historically entered into certain arrangements in which an operator acquires the right to operate a restaurant,
but Tim Hortons owns the restaurant’s assets. In these arrangements, Tim Hortons has the ability to determine which operators
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manage the restaurants and for what duration. We perform an analysis to determine if the legal entity in which operations are
conducted is a VIE and consolidate a VIE entity if we also determine Tim Hortons is the entity’s primary beneficiary (“Restaurant
VIEs”). As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we determined that we are the primary beneficiary of 46 and 38 Restaurant VIEs,
respectively, and accordingly, have consolidated the results of operations, assets and liabilities, and cash flows of these Restaurant
VIEs in our Financial Statements.
Assets and liabilities related to consolidated VIEs are not significant to our total consolidated assets and liabilities. Liabilities
recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not necessarily represent additional claims on our general assets; rather, they
represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs. Conversely, assets recognized as a result of consolidating these
VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims by our creditors as they are not legally included within our
general assets.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial
statements have been reclassified in order to be comparable with the current year classifications. These consist of the 2020 and 2019
reclassification of advertising fund contributions from Franchise and property revenues to Advertising revenues and advertising fund
expenses from Selling, general and administrative expenses to Advertising expenses, with General and administrative expenses now
presented separately. Depreciation and amortization expenses related to the advertising funds for 2020 and 2019 have also been
reclassified from Franchise and property expenses to Advertising expenses. These reclassifications did not arise as a result of any
changes to accounting policies and relate entirely to presentation with no effect on previously reported net income.
Our functional currency is the U.S. dollar, since our term loans and senior secured notes are denominated in U.S. dollars, and
the principal market for our common shares is the U.S. The functional currency of each of our operating subsidiaries is generally the
currency of the economic environment in which the subsidiary primarily does business. Our foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements
are translated into U.S. dollars using the foreign exchange rates applicable to the dates of the financial statements. Assets and
liabilities are translated using the end-of-period spot foreign exchange rates. Income, expenses and cash flows are translated at the
average foreign exchange rates for each period. Equity accounts are translated at historical foreign exchange rates. The effects of these
translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) in the consolidated
statements of shareholders’ equity.
For any transaction that is denominated in a currency different from the entity’s functional currency, we record a gain or loss
based on the difference between the foreign exchange rate at the transaction date and the foreign exchange rate at the transaction
settlement date (or rate at period end, if unsettled) which is included within other operating expenses (income), net in the consolidated
statements of operations.
All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and credit card receivables are considered cash
equivalents.
Inventories
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value and consist primarily of raw materials such as green coffee
beans and finished goods such as new equipment, parts, paper supplies and restaurant food items. The moving average method is used
to determine the cost of raw materials and finished goods inventories held for sale to Tim Hortons franchisees.
We record property and equipment at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, which is recognized using
the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: (i) buildings and improvements – up to 40 years; (ii) restaurant
equipment – up to 17 years; (iii) furniture, fixtures and other – up to 10 years; and (iv) manufacturing equipment – up to 25 years.
Leasehold improvements to properties where we are the lessee are amortized over the lesser of the remaining term of the lease or the
estimated useful life of the improvement.
Major improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed when incurred.
Leases
In all leases, whether we are the lessor or lessee, we define lease term as the noncancellable term of the lease plus any renewals
covered by renewal options that are reasonably certain of exercise based on our assessment of the economic factors relevant to the
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lessee. The noncancellable term of the lease commences on the date the lessor makes the underlying property in the lease available to
the lessee, irrespective of when lease payments begin under the contract.
Lessor Accounting
We recognize lease payments for operating leases as property revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and property
revenue is presented net of any related sales tax. Lease incentive payments we make to lessees are amortized as a reduction in property
revenue over the lease term. We account for reimbursements of maintenance and property tax costs paid to us by lessees as property
revenue.
We also have net investments in properties leased to franchisees, which meet the criteria of sales-type leases or met the criteria
of direct financing leases under the previous accounting guidance. Investments in sales-type leases and direct financing leases are
recorded on a net basis. Profit or loss on sales-type leases is recognized at lease commencement and recorded in other operating
expenses (income), net. Unearned income on direct financing leases is deferred, included in the net investment in the lease, and
recognized over the lease term yielding a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment in the lease.
We recognize variable lease payment income in the period when changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable lease
payments are based occur.
Lessee Accounting
In leases where we are the lessee, we recognize a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability at lease commencement, which
are measured by discounting lease payments using our incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. We determine the incremental
borrowing rate applicable to each lease by reference to our outstanding secured borrowings and implied spreads over the risk-free
discount rates that correspond to the term of each lease, as adjusted for the currency of the lease. Subsequent amortization of the ROU
asset and accretion of the lease liability for an operating lease is recognized as a single lease cost, on a straight-line basis, over the
lease term. Reductions of the ROU asset and the change in the lease liability are included in changes in Other long-term assets and
liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
A finance lease ROU asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the useful life of the leased asset or lease
term. Interest on each finance lease liability is determined as the amount that results in a constant periodic discount rate on the
remaining balance of the liability. Operating lease and finance lease ROU assets are assessed for impairment in accordance with our
long-lived asset impairment policy.
We reassess lease classification and remeasure ROU assets and lease liabilities when a lease is modified and that modification is
not accounted for as a separate contract or upon certain other events that require reassessment. Maintenance and property tax expenses
are accounted for on an accrual basis as variable lease cost.
We recognize variable lease cost in the period when changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable lease payments
are based occur.
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection
with the acquisition of Firehouse Subs in 2021, the acquisition of Popeyes in 2017, the acquisition of Tim Hortons in 2014 and the
acquisition of Burger King Holdings, Inc. by 3G Capital Partners Ltd. in 2010. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of the Tim
Hortons brand, the Burger King brand, the Popeyes brand and the Firehouse Subs brand (each a “Brand” and together, the “Brands”).
Goodwill and the Brands are tested for impairment at least annually as of October 1 of each year and more often if an event occurs or
circumstances change which indicate impairment might exist. Our annual impairment tests of goodwill and the Brands may be
completed through qualitative assessments. We may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative
impairment test for any reporting unit or Brand in any period. We can resume the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit or
Brand in any subsequent period.
Under a qualitative approach, our impairment review for goodwill consists of an assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-not
that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit,
or if a qualitative assessment indicates it is more-likely-than-not that the estimated carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair
value, we perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test that requires us to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair
value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we will measure any goodwill impairment loss as the amount by which the
carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
Under a qualitative approach, our impairment review for the Brands consists of an assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-
not that a Brand’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment for a Brand, or if a
qualitative assessment indicates it is more-likely-than-not that the estimated carrying value of a Brand exceeds its fair value, we
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estimate the fair value of the Brand and compare it to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds fair value, an impairment
loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
We completed our impairment tests for goodwill and the Brands as of October 1, 2021, 2020 and 2019 and no impairment
resulted.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, intangible assets subject to amortization and lease right-of-use assets, are
tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset or asset group may
not be recoverable. Some of the events or changes in circumstances that would trigger an impairment review include, but are not
limited to, bankruptcy proceedings or other significant financial distress of a lessee; significant negative industry or economic trends;
knowledge of transactions involving the sale of similar property at amounts below the carrying value; or our expectation to dispose of
long-lived assets before the end of their estimated useful lives. The impairment test for long-lived assets requires us to assess the
recoverability of long-lived assets by comparing their net carrying value to the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows
directly associated with and arising from use and eventual disposition of the assets or asset group. Long-lived assets are grouped for
recognition and measurement of impairment at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash
flows of other assets. If the net carrying value of a group of long-lived assets exceeds the sum of related undiscounted estimated future
cash flows, we record an impairment charge equal to the excess, if any, of the net carrying value over fair value.
Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that are included in comprehensive
income (loss), but are excluded from net income (loss) as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to shareholders’ equity,
net of tax. Our other comprehensive income (loss) is primarily comprised of unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency
translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on hedging activity, net of tax.
We recognize and measure all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets.
We may enter into derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes, but which largely offset the
economic impact of certain transactions.
Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in earnings or recorded in other
comprehensive income (loss) and recognized in the consolidated statements of operations when the hedged item affects earnings,
depending on the purpose of the derivatives and whether they qualify for, and we have applied, hedge accounting treatment.
When applying hedge accounting, we designate at a derivative’s inception, the specific assets, liabilities or future commitments
being hedged, and assess the hedge’s effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis. We discontinue hedge accounting when:
(i) we determine that the cash flow derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item; (ii) the
derivative expires or is sold, terminated or exercised; (iii) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; or
(iv) management determines that designation of the derivatives as a hedge instrument is no longer appropriate. We do not enter into or
hold derivatives for speculative purposes.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants in the principal market, or if none exists, the most advantageous market, for the specific asset or liability
at the measurement date (the exit price). The fair value is based on assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the
asset or liability. The fair values are assigned a level within the fair value hierarchy, depending on the source of the inputs into the
calculation, as follows:
Level 1 Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or
indirectly.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.
The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable and accounts and drafts payable approximate
fair value based on the short-term nature of these amounts.
We carry all of our derivatives at fair value and value them using various pricing models or discounted cash flow analysis that
incorporate observable market parameters, such as interest rate yield curves and currency rates, which are Level 2 inputs. Derivative
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valuations incorporate credit risk adjustments that are necessary to reflect the probability of default by the counterparty or us. For
disclosures about the fair value measurements of our derivative instruments, see Note 12, Derivative Instruments.
The following table presents the fair value of our variable rate term debt and senior notes, estimated using inputs based on bid
and offer prices that are Level 2 inputs, and principal carrying amount (in millions):
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Fair value of our variable term debt and senior notes $ 12,851 $ 12,477
Principal carrying amount of our variable term debt and senior notes 12,943 12,453
The determinations of fair values of certain tangible and intangible assets for purposes of the application of the acquisition
method of accounting to the acquisition of Firehouse Subs were based on Level 3 inputs. The determination of fair values of our
reporting units and the determination of the fair value of the Brands for impairment testing using a quantitative approach during 2020
and 2019 were based upon Level 3 inputs.
Revenue Recognition
Sales
Sales consist primarily of supply chain sales, which represent sales of products, supplies and restaurant equipment to franchisees,
as well as sales to retailers and are presented net of any related sales tax. Orders placed by customers specify the goods to be delivered
and transaction prices for supply chain sales. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control over ordered items, generally upon
delivery to the customer, which is when the customer obtains physical possession of the goods, legal title is transferred, the customer
has all risks and rewards of ownership and an obligation to pay for the goods is created. Shipping and handling costs associated with
outbound freight for supply chain sales are accounted for as fulfillment costs and classified as cost of sales.
To a much lesser extent, sales also include Company restaurant sales (including Restaurant VIEs), which consist of sales to
restaurant guests. Revenue from Company restaurant sales is recognized at the point of sale. Taxes assessed by a governmental
authority that we collect are excluded from revenue.
Franchise revenues and advertising revenues consist primarily of royalties, advertising fund contributions, initial and renewal
franchise fees and upfront fees from development agreements and master franchise and development agreements (“MFDAs”). Under
franchise agreements, we provide franchisees with (i) a franchise license, which includes a license to use our intellectual property and,
in those markets where our subsidiaries manage an advertising fund, advertising and promotion management, (ii) pre-opening
services, such as training and inspections, and (iii) ongoing services, such as development of training materials and menu items and
restaurant monitoring and inspections. The services we provide under franchise agreements are highly interrelated and dependent upon
the franchise license and we concluded the services do not represent individually distinct performance obligations. Consequently, we
bundle the franchise license performance obligation and promises to provide services into a single performance obligation, which we
satisfy by providing a right to use our intellectual property over the term of each franchise agreement.
Royalties, including franchisee contributions to advertising funds managed by our subsidiaries, are calculated as a percentage of
franchise restaurant sales over the term of the franchise agreement. Under our franchise agreements, advertising contributions received
from franchisees must be spent on advertising, product development, marketing and related activities. Initial and renewal franchise
fees are payable by the franchisee upon a new restaurant opening or renewal of an existing franchise agreement. Our franchise
agreement royalties, inclusive of advertising fund contributions, represent sales-based royalties that are related entirely to our
performance obligation under the franchise agreement and are recognized as franchise sales occur. We separately classify advertising
fund contributions in Advertising revenues while all other franchise revenues are classified in Franchise and property revenues.
Additionally, initial and renewal franchise fees are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective
agreement. Our performance obligation under development agreements other than MFDAs generally consists of an obligation to grant
exclusive development rights over a stated term. These development rights are not distinct from franchise agreements, so upfront fees
paid by franchisees for exclusive development rights are deferred and apportioned to each franchise restaurant opened by the
franchisee. The pro rata amount apportioned to each restaurant is accounted for as an initial franchise fee.
We have a distinct performance obligation under our MFDAs to grant subfranchising rights over a stated term. Under the terms
of MFDAs, we typically either receive an upfront fee paid in cash and/or receive noncash consideration in the form of an equity
interest in the master franchisee or an affiliate of the master franchisee. We account for noncash consideration as investments in the
applicable equity method investee and recognize revenue in an amount equal to the fair value of the equity interest received. Upfront
fees from master franchisees, including the fair value of noncash consideration, are deferred and amortized over the MFDA term on a
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straight-line basis. We may recognize unamortized upfront fees when a contract with a franchisee or master franchisee is modified and
is accounted for as a termination of the existing contract.
The portion of gift cards sold to customers which are never redeemed is commonly referred to as gift card breakage. We
recognize gift card breakage income proportionately as each gift card is redeemed using an estimated breakage rate based on our
historical experience.
Property revenues
Property revenues consists of rental income from properties we lease or sublease to franchisees. Property revenues are
accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance for leases and are excluded from the scope of revenue recognition
guidance.
Company restaurants and franchise restaurants contribute to advertising funds that our subsidiaries manage in the United States
and Canada and certain other international markets. The advertising funds expense the production costs of advertising when the
advertisements are first aired or displayed. All other advertising and promotional costs are expensed in the period incurred. Under our
franchise agreements, advertising contributions received from franchisees must be spent on advertising, product development,
marketing and related activities. The advertising contributions by Company restaurants (including Restaurant VIEs) are eliminated in
consolidation.
Deferred financing costs are amortized over the term of the related debt agreement into interest expense using the effective
interest method.
Income Taxes
Amounts in the Financial Statements related to income taxes are calculated using the principles of ASC Topic 740, Income
Taxes. Under these principles, deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of
assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for tax purposes, as well as tax credit
carry-forwards and loss carry-forwards. These deferred taxes are measured by applying currently enacted tax rates. A deferred tax
asset is recognized when it is considered more-likely-than-not to be realized. The effects of changes in tax rates on deferred tax assets
and liabilities are recognized in income in the year in which the law is enacted. A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets
when it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
We recognize positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return in the Financial Statements when it is more-likely-than-not
(i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax
position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit with greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
Translation gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of foreign deferred tax assets or liabilities denominated in a
currency other than the functional currency are classified as other operating expenses (income), net in the consolidated statements of
operations.
Share-based Compensation
Compensation expense related to the issuance of share-based awards to our employees is measured at fair value on the grant
date. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value stock options. The fair value of restricted stock units is based on the
closing price of our stock at the award date. If applicable, our total shareholder return relative to our peer group is incorporated into
the underlying assumptions using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model to calculate grant date fair value for performance based
awards with a market condition. The compensation expense for awards that vest over a future service period is recognized over the
requisite service period on a straight-line basis, adjusted for estimated forfeitures of awards that are not expected to vest. We use
historical data to estimate forfeitures for share-based awards. Upon the end of the service period, compensation expense is adjusted to
account for the actual forfeiture rate. The compensation expense for awards that contain performance conditions is recognized when it
is probable that the performance conditions will be achieved.
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Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes – In December 2019, the FASB issued guidance which simplifies the accounting
for income taxes by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for
income taxes. The amendment is effective commencing in 2021 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this new guidance in
2021 did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements.
Accounting Relief for the Transition Away from LIBOR and Certain other Reference Rates – In March 2020 and as clarified in
January 2021, the FASB issued guidance which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts,
hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of
reference rate reform. This amendment is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The expedients and exceptions
provided by this new guidance do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after
December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional
expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationships. During the third quarter of 2021, we adopted certain
of the expedients as it relates to hedge accounting as certain of our debt agreements and hedging relationships bear interest at variable
rates, primarily U.S. dollar LIBOR. The adoption of and future elections under this new guidance did not and are not expected to have
a material impact on our Financial Statements. We will continue to monitor the discontinuance of LIBOR on our debt agreements and
hedging relationships.
Lessors—Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments – In July 2021, the FASB issued guidance that requires lessors to
classify and account for a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on a reference index or a rate as an operating lease if
(a) the lease would have been classified as a sales-type lease or a direct financing lease in accordance with lease classification criteria
and (b) the lessor would have otherwise recognized a day-one loss. This amendment is effective in 2022 with early adoption permitted.
This guidance may be applied either retrospectively to leases that commenced or were modified on or after the adoption of lease
guidance we adopted in 2019 or prospectively to leases that commence or are modified on or after the date that this new guidance is
applied. We do not expect that the adoption of this new guidance will have a material impact on our Financial Statements.
Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers-– In October 2021, the FASB issued
guidance which requires contract assets and contract liabilities (i.e., unearned revenue) acquired in a business combination to be
recognized and measured in accordance with revenue from contracts with customers guidance. Currently, we recognize contract assets
and contract liabilities at the acquisition date based on fair value estimates, which historically has resulted in a reduction to unearned
revenue on the balance sheet, and therefore, a reduction to revenues that would have otherwise been recorded as an independent entity.
This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022 on a prospective basis, with early
adoption permitted. During the fourth quarter of 2021, we adopted this guidance which did not have a material impact on our Financial
Statements.
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On December 15, 2021, we completed the acquisition of Firehouse Subs (the “Firehouse Acquisition”) which complements
RBI's existing portfolio. Like RBI's other brands, the Firehouse Subs brand is managed independently, while benefiting from the
global scale and resources of RBI. The Firehouse Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition
method of accounting.
Total consideration in connection with the Firehouse Acquisition was $1,033 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. The
consideration was funded through cash on hand and $533 million of incremental borrowings under our Term Loan Facility - See Note
9, Long-Term Debt.
Fees and expenses related to the Firehouse Acquisition and related financings (“FHS Transaction costs”) totaled $18 million,
consisting primarily of professional fees and compensation related expenses which are classified as general and administrative
expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
The preliminary allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is presented in the table below (in
millions):
The purchase price allocation reflects preliminary fair value estimates based on management's analysis, including preliminary
work performed by third-party valuation specialists. We will continue to obtain information to assist in determining the fair value of
net assets acquired during the measurement period.
The Firehouse Subs brand has been assigned an indefinite life and, therefore, will not be amortized, but rather tested annually
for impairment. Goodwill attributable to the Firehouse Acquisition will be amortized and deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill is
considered to represent the value associated with the workforce and synergies anticipated to be realized as a combined company. We
have not yet allocated goodwill related to the Firehouse Acquisition to reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes.
Goodwill will be allocated to reporting units when the purchase price allocation is finalized during the measurement period.
The results of operations of Firehouse Subs have been included in our consolidated financial statements from the acquisition
date of December 15, 2021 through December 26, 2021, the fiscal year end for FHS. The Firehouse Acquisition is not material to our
consolidated financial statements, and therefore, supplemental pro forma financial information related to the acquisition is not
included herein.
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An economic interest in Partnership common equity is held by the holders of Class B exchangeable limited partnership units
(the “Partnership exchangeable units”), which is reflected as a noncontrolling interest in our equity. See Note 13, Shareholders’
Equity.
Basic and diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. We
apply the treasury stock method to determine the dilutive weighted average common shares represented by outstanding equity awards,
unless the effect of their inclusion is anti-dilutive. The diluted earnings per share calculation assumes conversion of 100% of the
Partnership exchangeable units under the “if converted” method. Accordingly, the numerator is also adjusted to include the earnings
allocated to the holders of noncontrolling interests.
The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations (in millions, except per share amounts):
2021 2020 2019
Numerator:
Net income attributable to common shareholders - basic $ 838 $ 486 $ 643
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 411 262 466
Net income available to common shareholders and noncontrolling interests - diluted $ 1,249 $ 748 $ 1,109
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares - basic 310 302 268
Exchange of noncontrolling interests for common shares (Note 12) 151 162 194
Effect of other dilutive securities 3 4 7
Weighted average common shares - diluted 464 468 469
(a) Earnings per share may not recalculate exactly as it is calculated based on unrounded numbers.
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Land $ 1,011 $ 1,007
Buildings and improvements 1,200 1,192
Restaurant equipment 193 163
Furniture, fixtures, and other 257 242
Finance leases 323 289
Construction in progress 30 17
3,014 2,910
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (979) (879)
Property and equipment, net $ 2,035 $ 2,031
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment totaled $148 million for 2021, $140 million for 2020 and
$136 million for 2019.
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Included in our property and equipment, net at December 31, 2021 and 2020 are $246 million and $238 million, respectively, of
assets leased under finance leases (mostly buildings and improvements), net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $77
million and $51 million, respectively.
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Accumulated Accumulated
Gross Amortization Net Gross Amortization Net
Identifiable assets subject to amortization:
Franchise agreements $ 722 $ (290) $ 432 $ 735 $ (264) $ 471
Favorable leases 104 (63) 41 117 (66) 51
Subtotal 826 (353) 473 852 (330) 522
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Tim Hortons brand $ 6,695 $ — $ 6,695 $ 6,650 $ — $ 6,650
Burger King brand 2,126 — 2,126 2,174 — 2,174
Popeyes brand 1,355 — 1,355 1,355 — 1,355
Firehouse Subs brand 768 — 768 — — —
Subtotal 10,944 — 10,944 10,179 — 10,179
Intangible assets, net $ 11,417 $ 10,701
Goodwill
Tim Hortons segment $ 4,306 $ 4,279
Burger King segment 601 614
Popeyes segment 846 846
Firehouse segment 253 —
Total $ 6,006 $ 5,739
Amortization expense on intangible assets totaled $41 million for 2021, $43 million for 2020, and $44 million for 2019. The
change in the brands and goodwill balances during 2021 was due to the acquisition of Firehouse Subs and the impact of foreign
currency translation.
As of December 31, 2021, the estimated future amortization expense on identifiable assets subject to amortization is as follows
(in millions):
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The aggregate carrying amount of our equity method investments was $194 million and $205 million as of December 31, 2021
and 2020, respectively, and is included as a component of Other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets.
Except for the following equity method investments, no quoted market prices are available for our other equity method
investments. The aggregate market value of our 15.5% equity interest in Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”) based on the
quoted market price on December 31, 2021 is approximately $28 million. The aggregate market value of our 9.4% equity interest in
BK Brasil Operação e Assessoria a Restaurantes S.A. based on the quoted market price on December 31, 2021 is approximately $28
million. We have evaluated recent declines in the market value of these equity method investments and concluded they are not other
than temporary and as such no impairments have been recognized during 2021.
We have equity interests in entities that own or franchise Tim Hortons or Burger King restaurants. Franchise and property
revenue recognized from franchisees that are owned or franchised by entities in which we have an equity interest consist of the
following (in millions):
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had $48 million and $52 million, respectively, of accounts receivable, net from our equity
method investments which were recorded in accounts and notes receivable, net in our consolidated balance sheets.
With respect to our TH business, the most significant equity method investment is our 50.0% joint venture interest with The
Wendy’s Company (the “TIMWEN Partnership”), which jointly holds real estate underlying Canadian combination restaurants.
Distributions received from this joint venture were $16 million, $8 million and $13 million during 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
We recognized rent expense associated with the TIMWEN Partnership of $18 million, $15 million, and $19 million during
2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(Income) loss from equity method investments reflects our share of investee net income or loss, non-cash dilution gains or losses
from changes in our ownership interests in equity method investees and basis difference amortization. We recorded increases to the
carrying value of our equity method investment balances and non-cash dilution gains in the amounts of $11 million during 2019. No
non-cash dilution gains were recorded during 2021 and 2020. The dilution gains resulted from the issuance of capital stock by our
equity method investees, which reduced our ownership interests in these equity method investments. The dilution gains we recorded in
connection with the issuance of capital stock reflect adjustments to the differences between the amount of underlying equity in the net
assets of equity method investees before and after their issuance of capital stock.
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As of December 31,
2021 2020
Current:
Dividend payable $ 241 $ 239
Interest payable 63 66
Accrued compensation and benefits 99 78
Taxes payable 106 122
Deferred income 48 42
Accrued advertising expenses 43 59
Restructuring and other provisions 90 12
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 140 137
Other 117 80
Other accrued liabilities $ 947 $ 835
Non-current:
Taxes payable $ 533 $ 626
Contract liabilities (see Note 15) 531 528
Derivatives liabilities 575 865
Unfavorable leases 65 81
Accrued pension 47 70
Deferred income 37 28
Other 34 38
Other liabilities, net $ 1,822 $ 2,236
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Term Loan B $ 5,243 $ 5,297
Term Loan A 1,250 731
4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024 — 775
3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028 1,550 750
5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025 500 500
3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029 750 750
4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028 750 750
4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 2,900 2,900
TH Facility and other 173 178
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred issuance discount (138) (155)
Total debt, net 12,978 12,476
Less: current maturities of debt (62) (79)
Total long-term debt $ 12,916 $ 12,397
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Credit Facilities
On December 13, 2021, two of our subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a fifth incremental facility amendment and a
sixth amendment (the “2021 Amendment”) to the credit agreement governing our senior secured term loan A facility (the “Term Loan
A”), our senior secured term loan B facility (the “Term Loan B” and together with the Term Loan A the “Term Loan Facilities”) and
our $1,000 million senior secured revolving credit facility (including revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit) (the
“Revolving Credit Facility” and together with the Term Loan Facilities, the “Credit Facilities”). The 2021 Amendment increased the
existing Term Loan A with $717 million outstanding to a $1,250 million Term Loan A and extended the maturity date of the Term
Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility from October 7, 2024 to December 13, 2026 (subject to earlier maturity in specified
circumstances). The security and guarantees under the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan A are the same as those under the
existing facilities. The proceeds from the increase in the Term Loan A were used with cash on hand to complete the Firehouse
Acquisition. In connection with the 2021 Amendment, we capitalized approximately $12 million in debt issuance costs.
The 2021 Amendment also amended the interest rate applicable to the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan A to
incorporate SOFR. The interest rate applicable to the Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility is, at our option, either (a) a base
rate, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus an applicable margin varying from 0.00% to 0.50%, or (b) Adjusted Term SOFR (Adjusted
Term SOFR is calculated as Term SOFR plus a 0.10% adjustment), subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin varying
between 0.75% and 1.50%, in each case, determined by reference to a net first lien leverage-based pricing grid. The commitment fee
on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility is 0.15%. At December 31, 2021, the interest rate on the Term Loan A was
1.40%. The principal amount of the Term Loan A amortizes in quarterly installments equal to $8 million beginning March 31, 2023
until September 30, 2024 and thereafter in quarterly installments equal to $16 million until maturity, with the balance payable at
maturity. The 2021 Amendment includes amendments to certain negative covenants to provide increased flexibility. The 2021
Amendment made no other material changes to the terms of the Credit Agreement.
The maturity date of our Term Loan B is November 19, 2026 and the interest rate applicable to our Term Loan B is, at our
option, either (a) a base rate, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus an applicable margin of 0.75%, or (b) a Eurocurrency rate, subject to a
floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin of 1.75%. At December 31, 2021, the interest rate on the Term Loan B was 1.85%. The
principal amount of the Term Loan B amortizes in quarterly installments equal to $13 million until maturity, with the balance payable
at maturity.
On April 2, 2020, the Borrowers entered into a fifth amendment (the “Fifth Amendment”) to the credit agreement (the “Credit
Agreement”) governing our Credit Facilities. The Fifth Amendment provides the Borrowers with the option to comply with a $1,000
million minimum liquidity covenant in lieu of the 6.50:1.00 net first lien senior secured leverage ratio financial maintenance covenant
for the period after June 30, 2020 and prior to September 30, 2021. Additionally, for the periods ending September 30, 2021 and
December 31, 2021, to determine compliance with the net first lien senior secured leverage ratio, we are permitted to annualize the
Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the three months ending September 30, 2021 and six months ending
December 31, 2021, respectively, in lieu of calculating the ratio based on Adjusted EBITDA for the prior four quarters. There were no
other material changes to the terms of the Credit Agreement.
As of December 31, 2021, we had no amounts outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility. Funds available under the
Revolving Credit Facility may be used to repay other debt, finance debt or share repurchases, to fund acquisitions or capital
expenditures and for other general corporate purposes. We have a $125 million letter of credit sublimit as part of the Revolving Credit
Facility, which reduces our borrowing availability thereunder by the cumulative amount of outstanding letters of credit. The interest
rate applicable to amounts drawn under each letter of credit is 0.75% to 1.50%, depending on our net first lien leverage ratio. As of
December 31, 2021, we had $2 million of letters of credit issued against the Revolving Credit Facility, and our borrowing availability
was $998 million.
Obligations under the Credit Facilities are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by the direct parent
company of one of the Borrowers and substantially all of its Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries, including The TDL Group Corp., Burger
King Corporation, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., FRG, LLC and substantially all of their respective Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries
(the “Credit Guarantors”). Amounts borrowed under the Credit Facilities are secured on a first priority basis by a perfected security
interest in substantially all of the present and future property (subject to certain exceptions) of each Borrower and Credit Guarantor.
During 2017, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “4.25% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the
issuance of $1,500 million of 4.25% first lien senior notes due May 15, 2024 (the “4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024”). No
principal payments were due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 4.25% First
Lien Senior Notes due 2024, together with other sources of liquidity, were used to redeem all of the outstanding Class A 9.0%
cumulative compounding perpetual voting preferred shares and for other general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance
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of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024, we capitalized approximately $13 million in debt issuance costs. As detailed below,
during 2020 we redeemed $725 million of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024 and during 2021 we redeemed the remaining
outstanding balance of $775 million.
On September 24, 2019, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in
connection with the issuance of $750 million of 3.875% first lien senior notes due January 15, 2028 (the “2019 3.875% Senior
Notes”). On July 6, 2021, the Borrowers issued an additional $800 million under the 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture (the
“Additional Notes” and together with the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes, the “3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028”). No principal
payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2019 3.875% Senior
Notes and a portion of the net proceeds from the Term Loan A were used to redeem the entire outstanding principal balance of $1,250
million of 4.625% first lien secured notes due January 15, 2022 and to pay related fees and expenses. In connection with the issuance
of the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes, we capitalized approximately $10 million in debt issuance costs. In connection with the redemption
of the entire outstanding principal balance of the 4.625% first lien secured notes due January 15, 2022, we recorded a loss on early
extinguishment of debt of $3 million that primarily reflects the write-off of related unamortized debt issuance costs. The Additional
Notes were priced at 100.250% of their face value. The net proceeds from the offering of the Additional Notes were used to redeem
the remaining $775 million principal amount outstanding of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024 on July 15, 2021, plus any
accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses. In connection with the issuance of the
Additional Notes, we capitalized approximately $7 million in debt issuance costs. In connection with the redemption of the remaining
$775 million principal amount outstanding of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment
of debt of $11 million that primarily reflects the payment of redemption premiums and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance
costs.
Obligations under the 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028 are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally,
by the Borrowers and substantially all of the Borrower's Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries, including The TDL Group Corp., Burger
King Corporation, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., FRG, LLC and substantially all of their respective Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries
(the “Note Guarantors”). The 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028 are first lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right
of payment with all of the existing and future first lien senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and
guarantees under our Credit Facilities.
The 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028 may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after September 15, 2022, at the
redemption prices set forth in the 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of
redemption. The 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers,
change of control and equity offerings, among others.
On April 7, 2020, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “5.75% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with
the issuance of $500 million of 5.75% first lien notes due April 15, 2025 (the “5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025”). No principal
payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 5.75% First Lien Senior
Notes due 2025 were used for general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance of the 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due
2025, we capitalized approximately $10 million in debt issuance costs.
Obligations under the 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025 are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by
the Note Guarantors. The 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025 are first lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of
payment with all of the existing and future first lien senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and
guarantees of the Credit Facilities.
Our 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025 may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after April 15, 2022 at the redemption
prices set forth in the 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of redemption. The
5.75% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of control and
equity offerings, among others.
On November 9, 2020, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “3.50% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection
with the issuance of $750 million of 3.50% first lien notes due February 15, 2029 (the “3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029”). No
principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The proceeds from the offering of the 3.50% First Lien
Senior Notes due 2029, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem $725 million of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024
and pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses. In connection with the issuance of the 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due
2029, we capitalized approximately $7 million in debt issuance costs. In connection with the redemption of the 4.25% First Lien
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Senior Notes due 2024, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $19 million that primarily reflects the payment of
premiums to redeem the notes and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Obligations under the 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029 are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by
the Note Guarantors. The 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029 are first lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of
payment with all of the existing and future first lien senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and
guarantees of the Credit Facilities.
Our 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029 may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after February 15, 2024 at the
redemption prices set forth in the 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of
redemption. The 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers, change
of control and equity offerings, among others.
On November 19, 2019, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in
connection with the issuance of $750 million of 4.375% second lien senior notes due January 15, 2028 (the “4.375% Second Lien
Senior Notes due 2028”). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the
offering of the 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028, together with cash on hand, were used to repay $720 million of the Term
Loan B outstanding aggregate principal balance and to pay related fees and expenses in connection with the fourth amendment to our
credit agreement. In connection with the issuance of the 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028, we capitalized approximately $6
million in debt issuance costs.
Obligations under the 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028 are guaranteed on a second priority senior secured basis,
jointly and severally, by the Note Guarantors. The 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028 are second lien senior secured
obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the existing and future senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors,
including borrowings and guarantees of the Credit Facilities, and effectively subordinated to all of the existing and future first lien
senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors.
Our 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028 may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after November 15, 2022 at the
redemption prices set forth in the 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of
redemption. The 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture also contains redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of
control and equity offerings, among others.
During 2020, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the
issuance of $2,900 million of 4.00% second lien notes due October 15, 2030 (the “4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030”). No
principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The proceeds from the offering of the 4.00% Second Lien
Senior Notes due 2030 were used to redeem the entire outstanding principal balance of $2,800 million of 5.00% second lien senior
notes due October 15, 2025 (the “5.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2025”), pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses.
In connection with the issuance of the 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030, we capitalized approximately $26 million in debt
issuance costs. In connection with the full redemption of the 5.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2025, we recorded a loss on early
extinguishment of debt of $79 million that primarily reflects the payment of premiums to redeem the notes and the write-off of
unamortized debt issuance costs.
Obligations under the 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 are guaranteed on a second priority senior secured basis,
jointly and severally, by the Note Guarantors. The 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 are second lien senior secured
obligations and rank equal in right of payment will all of the existing and future senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors and
effectively subordinated to all of the existing and future first lien senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors.
Our 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after October 15, 2025 at the
redemption prices set forth in the 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of
redemption. The 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers,
change of control and equity offerings, among others.
Our Credit Facilities, as well as the 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, 3.50%
First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture and 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture (all
together the “Senior Notes Indentures”) contain a number of customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things,
limit or restrict our ability and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to: incur additional indebtedness; incur liens; engage in
mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions; sell assets; pay dividends and make other payments in respect of capital stock;
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make investments, loans and advances; pay or modify the terms of certain indebtedness; and engage in certain transactions with
affiliates. In addition, under the Credit Facilities, the Borrowers are not permitted to exceed a first lien senior secured leverage ratio of
6.50 to 1.00 when, as of the end of any fiscal quarter beginning with the first fiscal quarter of 2020, (1) any amounts are outstanding
under the Term Loan A and/or (2) the sum of (i) the amount of letters of credit outstanding exceeding $50 million (other than those
that are cash collateralized); (ii) outstanding amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility and (iii) outstanding amounts of swing line
loans, exceeds 30.0% of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Fifth Amendment provides that for periods ended
September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021, to determine compliance with the net first lien senior secured leverage ratio, we are
permitted to annualize the Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the three months ended September 30, 2021
and six months ended December 31, 2021, respectively, in lieu of calculating the ratio based on Adjusted EBITDA for the prior four
quarters.
The restrictions under the Credit Facilities and the Senior Notes Indentures have resulted in substantially all of our consolidated
assets being restricted.
As of December 31, 2021, we were in compliance with applicable financial debt covenants under the Credit Facilities and the
Senior Notes Indentures and there were no limitations on our ability to draw on the remaining availability under our Revolving Credit
Facility.
TH Facility
One of our subsidiaries entered into a non-revolving delayed drawdown term credit facility in a total aggregate principal amount
of C$225 million with a maturity date of October 4, 2025 (the “TH Facility”). The interest rate applicable to the TH Facility is the
Canadian Bankers’ Acceptance rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.40% or the Prime Rate plus an applicable margin equal to
0.40%, at our option. Obligations under the TH Facility are guaranteed by four of our subsidiaries, and amounts borrowed under the
TH Facility are secured by certain parcels of real estate. As of December 31, 2021, we had outstanding C$214 million under the TH
Facility with a weighted average interest rate of 1.85%.
RE Facility
One of our subsidiaries entered into a non-revolving delayed drawdown term credit facility in a total aggregate principal amount
of $50 million with a maturity date of October 12, 2028 (the “RE Facility”). The interest rate applicable to the RE Facility is, at our
option, either (i) a base rate, subject to a floor of 0.50%, plus an applicable margin of 0.50% or (ii) Adjusted Term SOFR (Adjusted
Term SOFR is calculated as Term SOFR plus a margin based on duration), subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin of
1.50%. Obligations under the RE Facility are guaranteed by four of our subsidiaries, and amounts borrowed under the RE Facility are
secured by certain parcels of real estate. As of December 31, 2021, we had no amounts outstanding under the RE Facility.
During 2021, 2020 and 2019, we incurred aggregate deferred financing costs of $19 million, $43 million and $50 million,
respectively.
During 2021, we recorded an $11 million loss on early extinguishment of debt that primarily reflects the payment of redemption
premiums and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs in connection with the redemption of the remaining $775 million
principal amount outstanding of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024. During 2020, we recorded a $98 million loss on early
extinguishment of debt that primarily reflects the payment of premiums and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs in
connection with the full redemption of the 5.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2025 and the partial redemption of the 4.25% First
Lien Senior Notes due 2024. During 2019, we recorded a $23 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, which primarily reflects
the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts in connection with the prepayment and refinancing of the Term Loan B
and the redemption of the entire outstanding principal balance of the 4.625% first lien secured notes due January 15, 2022.
Maturities
The aggregate maturities of our long-term debt as of December 31, 2021 are as follows (in millions):
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(a) Amount includes $45 million, $69 million and $70 million benefit during 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, related to the
quarterly net settlements of our cross-currency rate swaps and amortization of the Excluded Component as defined in Note
12, Derivatives.
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We lease land, buildings, equipment, office space and warehouse space from third parties. Land and building leases generally
have an initial term of 10 to 20 years, while land-only lease terms can extend longer, and most leases provide for fixed monthly
payments. Many of these leases provide for future rent escalations and renewal options. Certain leases also include provisions for
variable rent payments, determined as a percentage of sales, generally when annual sales exceed specified levels. Most leases also
obligate us to pay, as lessee, variable lease cost related to maintenance, insurance and property taxes.
We transitioned to ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis using the effective date transition method. Our
transition to ASC 842 represents a change in accounting principle. The $21 million cumulative effect of our transition to ASC 842 is
reflected as an adjustment to January 1, 2019 Shareholders' equity.
Company as Lessor
Assets leased to franchisees and others under operating leases where we are the lessor and which are included within our
property and equipment, net are as follows (in millions):
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Land $ 899 $ 892
Buildings and improvements 1,180 1,146
Restaurant equipment 18 19
2,097 2,057
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (587) (534)
Property and equipment leased, net $ 1,510 $ 1,523
Our net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases is as follows (in millions):
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Future rents to be received:
Future minimum lease receipts $ 113 $ 87
Contingent rents (a) 7 12
Estimated unguaranteed residual value 5 7
Unearned income (40) (34)
85 72
Current portion included within accounts receivables (5) (6)
Net investment in property leased to franchisees $ 80 $ 66
(a) Amounts represent estimated contingent rents recorded in connection with the acquisition method of accounting.
During 2021 and 2020, we offered rent relief programs for eligible TH and BK franchisees who lease property from us, under
which we temporarily converted the rent structure from a combination of fixed plus variable rent to 100% variable rent (the “rent relief
programs”). The rent relief program concluded for BK franchisees during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and the rent
relief program was extended through the end of 2021 for eligible TH franchisees.
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In April 2020, the FASB staff issued interpretive guidance that permits entities to make an election to account for lease
concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic consistent with how those concessions would be accounted for under
ASC 842, as though enforceable rights and obligations for those concessions existed. We elected to apply this interpretive guidance to
the rent relief programs while in effect. As such, reductions in rents arising from the rent relief programs are recognized as reductions
in variable lease payments.
Property revenues are comprised primarily of rental income from operating leases and earned income on direct financing leases
with franchisees as follows (in millions):
Company as Lessee
Lease cost and other information associated with these lease commitments is as follows (in millions):
Lease Term and Discount Rate as of December 31, 2021 and 2020
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):
Operating leases 10.1 years 10.5 years
Finance leases 11.4 years 11.3 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases 5.5 % 5.9 %
Finance leases 6.0 % 6.5 %
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As of December 31, 2021, future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions):
(a) Minimum lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $1,953 million due in the future under non-
cancelable subleases.
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Income before income taxes, classified by source of income (loss), is as follows (in millions):
Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to income from continuing operations consists of the following (in millions):
The statutory rate reconciles to the effective income tax rate as follows:
In December 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act (the “Tax Act”) that significantly revised the U.S. tax code. During 2020, various guidance was issued by the U.S. tax authorities
relating to the Tax Act and, after review of such guidance, we recorded a favorable adjustment to our deferred tax assets of $64
million related to a tax attribute carryforward, which decreased our 2020 effective tax rate by 7.8%.
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In a referendum held on May 19, 2019, Swiss voters adopted the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AVS Financing (“TRAF”),
under which certain long-standing preferential cantonal tax regimes were abolished effective January 1, 2020, which the canton of Zug
formally adopted in November 2019. Company subsidiaries in the canton of Zug were subjected to TRAF and therefore the TRAF
impacted our consolidated results of operations during 2020 and 2019. In 2020, a deferred tax asset was recorded due to an election
made under TRAF by one of our Swiss subsidiaries and, in 2019, our Swiss company subsidiaries remeasured their deferred tax assets
and liabilities based on new future tax rates expected under TRAF. The amounts impacting income tax expense for the effects of the
changes from the TRAF were approximately $41 million in 2020 which decreased our 2020 effective tax rate by approximately 5.1%,
and approximately $16 million in 2019 which increased our 2019 effective tax rate by approximately 1.1%.
Companies subject to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income provision (GILTI) have the option to account for the GILTI tax
as a period cost if and when incurred, or to recognize deferred taxes for outside basis temporary differences expected to reverse as
GILTI. We have elected to account for GILTI as a period cost.
Income tax (benefit) expense allocated to continuing operations and amounts separately allocated to other items was (in
millions):
The significant components of deferred income tax (benefit) expense attributable to income from continuing operations are as
follows (in millions):
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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
are presented below (in millions):
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts and notes receivable $ 4 $ 6
Accrued employee benefits 48 54
Leases 115 114
Operating lease liabilities 317 323
Liabilities not currently deductible for tax 346 310
Tax loss and credit carryforwards 517 547
Derivatives 164 225
Other (1) 9
Total gross deferred tax assets 1,510 1,588
Valuation allowance (356) (364)
Net deferred tax assets 1,154 1,224
Less deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation 15 35
Intangible assets 1,751 1,747
Leases 129 114
Operating lease assets 295 311
Statutory impairment 29 30
Outside basis difference 38 46
Total gross deferred tax liabilities 2,257 2,283
Net deferred tax liability $ 1,103 $ 1,059
The valuation allowance had a net decrease of $8 million during 2021 primarily due to the change in estimates related to
derivatives and the utilization of foreign tax credits and capital losses.
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The gross amount and expiration dates of operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards as of December 31, 2021 are as follows
(in millions):
We are generally permanently reinvested on any potential outside basis differences except for unremitted earning and profits and
thus do not record a deferred tax liability for such outside basis differences. To the extent of unremitted earning and profits, we
generally review various factors including, but not limited to, forecasts and budgets of financial needs of cash for working capital,
liquidity and expected cash requirements to fund our various obligations and record deferred taxes to the extent we expect to
distribute. We will continue to monitor available evidence and our plans for foreign earnings and expect to continue to provide any
applicable deferred taxes based on the tax liability or withholding taxes that would be due upon repatriation of amounts not considered
permanently reinvested.
We had $437 million and $497 million of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020,
respectively, which if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending
amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):
Although the timing of the resolution, settlement, and closure of any audits is highly uncertain, it is reasonably possible that the
balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months. During the twelve months beginning
January 1, 2022, it is reasonably possible we will reduce unrecognized tax benefits by up to approximately $328 million due to the
expiration of statutes of limitations, anticipated closure of various tax matters currently under examination, and settlements with tax
authorities all being possibly impacted in multiple jurisdictions.
We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The total amount of accrued
interest and penalties was $121 million and $123 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Potential interest and penalties
associated with uncertain tax positions in various jurisdictions recognized was $2 million during 2021, $31 million during 2020 and
$41 million during 2019. To the extent interest and penalties are not assessed with respect to uncertain tax positions, amounts accrued
will be reduced and reflected as a reduction of the overall income tax provision.
We file income tax returns with Canada and its provinces and territories. Generally, we are subject to routine examinations by
the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”). The CRA is conducting examinations of the 2015 through 2016 taxation years. Additionally,
income tax returns filed with various provincial jurisdictions are generally open to examination for periods up to six years subsequent
to the filing of the respective return.
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We also file income tax returns, including returns for our subsidiaries, with U.S. federal, U.S. state, and other foreign
jurisdictions. We are subject to routine examination by taxing authorities in the U.S. jurisdictions, as well as other foreign tax
jurisdictions. None of the other foreign jurisdictions have been individually material. Taxable years 2014 through 2017 for our U.S.
companies for U.S. federal income tax purposes closed in 2021 without material adjustments. Prior taxable years of such U.S.
companies are closed for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We have various U.S. state and other foreign income tax returns in the
process of examination. From time to time, these audits result in proposed assessments where the ultimate resolution may result in
owing additional taxes. We believe that our tax positions comply with applicable tax law and that we have adequately provided for
these matters.
We enter into derivative instruments for risk management purposes, including derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and
derivatives designated as net investment hedges. We use derivatives to manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and
currency exchange rates.
At December 31, 2021, we had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $3,500
million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities, including any subsequent refinancing
or replacement of the Term Loan Facilities, beginning August 31, 2021 through the termination date of October 31, 2028.
Additionally, at December 31, 2021, we also had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value
of $500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities effective September 30, 2019
through the termination date of September 30, 2026. At inception, all of these interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges
for hedge accounting. The unrealized changes in market value are recorded in AOCI and reclassified into earnings during the period in
which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
During 2021, we extended the maturity of our $3,500 million receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps. The extension of
the term resulted in a de-designation and re-designation of the interest rate swaps and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a cash
flow hedge for hedge accounting. In connection with the de-designation, we recognized a net unrealized loss of $143 million in AOCI
and this amount gets reclassified into Interest expense, net as the original forecasted transaction affects earnings. The amount of pre-
tax losses in connection with this net unrealized loss in AOCI as of December 31, 2021 that we expect to be reclassified into interest
expense within the next 12 months is $28 million.
We had previously extended the term of our $3,500 million receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps in 2019 to align the
maturity date of the interest rate swaps with the new maturity date of our Term Loan B. The extension of the term resulted in a de-
designation and re-designation of the interest rate swaps and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a cash flow hedge for hedge
accounting. In connection with the de-designation, we recognized a net unrealized loss of $213 million in AOCI and this amount gets
reclassified into Interest expense, net as the original forecasted transaction affects earnings. The amount of pre-tax losses in connection
with this net unrealized loss in AOCI as of December 31, 2021 that we expect to be reclassified into interest expense within the next
12 months is $50 million.
To protect the value of our investments in our foreign operations against adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we
hedge a portion of our net investment in one or more of our foreign subsidiaries by using cross-currency rate swaps. At December 31,
2021, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swap contracts between the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar and the Euro and U.S. dollar
that have been designated as net investment hedges of a portion of our equity in foreign operations in those currencies. The component
of the gains and losses on our net investment in these designated foreign operations driven by changes in foreign exchange rates are
economically partly offset by movements in the fair value of our cross-currency swap contracts. The fair value of the swaps is
calculated each period with changes in fair value reported in AOCI, net of tax. Such amounts will remain in AOCI until the complete
or substantially complete liquidation of our investment in the underlying foreign operations.
At December 31, 2021, we had outstanding fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swaps to partially hedge the net investment in our
Canadian subsidiaries. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as net
investment hedges. These swaps are contracts to exchange quarterly fixed-rate interest payments we make on the Canadian dollar
notional amount of C$6,754 million for quarterly fixed-rate interest payments we receive on the U.S. dollar notional amount of $5,000
million through the maturity date of June 30, 2023.
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At December 31, 2021, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swaps in which we pay quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on
the Euro notional amount of €1,108 million and receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional amount of
$1,200 million. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as a net investment
hedge. During 2018, we extended the term of the swaps from March 31, 2021 to the maturity date of February 17, 2024. The extension
of the term resulted in a re-designation of the hedge and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a net investment hedge.
Additionally, at December 31, 2021, we also had outstanding cross-currency rate swaps in which we receive quarterly fixed-rate
interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional value of $400 million, entered during 2018, and $500 million, entered during 2019,
through the maturity date of February 17, 2024 and $150 million, entered during 2021, through the maturity date of October 31, 2028.
At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as a net investment hedge.
The fixed to fixed cross-currency rate swaps hedging Canadian dollar and Euro net investments utilized the forward method of
effectiveness assessment prior to March 15, 2018. On March 15, 2018, we de-designated and subsequently re-designated the
outstanding fixed to fixed cross-currency rate swaps to prospectively use the spot method of hedge effectiveness assessment.
Additionally, as a result of adopting new hedge accounting guidance during 2018, we elected to exclude the interest component (the
"Excluded Component") from the accounting hedge without affecting net investment hedge accounting and elected to amortize the
Excluded Component over the life of the derivative instrument. The amortization of the Excluded Component is recognized in Interest
expense, net in the consolidated statement of operations. The change in fair value that is not related to the Excluded Component is
recorded in AOCI and will be reclassified to earnings when the foreign subsidiaries are sold or substantially liquidated.
We use foreign exchange derivative instruments to manage the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on U.S. dollar purchases
and payments, such as coffee purchases made by our Canadian Tim Hortons operations. At December 31, 2021, we had outstanding
forward currency contracts to manage this risk in which we sell Canadian dollars and buy U.S. dollars with a notional value of $171
million with maturities to February 2023. We have designated these instruments as cash flow hedges, and as such, the unrealized
changes in market value of effective hedges are recorded in AOCI and are reclassified into earnings during the period in which the
hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
Credit Risk
By entering into derivative contracts, we are exposed to counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk is the failure of the
counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is in an asset position,
the counterparty has a liability to us, which creates credit risk for us. We attempt to minimize this risk by selecting counterparties with
investment grade credit ratings and regularly monitoring our market position with each counterparty.
Our derivative instruments do not contain any credit-risk related contingent features.
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The following tables present the required quantitative disclosures for our derivative instruments, including their estimated fair
values (all estimated using Level 2 inputs) and their location on our consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
Location of Gain or
(Loss) Reclassified from Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into
AOCI into Earnings Earnings
2021 2020 2019
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate swaps Interest expense, net $ (125) $ (102) $ (26)
Forward-currency contracts Cost of sales $ (7) $ 2 $ 5
Fair Value as of
December 31,
2021 2020 Balance Sheet Location
Assets:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency $ 2 $ — Prepaids and other current assets
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currency 23 — Other assets, net
Total assets at fair value $ 25 $ —
Liabilities:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate $ 220 $ 430 Other liabilities, net
Foreign currency — 5 Other accrued liabilities
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currency 355 434 Other liabilities, net
Total liabilities at fair value $ 575 $ 869
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The holders of the Partnership exchangeable units are indirectly entitled to vote in respect of matters on which holders of the
common shares of the Company are entitled to vote, including in respect of the election of RBI directors, through a special voting
share of the Company (the "Special Voting Share"). The Special Voting Share is held by a trustee, entitling the trustee to that number
of votes on matters on which holders of common shares of the Company are entitled to vote equal to the number of Partnership
exchangeable units outstanding. The trustee is required to cast such votes in accordance with voting instructions provided by holders
of Partnership exchangeable units. At any shareholder meeting of the Company, holders of our common shares vote together as a
single class with the Special Voting Share except as otherwise provided by law.
Noncontrolling Interests
We reflect a noncontrolling interest which primarily represents the interests of the holders of Partnership exchangeable units in
Partnership that are not held by RBI. The holders of Partnership exchangeable units held an economic interest of approximately 31.9%
and 33.7% in Partnership common equity through the ownership of 144,993,458 and 155,113,338 Partnership exchangeable units as of
December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, each holder of a Partnership exchangeable unit is entitled to distributions
from Partnership in an amount equal to any dividends or distributions that we declare and pay with respect to our common shares.
Additionally, each holder of a Partnership exchangeable unit is entitled to vote in respect of matters on which holders of RBI common
shares are entitled to vote through our special voting share. Since December 12, 2015, a holder of a Partnership exchangeable unit may
require Partnership to exchange all or any portion of such holder’s Partnership exchangeable units for our common shares at a ratio of
one common share for each Partnership exchangeable unit, subject to our right as the general partner of Partnership, in our sole
discretion, to deliver a cash payment in lieu of our common shares. If we elect to make a cash payment in lieu of issuing common
shares, the amount of the payment will be the weighted average trading price of the common shares on the New York Stock Exchange
for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the last business day prior to the exchange date.
During 2021, Partnership exchanged 10,119,880 Partnership exchangeable units, pursuant to exchange notices received. In
accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by exchanging 10,119,880
Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. During 2020, Partnership exchanged
10,393,861 Partnership exchangeable units, pursuant to exchange notices received. In accordance with the terms of the partnership
agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by repurchasing 6,757,692 Partnership exchangeable units for approximately
$380 million in cash and exchanging 3,636,169 Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common
shares. During 2019, Partnership exchanged 42,016,392 Partnership exchangeable units, pursuant to exchange notices received. In
accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by exchanging 42,016,392
Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. The exchanges represented increases in our
ownership interest in Partnership and were accounted for as equity transactions, with no gain or loss recorded in the consolidated
statements of operations. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, upon the exchange of Partnership exchangeable units,
each such Partnership exchangeable unit was cancelled concurrently with the exchange.
Share Repurchase
On July 28, 2021, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that allows us to purchase up to $1,000 million
of our common shares until August 10, 2023. During 2021, we repurchased and cancelled 9,247,648 common shares for $551 million.
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The following table displays the change in the components of AOCI (in millions):
Accumulated
Foreign Other
Currency Comprehensive
Derivatives Pensions Translation Income (Loss)
Balances at December 31, 2018 $ 253 $ (15) $ (1,038) $ (800)
Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 409 409
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax (163) — — (163)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 15 — — 15
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — (2) — (2)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests 94 (2) (314) (222)
Balances at December 31, 2019 199 (19) (943) (763)
Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 332 332
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax (486) — — (486)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 73 — — 73
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — (16) — (16)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests 145 5 (144) 6
Balances at December 31, 2020 (69) (30) (755) (854)
Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (67) (67)
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax 207 — — 207
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 96 — — 96
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — 15 — 15
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests (98) (6) (3) (107)
Balances at December 31, 2021 $ 136 $ (21) $ (825) $ (710)
Our Amended and Restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) provides for the grant of awards to employees,
directors, consultants and other persons who provide services to us and our affiliates. We also have some outstanding awards under
legacy plans for BK and TH, which were assumed in connection with the merger and amalgamation of those entities within the RBI
group. No new awards may be granted under these legacy BK plans or legacy TH plans.
We are currently issuing awards under the Omnibus Plan and the number of shares available for issuance under such plan as of
December 31, 2021 was 10,122,551. The Omnibus Plan permits the grant of several types of awards with respect to our common
shares, including stock options, time-vested RSUs, and performance-based RSUs, which may include Company and/or individual
performance based-vesting conditions. Under the terms of the Omnibus Plan, RSUs are entitled to dividend equivalents, unless
otherwise noted. Dividend equivalents are not distributed unless the related awards vest. Upon vesting, the amount of the dividend
equivalent, which is distributed in additional RSUs, except in the case of RSUs awarded to non-management members of our board of
directors, is equal to the equivalent of the aggregate dividends declared on common shares during the period from the date of grant of
the award compounded until the date the shares underlying the award are delivered.
Stock option awards are granted with an exercise price or market value equal to the closing price of our common shares on the
trading day preceding the date of grant. We satisfy stock option exercises through the issuance of authorized but previously unissued
common shares. Stock option grants generally cliff vest 5 years from the original grant date, provided the employee is continuously
employed by us or one of our affiliates, and the stock options expire 10 years following the grant date. Additionally, if we terminate
the employment of a stock option holder without cause prior to the vesting date, or if the employee retires or becomes disabled, the
employee will become vested in the number of stock options as if the stock options vested 20% on each anniversary of the grant date.
If the employee dies, the employee will become vested in the number of stock options as if the stock options vested 20% on the first
anniversary of the grant date, 40% on the second anniversary of the grant date and 100% on the third anniversary of the grant date. If
an employee is terminated with cause or resigns before vesting, all stock options are forfeited. If there is an event such as a return of
capital or dividend that is determined to be dilutive, the exercise price of the awards will be adjusted accordingly.
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Share-based compensation expense consists of the following for the periods presented (in millions):
(a) Includes $2 million, $3 million, and $4 million due to modification of awards in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(b) Generally classified as general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
As of December 31, 2021, total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation arrangements was $189
million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.6 years.
The following assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock option
awards at the grant date:
The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury or Canadian Sovereign bond yield with a remaining term equal to the
expected option life assumed at the date of grant. The expected term was calculated based on the analysis of a five-year vesting period
coupled with our expectations of exercise activity. Expected volatility was based on the historical and implied equity volatility of the
Company and a review of the equity volatilities of publicly-traded guideline companies. The expected dividend yield is based on the
annual dividend yield at the time of grant.
The following is a summary of stock option activity under our plans for the year ended December 31, 2021:
Weighted
Average
Total Number Aggregate Remaining
of Weighted Intrinsic Contractual
Options Average Value (a) Term
(in 000’s) Exercise Price (in 000’s) (Years)
Outstanding at January 1, 2021 8,202 $ 51.86
Granted 15 $ 65.11
Exercised (1,594) $ 37.83
Forfeited (416) $ 63.00
Outstanding at December 31, 2021 6,207 $ 54.80 $ 48,468 5.6
Exercisable at December 31, 2021 1,961 $ 39.68 $ 41,255 3.3
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2021 5,671 $ 54.10 $ 47,650 5.5
(a) The intrinsic value represents the amount by which the fair value of our stock exceeds the option exercise price at December 31,
2021.
The weighted-average grant date fair value per stock option granted was $10.15, $10.38, and $11.83 during 2021, 2020 and
2019, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $46 million during 2021, $55 million during 2020, and
$200 million during 2019.
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The fair value of the time-vested RSUs and performance-based RSUs is based on the closing price of the Company’s common
shares on the trading day preceding the date of grant. During 2021, the Company granted total shareholder return (“TSR”)
performance-based RSUs that vest over a three year period based on the achievement of contractually defined total shareholder return
targets with respect to the S&P 500 Index. The fair value of the TSR awards was based on a Monte Carlo Simulation valuation model
and we expense these market condition awards over the vesting period regardless of the value that the award recipients ultimately
receive. Time-vested RSUs and performance-based RSUs awarded prior to 2021 generally cliff vest five years from the original grant
date. Time-vested RSUs granted in 2021 generally vest 25% per year over four years and performance-based RSUs granted in 2021
cliff vest three years from the original grant date. The Company has awarded a limited number of time-vested RSUs that
proportionally vest over a period shorter than four years. Time-vested RSUs are expensed over the vesting period. Performance-based
RSUs are expensed over the vesting period, based upon the probability that the performance target will be met. We grant fully vested
RSUs, with dividend equivalent rights that accrue in cash, to non-employee members of our board of directors in lieu of a cash retainer
and committee fees. All such RSUs will settle and common shares of the Company will be issued upon termination of service by the
board member.
Starting in 2021, the time-vested RSUs generally vest 25% per year on December 31st over four years from the grant date and
performance-based RSUs generally cliff vest three years from the grant date (the starting date for the applicable vesting period is
referred to as the “Anniversary Date”). For grants prior to 2021, if the employee is terminated for any reason within the first two years
of the Anniversary Date, 100% of the time-vested RSUs granted will be forfeited. If we terminate the employment of a time-vested
RSU holder without cause two years after the Anniversary Date, or if the employee retires, the employee will become vested in the
number of time-vested RSUs as if the time-vested RSUs vested 20% for each year after the Anniversary Date. For grants prior to
2021, if the employee is terminated for any reason within the first three years of the Anniversary Date, 100% of the performance-
based RSUs granted will be forfeited. If we terminate the employment of a performance-based RSU holder without cause between
three and five years after the Anniversary Date, or if the employee retires, the employee will become vested in 50% of the
performance-based RSUs. For grants of time-vested RSUs beginning in 2021, if the employee is terminated for any reason prior to any
vesting date, the employee will forfeit all of the RSUs that are unvested at the time of termination. For grants of performance-based
RSUs beginning in 2021, if the employee is terminated within the first two years of the Anniversary Date, 100% of the performance-
based RSUs will be forfeited. If we terminate the employment of a performance-based RSU holder without cause two years after the
Anniversary Date, or if the employee retires, the employee will become vested in 67% of the performance-based RSUs that are earned
based on the performance criteria. An alternate ratable vesting schedule applies to the extent the participant ends employment by
reason of death or disability.
The following is a summary of time-vested RSUs and performance-based RSUs activity for the year ended December 31, 2021:
The weighted-average grant date fair value of time-vested RSUs granted was $65.20 and $64.82 during 2020 and 2019,
respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value of performance-based RSUs granted was $62.69 and $65.54 during 2020 and
2019, respectively. The total fair value, determined as of the date of vesting, of RSUs vested and converted to common shares of the
Company during 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $99 million, $21 million and $8 million, respectively.
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Contract Liabilities
Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from initial and renewal franchise fees paid by franchisees, as well as
upfront fees paid by master franchisees, which are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying
agreement. We classify these contract liabilities as Other liabilities, net in our consolidated balance sheets. The following table reflects
the change in contract liabilities by segment and on a consolidated basis between December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021 (in
millions):
The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that
are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) by segment and on a consolidated basis as of December 31, 2021 (in millions):
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Other operating expenses (income), net, consist of the following (in millions):
2021 2020 2019
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings $ 2 $ 6 $ 7
Litigation settlements and reserves, net 81 7 2
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange (76) 100 (15)
Other, net — (8) (4)
Other operating expenses (income), net $ 7 $ 105 $ (10)
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings represent sales of properties and other costs
related to restaurant closures and refranchisings. Gains and losses recognized in the current period may reflect certain costs related to
closures and refranchisings that occurred in previous periods.
Litigation settlements and reserves, net primarily reflects accruals and payments made and proceeds received in connection with
litigation and arbitration matters and other business disputes.
In early 2022, we entered into negotiations to resolve business disputes that arose during 2021 with counterparties to the master
franchise agreements for Burger King and Popeyes in China. Based on these discussions, we expect to agree to pay approximately
$100 million in 2022, including $72 million that is included in Litigation settlements and reserves, net for 2021. Remaining amounts
primarily will be recorded as an equity method investment when made.
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange are primarily related to revaluation of foreign denominated assets and liabilities.
Letters of Credit
As of December 31, 2021, we had $12 million in irrevocable standby letters of credit outstanding, which were issued primarily
to certain insurance carriers to guarantee payments of deductibles for various insurance programs, such as health and commercial
liability insurance. Of these letters of credit outstanding, $2 million are secured by the collateral under our Revolving Credit Facility
and the remainder are secured by cash collateral. As of December 31, 2021, no amounts had been drawn on any of these irrevocable
standby letters of credit.
Purchase Commitments
We have arrangements for information technology and telecommunication services with an aggregate contractual obligation of
$33 million over the next three years, some of which have early termination fees. We also enter into commitments to purchase
advertising. As of December 31, 2021, these commitments totaled $194 million and run through 2025.
Litigation
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business relating to matters including,
but not limited to, disputes with franchisees, suppliers, employees and customers, as well as disputes over our intellectual property.
On October 5, 2018, a class action complaint was filed against Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (“BKW”) and Burger King
Corporation (“BKC”) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Jarvis Arrington, individually and on behalf of
all others similarly situated. On October 18, 2018, a second class action complaint was filed against RBI, BKW and BKC in the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Monique Michel, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On
October 31, 2018, a third class action complaint was filed against BKC and BKW in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District
of Florida by Geneva Blanchard and Tiffany Miller, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On November 2, 2018,
a fourth class action complaint was filed against RBI, BKW and BKC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by
Sandra Muster, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. These complaints have been consolidated and allege that the
defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act by incorporating an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in the standard
form franchise agreement all Burger King franchisees are required to sign. Each plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and damages for
himself or herself and other members of the class. On March 24, 2020, the Court granted BKC’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a
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claim and on April 20, 2020 the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend their complaint. On April 27, 2020, BKC filed a motion
opposing the motion for leave to amend. The court denied the plaintiffs motion for leave to amend their complaint in August 2020 and
the plaintiffs appealed this ruling. Oral arguments for the appeal were heard in September 2021 and the parties await a ruling on the
appeal. While we currently believe these claims are without merit, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or
estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
In July 2019, a class action complaint was filed against The TDL Group Corp. (“TDL”) in the Supreme Court of British
Columbia by Samir Latifi, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. The complaint alleges that TDL violated the
Canadian Competition Act by incorporating an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in the standard form franchise agreement
all Tim Hortons franchisees are required to sign. The plaintiff seeks damages and restitution, on behalf of himself and other members
of the class. In February 2021, TDL filed and served an application to strike which was heard in May 2021. The court struck the
substantial points, including: the claim related to the Canadian Competition Act, the unlawful conspiracy claim, and the claim for
unjust enrichment. While we currently believe this claim is without merit, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or
estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
On June 30, 2020, a class action complaint was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc., Restaurant Brands
International Limited Partnership and The TDL Group Corp. in the Quebec Superior Court by Steve Holcman, individually and on
behalf of all Quebec residents who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application. On July 2, 2020, a Notice of Action related to a
second class action complaint was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc., in the Ontario Superior Court by Ashley Sitko
and Ashley Cadeau, individually and on behalf of all Canadian residents who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application. On
August 31, 2020, a notice of claim was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc. in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by
Wai Lam Jacky Law on behalf of all persons in Canada who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application or the Burger King
mobile application. On September 30, 2020, a notice of action was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc., Restaurant
Brands International Limited Partnership, The TDL Group Corp., Burger King Worldwide, Inc. and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.
in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by William Jung on behalf of a to be determined class. All of the complaints allege that the
defendants violated the plaintiff’s privacy rights, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, consumer
protection and competition laws or app-based undertakings to users, in each case in connection with the collection of geolocation data
through the Tim Hortons mobile application, and in certain cases, the Burger King and Popeyes mobile applications. Each plaintiff
seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages for himself or herself and other members of the class. These cases are in preliminary
stages and we intend to vigorously defend against these lawsuits, but we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of any of these
cases or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
On October 26, 2020, City of Warwick Municipal Employees Pension Fund, a purported stockholder of Restaurant Brands
International Inc., individually and putatively on behalf of all other stockholders similarly situated, filed a lawsuit in the Supreme
Court of the State of New York County of New York naming RBI and certain of our officers, directors and shareholders as defendants
alleging violations of Sections 11, 12(a)(2) and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with certain offerings of
securities by an affiliate in August and September 2019. The complaint alleges that the shelf registration statement used in connection
with such offering contained certain false and/or misleading statements or omissions. The complaint seeks, among other relief, class
certification of the lawsuit, unspecified compensatory damages, rescission, pre-judgement and post-judgement interest, costs and
expenses. On December 18, 2020 the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint and on February 16, 2021 RBI filed a motion to dismiss
the complaint. The plaintiffs filed a brief in opposition to the motion on April 19, 2021 and RBI filed a reply in May 2021. The motion
to dismiss is scheduled to be heard in March 2022. We intend to vigorously defend. While we believe these claims are without merit,
we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
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As stated in Note 1, Description of Business and Organization, we manage four brands. Under the Tim Hortons brand, we
operate in the donut/coffee/tea category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Burger King brand, we
operate in the fast food hamburger restaurant category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Popeyes
brand, we operate in the chicken category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Firehouse Subs brand, we
operate in the specialty subs category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Our business generates revenue from the
following sources: (i) franchise and advertising revenues, consisting primarily of royalties and advertising fund contributions based on
a percentage of sales reported by franchise restaurants and franchise fees paid by franchisees; (ii) property revenues from properties
we lease or sublease to franchisees; and (iii) sales at restaurants owned by us (“Company restaurants”). In addition, our TH business
generates revenue from sales to franchisees related to our supply chain operations, including manufacturing, procurement,
warehousing and distribution, as well as sales to retailers. We manage each of our brands as an operating segment and each operating
segment represents a reportable segment.
Our management structure and financial reporting is organized around our four brands, including the information regularly
reviewed by our Chief Executive Officer, who is our Chief Operating Decision Maker. Therefore, we have four operating segments:
(1) TH, which includes all operations of our Tim Hortons brand, (2) BK, which includes all operations of our Burger King brand, (3)
PLK, which includes all operations of our Popeyes brand, and (4) FHS, which includes all operations of our Firehouse Subs brand.
Our four operating segments represent our reportable segments. FHS revenues and segment income for the period from the acquisition
date of December 15, 2021 through December 26, 2021 (the fiscal year end for FHS) are included in our consolidated statement of
operations for 2021.
The following tables present revenues, by segment and by country, depreciation and amortization, (income) loss from equity
method investments, and capital expenditures by segment (in millions):
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(a) Only Canada and the United States represented 10% or more of our total revenues in each period presented.
Total assets by segment, and long-lived assets by segment and country are as follows (in millions):
Long-lived assets include property and equipment, net, finance and operating lease right of use assets, net and net investment in
property leased to franchisees. Only Canada and the United States represented 10% or more of our total long-lived assets as of
December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
Our measure of segment income is Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings (net income or loss) before
interest expense, net, loss on early extinguishment of debt, income tax (benefit) expense, and depreciation and amortization, adjusted
to exclude (i) the non-cash impact of share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense, (ii) (income) loss from
equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, (iii) other operating expenses (income),
net and, (iv) income/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities. For the periods referenced, this included (i)
non-recurring fees and expense incurred in connection with the Firehouse Subs acquisition consisting of professional fees and
compensation related expenses (“FHS Transaction costs”); (ii) costs from professional advisory and consulting services associated
with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movements, including
services related to significant tax reform legislation, regulations and related restructuring initiatives (“Corporate restructuring and tax
advisory fees”); and (iii) costs incurred in connection with the centralization and relocation of our Canadian and U.S. restaurant
support centers to new offices in Toronto, Ontario, and Miami, Florida, respectively, (“Office centralization and relocation costs”).
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Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to measure operating performance of the business, excluding these non-cash and
other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management’s assessment of our operating
performance. A reconciliation of segment income to net income consists of the following (in millions):
(a) Represents (i) (income) loss from equity method investments and (ii) cash distributions received from our equity method
investments. Cash distributions received from our equity method investments are included in segment income.
Dividends
On January 5, 2022, we paid a cash dividend of $0.53 per common share to common shareholders of record on December 21,
2021. On such date, Partnership also made a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.53 per
exchangeable unit to holders of record on December 21, 2021.
On February 15, 2022, we announced that the board of directors had declared a cash dividend of $0.54 per common share for
the first quarter of 2022. The dividend will be paid on April 6, 2022 to common shareholders of record on March 23, 2022. Partnership
will also make a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.54 per Partnership exchangeable
unit, and the record date and payment date for distributions on Partnership exchangeable units are the same as the record date and
payment date set forth above.
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GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE
For value received, Restaurant Brands International Inc., a Canadian corporation (the "Guarantor"),
located at 226 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3X7, Canada, absolutely and unconditionally guarantees
to assume the duties and obligations of Burger King Corporation, located at 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami,
Florida 33126 (the "Franchisor"), under its franchise registration in each state as identified in Item 21 of this
Franchise Disclosure Document, and under its Franchise Agreement identified in its 2022 Franchise Disclosure
Document, as it may be amended, and as that Franchise Agreement may be entered into with franchisees and
amended, modified or extended from time to time with residents of, or for locations in, those states. This guarantee
continues until all such obligations of the Franchisor under such franchise registrations and the Franchise
Agreement are satisfied or until the liability of Franchisor to such franchisees under the Franchise Agreement has
been completely discharged, whichever first occurs. The Guarantor is not discharged from liability if a claim by
a franchisee against the Franchisor remains outstanding. Notice of acceptance is waived. The Guarantor does not
waive receipt of notice of default on the part of the Franchisor. This guarantee is binding on the Guarantor and its
successors and assigns.
The Guarantor signs this guarantee at Miami, Florida on the ar day of March, 2022.
GUARANTOR:
RESTAURANT BRANDS
INTERNATIONAL INC.
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Name: Matthew Dunnigan
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Management of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”), the sole general partner of Restaurant Brands International Limited
Partnership (the “Partnership”), is responsible for the preparation, integrity and fair presentation of the consolidated financial
statements, related notes and other information included in this annual report. The consolidated financial statements were prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and include certain amounts based on
management’s estimates and assumptions. Other financial information presented in the annual report is derived from the consolidated
financial statements.
Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, and for performing
an assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021. Internal control over financial
reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our system of internal control
over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of Partnership; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and that receipts and expenditures of Partnership are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management
and directors of RBI; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use
or disposition of Partnership’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Management performed an assessment of the effectiveness of Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2021 based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on our assessment and those criteria, management
determined that Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2021.
The scope of management's assessment of the effectiveness of Partnership's internal control over financial reporting included all of
Partnership's consolidated operations except for the operations of FRG, LLC, which Partnership acquired in December 2021. FRG,
LLC operations represented $1,103 million of Partnership's consolidated total assets (which includes acquisition accounting
adjustments within the scope of the assessment) and $5 million of Partnership's consolidated total revenues as of and for the year
ended December 31, 2021.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The effectiveness of Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 has been audited by KPMG LLP,
Partnership’s independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report which is included herein.
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To the Partners, Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership, and Board of Directors,
Restaurant Brands International Inc., the sole general partner of Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership
and subsidiaries (the “Partnership”) as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations,
comprehensive income (loss), equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, and the
related notes (collectively, the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Partnership as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(“PCAOB”), the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission,
and our report dated February 23, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over
financial reporting.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership’s management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB
and are required to be independent with respect to the Partnership in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the
applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to
error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining,
on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements
that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are
material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The
communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a
whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or
on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
As discussed in Notes 2 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the Partnership records a liability for unrecognized
tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions. The Partnership recognizes tax benefits from tax positions only if there is
more than a 50% likelihood that the tax positions will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, based on the
technical merits of the positions. As of December 31, 2021, the Partnership has recorded gross unrecognized tax benefits,
excluding associated interest and penalties, of $437 million.
We identified the assessment of gross unrecognized tax benefits resulting from certain tax planning strategies implemented
during the year as a critical audit matter. Identifying and determining uncertain tax positions arising from implementing tax
planning strategies involved a number of judgments and assumptions, which included complex considerations of tax law. As
a result, subjective and complex auditor judgment, including the involvement of tax professionals with specialized skills and
knowledge, was required to evaluate the Partnership’s interpretation of tax law and its determination of which tax positions
have more than a 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination.
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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and
tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the Partnership’s gross unrecognized tax benefits
process, including controls related to 1) interpreting tax law, 2) identifying significant uncertain tax positions arising from tax
planning strategies that were implemented during the year, 3) evaluating the tax consequences of the related strategies, and 4)
evaluating which of the Partnership’s tax positions may not be sustained upon examination. In addition, we involved tax
professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, who assisted in:
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To the Partners, Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership, and Board of Directors,
Restaurant Brands International Inc., the sole general partner of Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership:
We have audited Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership and subsidiaries’ (the “Partnership”) internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Partnership maintained, in all
material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal
Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(“PCAOB”), the consolidated balance sheets of the Partnership as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements
of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
2021, and the related notes (collectively, the “consolidated financial statements”), and our report dated February 23, 2022 expressed an
unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
The Partnership acquired FRG, LLC during 2021, and management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of the
Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, FRG, LLC's internal control over financial reporting
associated with total assets of $1,103 million and total revenues of $5 million included in the consolidated financial statements of the
Partnership as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of the Partnership
also excluded an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of FRG, LLC.
The Partnership’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment
of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal
Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Partnership’s internal control over financial
reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with
respect to the Partnership in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting,
assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control
based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the
company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in
accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect
on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Equity
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except unit data)
Balances at December 31, 2018 202,006,067 $ 4,323 207,523,591 $ 730 $ (1,437) $ 2 $ 3,618
Cumulative effect adjustment (Note 9) — 12 — 9 — — 21
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($2.70 per
unit) — (545) — — — — (545)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units
($2.00 per unit) — — — (382) — — (382)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI
common shares — 3,176 (42,016,392) (3,176) — — —
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units — — — — — — —
Capital contribution from RBI Inc. — 177 — — — — 177
Restaurant VIE distributions — — — — — — —
Net income — 643 — 466 — 2 1,111
Other comprehensive income (loss) — — — — 259 — 259
Balances at December 31, 2019 202,006,067 $ 7,786 165,507,199 $ (2,353) $ (1,178) $ 4 $ 4,259
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($3.12 per
unit) — (631) — — — — (631)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units
($2.08 per unit) — — — (336) — — (336)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI
common shares — 195 (3,636,169) (195) — — —
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units — — (6,757,692) (380) — — (380)
Capital contribution from RBI Inc. — 158 — — — — 158
Restaurant VIE distributions — — — — — (2) (2)
Net income — 486 — 262 — 2 750
Other comprehensive income (loss) — — — — (97) — (97)
Balances at December 31, 2020 202,006,067 $ 7,994 155,113,338 $ (3,002) $ (1,275) $ 4 $ 3,721
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($3.26 per
unit) — (658) — — — — (658)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units
($2.12 per unit) — — — (318) — — (318)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI
common shares — 638 (10,119,880) (638) — — —
Distribution to RBI for repurchase of RBI common shares — (551) — — — — (551)
Capital contribution from RBI Inc. — 160 — — — — 160
Restaurant VIE distributions — — — — — (5) (5)
Net income — 838 — 411 — 4 1,253
Other comprehensive income (loss) — — — — 251 — 251
Balances at December 31, 2021 202,006,067 $ 8,421 144,993,458 $ (3,547) $ (1,024) $ 3 $ 3,853
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We are a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”). RBI is our sole general partner, and as such, RBI has the
exclusive right, power and authority to manage, control, administer and operate the business and affairs and to make decisions
regarding the undertaking and business of Partnership in accordance with the partnership agreement of Partnership (“partnership
agreement”) and applicable laws.
All references to “$” or “dollars” are to the currency of the United States unless otherwise indicated. All references to “Canadian
dollars” or “C$” are to the currency of Canada unless otherwise indicated.
Fiscal Year
We operate on a monthly calendar, with a fiscal year that ends on December 31. TH, BK and PLK operate on the same fiscal
year. The fiscal year of FHS ends on the Sunday on or before December 31 which was December 26, 2021.
Basis of Presentation
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States (“GAAP”) and related rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requires our management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements (the "Financial Statements") include our accounts and the accounts of entities in which we
have a controlling financial interest, the usual condition of which is ownership of a majority voting interest. All material intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in other affiliates that are owned 50% or less where we
have significant influence are accounted for by the equity method.
We also consider for consolidation entities in which we have certain interests, where the controlling financial interest may be
achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. Such an entity, known as a variable interest entity (“VIE”), is
required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that possesses the power to direct the
activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to
receive benefits from the VIE that are significant to it. Our maximum exposure to loss resulting from involvement with VIEs is
attributable to accounts and notes receivable balances, investment balances, outstanding loan guarantees and future lease payments,
where applicable.
As our franchise and master franchise arrangements provide the franchise and master franchise entities the power to direct the
activities that most significantly impact their economic performance, we do not consider ourselves the primary beneficiary of any such
entity that might be a VIE.
Tim Hortons has historically entered into certain arrangements in which an operator acquires the right to operate a restaurant,
but Tim Hortons owns the restaurant’s assets. In these arrangements, Tim Hortons has the ability to determine which operators
manage the restaurants and for what duration. We perform an analysis to determine if the legal entity in which operations are
conducted is a VIE and consolidate a VIE entity if we also determine Tim Hortons is the entity’s primary beneficiary (“Restaurant
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VIEs”). As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we determined that we are the primary beneficiary of 46 and 38 Restaurant VIEs,
respectively, and accordingly, have consolidated the results of operations, assets and liabilities, and cash flows of these Restaurant
VIEs in our Financial Statements.
Assets and liabilities related to consolidated VIEs are not significant to our total consolidated assets and liabilities. Liabilities
recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not necessarily represent additional claims on our general assets; rather, they
represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs. Conversely, assets recognized as a result of consolidating these
VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims by our creditors as they are not legally included within our
general assets.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial
statements have been reclassified in order to be comparable with the current year classifications. These consist of the 2020 and 2019
reclassification of advertising fund contributions from Franchise and property revenues to Advertising revenues and advertising fund
expenses from Selling, general and administrative expenses to Advertising expenses, with General and administrative expenses now
presented separately. Depreciation and amortization expenses related to the advertising funds for 2020 and 2019 have also been
reclassified from Franchise and property expenses to Advertising expenses. These reclassifications did not arise as a result of any
changes to accounting policies and relate entirely to presentation with no effect on previously reported net income.
Our functional currency is the U.S. dollar, since our term loans and senior secured notes are denominated in U.S. dollars. The
functional currency of each of our operating subsidiaries is generally the currency of the economic environment in which the
subsidiary primarily does business. Our foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements are translated into U.S. dollars using the foreign
exchange rates applicable to the dates of the financial statements. Assets and liabilities are translated using the end-of-period spot
foreign exchange rates. Income, expenses and cash flows are translated at the average foreign exchange rates for each period. Equity
accounts are translated at historical foreign exchange rates. The effects of these translation adjustments are reported as a component of
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) in the consolidated statements of equity.
For any transaction that is denominated in a currency different from the entity’s functional currency, we record a gain or loss
based on the difference between the foreign exchange rate at the transaction date and the foreign exchange rate at the transaction
settlement date (or rate at period end, if unsettled) which is included within other operating expenses (income), net in the consolidated
statements of operations.
All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and credit card receivables are considered cash
equivalents.
Inventories
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value and consist primarily of raw materials such as green coffee
beans and finished goods such as new equipment, parts, paper supplies and restaurant food items. The moving average method is used
to determine the cost of raw materials and finished goods inventories held for sale to Tim Hortons franchisees.
We record property and equipment at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, which is recognized using
the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: (i) buildings and improvements – up to 40 years; (ii) restaurant
equipment – up to 17 years; (iii) furniture, fixtures and other – up to 10 years; and (iv) manufacturing equipment – up to 25 years.
Leasehold improvements to properties where we are the lessee are amortized over the lesser of the remaining term of the lease or the
estimated useful life of the improvement.
Major improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed when incurred.
Leases
In all leases, whether we are the lessor or lessee, we define lease term as the noncancellable term of the lease plus any renewals
covered by renewal options that are reasonably certain of exercise based on our assessment of the economic factors relevant to the
lessee. The noncancellable term of the lease commences on the date the lessor makes the underlying property in the lease available to
the lessee, irrespective of when lease payments begin under the contract.
Lessor Accounting
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We recognize lease payments for operating leases as property revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and property
revenue is presented net of any related sales tax. Lease incentive payments we make to lessees are amortized as a reduction in property
revenue over the lease term. We account for reimbursements of maintenance and property tax costs paid to us by lessees as property
revenue.
We also have net investments in properties leased to franchisees, which meet the criteria of sales-type leases or met the criteria
of direct financing leases under the previous accounting guidance. Investments in sales-type leases and direct financing leases are
recorded on a net basis. Profit or loss on sales-type leases is recognized at lease commencement and recorded in other operating
expenses (income), net. Unearned income on direct financing leases is deferred, included in the net investment in the lease, and
recognized over the lease term yielding a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment in the lease.
We recognize variable lease payment income in the period when changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable lease
payments are based occur.
Lessee Accounting
In leases where we are the lessee, we recognize a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability at lease commencement, which
are measured by discounting lease payments using our incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. We determine the incremental
borrowing rate applicable to each lease by reference to our outstanding secured borrowings and implied spreads over the risk-free
discount rates that correspond to the term of each lease, as adjusted for the currency of the lease. Subsequent amortization of the ROU
asset and accretion of the lease liability for an operating lease is recognized as a single lease cost, on a straight-line basis, over the
lease term. Reductions of the ROU asset and the change in the lease liability are included in changes in Other long-term assets and
liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
A finance lease ROU asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the useful life of the leased asset or lease
term. Interest on each finance lease liability is determined as the amount that results in a constant periodic discount rate on the
remaining balance of the liability. Operating lease and finance lease ROU assets are assessed for impairment in accordance with our
long-lived asset impairment policy.
We reassess lease classification and remeasure ROU assets and lease liabilities when a lease is modified and that modification is
not accounted for as a separate contract or upon certain other events that require reassessment. Maintenance and property tax expenses
are accounted for on an accrual basis as variable lease cost.
We recognize variable lease cost in the period when changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable lease payments
are based occur.
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection
with the acquisition of Firehouse Subs in 2021, the acquisition of Popeyes in 2017, the acquisition of Tim Hortons in 2014 and the
acquisition of Burger King Holdings, Inc. by 3G Capital Partners Ltd. in 2010. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of the Tim
Hortons brand, the Burger King brand, the Popeyes brand and the Firehouse Subs brand (each a “Brand” and together, the “Brands”).
Goodwill and the Brands are tested for impairment at least annually as of October 1 of each year and more often if an event occurs or
circumstances change which indicate impairment might exist. Our annual impairment tests of goodwill and the Brands may be
completed through qualitative assessments. We may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative
impairment test for any reporting unit or Brand in any period. We can resume the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit or
Brand in any subsequent period.
Under a qualitative approach, our impairment review for goodwill consists of an assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-not
that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit,
or if a qualitative assessment indicates it is more-likely-than-not that the estimated carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair
value, we perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test that requires us to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair
value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we will measure any goodwill impairment loss as the amount by which the
carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
Under a qualitative approach, our impairment review for the Brands consists of an assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-
not that a Brand’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment for a Brand, or if a
qualitative assessment indicates it is more-likely-than-not that the estimated carrying value of a Brand exceeds its fair value, we
estimate the fair value of the Brand and compare it to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds fair value, an impairment
loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
We completed our impairment tests for goodwill and the Brands as of October 1, 2021, 2020 and 2019 and no impairment
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Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, intangible assets subject to amortization and lease right-of-use assets, are
tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset or asset group may
not be recoverable. Some of the events or changes in circumstances that would trigger an impairment review include, but are not
limited to, bankruptcy proceedings or other significant financial distress of a lessee; significant negative industry or economic trends;
knowledge of transactions involving the sale of similar property at amounts below the carrying value; or our expectation to dispose of
long-lived assets before the end of their estimated useful lives. The impairment test for long-lived assets requires us to assess the
recoverability of long-lived assets by comparing their net carrying value to the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows
directly associated with and arising from use and eventual disposition of the assets or asset group. Long-lived assets are grouped for
recognition and measurement of impairment at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash
flows of other assets. If the net carrying value of a group of long-lived assets exceeds the sum of related undiscounted estimated future
cash flows, we record an impairment charge equal to the excess, if any, of the net carrying value over fair value.
Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that are included in comprehensive
income (loss), but are excluded from net income (loss) as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to equity, net of tax.
Our other comprehensive income (loss) is primarily comprised of unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation
adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on hedging activity, net of tax.
We recognize and measure all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets.
We may enter into derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes, but which largely offset the
economic impact of certain transactions.
Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in earnings or recorded in other
comprehensive income (loss) and recognized in the consolidated statements of operations when the hedged item affects earnings,
depending on the purpose of the derivatives and whether they qualify for, and we have applied, hedge accounting treatment.
When applying hedge accounting, we designate at a derivative’s inception, the specific assets, liabilities or future commitments
being hedged, and assess the hedge’s effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis. We discontinue hedge accounting when:
(i) we determine that the cash flow derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item; (ii) the
derivative expires or is sold, terminated or exercised; (iii) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; or
(iv) management determines that designation of the derivatives as a hedge instrument is no longer appropriate. We do not enter into or
hold derivatives for speculative purposes.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants in the principal market, or if none exists, the most advantageous market, for the specific asset or liability
at the measurement date (the exit price). The fair value is based on assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the
asset or liability. The fair values are assigned a level within the fair value hierarchy, depending on the source of the inputs into the
calculation, as follows:
Level 1 Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or
indirectly.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.
The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable and accounts and drafts payable approximate
fair value based on the short-term nature of these amounts.
We carry all of our derivatives at fair value and value them using various pricing models or discounted cash flow analysis that
incorporate observable market parameters, such as interest rate yield curves and currency rates, which are Level 2 inputs. Derivative
valuations incorporate credit risk adjustments that are necessary to reflect the probability of default by the counterparty or us. For
disclosures about the fair value measurements of our derivative instruments, see Note 12, Derivative Instruments.
The following table presents the fair value of our variable rate term debt and senior notes, estimated using inputs based on bid
and offer prices that are Level 2 inputs, and principal carrying amount (in millions):
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2021 2020
Fair value of our variable term debt and senior notes $ 12,851 $ 12,477
Principal carrying amount of our variable term debt and senior notes 12,943 12,453
The determinations of fair values of certain tangible and intangible assets for purposes of the application of the acquisition
method of accounting to the acquisition of Firehouse Subs were based on Level 3 inputs. The determination of fair values of our
reporting units and the determination of the fair value of the Brands for impairment testing using a quantitative approach during 2020
and 2019 were based upon Level 3 inputs.
Revenue Recognition
Sales
Sales consist primarily of supply chain sales, which represent sales of products, supplies and restaurant equipment to franchisees,
as well as sales to retailers and are presented net of any related sales tax. Orders placed by customers specify the goods to be delivered
and transaction prices for supply chain sales. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control over ordered items, generally upon
delivery to the customer, which is when the customer obtains physical possession of the goods, legal title is transferred, the customer
has all risks and rewards of ownership and an obligation to pay for the goods is created. Shipping and handling costs associated with
outbound freight for supply chain sales are accounted for as fulfillment costs and classified as cost of sales.
To a much lesser extent, sales also include Company restaurant sales (including Restaurant VIEs), which consist of sales to
restaurant guests. Revenue from Company restaurant sales is recognized at the point of sale. Taxes assessed by a governmental
authority that we collect are excluded from revenue.
Franchise revenues and advertising revenues consist primarily of royalties, advertising fund contributions, initial and renewal
franchise fees and upfront fees from development agreements and master franchise and development agreements (“MFDAs”). Under
franchise agreements, we provide franchisees with (i) a franchise license, which includes a license to use our intellectual property and,
in those markets where our subsidiaries manage an advertising fund, advertising and promotion management, (ii) pre-opening
services, such as training and inspections, and (iii) ongoing services, such as development of training materials and menu items and
restaurant monitoring and inspections. The services we provide under franchise agreements are highly interrelated and dependent upon
the franchise license and we concluded the services do not represent individually distinct performance obligations. Consequently, we
bundle the franchise license performance obligation and promises to provide services into a single performance obligation, which we
satisfy by providing a right to use our intellectual property over the term of each franchise agreement.
Royalties, including franchisee contributions to advertising funds managed by our subsidiaries, are calculated as a percentage of
franchise restaurant sales over the term of the franchise agreement. Under our franchise agreements, advertising contributions received
from franchisees must be spent on advertising, product development, marketing and related activities. Initial and renewal franchise
fees are payable by the franchisee upon a new restaurant opening or renewal of an existing franchise agreement. Our franchise
agreement royalties, inclusive of advertising fund contributions, represent sales-based royalties that are related entirely to our
performance obligation under the franchise agreement and are recognized as franchise sales occur. We separately classify advertising
fund contributions in Advertising revenues while all other franchise revenues are classified in Franchise and property revenues.
Additionally, initial and renewal franchise fees are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective
agreement. Our performance obligation under development agreements other than MFDAs generally consists of an obligation to grant
exclusive development rights over a stated term. These development rights are not distinct from franchise agreements, so upfront fees
paid by franchisees for exclusive development rights are deferred and apportioned to each franchise restaurant opened by the
franchisee. The pro rata amount apportioned to each restaurant is accounted for as an initial franchise fee.
We have a distinct performance obligation under our MFDAs to grant subfranchising rights over a stated term. Under the terms
of MFDAs, we typically either receive an upfront fee paid in cash and/or receive noncash consideration in the form of an equity
interest in the master franchisee or an affiliate of the master franchisee. We account for noncash consideration as investments in the
applicable equity method investee and recognize revenue in an amount equal to the fair value of the equity interest received. Upfront
fees from master franchisees, including the fair value of noncash consideration, are deferred and amortized over the MFDA term on a
straight-line basis. We may recognize unamortized upfront fees when a contract with a franchisee or master franchisee is modified and
is accounted for as a termination of the existing contract.
The portion of gift cards sold to customers which are never redeemed is commonly referred to as gift card breakage. We
recognize gift card breakage income proportionately as each gift card is redeemed using an estimated breakage rate based on our
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Property revenues
Property revenues consists of rental income from properties we lease or sublease to franchisees. Property revenues are
accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance for leases and are excluded from the scope of revenue recognition
guidance.
Company restaurants and franchise restaurants contribute to advertising funds that our subsidiaries manage in the United States
and Canada and certain other international markets. The advertising funds expense the production costs of advertising when the
advertisements are first aired or displayed. All other advertising and promotional costs are expensed in the period incurred. Under our
franchise agreements, advertising contributions received from franchisees must be spent on advertising, product development,
marketing and related activities. The advertising contributions by Company restaurants (including Restaurant VIEs) are eliminated in
consolidation.
Deferred financing costs are amortized over the term of the related debt agreement into interest expense using the effective
interest method.
Income Taxes
Amounts in the Financial Statements related to income taxes are calculated using the principles of ASC Topic 740, Income
Taxes. Under these principles, deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of
assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for tax purposes, as well as tax credit
carry-forwards and loss carry-forwards. These deferred taxes are measured by applying currently enacted tax rates. A deferred tax
asset is recognized when it is considered more-likely-than-not to be realized. The effects of changes in tax rates on deferred tax assets
and liabilities are recognized in income in the year in which the law is enacted. A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets
when it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
We recognize positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return in the Financial Statements when it is more-likely-than-not
(i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax
position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit with greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
Translation gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of foreign deferred tax assets or liabilities denominated in a
currency other than the functional currency are classified as other operating expenses (income), net in the consolidated statements of
operations.
Share-based Compensation
Compensation expense related to the issuance of share-based awards to our employees is measured at fair value on the grant
date. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value stock options. The fair value of restricted stock units is based on the
closing price of our stock at the award date. If applicable, RBI's total shareholder return relative to our peer group is incorporated into
the underlying assumptions using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model to calculate grant date fair value for performance based
awards with a market condition. The compensation expense for awards that vest over a future service period is recognized over the
requisite service period on a straight-line basis, adjusted for estimated forfeitures of awards that are not expected to vest. We use
historical data to estimate forfeitures for share-based awards. Upon the end of the service period, compensation expense is adjusted to
account for the actual forfeiture rate. The compensation expense for awards that contain performance conditions is recognized when it
is probable that the performance conditions will be achieved.
Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes – In December 2019, the FASB issued guidance which simplifies the accounting
for income taxes by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for
income taxes. The amendment is effective commencing in 2021 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this new guidance in
2021 did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements.
Accounting Relief for the Transition Away from LIBOR and Certain other Reference Rates – In March 2020 and as clarified in
January 2021, the FASB issued guidance which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts,
hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of
reference rate reform. This amendment is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The expedients and exceptions
provided by this new guidance do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after
December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional
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expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationships. During the third quarter of 2021, we adopted certain
of the expedients as it relates to hedge accounting as certain of our debt agreements and hedging relationships bear interest at variable
rates, primarily U.S. dollar LIBOR. The adoption of and future elections under this new guidance did not and are not expected to have
a material impact on our Financial Statements. We will continue to monitor the discontinuance of LIBOR on our debt agreements and
hedging relationships.
Lessors—Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments – In July 2021, the FASB issued guidance that requires lessors to
classify and account for a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on a reference index or a rate as an operating lease if
(a) the lease would have been classified as a sales-type lease or a direct financing lease in accordance with lease classification criteria
and (b) the lessor would have otherwise recognized a day-one loss. This amendment is effective in 2022 with early adoption permitted.
This guidance may be applied either retrospectively to leases that commenced or were modified on or after the adoption of lease
guidance we adopted in 2019 or prospectively to leases that commence or are modified on or after the date that this new guidance is
applied. We do not expect that the adoption of this new guidance will have a material impact on our Financial Statements.
Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers-– In October 2021, the FASB issued
guidance which requires contract assets and contract liabilities (i.e., unearned revenue) acquired in a business combination to be
recognized and measured in accordance with revenue from contracts with customers guidance. Currently, we recognize contract assets
and contract liabilities at the acquisition date based on fair value estimates, which historically has resulted in a reduction to unearned
revenue on the balance sheet, and therefore, a reduction to revenues that would have otherwise been recorded as an independent entity.
This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022 on a prospective basis, with early
adoption permitted. During the fourth quarter of 2021, we adopted this guidance which did not have a material impact on our Financial
Statements.
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On December 15, 2021, we completed the acquisition of Firehouse Subs (the “Firehouse Acquisition”) which complements
RBI's existing portfolio. Like RBI's other brands, the Firehouse Subs brand is managed independently, while benefiting from the
global scale and resources of RBI. The Firehouse Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition
method of accounting.
Total consideration in connection with the Firehouse Acquisition was $1,033 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. The
consideration was funded through cash on hand and $533 million of incremental borrowings under our Term Loan Facility - See Note
9, Long-Term Debt.
Fees and expenses related to the Firehouse Acquisition and related financings (“FHS Transaction costs”) totaled $18 million,
consisting primarily of professional fees and compensation related expenses which are classified as general and administrative
expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
The preliminary allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is presented in the table below (in
millions):
The purchase price allocation reflects preliminary fair value estimates based on management's analysis, including preliminary
work performed by third-party valuation specialists. We will continue to obtain information to assist in determining the fair value of
net assets acquired during the measurement period.
The Firehouse Subs brand has been assigned an indefinite life and, therefore, will not be amortized, but rather tested annually
for impairment. Goodwill attributable to the Firehouse Acquisition will be amortized and deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill is
considered to represent the value associated with the workforce and synergies anticipated to be realized as a combined company. We
have not yet allocated goodwill related to the Firehouse Acquisition to reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes.
Goodwill will be allocated to reporting units when the purchase price allocation is finalized during the measurement period.
The results of operations of Firehouse Subs have been included in our consolidated financial statements from the acquisition
date of December 15, 2021 through December 26, 2021, the fiscal year end for FHS. The Firehouse Acquisition is not material to our
consolidated financial statements, and therefore, supplemental pro forma financial information related to the acquisition is not
included herein.
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Partnership uses the two-class method in the computation of earnings per unit. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership
agreement, RBI, as the holder of the Class A common units, is entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount equal to
the aggregate dividends payable by RBI to holders of RBI common shares, and the holders of Class B exchangeable limited
partnership units (the “Partnership exchangeable units”) are entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount per unit
equal to the dividends payable by RBI on each RBI common share. Partnership’s net income available to common unitholders is
allocated between the Class A common units and Partnership exchangeable units on a fully-distributed basis and reflects residual net
income after noncontrolling interests. Basic and diluted earnings per Class A common unit is determined by dividing net income
allocated to Class A common unitholders by the weighted average number of Class A common units outstanding for the period. Basic
and diluted earnings per Partnership exchangeable unit is determined by dividing net income allocated to the Partnership exchangeable
units by the weighted average number of Partnership exchangeable units outstanding during the period.
There are no dilutive securities for Partnership as the exercise of stock options will not affect the numbers of Class A common
units or Partnership exchangeable units outstanding. However, the issuance of shares by RBI in future periods will affect the allocation
of net income attributable to common unitholders between Partnership’s Class A common units and Partnership exchangeable units.
The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings per unit calculations (in millions, except per unit amounts):
2021 2020 2019
Allocation of net income among partner interests:
Net income allocated to Class A common unitholders $ 838 $ 486 $ 643
Net income allocated to Partnership exchangeable unitholders 411 262 466
Net income attributable to common unitholders $ 1,249 $ 748 $ 1,109
Denominator - basic and diluted partnership units:
Weighted average Class A common units 202 202 202
Weighted average Partnership exchangeable units 151 162 194
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Class A common units (a) $ 4.15 $ 2.41 $ 3.18
Partnership exchangeable units (a) $ 2.72 $ 1.62 $ 2.40
(a) Earnings per unit may not recalculate exactly as it is calculated based on unrounded numbers.
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Land $ 1,011 $ 1,007
Buildings and improvements 1,200 1,192
Restaurant equipment 193 163
Furniture, fixtures, and other 257 242
Finance leases 323 289
Construction in progress 30 17
3,014 2,910
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (979) (879)
Property and equipment, net $ 2,035 $ 2,031
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment totaled $148 million for 2021, $140 million for 2020 and
$136 million for 2019.
Included in our property and equipment, net at December 31, 2021 and 2020 are $246 million and $238 million, respectively, of
assets leased under finance leases (mostly buildings and improvements), net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $77
million and $51 million, respectively.
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As of December 31,
2021 2020
Accumulated Accumulated
Gross Amortization Net Gross Amortization Net
Identifiable assets subject to amortization:
Franchise agreements $ 722 $ (290) $ 432 $ 735 $ (264) $ 471
Favorable leases 104 (63) 41 117 (66) 51
Subtotal 826 (353) 473 852 (330) 522
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Tim Hortons brand $ 6,695 $ — $ 6,695 $ 6,650 $ — $ 6,650
Burger King brand 2,126 — 2,126 2,174 — 2,174
Popeyes brand 1,355 — 1,355 1,355 — 1,355
Firehouse Subs brand 768 — 768 — — —
Subtotal 10,944 — 10,944 10,179 — 10,179
Intangible assets, net $ 11,417 $ 10,701
Goodwill
Tim Hortons segment $ 4,306 $ 4,279
Burger King segment 601 614
Popeyes segment 846 846
Firehouse segment 253 —
Total $ 6,006 $ 5,739
Amortization expense on intangible assets totaled $41 million for 2021, $43 million for 2020, and $44 million for 2019. The
change in the brands and goodwill balances during 2021 was due to the acquisition of Firehouse Subs and the impact of foreign
currency translation.
As of December 31, 2021, the estimated future amortization expense on identifiable assets subject to amortization is as follows
(in millions):
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The aggregate carrying amount of our equity method investments was $194 million and $205 million as of December 31, 2021
and 2020, respectively, and is included as a component of Other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets.
Except for the following equity method investments, no quoted market prices are available for our other equity method
investments. The aggregate market value of our 15.5% equity interest in Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”) based on the
quoted market price on December 31, 2021 is approximately $28 million. The aggregate market value of our 9.4% equity interest in
BK Brasil Operação e Assessoria a Restaurantes S.A. based on the quoted market price on December 31, 2021 is approximately $28
million. We have evaluated recent declines in the market value of these equity method investments and concluded they are not other
than temporary and as such no impairments have been recognized during 2021.
We have equity interests in entities that own or franchise Tim Hortons or Burger King restaurants. Franchise and property
revenue recognized from franchisees that are owned or franchised by entities in which we have an equity interest consist of the
following (in millions):
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had $48 million and $52 million, respectively, of accounts receivable, net from our equity
method investments which were recorded in accounts and notes receivable, net in our consolidated balance sheets.
With respect to our TH business, the most significant equity method investment is our 50.0% joint venture interest with The
Wendy’s Company (the “TIMWEN Partnership”), which jointly holds real estate underlying Canadian combination restaurants.
Distributions received from this joint venture were $16 million, $8 million and $13 million during 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
We recognized rent expense associated with the TIMWEN Partnership of $18 million, $15 million, and $19 million during
2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(Income) loss from equity method investments reflects our share of investee net income or loss, non-cash dilution gains or losses
from changes in our ownership interests in equity method investees and basis difference amortization. We recorded increases to the
carrying value of our equity method investment balances and non-cash dilution gains in the amounts of $11 million during 2019. No
non-cash dilution gains were recorded during 2021 and 2020. The dilution gains resulted from the issuance of capital stock by our
equity method investees, which reduced our ownership interests in these equity method investments. The dilution gains we recorded in
connection with the issuance of capital stock reflect adjustments to the differences between the amount of underlying equity in the net
assets of equity method investees before and after their issuance of capital stock.
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As of December 31,
2021 2020
Current:
Distributions payable $ 241 $ 239
Interest payable 63 66
Accrued compensation and benefits 99 78
Taxes payable 106 122
Deferred income 48 42
Accrued advertising expenses 43 59
Restructuring and other provisions 90 12
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 140 137
Other 117 80
Other accrued liabilities $ 947 $ 835
Non-current:
Taxes payable $ 533 $ 626
Contract liabilities (see Note 15) 531 528
Derivatives liabilities 575 865
Unfavorable leases 65 81
Accrued pension 47 70
Deferred income 37 28
Other 34 38
Other liabilities, net $ 1,822 $ 2,236
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Term Loan B $ 5,243 $ 5,297
Term Loan A 1,250 731
4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024 — 775
3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028 1,550 750
5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025 500 500
3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029 750 750
4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028 750 750
4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 2,900 2,900
TH Facility and other 173 178
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred issuance discount (138) (155)
Total debt, net 12,978 12,476
Less: current maturities of debt (62) (79)
Total long-term debt $ 12,916 $ 12,397
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Credit Facilities
On December 13, 2021, two of our subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a fifth incremental facility amendment and a
sixth amendment (the “2021 Amendment”) to the credit agreement governing our senior secured term loan A facility (the “Term Loan
A”), our senior secured term loan B facility (the “Term Loan B” and together with the Term Loan A the “Term Loan Facilities”) and
our $1,000 million senior secured revolving credit facility (including revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit) (the
“Revolving Credit Facility” and together with the Term Loan Facilities, the “Credit Facilities”). The 2021 Amendment increased the
existing Term Loan A with $717 million outstanding to a $1,250 million Term Loan A and extended the maturity date of the Term
Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility from October 7, 2024 to December 13, 2026 (subject to earlier maturity in specified
circumstances). The security and guarantees under the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan A are the same as those under the
existing facilities. The proceeds from the increase in the Term Loan A were used with cash on hand to complete the Firehouse
Acquisition. In connection with the 2021 Amendment, we capitalized approximately $12 million in debt issuance costs.
The 2021 Amendment also amended the interest rate applicable to the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan A to
incorporate SOFR. The interest rate applicable to the Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility is, at our option, either (a) a base
rate, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus an applicable margin varying from 0.00% to 0.50%, or (b) Adjusted Term SOFR (Adjusted
Term SOFR is calculated as Term SOFR plus a 0.10% adjustment), subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin varying
between 0.75% and 1.50%, in each case, determined by reference to a net first lien leverage-based pricing grid. The commitment fee
on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility is 0.15%. At December 31, 2021, the interest rate on the Term Loan A was
1.40%. The principal amount of the Term Loan A amortizes in quarterly installments equal to $8 million beginning March 31, 2023
until September 30, 2024 and thereafter in quarterly installments equal to $16 million until maturity, with the balance payable at
maturity. The 2021 Amendment includes amendments to certain negative covenants to provide increased flexibility. The 2021
Amendment made no other material changes to the terms of the Credit Agreement.
The maturity date of our Term Loan B is November 19, 2026 and the interest rate applicable to our Term Loan B is, at our
option, either (a) a base rate, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus an applicable margin of 0.75%, or (b) a Eurocurrency rate, subject to a
floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin of 1.75%. At December 31, 2021, the interest rate on the Term Loan B was 1.85%. The
principal amount of the Term Loan B amortizes in quarterly installments equal to $13 million until maturity, with the balance payable
at maturity.
On April 2, 2020, the Borrowers entered into a fifth amendment (the “Fifth Amendment”) to the credit agreement (the “Credit
Agreement”) governing our Credit Facilities. The Fifth Amendment provides the Borrowers with the option to comply with a $1,000
million minimum liquidity covenant in lieu of the 6.50:1.00 net first lien senior secured leverage ratio financial maintenance covenant
for the period after June 30, 2020 and prior to September 30, 2021. Additionally, for the periods ending September 30, 2021 and
December 31, 2021, to determine compliance with the net first lien senior secured leverage ratio, we are permitted to annualize the
Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the three months ending September 30, 2021 and six months ending
December 31, 2021, respectively, in lieu of calculating the ratio based on Adjusted EBITDA for the prior four quarters. There were no
other material changes to the terms of the Credit Agreement.
As of December 31, 2021, we had no amounts outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility. Funds available under the
Revolving Credit Facility may be used to repay other debt, finance debt, RBI share repurchases or partnership exchangeable unit
repurchases, to fund acquisitions or capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes. We have a $125 million letter of
credit sublimit as part of the Revolving Credit Facility, which reduces our borrowing availability thereunder by the cumulative amount
of outstanding letters of credit. The interest rate applicable to amounts drawn under each letter of credit is 0.75% to 1.50%, depending
on our net first lien leverage ratio. As of December 31, 2021, we had $2 million of letters of credit issued against the Revolving Credit
Facility, and our borrowing availability was $998 million.
Obligations under the Credit Facilities are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by the direct parent
company of one of the Borrowers and substantially all of its Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries, including The TDL Group Corp., Burger
King Corporation, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., FRG, LLC and substantially all of their respective Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries
(the “Credit Guarantors”). Amounts borrowed under the Credit Facilities are secured on a first priority basis by a perfected security
interest in substantially all of the present and future property (subject to certain exceptions) of each Borrower and Credit Guarantor.
During 2017, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “4.25% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the
issuance of $1,500 million of 4.25% first lien senior notes due May 15, 2024 (the “4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024”). No
principal payments were due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 4.25% First
Lien Senior Notes due 2024, together with other sources of liquidity, were used to redeem all of the outstanding Class A 9.0%
cumulative compounding perpetual voting preferred shares and for other general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance
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of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024, we capitalized approximately $13 million in debt issuance costs. As detailed below,
during 2020 we redeemed $725 million of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024 and during 2021 we redeemed the remaining
outstanding balance of $775 million.
On September 24, 2019, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in
connection with the issuance of $750 million of 3.875% first lien senior notes due January 15, 2028 (the “2019 3.875% Senior
Notes”). On July 6, 2021, the Borrowers issued an additional $800 million under the 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture (the
“Additional Notes” and together with the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes, the “3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028”). No principal
payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2019 3.875% Senior
Notes and a portion of the net proceeds from the Term Loan A were used to redeem the entire outstanding principal balance of $1,250
million of 4.625% first lien secured notes due January 15, 2022 and to pay related fees and expenses. In connection with the issuance
of the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes, we capitalized approximately $10 million in debt issuance costs. In connection with the redemption
of the entire outstanding principal balance of the 4.625% first lien secured notes due January 15, 2022, we recorded a loss on early
extinguishment of debt of $3 million that primarily reflects the write-off of related unamortized debt issuance costs. The Additional
Notes were priced at 100.250% of their face value. The net proceeds from the offering of the Additional Notes were used to redeem
the remaining $775 million principal amount outstanding of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024 on July 15, 2021, plus any
accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses. In connection with the issuance of the
Additional Notes, we capitalized approximately $7 million in debt issuance costs. In connection with the redemption of the remaining
$775 million principal amount outstanding of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment
of debt of $11 million that primarily reflects the payment of redemption premiums and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance
costs.
Obligations under the 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028 are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally,
by the Borrowers and substantially all of the Borrower's Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries, including The TDL Group Corp., Burger
King Corporation, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., FRG, LLC and substantially all of their respective Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries
(the “Note Guarantors”). The 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028 are first lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right
of payment with all of the existing and future first lien senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and
guarantees under our Credit Facilities.
The 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028 may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after September 15, 2022, at the
redemption prices set forth in the 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of
redemption. The 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers,
change of control and equity offerings, among others.
On April 7, 2020, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “5.75% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with
the issuance of $500 million of 5.75% first lien notes due April 15, 2025 (the “5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025”). No principal
payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 5.75% First Lien Senior
Notes due 2025 were used for general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance of the 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due
2025, we capitalized approximately $10 million in debt issuance costs.
Obligations under the 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025 are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by
the Note Guarantors. The 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025 are first lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of
payment with all of the existing and future first lien senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and
guarantees of the Credit Facilities.
Our 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025 may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after April 15, 2022 at the redemption
prices set forth in the 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of redemption. The
5.75% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of control and
equity offerings, among others.
On November 9, 2020, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “3.50% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection
with the issuance of $750 million of 3.50% first lien notes due February 15, 2029 (the “3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029”). No
principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The proceeds from the offering of the 3.50% First Lien
Senior Notes due 2029, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem $725 million of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024
and pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses. In connection with the issuance of the 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due
2029, we capitalized approximately $7 million in debt issuance costs. In connection with the redemption of the 4.25% First Lien
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Senior Notes due 2024, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $19 million that primarily reflects the payment of
premiums to redeem the notes and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Obligations under the 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029 are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by
the Note Guarantors. The 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029 are first lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of
payment with all of the existing and future first lien senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and
guarantees of the Credit Facilities.
Our 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029 may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after February 15, 2024 at the
redemption prices set forth in the 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of
redemption. The 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers, change
of control and equity offerings, among others.
On November 19, 2019, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in
connection with the issuance of $750 million of 4.375% second lien senior notes due January 15, 2028 (the “4.375% Second Lien
Senior Notes due 2028”). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the
offering of the 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028, together with cash on hand, were used to repay $720 million of the Term
Loan B outstanding aggregate principal balance and to pay related fees and expenses in connection with the fourth amendment to our
credit agreement. In connection with the issuance of the 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028, we capitalized approximately $6
million in debt issuance costs.
Obligations under the 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028 are guaranteed on a second priority senior secured basis,
jointly and severally, by the Note Guarantors. The 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028 are second lien senior secured
obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the existing and future senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors,
including borrowings and guarantees of the Credit Facilities, and effectively subordinated to all of the existing and future first lien
senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors.
Our 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028 may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after November 15, 2022 at the
redemption prices set forth in the 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of
redemption. The 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture also contains redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of
control and equity offerings, among others.
During 2020, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the
issuance of $2,900 million of 4.00% second lien notes due October 15, 2030 (the “4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030”). No
principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The proceeds from the offering of the 4.00% Second Lien
Senior Notes due 2030 were used to redeem the entire outstanding principal balance of $2,800 million of 5.00% second lien senior
notes due October 15, 2025 (the “5.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2025”), pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses.
In connection with the issuance of the 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030, we capitalized approximately $26 million in debt
issuance costs. In connection with the full redemption of the 5.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2025, we recorded a loss on early
extinguishment of debt of $79 million that primarily reflects the payment of premiums to redeem the notes and the write-off of
unamortized debt issuance costs.
Obligations under the 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 are guaranteed on a second priority senior secured basis,
jointly and severally, by the Note Guarantors. The 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 are second lien senior secured
obligations and rank equal in right of payment will all of the existing and future senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors and
effectively subordinated to all of the existing and future first lien senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors.
Our 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after October 15, 2025 at the
redemption prices set forth in the 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of
redemption. The 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers,
change of control and equity offerings, among others.
Our Credit Facilities, as well as the 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, 3.50%
First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture and 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture (all
together the “Senior Notes Indentures”) contain a number of customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things,
limit or restrict our ability and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to: incur additional indebtedness; incur liens; engage in
mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions; sell assets; pay dividends and make other payments in respect of capital stock;
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make investments, loans and advances; pay or modify the terms of certain indebtedness; and engage in certain transactions with
affiliates. In addition, under the Credit Facilities, the Borrowers are not permitted to exceed a first lien senior secured leverage ratio of
6.50 to 1.00 when, as of the end of any fiscal quarter beginning with the first fiscal quarter of 2020, (1) any amounts are outstanding
under the Term Loan A and/or (2) the sum of (i) the amount of letters of credit outstanding exceeding $50 million (other than those
that are cash collateralized); (ii) outstanding amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility and (iii) outstanding amounts of swing line
loans, exceeds 30.0% of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Fifth Amendment provides that for periods ended
September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021, to determine compliance with the net first lien senior secured leverage ratio, we are
permitted to annualize the Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the three months ended September 30, 2021
and six months ended December 31, 2021, respectively, in lieu of calculating the ratio based on Adjusted EBITDA for the prior four
quarters.
The restrictions under the Credit Facilities and the Senior Notes Indentures have resulted in substantially all of our consolidated
assets being restricted.
As of December 31, 2021, we were in compliance with applicable financial debt covenants under the Credit Facilities and the
Senior Notes Indentures and there were no limitations on our ability to draw on the remaining availability under our Revolving Credit
Facility.
TH Facility
One of our subsidiaries entered into a non-revolving delayed drawdown term credit facility in a total aggregate principal amount
of C$225 million with a maturity date of October 4, 2025 (the “TH Facility”). The interest rate applicable to the TH Facility is the
Canadian Bankers’ Acceptance rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.40% or the Prime Rate plus an applicable margin equal to
0.40%, at our option. Obligations under the TH Facility are guaranteed by four of our subsidiaries, and amounts borrowed under the
TH Facility are secured by certain parcels of real estate. As of December 31, 2021, we had outstanding C$214 million under the TH
Facility with a weighted average interest rate of 1.85%.
RE Facility
One of our subsidiaries entered into a non-revolving delayed drawdown term credit facility in a total aggregate principal amount
of $50 million with a maturity date of October 12, 2028 (the “RE Facility”). The interest rate applicable to the RE Facility is, at our
option, either (i) a base rate, subject to a floor of 0.50%, plus an applicable margin of 0.50% or (ii) Adjusted Term SOFR (Adjusted
Term SOFR is calculated as Term SOFR plus a margin based on duration), subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin of
1.50%. Obligations under the RE Facility are guaranteed by four of our subsidiaries, and amounts borrowed under the RE Facility are
secured by certain parcels of real estate. As of December 31, 2021, we had no amounts outstanding under the RE Facility.
During 2021, 2020 and 2019, we incurred aggregate deferred financing costs of $19 million, $43 million and $50 million,
respectively.
During 2021, we recorded an $11 million loss on early extinguishment of debt that primarily reflects the payment of redemption
premiums and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs in connection with the redemption of the remaining $775 million
principal amount outstanding of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes due 2024. During 2020, we recorded a $98 million loss on early
extinguishment of debt that primarily reflects the payment of premiums and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs in
connection with the full redemption of the 5.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2025 and the partial redemption of the 4.25% First
Lien Senior Notes due 2024. During 2019, we recorded a $23 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, which primarily reflects
the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts in connection with the prepayment and refinancing of the Term Loan B
and the redemption of the entire outstanding principal balance of the 4.625% first lien secured notes due January 15, 2022.
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Maturities
The aggregate maturities of our long-term debt as of December 31, 2021 are as follows (in millions):
(a) Amount includes $45 million, $69 million and $70 million benefit during 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, related to the
quarterly net settlements of our cross-currency rate swaps and amortization of the Excluded Component as defined in Note
12, Derivatives.
We lease land, buildings, equipment, office space and warehouse space from third parties. Land and building leases generally
have an initial term of 10 to 20 years, while land-only lease terms can extend longer, and most leases provide for fixed monthly
payments. Many of these leases provide for future rent escalations and renewal options. Certain leases also include provisions for
variable rent payments, determined as a percentage of sales, generally when annual sales exceed specified levels. Most leases also
obligate us to pay, as lessee, variable lease cost related to maintenance, insurance and property taxes.
We transitioned to ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis using the effective date transition method. Our
transition to ASC 842 represents a change in accounting principle. The $21 million cumulative effect of our transition to ASC 842 is
reflected as an adjustment to January 1, 2019 Partners' capital.
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Partnership as Lessor
Assets leased to franchisees and others under operating leases where we are the lessor and which are included within our
property and equipment, net are as follows (in millions):
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Land $ 899 $ 892
Buildings and improvements 1,180 1,146
Restaurant equipment 18 19
2,097 2,057
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (587) (534)
Property and equipment leased, net $ 1,510 $ 1,523
Our net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases is as follows (in millions):
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Future rents to be received:
Future minimum lease receipts $ 113 $ 87
Contingent rents (a) 7 12
Estimated unguaranteed residual value 5 7
Unearned income (40) (34)
85 72
Current portion included within accounts receivables (5) (6)
Net investment in property leased to franchisees $ 80 $ 66
(a) Amounts represent estimated contingent rents recorded in connection with the acquisition method of accounting.
During 2021 and 2020, we offered rent relief programs for eligible TH and BK franchisees who lease property from us, under
which we temporarily converted the rent structure from a combination of fixed plus variable rent to 100% variable rent (the “rent relief
programs”). The rent relief program concluded for BK franchisees during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and the rent
relief program was extended through the end of 2021 for eligible TH franchisees.
In April 2020, the FASB staff issued interpretive guidance that permits entities to make an election to account for lease
concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic consistent with how those concessions would be accounted for under
ASC 842, as though enforceable rights and obligations for those concessions existed. We elected to apply this interpretive guidance to
the rent relief programs while in effect. As such, reductions in rents arising from the rent relief programs are recognized as reductions
in variable lease payments.
Property revenues are comprised primarily of rental income from operating leases and earned income on direct financing leases
with franchisees as follows (in millions):
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Partnership as Lessee
Lease cost and other information associated with these lease commitments is as follows (in millions):
Lease Term and Discount Rate as of December 31, 2021 and 2020
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):
Operating leases 10.1 years 10.5 years
Finance leases 11.4 years 11.3 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases 5.5 % 5.9 %
Finance leases 6.0 % 6.5 %
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As of December 31, 2021, future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions):
(a) Minimum lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $1,953 million due in the future under non-
cancelable subleases
Income before income taxes, classified by source of income (loss), is as follows (in millions):
Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to income from continuing operations consists of the following (in millions):
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The statutory rate reconciles to the effective income tax rate as follows:
In December 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act (the “Tax Act”) that significantly revised the U.S. tax code. During 2020, various guidance was issued by the U.S. tax authorities
relating to the Tax Act and, after review of such guidance, we recorded a favorable adjustment to our deferred tax assets of $64
million related to a tax attribute carryforward, which decreased our 2020 effective tax rate by 7.8%.
In a referendum held on May 19, 2019, Swiss voters adopted the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AVS Financing (“TRAF”),
under which certain long-standing preferential cantonal tax regimes were abolished effective January 1, 2020, which the canton of Zug
formally adopted in November 2019. Company subsidiaries in the canton of Zug were subjected to TRAF and therefore the TRAF
impacted our consolidated results of operations during 2020 and 2019. In 2020, a deferred tax asset was recorded due to an election
made under TRAF by one of our Swiss subsidiaries and, in 2019, our Swiss company subsidiaries remeasured their deferred tax assets
and liabilities based on new future tax rates expected under TRAF. The amounts impacting income tax expense for the effects of the
changes from the TRAF were approximately $41 million in 2020 which decreased our 2020 effective tax rate by approximately 5.1%,
and approximately $16 million in 2019 which increased our 2019 effective tax rate by approximately 1.1%.
Companies subject to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income provision (GILTI) have the option to account for the GILTI tax
as a period cost if and when incurred, or to recognize deferred taxes for outside basis temporary differences expected to reverse as
GILTI. We have elected to account for GILTI as a period cost.
Income tax (benefit) expense allocated to continuing operations and amounts separately allocated to other items was (in
millions):
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The significant components of deferred income tax (benefit) expense attributable to income from continuing operations are as
follows (in millions):
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
are presented below (in millions):
As of December 31,
2021 2020
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts and notes receivable $ 4 $ 6
Accrued employee benefits 48 54
Leases 115 114
Operating lease liabilities 317 323
Liabilities not currently deductible for tax 346 310
Tax loss and credit carryforwards 517 547
Derivatives 164 225
Other (1) 9
Total gross deferred tax assets 1,510 1,588
Valuation allowance (356) (364)
Net deferred tax assets 1,154 1,224
Less deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation 15 35
Intangible assets 1,751 1,747
Leases 129 114
Operating lease assets 295 311
Statutory impairment 29 30
Outside basis difference 38 46
Total gross deferred tax liabilities 2,257 2,283
Net deferred tax liability $ 1,103 $ 1,059
The valuation allowance had a net decrease of $8 million during 2021 primarily due to the change in estimates related to
derivatives and the utilization of foreign tax credits and capital losses.
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The gross amount and expiration dates of operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards as of December 31, 2021 are as follows
(in millions):
We are generally permanently reinvested on any potential outside basis differences except for unremitted earning and profits and
thus do not record a deferred tax liability for such outside basis differences. To the extent of unremitted earning and profits, we
generally review various factors including, but not limited to, forecasts and budgets of financial needs of cash for working capital,
liquidity and expected cash requirements to fund our various obligations and record deferred taxes to the extent we expect to
distribute. We will continue to monitor available evidence and our plans for foreign earnings and expect to continue to provide any
applicable deferred taxes based on the tax liability or withholding taxes that would be due upon repatriation of amounts not considered
permanently reinvested.
We had $437 million and $497 million of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020,
respectively, which if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending
amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):
Although the timing of the resolution, settlement, and closure of any audits is highly uncertain, it is reasonably possible that the
balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months. During the twelve months beginning
January 1, 2022, it is reasonably possible we will reduce unrecognized tax benefits by up to approximately $328 million due to the
expiration of statutes of limitations, anticipated closure of various tax matters currently under examination, and settlements with tax
authorities all being possibly impacted in multiple jurisdictions.
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We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The total amount of accrued
interest and penalties was $121 million and $123 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Potential interest and penalties
associated with uncertain tax positions in various jurisdictions recognized was $2 million during 2021, $31 million during 2020 and
$41 million during 2019. To the extent interest and penalties are not assessed with respect to uncertain tax positions, amounts accrued
will be reduced and reflected as a reduction of the overall income tax provision.
We file income tax returns with Canada and its provinces and territories. Generally, we are subject to routine examinations by
the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”). The CRA is conducting examinations of the 2015 through 2016 taxation years. Additionally,
income tax returns filed with various provincial jurisdictions are generally open to examination for periods up to six years subsequent
to the filing of the respective return.
We also file income tax returns, including returns for our subsidiaries, with U.S. federal, U.S. state, and other foreign
jurisdictions. We are subject to routine examination by taxing authorities in the U.S. jurisdictions, as well as other foreign tax
jurisdictions. None of the other foreign jurisdictions have been individually material. Taxable years 2014 through 2017 for our U.S.
companies for U.S. federal income tax purposes closed in 2021 without material adjustments. Prior taxable years of such U.S.
companies are closed for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We have various U.S. state and other foreign income tax returns in the
process of examination. From time to time, these audits result in proposed assessments where the ultimate resolution may result in
owing additional taxes. We believe that our tax positions comply with applicable tax law and that we have adequately provided for
these matters.
We enter into derivative instruments for risk management purposes, including derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and
derivatives designated as net investment hedges. We use derivatives to manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and
currency exchange rates.
At December 31, 2021, we had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $3,500
million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities, including any subsequent refinancing
or replacement of the Term Loan Facilities, beginning August 31, 2021 through the termination date of October 31, 2028.
Additionally, at December 31, 2021, we also had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value
of $500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities effective September 30, 2019
through the termination date of September 30, 2026. At inception, all of these interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges
for hedge accounting. The unrealized changes in market value are recorded in AOCI and reclassified into earnings during the period in
which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
During 2021, we extended the maturity of our $3,500 million receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps. The extension of
the term resulted in a de-designation and re-designation of the interest rate swaps and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a cash
flow hedge for hedge accounting. In connection with the de-designation, we recognized a net unrealized loss of $143 million in AOCI
and this amount gets reclassified into Interest expense, net as the original forecasted transaction affects earnings. The amount of pre-
tax losses in connection with this net unrealized loss in AOCI as of December 31, 2021 that we expect to be reclassified into interest
expense within the next 12 months is $28 million.
We had previously extended the term of our $3,500 million receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps in 2019 to align the
maturity date of the interest rate swaps with the new maturity date of our Term Loan B. The extension of the term resulted in a de-
designation and re-designation of the interest rate swaps and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a cash flow hedge for hedge
accounting. In connection with the de-designation, we recognized a net unrealized loss of $213 million in AOCI and this amount gets
reclassified into Interest expense, net as the original forecasted transaction affects earnings. The amount of pre-tax losses in connection
with this net unrealized loss in AOCI as of December 31, 2021 that we expect to be reclassified into interest expense within the next
12 months is $50 million.
To protect the value of our investments in our foreign operations against adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we
hedge a portion of our net investment in one or more of our foreign subsidiaries by using cross-currency rate swaps. At December 31,
2021, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swap contracts between the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar and the Euro and U.S. dollar
that have been designated as net investment hedges of a portion of our equity in foreign operations in those currencies. The component
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of the gains and losses on our net investment in these designated foreign operations driven by changes in foreign exchange rates are
economically partly offset by movements in the fair value of our cross-currency swap contracts. The fair value of the swaps is
calculated each period with changes in fair value reported in AOCI, net of tax. Such amounts will remain in AOCI until the complete
or substantially complete liquidation of our investment in the underlying foreign operations.
At December 31, 2021, we had outstanding fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swaps to partially hedge the net investment in our
Canadian subsidiaries. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as net
investment hedges. These swaps are contracts to exchange quarterly fixed-rate interest payments we make on the Canadian dollar
notional amount of C$6,754 million for quarterly fixed-rate interest payments we receive on the U.S. dollar notional amount of $5,000
million through the maturity date of June 30, 2023.
At December 31, 2021, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swaps in which we pay quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on
the Euro notional amount of €1,108 million and receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional amount of
$1,200 million. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as a net investment
hedge. During 2018, we extended the term of the swaps from March 31, 2021 to the maturity date of February 17, 2024. The extension
of the term resulted in a re-designation of the hedge and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a net investment hedge.
Additionally, at December 31, 2021, we also had outstanding cross-currency rate swaps in which we receive quarterly fixed-rate
interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional value of $400 million, entered during 2018, and $500 million, entered during 2019,
through the maturity date of February 17, 2024 and $150 million, entered during 2021, through the maturity date of October 31, 2028.
At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as a net investment hedge.
The fixed to fixed cross-currency rate swaps hedging Canadian dollar and Euro net investments utilized the forward method of
effectiveness assessment prior to March 15, 2018. On March 15, 2018, we de-designated and subsequently re-designated the
outstanding fixed to fixed cross-currency rate swaps to prospectively use the spot method of hedge effectiveness assessment.
Additionally, as a result of adopting new hedge accounting guidance during 2018, we elected to exclude the interest component (the
"Excluded Component") from the accounting hedge without affecting net investment hedge accounting and elected to amortize the
Excluded Component over the life of the derivative instrument. The amortization of the Excluded Component is recognized in Interest
expense, net in the consolidated statement of operations. The change in fair value that is not related to the Excluded Component is
recorded in AOCI and will be reclassified to earnings when the foreign subsidiaries are sold or substantially liquidated.
We use foreign exchange derivative instruments to manage the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on U.S. dollar purchases
and payments, such as coffee purchases made by our Canadian Tim Hortons operations. At December 31, 2021, we had outstanding
forward currency contracts to manage this risk in which we sell Canadian dollars and buy U.S. dollars with a notional value of $171
million with maturities to February 2023. We have designated these instruments as cash flow hedges, and as such, the unrealized
changes in market value of effective hedges are recorded in AOCI and are reclassified into earnings during the period in which the
hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
Credit Risk
By entering into derivative contracts, we are exposed to counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk is the failure of the
counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is in an asset position,
the counterparty has a liability to us, which creates credit risk for us. We attempt to minimize this risk by selecting counterparties with
investment grade credit ratings and regularly monitoring our market position with each counterparty.
Our derivative instruments do not contain any credit-risk related contingent features.
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The following tables present the required quantitative disclosures for our derivative instruments, including their estimated fair
values (all estimated using Level 2 inputs) and their location on our consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
Location of Gain or
(Loss) Reclassified from Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into
AOCI into Earnings Earnings
2021 2020 2019
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate swaps Interest expense, net $ (125) $ (102) $ (26)
Forward-currency contracts Cost of sales $ (7) $ 2 $ 5
Fair Value as of
December 31,
2021 2020 Balance Sheet Location
Assets:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency $ 2 $ — Prepaids and other current assets
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currency 23 — Other assets, net
Total assets at fair value $ 25 $ —
Liabilities:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate $ 220 $ 430 Other liabilities, net
Foreign currency — 5 Other accrued liabilities
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currency 355 434 Other liabilities, net
Total liabilities at fair value $ 575 $ 869
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Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, RBI, as the holder of Class A common units, is entitled to distributions from
Partnership in an amount equal to the aggregate dividends payable by RBI to holders of RBI common shares, and the holders of
Partnership exchangeable units are entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount per unit equal to the dividend
payable by RBI on each RBI common share. Additionally, if RBI proposes to redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire any RBI
common shares, the partnership agreement requires that Partnership, immediately prior to such redemption, repurchase or acquisition,
make a distribution to RBI on the Class A common units in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund such redemption, repurchase or
acquisition, as the case may be. Each holder of a Partnership exchangeable unit is entitled to vote in respect of matters on which
holders of RBI common shares are entitled to vote through one special voting share of RBI. Since December 12, 2015, a holder of a
Partnership exchangeable unit may require Partnership to exchange all or any portion of such holder’s Partnership exchangeable units
for RBI common shares at a ratio of one common share for each Partnership exchangeable unit, subject to RBI’s right as the general
partner of Partnership, in its sole discretion, to deliver a cash payment in lieu of RBI common shares. If RBI elects to make a cash
payment in lieu of issuing common shares, the amount of the payment will be the weighted average trading price of the RBI common
shares on the New York Stock Exchange for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the last business day prior to the exchange
date.
During 2021, Partnership exchanged 10,119,880 Partnership exchangeable units, pursuant to exchange notices received. In
accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by exchanging 10,119,880
Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. During 2020, Partnership exchanged
10,393,861 Partnership exchangeable units, pursuant to exchange notices received. In accordance with the terms of the partnership
agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by repurchasing 6,757,692 Partnership exchangeable units for approximately
$380 million in cash and exchanging 3,636,169 Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common
shares. During 2019, Partnership exchanged 42,016,392 Partnership exchangeable units, pursuant to exchange notices received. In
accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by exchanging 42,016,392
Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. The exchanges of Partnership exchangeable
units were recorded as increases to the Class A common units balance within partner’s capital in our consolidated balance sheets in an
amount equal to the market value of the newly issued RBI common shares and a reduction to the Partnership exchangeable units
balance within partner’s capital of our consolidated balance sheets in an amount equal to the cash paid by Partnership and the market
value of the newly issued RBI common shares. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, upon the exchange of Partnership
exchangeable units, each such Partnership exchangeable unit was cancelled concurrently with the exchange.
On July 28, 2021, the RBI Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that allows RBI to purchase up to $1,000
million of RBI common shares until August 10, 2023. During 2021, RBI repurchased and cancelled 9,247,648 common shares for
$551 million. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership made a distribution to RBI on the Class A common units
in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund such share repurchases.
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The following table displays the change in the components of AOCI (in millions):
Accumulated
Foreign Other
Currency Comprehensive
Derivatives Pensions Translation Income (Loss)
Balances at December 31, 2018 $ 454 $ (27) $ (1,864) $ (1,437)
Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 409 409
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax (163) — — (163)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 15 — — 15
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — (2) — (2)
Balances at December 31, 2019 $ 306 $ (29) $ (1,455) $ (1,178)
Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 332 332
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax (486) — — (486)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 73 — — 73
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — (16) — (16)
Balances at December 31, 2020 $ (107) $ (45) $ (1,123) $ (1,275)
Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (67) (67)
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax 207 — — 207
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 96 — — 96
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — 15 — 15
Balances at December 31, 2021 $ 196 $ (30) $ (1,190) $ (1,024)
Share-based compensation expense associated with the participation of Partnership and its subsidiaries in RBI’s share-based
compensation plans is recognized in Partnership’s Financial Statements.
RBI's Amended and Restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) provides for the grant of awards to
employees, directors, consultants and other persons who provide services to RBI and its affiliates. RBI also has some outstanding
awards under legacy plans for BK and TH, that were assumed in connection with the merger and amalgamation of those entities within
the RBI group. No new awards may be granted under these legacy BK plans or legacy TH plans.
RBI is currently issuing awards under the Omnibus Plan and the number of shares available for issuance under such plan as of
December 31, 2021 was 10,122,551. The Omnibus Plan permits the grant of several types of awards with respect to RBI common
shares, including stock options, time-vested RSUs, and performance-based RSUs, which may include RBI and/or individual
performance based-vesting conditions. Under the terms of the Omnibus Plan, RSUs are entitled to dividend equivalents, unless
otherwise noted. Dividend equivalents are not distributed unless the related awards vest. Upon vesting, the amount of the dividend
equivalent, which is distributed in additional RSUs, except in the case of RSUs awarded to non-management members of RBI's board
of directors, is equal to the equivalent of the aggregate dividends declared on common shares during the period from the date of grant
of the award compounded until the date the shares underlying the award are delivered.
Stock option awards are granted with an exercise price or market value equal to the closing price of RBI's common shares on the
trading day preceding the date of grant. RBI satisfies stock option exercises through the issuance of authorized but previously unissued
common shares. New stock option grants generally cliff vest 5 years from the original grant date, provided the employee is
continuously employed by RBI or one of our affiliates, and the stock options expire 10 years following the grant date. Additionally, if
RBI terminates the employment of a stock option holder without cause prior to the vesting date, or if the employee retires or becomes
disabled, the employee will become vested in the number of stock options as if the stock options vested 20% on each anniversary of
the grant date. If the employee dies, the employee will become vested in the number of stock options as if the stock options vested
20% on the first anniversary of the grant date, 40% on the second anniversary of the grant date and 100% on the third anniversary of
the grant date. If an employee is terminated with cause or resigns before vesting, all stock options are forfeited. If there is an event
such as a return of capital or dividend that is determined to be dilutive, the exercise price of the awards will be adjusted accordingly.
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Share-based compensation expense consists of the following for the periods presented (in millions):
(a) Includes $2 million, $3 million, and $4 million due to modification of awards in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(b) Generally classified as general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
As of December 31, 2021, total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation arrangements was $189
million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.6 years.
The following assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock option
awards at the grant date:
The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury or Canadian Sovereign bond yield with a remaining term equal to the
expected option life assumed at the date of grant. The expected term was calculated based on the analysis of a five-year vesting period
coupled with RBI's expectations of exercise activity. Expected volatility was based on the historical and implied equity volatility of
RBI and a review of the equity volatilities of publicly-traded guideline companies. The expected dividend yield is based on the annual
dividend yield at the time of grant.
The following is a summary of stock option activity under our plans for the year ended December 31, 2021:
Weighted
Average
Total Number Aggregate Remaining
of Weighted Intrinsic Contractual
Options Average Value (a) Term
(in 000’s) Exercise Price (in 000’s) (Years)
Outstanding at January 1, 2021 8,202 $ 51.86
Granted 15 $ 65.11
Exercised (1,594) $ 37.83
Forfeited (416) $ 63.00
Outstanding at December 31, 2021 6,207 $ 54.80 $ 48,468 5.6
Exercisable at December 31, 2021 1,961 $ 39.68 $ 41,255 3.3
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2021 5,671 $ 54.10 $ 47,650 5.5
(a) The intrinsic value represents the amount by which the fair value of RBI's stock exceeds the option exercise price at
December 31, 2021.
The weighted-average grant date fair value per stock option granted was $10.15, $10.38, and $11.83 during 2021, 2020 and
2019, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $46 million during 2021, $55 million during 2020, and
$200 million during 2019.
The fair value of the time-vested RSUs and performance-based RSUs is based on the closing price of RBI’s common shares on
the trading day preceding the date of grant. During 2021, RBI granted total shareholder return (“TSR”) performance-based RSUs that
vest over a three year period based on the achievement of contractually defined total RBI shareholder return targets with respect to the
S&P 500 Index. The fair value of the TSR awards was based on a Monte Carlo Simulation valuation model and we expense these
market condition awards over the vesting period regardless of the value that the award recipients ultimately receive. Time-vested
RSUs and performance-based RSUs awarded prior to 2021 generally cliff vest five years from the original grant date. Time-vested
RSUs granted in 2021 generally vest 25% per year over four years and performance-based RSUs granted in 2021 cliff vest three years
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from the original grant date. RBI has awarded a limited number of time-vested RSUs that proportionally vest over a period shorter
than four years. Time-vested RSUs are expensed over the vesting period. Performance-based RSUs are expensed over the vesting
period, based upon the probability that the performance target will be met. RBI grants fully vested RSUs, with dividend equivalent
rights that accrue in cash, to non-employee members of our board of directors in lieu of a cash retainer and committee fees. All such
RSUs will settle and common shares of RBI will be issued upon termination of service by the board member.
Starting in 2021, the time-vested RSUs generally vest 25% per year on December 31st over four years from the grant date and
performance-based RSUs generally cliff vest three years from the grant date (the starting date for the applicable vesting period is
referred to as the “Anniversary Date”). For grants prior to 2021, if the employee is terminated for any reason within the first two years
of the Anniversary Date, 100% of the time-vested RSUs granted will be forfeited. If we terminate the employment of a time-vested
RSU holder without cause two years after the Anniversary Date, or if the employee retires, the employee will become vested in the
number of time-vested RSUs as if the time-vested RSUs vested 20% for each year after the Anniversary Date. For grants prior to
2021, if the employee is terminated for any reason within the first three years of the Anniversary Date, 100% of the performance-
based RSUs granted will be forfeited. If we terminate the employment of a performance-based RSU holder without cause between
three and five years after the Anniversary Date, or if the employee retires, the employee will become vested in 50% of the
performance-based RSUs. For grants of time-vested RSUs beginning in 2021, if the employee is terminated for any reason prior to any
vesting date, the employee will forfeit all of the RSUs that are unvested at the time of termination. For grants of performance-based
RSUs beginning in 2021, if the employee is terminated within the first two years of the Anniversary Date, 100% of the performance-
based RSUs will be forfeited. If we terminate the employment of a performance-based RSU holder without cause two years after the
Anniversary Date, or if the employee retires, the employee will become vested in 67% of the performance-based RSUs that are earned
based on the performance criteria. An alternate ratable vesting schedule applies to the extent the participant ends employment by
reason of death or disability.
The following is a summary of time-vested RSUs and performance-based RSUs activity for the year ended December 31, 2021:
The weighted-average grant date fair value of time-vested RSUs granted was $65.20 and $64.82 during 2020 and 2019,
respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value of performance-based RSUs granted was $62.69 and $65.54 during 2020 and
2019, respectively. The total fair value, determined as of the date of vesting, of RSUs vested and converted to common shares of RBI
during 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $99 million, $21 million and $8 million, respectively.
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Contract Liabilities
Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from initial and renewal franchise fees paid by franchisees, as well as
upfront fees paid by master franchisees, which are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying
agreement. We classify these contract liabilities as Other liabilities, net in our consolidated balance sheets. The following table reflects
the change in contract liabilities by segment and on a consolidated basis between December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021 (in
millions):
The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that
are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) by segment and on a consolidated basis as of December 31, 2021 (in millions):
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Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings represent sales of properties and other costs
related to restaurant closures and refranchisings. Gains and losses recognized in the current period may reflect certain costs related to
closures and refranchisings that occurred in previous periods.
Litigation settlements and reserves, net primarily reflects accruals and payments made and proceeds received in connection with
litigation and arbitration matters and other business disputes.
In early 2022, we entered into negotiations to resolve business disputes that arose during 2021 with counterparties to the master
franchise agreements for Burger King and Popeyes in China. Based on these discussions, we expect to agree to pay approximately
$100 million in 2022, including $72 million that is included in Litigation settlements and reserves, net for 2021. Remaining amounts
primarily will be recorded as an equity method investment when made.
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange are primarily related to revaluation of foreign denominated assets and liabilities.
Letters of Credit
As of December 31, 2021, we had $12 million in irrevocable standby letters of credit outstanding, which were issued primarily
to certain insurance carriers to guarantee payments of deductibles for various insurance programs, such as health and commercial
liability insurance. Of these letters of credit outstanding, $2 million are secured by the collateral under our Revolving Credit Facility
and the remainder are secured by cash collateral. As of December 31, 2021, no amounts had been drawn on any of these irrevocable
standby letters of credit.
Purchase Commitments
We have arrangements for information technology and telecommunication services with an aggregate contractual obligation of
$33 million over the next three years, some of which have early termination fees. We also enter into commitments to purchase
advertising. As of December 31, 2021, these commitments totaled $194 million and run through 2025.
Litigation
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business relating to matters including,
but not limited to, disputes with franchisees, suppliers, employees and customers, as well as disputes over our intellectual property.
On October 5, 2018, a class action complaint was filed against Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (“BKW”) and Burger King
Corporation (“BKC”) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Jarvis Arrington, individually and on behalf of
all others similarly situated. On October 18, 2018, a second class action complaint was filed against RBI, BKW and BKC in the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Monique Michel, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On
October 31, 2018, a third class action complaint was filed against BKC and BKW in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District
of Florida by Geneva Blanchard and Tiffany Miller, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On November 2, 2018,
a fourth class action complaint was filed against RBI, BKW and BKC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by
Sandra Muster, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. These complaints have been consolidated and allege that the
defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act by incorporating an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in the standard
form franchise agreement all Burger King franchisees are required to sign. Each plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and damages for
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himself or herself and other members of the class. On March 24, 2020, the Court granted BKC’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a
claim and on April 20, 2020 the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend their complaint. On April 27, 2020, BKC filed a motion
opposing the motion for leave to amend. The court denied the plaintiffs motion for leave to amend their complaint in August 2020 and
the plaintiffs appealed this ruling. Oral arguments for the appeal were heard in September 2021 and the parties await a ruling on the
appeal. While we currently believe these claims are without merit, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or
estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
In July 2019, a class action complaint was filed against The TDL Group Corp. (“TDL”) in the Supreme Court of British
Columbia by Samir Latifi, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. The complaint alleges that TDL violated the
Canadian Competition Act by incorporating an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in the standard form franchise agreement
all Tim Hortons franchisees are required to sign. The plaintiff seeks damages and restitution, on behalf of himself and other members
of the class. In February 2021, TDL filed and served an application to strike which was heard in May 2021. The court struck the
substantial points, including: the claim related to the Canadian Competition Act, the unlawful conspiracy claim, and the claim for
unjust enrichment. While we currently believe this claim is without merit, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or
estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
On June 30, 2020, a class action complaint was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc., Restaurant Brands
International Limited Partnership and The TDL Group Corp. in the Quebec Superior Court by Steve Holcman, individually and on
behalf of all Quebec residents who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application. On July 2, 2020, a Notice of Action related to a
second class action complaint was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc., in the Ontario Superior Court by Ashley Sitko
and Ashley Cadeau, individually and on behalf of all Canadian residents who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application. On
August 31, 2020, a notice of claim was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc. in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by
Wai Lam Jacky Law on behalf of all persons in Canada who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application or the Burger King
mobile application. On September 30, 2020, a notice of action was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc., Restaurant
Brands International Limited Partnership, The TDL Group Corp., Burger King Worldwide, Inc. and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.
in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by William Jung on behalf of a to be determined class. All of the complaints allege that the
defendants violated the plaintiff’s privacy rights, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, consumer
protection and competition laws or app-based undertakings to users, in each case in connection with the collection of geolocation data
through the Tim Hortons mobile application, and in certain cases, the Burger King and Popeyes mobile applications. Each plaintiff
seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages for himself or herself and other members of the class. These cases are in preliminary
stages and we intend to vigorously defend against these lawsuits, but we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of any of these
cases or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
On October 26, 2020, City of Warwick Municipal Employees Pension Fund, a purported stockholder of Restaurant Brands
International Inc., individually and putatively on behalf of all other stockholders similarly situated, filed a lawsuit in the Supreme
Court of the State of New York County of New York naming RBI and certain of its officers, directors and shareholders as defendants
alleging violations of Sections 11, 12(a)(2) and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with certain offerings of
securities by an affiliate in August and September 2019. The complaint alleges that the shelf registration statement used in connection
with such offering contained certain false and/or misleading statements or omissions. The complaint seeks, among other relief, class
certification of the lawsuit, unspecified compensatory damages, rescission, pre-judgement and post-judgement interest, costs and
expenses. On December 18, 2020 the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint and on February 16, 2021 RBI filed a motion to dismiss
the complaint. The plaintiffs filed a brief in opposition to the motion on April 19, 2021 and RBI filed a reply in May 2021. The motion
to dismiss is scheduled to be heard in March 2022. RBI intends to vigorously defend. While RBI believe these claims are without
merit, RBI is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
As stated in Note 1, Description of Business and Organization, we manage four brands. Under the Tim Hortons brand, we
operate in the donut/coffee/tea category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Burger King brand, we
operate in the fast food hamburger restaurant category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Popeyes
brand, we operate in the chicken category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Firehouse Subs brand, we
operate in the specialty subs category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Our business generates revenue from the
following sources: (i) franchise and advertising revenues, consisting primarily of royalties and advertising fund contributions based on
a percentage of sales reported by franchise restaurants and franchise fees paid by franchisees; (ii) property revenues from properties
we lease or sublease to franchisees; and (iii) sales at restaurants owned by us (“Company restaurants”). In addition, our TH business
generates revenue from sales to franchisees related to our supply chain operations, including manufacturing, procurement,
warehousing and distribution, as well as sales to retailers. We manage each of our brands as an operating segment and each operating
segment represents a reportable segment.
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Our management structure and financial reporting is organized around our four brands, including the information regularly
reviewed by our Chief Executive Officer, who is our Chief Operating Decision Maker. Therefore, we have four operating segments:
(1) TH, which includes all operations of our Tim Hortons brand, (2) BK, which includes all operations of our Burger King brand, (3)
PLK, which includes all operations of our Popeyes brand, and (4) FHS, which includes all operations of our Firehouse Subs brand.
Our four operating segments represent our reportable segments. FHS revenues and segment income for the period from the acquisition
date of December 15, 2021 through December 26, 2021 (the fiscal year end for FHS) are included in our consolidated statement of
operations for 2021.
The following tables present revenues, by segment and by country, depreciation and amortization, (income) loss from equity
method investments, and capital expenditures by segment (in millions):
(a) Only Canada and the United States represented 10% or more of our total revenues in each period presented.
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Total assets by segment, and long-lived assets by segment and country are as follows (in millions):
Long-lived assets include property and equipment, net, finance and operating lease right of use assets, net and net investment in
property leased to franchisees. Only Canada and the United States represented 10% or more of our total long-lived assets as of
December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
Our measure of segment income is Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings (net income or loss) before
interest expense, net, loss on early extinguishment of debt, income tax (benefit) expense, and depreciation and amortization, adjusted
to exclude (i) the non-cash impact of share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense, (ii) (income) loss from
equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, (iii) other operating expenses (income),
net and, (iv) income/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities. For the periods referenced, this included (i)
non-recurring fees and expense incurred in connection with the Firehouse Subs acquisition consisting of professional fees and
compensation related expenses (“FHS Transaction costs”); (ii) costs from professional advisory and consulting services associated
with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movements, including
services related to significant tax reform legislation, regulations and related restructuring initiatives (“Corporate restructuring and tax
advisory fees”); and (iii) costs incurred in connection with the centralization and relocation of our Canadian and U.S. restaurant
support centers to new offices in Toronto, Ontario, and Miami, Florida, respectively, (“Office centralization and relocation costs”).
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Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to measure operating performance of the business, excluding these non-cash and
other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management’s assessment of our operating
performance. A reconciliation of segment income to net income consists of the following (in millions):
(a) Represents (i) (income) loss from equity method investments and (ii) cash distributions received from our equity method
investments. Cash distributions received from our equity method investments are included in segment income.
The agreement governing our Credit Facilities, the 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, the 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes
Indenture, the 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, the 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture and the 4.00% Second Lien
Senior Notes Indenture allow the financial reporting obligation of the Parent Issuer to be satisfied through the reporting of
Partnership’s consolidated financial information, provided that the consolidated financial information of the Parent Issuer and its
restricted subsidiaries is presented on a standalone basis.
The following represents the condensed consolidating financial information for the Parent Issuer and its restricted subsidiaries
(“Consolidated Borrowers”) on a consolidated basis, together with eliminations, as of and for the periods indicated. The condensed
consolidating financial information of Partnership is combined with the financial information of its wholly-owned subsidiaries that are
also parent entities of the Parent Issuer and presented in a single column under the heading “RBILP”. The consolidating financial
information may not necessarily be indicative of the financial position, results of operations or cash flows had the Issuers and
Partnership operated as independent entities.
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Consolidated
Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,087 $ — $ — $ 1,087
Accounts and notes receivable, net 547 — — 547
Inventories, net 96 — — 96
Prepaids and other current assets 86 — — 86
Total current assets 1,816 — — 1,816
Property and equipment, net 2,035 — — 2,035
Operating lease assets, net 1,130 — — 1,130
Intangible assets, net 11,417 — — 11,417
Goodwill 6,006 — — 6,006
Net investment in property leased to franchisees 80 — — 80
Intercompany receivable — 241 (241) —
Investment in subsidiaries — 3,853 (3,853) —
Other assets, net 762 — — 762
Total assets $ 23,246 $ 4,094 $ (4,094) $ 23,246
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable $ 614 $ — $ — $ 614
Other accrued liabilities 706 241 — 947
Gift card liability 221 — — 221
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 96 — — 96
Total current liabilities 1,637 241 — 1,878
Term debt, net of current portion 12,916 — — 12,916
Finance leases, net of current portion 333 — — 333
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 1,070 — — 1,070
Other liabilities, net 1,822 — — 1,822
Payables to affiliates 241 — (241) —
Deferred income taxes, net 1,374 — — 1,374
Total liabilities 19,393 241 (241) 19,393
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units — 8,421 — 8,421
Partnership exchangeable units — (3,547) — (3,547)
Common shares 2,635 — (2,635) —
Retained earnings 2,239 — (2,239) —
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,024) (1,024) 1,024 (1,024)
Total Partners’ capital/shareholders’ equity 3,850 3,850 (3,850) 3,850
Noncontrolling interests 3 3 (3) 3
Total equity 3,853 3,853 (3,853) 3,853
Total liabilities and equity $ 23,246 $ 4,094 $ (4,094) $ 23,246
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Consolidated
Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,560 $ — $ — $ 1,560
Accounts and notes receivable, net 536 — — 536
Inventories, net 96 — — 96
Prepaids and other current assets 72 — — 72
Total current assets 2,264 — — 2,264
Property and equipment, net 2,031 — — 2,031
Operating lease assets, net 1,152 — — 1,152
Intangible assets, net 10,701 — — 10,701
Goodwill 5,739 — — 5,739
Net investment in property leased to franchisees 66 — — 66
Intercompany receivable — 239 (239) —
Investment in subsidiaries — 3,721 (3,721) —
Other assets, net 824 — — 824
Total assets $ 22,777 $ 3,960 $ (3,960) $ 22,777
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable $ 464 $ — $ — $ 464
Other accrued liabilities 596 239 — 835
Gift card liability 191 — — 191
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 111 — — 111
Total current liabilities 1,362 239 — 1,601
Term debt, net of current portion 12,397 — — 12,397
Finance leases, net of current portion 315 — — 315
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 1,082 — — 1,082
Other liabilities, net 2,236 — — 2,236
Payables to affiliates 239 — (239) —
Deferred income taxes, net 1,425 — — 1,425
Total liabilities 19,056 239 (239) 19,056
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units — 7,994 — 7,994
Partnership exchangeable units — (3,002) — (3,002)
Common shares 3,026 — (3,026) —
Retained earnings 1,966 — (1,966) —
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,275) (1,275) 1,275 (1,275)
Total Partners’ capital/shareholders’ equity 3,717 3,717 (3,717) 3,717
Noncontrolling interests 4 4 (4) 4
Total equity 3,721 3,721 (3,721) 3,721
Total liabilities and equity $ 22,777 $ 3,960 $ (3,960) $ 22,777
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Consolidated
Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:
Sales $ 2,378 $ — $ — $ 2,378
Franchise and property revenues 2,452 — — 2,452
Advertising revenues 909 — — 909
Total revenues 5,739 — — 5,739
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 1,890 — — 1,890
Franchise and property expenses 489 — — 489
Advertising expenses 962 — — 962
General and administrative expenses 508 — — 508
(Income) loss from equity method investments 4 — — 4
Other operating expenses (income), net 7 — — 7
Total operating costs and expenses 3,860 — — 3,860
Income from operations 1,879 — — 1,879
Interest expense, net 505 — — 505
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 11 — — 11
Income before income taxes 1,363 — — 1,363
Income tax expense 110 — — 110
Net income 1,253 — — 1,253
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries — 1,253 (1,253) —
Net income (loss) 1,253 1,253 (1,253) 1,253
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 4 4 (4) 4
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders $ 1,249 $ 1,249 $ (1,249) $ 1,249
Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,504 $ 1,504 $ (1,504) $ 1,504
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Consolidated
Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:
Sales $ 2,013 $ — $ — $ 2,013
Franchise and property revenues 2,121 — — 2,121
Advertising revenues 834 — — 834
Total revenues 4,968 — — 4,968
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 1,610 — — 1,610
Franchise and property expenses 515 — — 515
Advertising expenses 870 — — 870
General and administrative expenses 407 — — 407
(Income) loss from equity method investments 39 — — 39
Other operating expenses (income), net 105 — — 105
Total operating costs and expenses 3,546 — — 3,546
Income from operations 1,422 — — 1,422
Interest expense, net 508 — — 508
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 98 — — 98
Income before income taxes 816 — — 816
Income tax expense 66 — — 66
Net income 750 — — 750
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries — 750 (750) —
Net income (loss) 750 750 (750) 750
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 2 2 (2) 2
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders $ 748 $ 748 $ (748) $ 748
Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 653 $ 653 $ (653) $ 653
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Consolidated
Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:
Sales $ 2,362 $ — $ — $ 2,362
Franchise and property revenues 2,381 — — 2,381
Advertising revenues 860 — — 860
Total revenues 5,603 — — 5,603
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 1,813 — — 1,813
Franchise and property expenses 533 — — 533
Advertising expenses 865 — — 865
General and administrative expenses 406 — — 406
(Income) loss from equity method investments (11) — — (11)
Other operating expenses (income), net (10) — — (10)
Total operating costs and expenses 3,596 — — 3,596
Income from operations 2,007 — — 2,007
Interest expense, net 532 — — 532
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 23 — — 23
Income before income taxes 1,452 — — 1,452
Income tax expense 341 — — 341
Net income 1,111 — — 1,111
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries — 1,111 (1,111) —
Net income (loss) 1,111 1,111 (1,111) 1,111
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 2 2 (2) 2
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders $ 1,109 $ 1,109 $ (1,109) $ 1,109
Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,370 $ 1,370 $ (1,370) $ 1,370
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Consolidated
Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 1,253 $ 1,253 $ (1,253) $ 1,253
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries — (1,253) 1,253 —
Depreciation and amortization 201 — — 201
Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt 11 — — 11
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 27 — — 27
(Income) loss from equity method investments 4 — — 4
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions (76) — — (76)
Net (gains) losses on derivatives 87 — — 87
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense 102 — — 102
Deferred income taxes (5) — — (5)
Other (16) — — (16)
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable 8 — — 8
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets 12 — — 12
Accounts and drafts payable 149 — — 149
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability 67 — — 67
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (20) — — (20)
Other long-term assets and liabilities (78) — — (78)
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,726 — — 1,726
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment (106) — — (106)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings 16 — — 16
Net payment for purchase of Firehouse Subs, net of cash acquired (1,004) — — (1,004)
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net 5 — — 5
Other investing activities, net (14) — — (14)
Net cash used for investing activities (1,103) — — (1,103)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving line of credit and long-term debt 1,335 — — 1,335
Repayments of revolving line of credit, long-term debt and finance leases (889) — — (889)
Payment of financing costs (19) — — (19)
Distributions on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units — (974) — (974)
Distributions to RBI for repurchase of RBI common shares — (551) — (551)
Capital contribution from RBI 60 — — 60
Distributions from subsidiaries (1,525) 1,525 — —
(Payments) proceeds from derivatives (51) — — (51)
Other financing activities, net (4) — — (4)
Net cash used for financing activities (1,093) — — (1,093)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (3) — — (3)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (473) — — (473)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,560 — — 1,560
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,087 $ — $ — $ 1,087
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Consolidated
Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 750 $ 750 $ (750) $ 750
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries — (750) 750 —
Depreciation and amortization 189 — — 189
Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt 97 — — 97
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 26 — — 26
(Income) loss from equity method investments 39 — — 39
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions 100 — — 100
Net (gains) losses on derivatives 32 — — 32
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense 84 — — 84
Deferred income taxes (208) — — (208)
Other 28 — — 28
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable (30) — — (30)
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets (10) — — (10)
Accounts and drafts payable (183) — — (183)
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability 6 — — 6
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (22) — — (22)
Other long-term assets and liabilities 23 — — 23
Net cash provided by operating activities 921 — — 921
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment (117) — — (117)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings 12 — — 12
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net 33 — — 33
Other investing activities, net (7) — — (7)
Net cash used for investing activities (79) — — (79)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving line of credit and long-term debt 5,235 — — 5,235
Repayments of revolving line of credit, long-term debt and finance leases (4,708) — — (4,708)
Payment of financing costs (43) — — (43)
Distributions on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units — (959) — (959)
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units — (380) — (380)
Capital contribution from RBI 82 — — 82
Distributions from subsidiaries (1,339) 1,339 — —
(Payments) proceeds from derivatives (46) — — (46)
Other financing activities, net (2) — — (2)
Net cash used for financing activities (821) — — (821)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 6 — — 6
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 27 — — 27
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,533 — — 1,533
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,560 $ — $ — $ 1,560
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Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 1,111 $ 1,111 $ (1,111) $ 1,111
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries — (1,111) 1,111 —
Depreciation and amortization 185 — — 185
Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt 16 — — 16
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 29 — — 29
(Income) loss from equity method investments (11) — — (11)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions (14) — — (14)
Net (gains) losses on derivatives (49) — — (49)
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense 74 — — 74
Deferred income taxes 58 — — 58
Other 6 — — 6
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable (53) — — (53)
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets (15) — — (15)
Accounts and drafts payable 112 — — 112
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability (57) — — (57)
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (54) — — (54)
Other long-term assets and liabilities 138 — — 138
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,476 — — 1,476
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment (62) — — (62)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings 8 — — 8
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net 24 — — 24
Net cash used for investing activities (30) — — (30)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving line of credit and long-term debt 2,250 — — 2,250
Repayments of revolving line of credit, long-term debt and finance leases (2,266) — — (2,266)
Payment of financing costs (50) — — (50)
Distributions on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units — (901) — (901)
Capital contribution from RBI 102 — — 102
Distributions from subsidiaries (901) 901 — —
(Payments) proceeds from derivatives 23 — — 23
Net cash used for financing activities (842) — — (842)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 16 — — 16
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 620 — — 620
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 913 — — 913
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,533 $ — $ — $ 1,533
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Distributions/Dividends
On January 5, 2022, RBI paid a cash dividend of $0.53 per RBI common share to common shareholders of record on
December 21, 2021. Partnership made a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate
dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares and also made a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable
unit in the amount of $0.53 per exchangeable unit to holders of record on December 21, 2021.
On February 15, 2022, we announced that the RBI board of directors had declared a cash dividend of $0.54 per RBI common
share for the first quarter of 2020. The dividend will be paid on April 6, 2022 to RBI common shareholders of record on March 23,
2022. Partnership will make a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends
declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares. Partnership will also make a distribution in respect of each Partnership
exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.54 per Partnership exchangeable unit, and the record date and payment date for such
distribution will be the same as the record date and payment date for the cash dividend per RBI common share set forth above.
*****
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GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE
For value received, Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership, a limited partnership
organized under the laws of Ontario (the "Guarantor"), located at 226 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6K
3X7, Canada, absolutely and unconditionally guarantees to assume the duties and obligations of Burger King
Corporation, located at 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Florida 33126 (the "Franchisor"), under its franchise
registration in each state as identified in Item 21 of this Franchise Disclosure Document, and under its Franchise
Agreement identified in its 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document, as it may be amended, and as that Franchise
Agreement may be entered into with franchisees and amended, modified or extended from time to time with
residents of, or for locations in, those states. This guarantee continues until all such obligations of the Franchisor
under such franchise registrations and the Franchise Agreement are satisfied or until the liability of Franchisor to
such franchisees under the Franchise Agreement has been completely discharged, whichever first occurs. The
Guarantor is not discharged from liability if a claim by a franchisee against the Franchisor remains outstanding.
Notice of acceptance is waived. The Guarantor does not waive receipt of notice of default on the part of the
Franchisor. This guarantee is binding on the Guarantor and its successors and assigns.
The Guarantor signs this guarantee at Miami, Florida on the Bf day of March, 2022.
GUARANTOR:
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Name:Matthew Dunnigan
Title: Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT R
POTENTIAL FRANCHISE SELLERS
As required by the amended FTC rule, listed below are the persons who may be classified as “Franchise Sellers.”
The Franchise Seller(s) of your franchise are checked below.
TELEPHONE
NAME PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ADDRESS
NUMBER
Marc Edward Acevedo 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (360) 991-7744
Elizabeth Anderson 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (651) 226-4522
Michael Baccaro 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (585) 576-7392
Brad Bearison 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (908) 208-6759
Brian Bernstein 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (206) 697-3501
Steven MacArthur- 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (760) 291-9282
Brooks
Tyler Busby 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305) 378-3297
Sanchita Chawla 130 King Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M5X 1K6, (905) 339-5867
Canada
Alexander Cohorsky 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305) 378-3000
Jesus Dominic Corrons 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (786) 546-0368
5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305) 378-3018
Shane Crozier 130 King Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M5X 1K6, (905) 847-4537
Canada
Seth Downs 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305) 378-7347
Joseph Drust 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (716)207-8308
Christopher Elias 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305)378-7433
Vaishali Gala 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305) 378-3774
Patrick Gaughn 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305) 378-3077
Thomas Glick 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (281) 703-3698
Katerina Glyptis 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (216) 288-4608
Jeromy Gwin 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305) 378-3194
Brooke Gordon 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (310) 780-6875
Elizabeth Greenberg 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305) 378-7768
Emilie de Bonadona 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (786) 559-5730
Haddad
Walid Hassan 130 King Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M5X 1K6, (647) 564-6565
Canada
Lysnandie Jacques 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (407) 341-8573
Anthony Johnson 130 King Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M5X 1K6, (613) 415-5935
Canada
Alexander Kenkel 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305)378-7012
Ronak Khemlani 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (305)378-7036
Brian Kirby 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (407) 325-7687
Jacob Klein 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (858) 204-9770
Christopher Kowske 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (248) 622-8804
Tomas Kwong 130 King Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M5X 1K6, (905)339-5040
Canada
Clayton Lawrence 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (401) 527-5773
Tanner Paul Leja 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 (602)750-5954
4858-2067-0980, v. 2
This MULTI-UNIT DIP 2015 ADDENDUM (“Addendum”) is made as of the _____ day of
____________________, 20___, by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty
(“Royalty”) for the use of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks.
Royalties shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross
Sales for the preceding month. The percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall
be as follows:
1
For the period beginning __________________ _____, 20_____ and until the end
of the Term, Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
2
[** If Franchise Agreement (Individual/Owner-Operator):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
3
[** If Franchise Agreement (Entity):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
4857-4622-1572, v. 2
3
EXHIBIT S2
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
ADDENDUM
BURGER KING® Restaurant #
This Franchise Agreement Addendum (“Franchise Addendum”) is made as of the _____ day of
____________________, 20___, by and between the undersigned parties.
This Franchise Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by parties on the same
date (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Franchise Addendum, the terms of this
Franchise Addendum shall control.
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given in the
Agreement.
2. FRANCHISE FEE: INITIAL OBLIGATIONS. The following paragraphs replace Section 2 of the
Agreement:
Franchisee acknowledges that the grant of this franchise constitutes the consideration for the payment
by Franchisee to BKC of ($ ) Dollars (the “Initial Franchise Fee”), which
sum shall be fully earned by BKC. This sum shall be paid in accordance with the following payment schedule:
3. ROYALTY. The following paragraphs replace Section 9.A. of the Franchise Agreement:
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty (“Royalty”) for the use
of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the tenth
(10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The percentage of Gross Sales
payable as a Royalty shall be as follows:
[**
For the period beginning , 20___ and ending
, 20___, Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to __% of Gross Sales.
**]
1
[** IF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (INDIVIDUAL/OWNER-OPERATOR):
By entering into this Franchise Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Franchise Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties
to this Franchise Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this
writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed
version of this Franchise Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Franchise Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
2
[** IF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (ENTITY):
By entering into this Franchise Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Franchise Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties
to this Franchise Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this
writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed
version of this Franchise Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Franchise Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
4879-4338-1508, v. 2
2
EXHIBIT S3
MULTI-UNIT DIP 2017 ADDENDUM
MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
This MULTI-UNIT DIP 2017 ADDENDUM (“Addendum”) is made as of the _____ day of
____________________, 20___, by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty
(“Royalty”) for the use of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks.
Royalties shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross
Sales for the preceding month. The percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall
be as follows:
1
For the period beginning __________________ _____, 20_____ and until the end
of the Term, Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
For the period beginning __________________ _____, 20_____ and until the end
of the Term, Franchisee shall pay BKC Advertising Contributions equal to 4.0% of Gross
Sales.
This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for (a) market research
expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of
Advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in
connection with the development of Advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as
limited by Section (vi) below), both in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as
reasonably defined from time to time by BKC, and on a national basis and (c) various
methods of delivering the Advertising or promotional message, including without limitation,
television, radio, outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising Contribution
between national, regional and local expenditures shall made by BKC in its sole business
judgment.
2
[** If Franchise Agreement (Individual/Owner-Operator):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
3
[** If Franchise Agreement (Entity):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
4858-8345-4212, v. 2
3
EXHIBIT S4
BIG BOX NON-TRADITIONAL FACILITY ADDENDUM
BIG BOX PROGRAM
This BIG BOX NON-TRADITIONAL FACILITY ADDENDUM (the "Addendum") is made this _____
day of __________, 20__ by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty (“Royalty”)
1
for the use of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks. Royalties shall be paid monthly
by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The percentage
of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be as follows:
(ii) For the period commencing on ________________ until the end of the Term,
Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
(i) Franchisee shall pay to BKC an amount equal to 1.0% of Franchisee's monthly
Gross Sales by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Franchisee's Gross Sales for the preceding
month (the "Advertising Contribution"). This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for (a)
market research expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of
advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in connection with the
development of advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as limited by Section (vi) below), both
in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined from time to time by BKC, and on
a national basis and (c) various methods of delivering the advertising or promotional message, including
without limitation, television, radio, outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising
Contribution between national, regional and local expenditures shall made by BKC in its sole business
judgment.
7. DEFAULT. Section 18.A of the Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the following
new Sections 18.A.28 and 18.A.29:
(28) Notwithstanding Sections 18.A.9 and 18.A.10, the termination of that certain lease
between Franchisee (as tenant) and __________________________ (the “Landlord”), dated
____________________ _____, ________ (the “Master Lease”) as a result of:
(a) the exercise by either Landlord or Franchisee of its option to terminate the
Master Lease during the fifth year of the term of the Master Lease, pursuant to the terms and conditions of
the Master Lease; or
(b) the exercise by either Landlord or Franchisee of its option to terminate the
Master Lease as a result of Franchisee’s failure to meet its Performance Covenant (described below). As
provided in the Master Lease, either Landlord or Franchisee may elect to terminate the Master Lease upon
written notice of termination following any full twelve (12) month period for which Gross Sales are available
if Franchisee shall not have exceeded Gross Sales of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00)
during such twelve (12) month period (“Performance Covenant”).
In either case, BKC shall have the right to terminate this Agreement effective immediately upon notice to
Franchisee with no opportunity for Franchisee to cure. In the event of a termination of the Master Lease
for any reason, Franchisee shall immediately notify BKC of the termination of the Master Lease.
(29) Notwithstanding Sections 18.A.9 and 18.A.10, the Landlord’s termination of the
Master Lease based upon a default by Franchisee as set forth therein or Franchisee’s termination of the
Master Lease in breach of the Master Lease. In either case, BKC shall have the right to terminate this
2
Agreement effective immediately upon notice to Franchisee with no opportunity for Franchisee to cure. In
the event of a termination of the Master Lease for any reason, Franchisee shall immediately notify BKC of
the termination of the Master Lease.
(5) The foregoing shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies of BKC that
exist under statute, regulation or common law including, but not limited to, the right of BKC to recover
damages equal to lost Royalties and Advertising Contributions over the balance of the term of this
Agreement; provided, however, the foregoing right to recover lost Royalties and Advertising Contributions
over the remainder of the term shall not apply in the event of a termination pursuant to Section 18.A.28. All
monies owed by Franchisee to BKC shall be immediately due and payable upon termination.
By entering into this Addendum, you expressly consent to transact business with BKC electronically
and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal
laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Addendum agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Addendum shall
constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
4866-5474-7396, v. 2
3
EXHIBIT S5
BIG BOX NON-TRADITIONAL FACILITY ADDENDUM
BIG BOX PROGRAM
This BIG BOX NON-TRADITIONAL FACILITY ADDENDUM (the "Addendum") is made this _____
day of __________, 20__ by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
Subject to the provisions of Section 1.B, the Franchised Restaurant shall be open for
business at times and dates agreed upon, in writing, by BKC and Franchisee. In the event that BKC and
Franchisee cannot agree on times and dates for the Franchised Restaurant to be opened for business,
BKC's judgment shall be conclusive. The Franchised Restaurant may be closed on Thanksgiving Day
and/or Christmas Day if a majority of the BURGER KING Restaurants in the market area (DMA) in which
the Franchised Restaurant is located elect to close on the holiday.
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty (“Royalty”)
1
for the use of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks. Royalties shall be paid monthly
by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The percentage
of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be as follows:
(ii) For the period commencing on ________________ until the end of the Term,
Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
(i) Franchisee shall pay to BKC an amount equal to 1.0% of Franchisee's monthly
Gross Sales by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Franchisee's Gross Sales for the preceding
month (the "Advertising Contribution"). This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for (a)
market research expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of
advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in connection with the
development of advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as limited by Section (vi) below), both
in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined from time to time by BKC, and on
a national basis and (c) various methods of delivering the advertising or promotional message, including
without limitation, television, radio, outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising
Contribution between national, regional and local expenditures shall made by BKC in its sole business
judgment.
7. DEFAULT. Section 18.A of the Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the following
new Sections 18.A.29 and 18.A.30:
(29) Notwithstanding Sections 18.A.9 and 18.A.10, the termination of that certain lease
between Franchisee (as tenant) and __________________________ (the “Landlord”), dated
____________________ _____, ________ (the “Master Lease”) as a result of:
(a) the exercise by either Landlord or Franchisee of its option to terminate the
Master Lease during the fifth year of the term of the Master Lease, pursuant to the terms and conditions of
the Master Lease; or
(b) the exercise by either Landlord or Franchisee of its option to terminate the
Master Lease as a result of Franchisee’s failure to meet its Performance Covenant (described below). As
provided in the Master Lease, either Landlord or Franchisee may elect to terminate the Master Lease upon
written notice of termination following any full twelve (12) month period for which Gross Sales are available
if Franchisee shall not have exceeded Gross Sales of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00)
during such twelve (12) month period (“Performance Covenant”).
In either case, BKC shall have the right to terminate this Agreement effective immediately upon notice to
Franchisee with no opportunity for Franchisee to cure. In the event of a termination of the Master Lease
for any reason, Franchisee shall immediately notify BKC of the termination of the Master Lease.
(30) Notwithstanding Sections 18.A.9 and 18.A.10, the Landlord’s termination of the
Master Lease based upon a default by Franchisee as set forth therein or Franchisee’s termination of the
Master Lease in breach of the Master Lease. In either case, BKC shall have the right to terminate this
2
Agreement effective immediately upon notice to Franchisee with no opportunity for Franchisee to cure. In
the event of a termination of the Master Lease for any reason, Franchisee shall immediately notify BKC of
the termination of the Master Lease.
(5) The foregoing shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies of BKC that
exist under statute, regulation or common law including, but not limited to, the right of BKC to recover
damages equal to lost Royalties and Advertising Contributions over the balance of the term of this
Agreement; provided, however, the foregoing right to recover lost Royalties and Advertising Contributions
over the remainder of the term shall not apply in the event of a termination pursuant to Section 18.A.29. All
monies owed by Franchisee to BKC shall be immediately due and payable upon termination.
By entering into this Addendum, you expressly consent to transact business with BKC electronically
and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal
laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Addendum agree that
the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Addendum shall
constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
4860-1675-4436, v. 2
3
EXHIBIT S6
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
ADDENDUM (DTO)
BURGER KING® Restaurant #
This Franchise Agreement Addendum (“Franchise Addendum”) is made as of the _____ day of
____________________, 20___, by and between BURGER KING CORPORATION, a Florida corporation,
(“BKC”), and __________________________________________ (“Franchisee”).
This Franchise Addendum is part of the franchise agreement entered into by parties on the same
date (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Franchise Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the
event of any conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Franchise Addendum, the
terms of this Franchise Addendum shall control.
1. ROYALTY. The following paragraphs replace Section 9.A. of the Franchise Agreement:
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC a royalty (“Royalty”) for the
use of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the
tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The percentage of Gross
Sales payable as a Royalty shall be as follows:
[**
For the period beginning , 20___ and ending
, 20___, Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to __% of Gross Sales.
**]
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[** IF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (INDIVIDUAL/OWNER-OPERATOR):
By entering into this Franchise Addendum, you expressly consent to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Franchise Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties
to this Franchise Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this
writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed
version of this Franchise Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Franchise Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
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[** IF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (ENTITY):
By entering into this Franchise Addendum, you expressly consent to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Franchise Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties
to this Franchise Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this
writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed
version of this Franchise Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Franchise Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
4869-5581-9780, v. 2
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EXHIBIT T1
SIO4 SUCCESSOR FRANCHISE ADDENDUM
SUCCESSOR INCENTIVE OPTION 4 PROGRAM
This SIO4 SUCCESSOR FRANCHISE ADDENDUM (“Addendum”) is made as of the _____ day of
____________________, 20___, by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
4. ROYALTY RATE. The following paragraphs replace Section 9.A of the Agreement:
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC, for the use
of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks during the Term, a royalty
(“Royalty”) equal to a percentage of Gross Sales. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the
tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The
percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be as follows:
SIO4 Successor Franchise Addendum
Exhibit T1 (03/2022)
BK#_________ 1
(i) For the period commencing on ________________ and ending on
__________________, Franchisee shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to _____% of Gross
Sales.
(iii) Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to 1.75% of Gross Sales
commencing on ________________ and ending on __________________ (the “Yearly
Royalty Credits”). During such period, the Yearly Royalty Credits shall not exceed
$________ in each year.
[** Use if Prior SIO4 MPA with sales based royalty provision:
(iv) For the period commencing on ________________ and ending on
__________________, Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to a percentage of
Gross Sales based upon the 12-Month Gross Sales of the Franchised Restaurant for the
period commencing on __________________ and ending on __________________ as
follows:
The term “12-Month Gross Sales” shall mean the aggregate Gross Sales
of the Franchised Restaurant for the full twelve (12) month period, excluding any periods
of temporary closures of the Franchised Restaurant.
**]
(v) For the period commencing on ________________ until the end of the
Term, Franchisee shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
(i) During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay BKC an
advertising contribution equal to a percentage of Gross Sales (the “Advertising
Contribution”). The Advertising Contribution shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day
of each month based upon Franchisee’s Gross Sales for the preceding month. This sum,
less direct administrative expenses, will be used for (a) market research expenditures
directly related to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of Advertising and
sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in connection with the
development of Advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as limited by Section
(vi) below), both in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined
from time to time by BKC, and on a national basis, and (c) various methods of delivering
the Advertising or promotional message, including without limitation, television, radio,
outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising Contribution between
national, regional and local expenditures shall be made by BKC in its sole business
judgment. The Advertising Contribution shall be as follows:
6. CLOSURE OPTION. Franchisee shall have the option to terminate the Agreement after
__________ ____, 20__ (the end of the sixtieth (60th) month of the Term) (the “Closure Option”), provided
that:
(a) Franchisee’s 12-Month Gross Sales as of __________ ____, 20__ (the end of the sixtieth
(60th) month of the Term) are under One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) and Franchisee gives BKC
thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of termination, which notice shall set forth the effective date of
such termination no earlier than ninety (90) days but no more than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the date of BKC’s receipt of such notice;
(b) Franchisee, at the time of giving written notice to BKC as specified above and at the time
of the effective date of such termination under this Section 6, is not in default of and has
substantially complied with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and all other franchise
agreements or other agreements with BKC that Franchisee may be a party to consistently and
throughout their terms;
(c) Franchisee executes BKC’s standard form of Agreement of Cancellation and Termination
of Franchise Agreement provided by BKC;
(d) Franchisee closes and de-identifies the Franchised Restaurant in accordance with BKC
requirements; and
(e) Franchisee pays all amounts due and owing to BKC for the period the Franchised
Restaurant was open and operating. If BKC allows the Agreement to be terminated pursuant to the
provisions of this Addendum, then BKC agrees to waive collection for any royalty and advertising
payments that BKC would have received from future gross sales arising after the closure.
If Franchisee does not exercise the Closure Option, Franchisee agrees to operate the Franchised
Restaurant at the specified location for the entire Term under the terms of the Agreement. BKC does not
hereby waive, and this Section 6 shall not be construed as a waiver or otherwise affect the right of BKC to,
any other rights and remedies of BKC hereunder existing prior to or after the effective date of such
termination under this Section 6.
7. DEFAULT. The rights and incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not
limited to, the reduced Royalty and Advertising Contribution, the Yearly Royalty Credit and Yearly
Advertising Contribution Credit, and the Closure Option, and this Addendum, terminate and are void upon
any default by Franchisee under the Agreement.
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
* The actual scope of work required to complete the Interior/Exterior Refresh to bring the Franchised
Restaurant into conformance with the Current Image upon the date set forth in Section 3 of the Addendum
will vary depending on the condition of the Franchised Restaurant and the Current Image then in effect on
such date. Repair or replace items below to a “like new” condition. The scope of work required includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
Interior Refresh
2. Décor
Reconfigure dining room to updated image standard
Replace Table Tops
Replace seating, booths may not be required
Refurbish Booths to “like new condition” including new back pads and seats
3. Interior Walls/Ceiling:
Repair Wall Coverings (remove wall paper, repaint, replace wainscot, etc.)
Repaint walls and soffits
4. Lighting
Repair interior lighting to a “like new condition”
5. Menu Boards
Menu Boards must be in good working order
6. Interior Equipment
Drink Machine must be in good working condition
8. Other
Install required Merchandising
9. Restrooms
Restrooms shall comply with all federal, state, and local rules including the Americans With
Disabilities Act.
10. Address all interior repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards, including, but not
limited to, the kitchen / back of house
Exterior Refresh
Note: Building colors match the then current image standards
1. Signage:
Pylon and Monument Signs.
o Paint pylon pole / monument base
o Paint pylon sign cabinet
Appendage Signs: Paint Cabinet
All signage needs to be compliant with BKC standards and in excellent condition
4. Directional Signs
Paint Pole / Cabinet
6. Trash Enclosure
Paint Trash Enclosure and Gates
7. Playgrounds.
Paint playground fence
If playground is removed, create additional seating, parking or landscaping area as approved by
BKC
9. Light Band
Light band must be 100% functional, to current standards, and in “like new condition”
11. Comply with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
12. Address all repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards
4895-5582-9508, v. 2
This SIO3 SUCCESSOR FRANCHISE ADDENDUM (“Addendum”) is made as of the _____ day of
____________________, 20___, by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
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4. ROYALTY RATE. The following paragraphs replace Section 9.A of the Agreement:
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC, for the use
of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks during the Term, a royalty
(“Royalty”) equal to a percentage of Gross Sales. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the
tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The
percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be as follows:
(i) Except as provided in Section 9.A(ii) or (iii), Franchisee shall pay BKC
Royalties equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
(ii) For the first _____________ (_____) months of the Term [** 60 months,
less 12 months for each: remodel after deadline date and cross-default with other
restaurants **], Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to ______% of Gross Sales
(the “Reduced Royalty”) provided the difference between the Royalty that would be due if
the Royalty was the Reduced Royalty and 4.5% of Gross Sales shall not exceed
$_________ [** $20,000 or $15,000 **] in any year of the Term (the “Total Royalty Cap”).
The term “12-Month Gross Sales” shall mean the aggregate Gross Sales of the Franchised
Restaurant for the full twelve (12) month period, excluding any periods of temporary
closures of the Franchised Restaurant, immediately preceding the applicable date. The
Total Royalty Cap is non-cumulative such that any outstanding amount between
Franchisee’s actual Royalties due in any year and the Total Royalty Cap would not roll over
to the next year of the Term. The Royalty shall equal 4.5% of Gross Sales for the remainder
of the year once the Total Royalty Cap is met.
(iii) After the sixtieth (60th) month of the Term, Franchisee shall pay BKC
Royalties equal to 3.0% of Gross Sales (if 12-Month Gross Sales immediately preceding
the end of the sixtieth (60th) month of the Term were less than $900,000), 3.5% of Gross
Sales (if 12-Month Gross Sales immediately preceding the end of the sixtieth (60th) month
of the Term were between $900,000 and $1,000,000) or 4.5% of Gross Sales (if 12-Month
Gross Sales immediately preceding the end of the sixtieth (60th) month of the Term are
more than $1,000,000).
5. CLOSURE OPTION. Franchisee shall have the option to terminate the Agreement after
the end of the sixtieth (60th) month of the Term (the “Closure Option”), provided that:
(a) Franchisee’s 12-Month Gross Sales as of the end of the sixtieth (60th) month of the Term
are One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars or less and Franchisee gives BKC thirty (30) days’ prior
written notice of termination, which notice shall set forth the effective date of such termination no
earlier than ninety (90) days but no more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of
BKC’s receipt of such notice;
(b) Franchisee, at the time of giving written notice to BKC as specified above and at the time
of the effective date of such termination under this Section 5, is not in default of and has
substantially complied with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and all other franchise
agreements or other agreements with BKC that Franchisee may be a party to consistently and
throughout their terms;
(c) Franchisee executes BKC’s standard form of Agreement of Cancellation and Termination
of Franchise Agreement provided by BKC;
(d) Franchisee closes and de-identifies the Franchised Restaurant in accordance with BKC
requirements; and
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(e) Franchisee pays all amounts due and owing to BKC for the period the Franchised
Restaurant was open and operating. If BKC allows the Agreement to be terminated pursuant to the
provisions of this Addendum, then BKC agrees to waive collection for any royalty and advertising
payments that BKC would have received from future gross sales arising after the closure.
If Franchisee does not exercise the Closure Option, Franchisee agrees to operate the Franchised
Restaurant at the specified location for the entire Term under the terms of the Agreement. BKC
does not hereby waive, and this Section 5 shall not be construed as a waiver or otherwise affect
the right of BKC to, any other rights and remedies of BKC hereunder existing prior to or after the
effective date of such termination under this Section 5.
6. DEFAULT. The rights and incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not
limited to, the reduced Royalty and the Closure Option, and this Addendum, terminate and are void upon
any default by Franchisee under the Agreement.
7. TRANSFER. BKC’s written consent to the assignment or transfer of the rights and
incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not limited to, the reduced Royalty and the Closure
Option, is required prior to any direct or indirect sale, assignment, or transfer as defined under Section 15
of the Agreement.
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[** If Franchise Agreement (Individual/Owner-Operator):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
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[** If Franchise Agreement (Entity):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
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EXHIBIT A
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR REFRESH REQUIREMENTS
* The actual scope of work required to complete the Interior/Exterior Refresh to bring the Franchised Restaurant
into conformance with the Current Image upon the date set forth in Section 4 of the Addendum will vary depending
on the condition of the Franchised Restaurant and the Current Image then in effect on such date. Repair or
replace items below to a “like new” condition. The scope of work required includes, but is not limited to, the
following:
Interior Refresh
Exterior Refresh
Note: Building colors match the then current image standards
1. Signage:
Pylon and Monument Signs.
o Paint pylon pole / monument base
o Paint pylon sign cabinet
Appendage Signs: Paint Cabinet
All signage needs to be compliant with BKC standards and in excellent condition
2. Reader Boards:
Paint Cabinet
3. Roof and Wall Mounted Channel Letter Signs
Paint Cabinet
4. Directional Signs
Paint Pole / Cabinet
5. Parking Lot and Site Conditions.
Seal and Stripe Parking Lot or overlay if required
6. Trash Enclosure
Paint Trash Enclosure and Gates
7. Playgrounds.
Paint playground fence
If playground is removed, create additional seating, parking or landscaping area as approved by BKC
8. Building Exterior and Walls
Paint Walls - Brick / Block as necessary
9. Mansard Roof
Light band must be 100% functional and continuous LED lens
10. Update Exterior Merchandising as determined by BKC
11. Comply with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
12. Address all repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards
4869-8793-2420, v. 2
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EXHIBIT T3
SIO3 LATE ENTRY SUCCESSOR FRANCHISE ADDENDUM
SUCCESSOR INCENTIVE OPTION 3 LATE ENTRY PROGRAM
This SIO3 SUCCESSOR FRANCHISE ADDENDUM (“Addendum”) is made as of the _____ day of
____________________, 20___, by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
4. ROYALTY RATE. The following paragraphs replace Section 9.A of the Agreement:
SIO3 Late Entry Successor Franchise Addendum
Exhibit T3 (03/2022)
BK#_________
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During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC, for the use
of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks during the Term, a royalty
(“Royalty”) equal to a percentage of Gross Sales. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the
tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The
percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be as follows:
(i) Except as provided in Section 9.A (ii) or (iii), Franchisee shall pay BKC
Royalties equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
(iii) After the ________ (____th) month of the Reduced Royalty period above,
Franchisee shall pay BKC Royalties equal to 3.0% of Gross Sales (if 12-Month Gross Sales
immediately preceding the end of the ________ (___th) month of the Reduced Royalty
period were less than $900,000), 3.5% of Gross Sales (if 12-Month Gross Sales
immediately preceding the end of the ________ (___th) month of the Reduced Royalty
period were between $900,000 and $1,000,000) or 4.5% of Gross Sales (if 12-Month Gross
Sales immediately preceding the end of the _________ (__th) month of the Reduced
Royalty period are more than $1,000,000).
5. CLOSURE OPTION. Franchisee shall have the option to terminate the Agreement (the
“Closure Option”), provided that:
(a) Franchisee’s 12-Month Gross Sales as of the end of the sixtieth (60th) month of the Term
are One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars or less and Franchisee gives BKC thirty (30) days’ prior
written notice of termination within 30 days after the end of the 60th month of the Term, which
notice shall set forth the effective date of such termination no earlier than ninety (90) days but no
more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the sixtieth (60th) month of the Term;
(b) Franchisee, at the time of giving written notice to BKC as specified above and at the time
of the effective date of such termination under this Section 5, is not in default of and has
substantially complied with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and all other franchise
agreements or other agreements with BKC that Franchisee may be a party to consistently and
throughout their terms;
(c) Franchisee executes BKC’s standard form of Agreement of Cancellation and Termination
of Franchise Agreement provided by BKC;
(d) Franchisee closes and de-identifies the Franchised Restaurant in accordance with BKC
requirements; and
SIO3 Late Entry Successor Franchise Addendum
Exhibit T3 (03/2022)
BK#_________
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(e) Franchisee pays all amounts due and owing to BKC for the period the Franchised
Restaurant was open and operating. If BKC allows the Agreement to be terminated pursuant to the
provisions of this Addendum, then BKC agrees to waive collection for any royalty and advertising
payments that BKC would have received from future gross sales arising after the closure.
If Franchisee does not exercise the Closure Option, Franchisee agrees to operate the Franchised
Restaurant at the specified location for the entire Term under the terms of the Agreement. BKC
does not hereby waive, and this Section 5 shall not be construed as a waiver or otherwise affect
the right of BKC to, any other rights and remedies of BKC hereunder existing prior to or after the
effective date of such termination under this Section 5.
6. DEFAULT. The rights and incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not
limited to, the reduced Royalty and the Closure Option, and this Addendum, terminate and are void upon
any default by Franchisee under the Agreement.
7. TRANSFER. BKC’s written consent to the assignment or transfer of the rights and
incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not limited to, the reduced Royalty and the Closure
Option, is required prior to any direct or indirect sale, assignment, or transfer as defined under Section 15
of the Agreement.
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[** If Franchise Agreement (Individual/Owner-Operator):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
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[** If Franchise Agreement (Entity):
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with
BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other
applicable state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The
parties to this Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate
this writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an
electronically signed version of this Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
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EXHIBIT A
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR REFRESH REQUIREMENTS
* The actual scope of work required to complete the Interior/Exterior Refresh to bring the
Franchised Restaurant into conformance with the Current Image upon the date set forth in Section
3 of the Addendum will vary depending on the condition of the Franchised Restaurant and the
Current Image then in effect on such date. Repair or replace items below to a “like new” condition.
The scope of work required includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Interior Refresh
9. Other
Install free Wi-Fi
Install required merchandising
Flat screen TV in the dining room and playground if present
Dining room music system – install or bring to “like new” condition
10. POS System updated to approved BKC standards
SIO3 Late Entry Successor Franchise Addendum
Exhibit T3 (03/2022)
BK#_________
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11. Restrooms: Remodel restrooms per 20/20 image standards
12. Bring interior (including restrooms) into compliance with all federal, state, and local rules and
regulations, including the Americans With Disabilities Act
13. Address all interior repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards, including, but not
limited to, the kitchen / back of house
Exterior Refresh
Note: Building colors match the then current image standards
1. Signage:
Pylon and Monument Signs.
o Paint pylon pole / monument base - black
o Paint pylon sign cabinet - silver
Appendage Signs: Paint Cabinet - black
All signage needs to be compliant with BKC standards and in excellent condition
2. Reader Boards:
Paint Cabinet- black
3. Roof and Wall Mounted Channel Letter Signs
Maximize Overall Signage
Install HOTW Sign
If the mansard is not removed, Burger King channel letters may be kept as long as in “like
new” condition. Replace BK lens with red, paint cabinet – silver, BK logo-added to the tower.
4. Update Exterior Building Lighting per BKC lighting guidelines and recommendations
5. Directional Signs
Paint Pole / Cabinet – black
Install new sign faces - black
6. 20/20 Drive Thru Elements
Install clearance sign
Install DT canopy with internal OCU
Bury conduits to OCU
Paint menu board cabinets – black
Add DT trash receptacle with black lid
DT equipment layout optimization
Brick/block decorative base or landscape per standards around menu and preview board
7. Parking Lot and Site Conditions.
Seal and Stripe Parking Lot
Overlay if required per R&M standards
8. Trash Enclosure
Paint Trash Enclosure and Gates
9. Site Lighting
Upgrade lighting per BKC lighting standards posted at Designwithbk.com and paint poles to
BKC standard
10. Landscaping/Walls/Fences
General landscaping upgrade with emphasis on drive thru landscaping per landscape
guidelines posted at Designwithbk.com
11. Enclose Recycle Bin Trash
12. Playgrounds.
Paint playground fence
If playground is removed, create additional seating, parking or landscaping area as approved by
BKC
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13. Building Exterior and Walls
Paint Walls - Brick / Block as necessary
Install 20/20 Surround with Taste King sign
Install HOTW or approved brand sign
Install Archons at building front, main entrance and DT façade
Install image elements per BKC requirements
14. Mansard Roof
Install silver standing seam metal roof
Refinish existing approved metal roof per standards
Light band must be according to BKC standard
Install 100W MH Drop Down Lens Soffit Lights or LED approved options per lighting standard
posted at Designwithbk.com
15. Doors and Windows
Replace DT windows if small (12”) bump-out window is present
20/20 accents elements at drive thru windows
Snap frames on all drive thru sides
16. Other Building Requirements
Roof certification
HVAC certification
17. New Exterior Merchandising, including but not limited to
Exterior snap frame content
18. Bring exterior into compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations, including the
Americans With Disabilities Act
19. Address all repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards
1. If double drive thru is installed it shall include all the elements required per BKC Drive Thru Design
Standards
Two clearance bars
Two presale boards
Two OCU’s
Bump-out DT windows with doors and bypass lane
4867-5357-5684, v. 2
8
EXHIBIT T4
SIO5 SUCCESSOR FRANCHISE ADDENDUM
SUCCESSOR INCENTIVE OPTION 5 PROGRAM
This SIO5 SUCCESSOR FRANCHISE ADDENDUM (“Addendum”) is made as of the _____ day of
____________________, 20___, by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
4. ROYALTY RATE. The following paragraphs replace Section 9.A of the Agreement:
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC, for the use
of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks during the Term, a royalty
(“Royalty”) equal to a percentage of Gross Sales. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the
tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The
percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be as follows:
SIO5 Successor Franchise Addendum
Exhibit T4 (03/2022)
BK#_________ 1
(i) For the period commencing on ________________ and ending on
__________________, Franchisee shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to _____% of Gross
Sales.
(iii) Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to 1.75% of Gross Sales
commencing on ________________ and ending on __________________ (the “Yearly
Royalty Credits”). During such period, the Yearly Royalty Credits shall not exceed
$________ in each year.
(iv) For the period commencing on ________________ until the end of the
Term, Franchisee shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
(i) During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay BKC an
advertising contribution equal to a percentage of Gross Sales (the “Advertising
Contribution”). The Advertising Contribution shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day
of each month based upon Franchisee’s Gross Sales for the preceding month. This sum,
less direct administrative expenses, will be used for (a) market research expenditures
directly related to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of Advertising and
sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in connection with the
development of Advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as limited by Section
(vi) below), both in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined
from time to time by BKC, and on a national basis, and (c) various methods of delivering
the Advertising or promotional message, including without limitation, television, radio,
outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising Contribution between
national, regional and local expenditures shall be made by BKC in its sole business
judgment. The Advertising Contribution shall be as follows:
(a) Franchisee’s 12-Month Gross Sales as of __________ ____, 20__ (the end of the sixtieth
(60th) month of the Term) are under One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) and Franchisee gives BKC
thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of termination, which notice shall set forth the effective date of
such termination no earlier than ninety (90) days but no more than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the date of BKC’s receipt of such notice;
(b) Franchisee, at the time of giving written notice to BKC as specified above and at the time
of the effective date of such termination under this Section 6, is not in default of and has
substantially complied with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and all other franchise
agreements or other agreements with BKC that Franchisee may be a party to consistently and
throughout their terms;
(c) Franchisee executes BKC’s standard form of Agreement of Cancellation and Termination
of Franchise Agreement provided by BKC;
(d) Franchisee closes and de-identifies the Franchised Restaurant in accordance with BKC
requirements; and
(e) Franchisee pays all amounts due and owing to BKC for the period the Franchised
Restaurant was open and operating. If BKC allows the Agreement to be terminated pursuant to the
provisions of this Addendum, then BKC agrees to waive collection for any royalty and advertising
payments that BKC would have received from future gross sales arising after the closure.
If Franchisee does not exercise the Closure Option, Franchisee agrees to operate the Franchised
Restaurant at the specified location for the entire Term under the terms of the Agreement. BKC does not
hereby waive, and this Section 6 shall not be construed as a waiver or otherwise affect the right of BKC to,
any other rights and remedies of BKC hereunder existing prior to or after the effective date of such
termination under this Section 6.
7. DEFAULT. The rights and incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not
limited to, the reduced Royalty and Advertising Contribution, the Yearly Royalty Credit and Yearly
Advertising Contribution Credit, and the Closure Option, and this Addendum, terminate and are void upon
any default by Franchisee under the Agreement.
8. TRANSFER. BKC’s written consent to the assignment or transfer of the rights and
incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not limited to, the reduced Royalty and Advertising
Contribution, the Yearly Royalty Credit and Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit, and the Closure Option,
is required prior to any direct or indirect sale, assignment, or transfer as defined under Section 15 of the
Agreement.
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
* The actual scope of work required to complete the Interior/Exterior Refresh to bring the Franchised
Restaurant into conformance with the Current Image upon the date set forth in Section 3 of the Addendum
will vary depending on the condition of the Franchised Restaurant and the Current Image then in effect on
such date. Repair or replace items below to a “like new” condition. The scope of work required includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
Interior Refresh
2. Décor
Reconfigure dining room to updated image standard
Replace Table Tops
Replace seating, booths may not be required
Refurbish Booths to “like new condition” including new back pads and seats
3. Interior Walls/Ceiling:
Repair Wall Coverings (remove wall paper, repaint, replace wainscot, etc.)
Repaint walls and soffits
4. Lighting
Repair interior lighting to a “like new condition”
5. Menu Boards
Menu Boards must be in good working order
6. Interior Equipment
Drink Machine must be in good working condition
8. Other
Install required Merchandising
9. Restrooms
Restrooms shall comply with all federal, state, and local rules including the Americans With
Disabilities Act.
10. Address all interior repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards, including, but not
limited to, the kitchen / back of house
Exterior Refresh
Note: Building colors match the then current image standards
1. Signage:
Pylon and Monument Signs.
o Paint pylon pole / monument base
o Paint pylon sign cabinet
Appendage Signs: Paint Cabinet
All signage needs to be compliant with BKC standards and in excellent condition
4. Directional Signs
Paint Pole / Cabinet
6. Trash Enclosure
Paint Trash Enclosure and Gates
7. Playgrounds.
Paint playground fence
If playground is removed, create additional seating, parking or landscaping area as approved by
BKC
9. Light Band
Light band must be 100% functional, to current standards, and in “like new condition”
11. Comply with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
12. Address all repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards
4853-9370-3684, v. 2
This 2018 ISP FRANCHISE ADDENDUM (“Addendum”) is made as of the _____ day of
____________________, 20___, by and between the undersigned parties.
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
6. ROYALTY RATE. The following paragraphs replace Section 9.A of the Agreement:
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC, for the use of the
BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks during the Term, a royalty (“Royalty”) equal to a
percentage of Gross Sales. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based
upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be
as follows:
(iii) If BKC confirms that Franchisee has completed the Remodel of the Franchised
Restaurant to BKC’s standards, then Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to _____% [** 0.5%,
or 1.0% if scrape and rebuild **] of Gross Sales commencing on the month after the Remodel is approved
by BKC and ending on __________________ (the “Yearly Royalty Credits”). During such period, the Yearly
Royalty Credits shall not exceed $________ [** $5,500, or $9,000 if scrape and rebuild **] in each year.
The foregoing royalty rate annual maximums are non-cumulative such that any outstanding amount
between Franchisee’s actual royalties due in any year and such annual maximum would not roll over to the
next year of the term.
[** Use if time remains under term of previous franchise agreement and Royalty was
below 4.5%:
(iv) For the period commencing on ________________ and ending on
__________________, Franchisee shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to _____% of Gross Sales.
**]
(v) For the balance of the Term, and ending on the expiration of the Term, Franchisee
shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
(c) If BKC confirms that Franchisee has completed the Remodel of the
Franchised Restaurant to BKC’s standards, then Franchisee shall receive a monthly credit equal to _____%
[** 0.5%, or 1.0% if scrape and rebuild **] of Gross Sales commencing on the month after the Remodel
is approved by BKC and ending on __________________ (the “Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit”).
During such period, the Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit shall not exceed $________ [** $5,500, or
$9,000 if scrape and rebuild **] in each year. The foregoing Advertising Contribution annual maximums
are non-cumulative such that any outstanding amount between Franchisee’s actual Advertising
Contribution due in any year and such annual maximum would not roll over to the next year of the term.
(d) For the balance of the Term, and ending on the expiration of the Term
Franchisee shall pay BKC an Advertising Contribution equal to _____% of Gross Sales.
(a) if Franchisee fails to provide BKC with evidence that Franchisee has submitted
plans for the remodeled Franchised Restaurant, previously approved by BKC, for permitting to the
appropriate government agency by June 30th of the year of the Remodel Completion Date, the length of
time of the Yearly Royalty Credits and the Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit shall be reduced by 12
months; and
(b) if Franchisee fails to complete the Remodel of the Franchised Restaurant in the
20/20 Image, in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations,
including the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and BKC’s standards, by the Remodel Completion
Date, Franchisee shall have 12 months to cure such default (the “Remodel Cure Period”) and the Royalty
rate shall increase to 7.5% of Gross Sales commencing on the day following the Remodel Completion Date
and ending on the date that BKC has confirmed, in writing that the Remodel is complete. Thereafter,
Franchisee shall pay BKC the Royalty set forth in Section 6 of this Addendum. For the avoidance of doubt,
the increased Royalty provided herein does not preclude BKC from exercising any rights and remedies for
Franchisee’s failure to timely complete the Remodel, including without limitation the right to terminate the
Franchise Agreement following the Remodel Cure Period.
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
* The actual scope of work required to complete the Interior/Exterior Refresh to bring the Franchised
Restaurant into conformance with the Current Image upon the date set forth in Section 5 of the Addendum
will vary depending on the condition of the Franchised Restaurant and the Current Image then in effect on
such date. Repair or replace items below to a “like new” condition. The scope of work required includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
Interior Refresh
2. Décor
Reconfigure dining room to updated image standard
Replace Table Tops
Replace seating, booths may not be required
Refurbish Booths to “like new condition” including new back pads and seats
3. Interior Walls/Ceiling:
Repair Wall Coverings (remove wall paper, repaint, replace wainscot, etc.)
Repaint walls and soffits
4. Lighting
Repair interior lighting to a “like new condition”
5. Menu Boards
Menu Boards must be in good working order
6. Interior Equipment
Drink Machine must be in good working condition
8. Other
Install required Merchandising
9. Restrooms
Restrooms shall comply with all federal, state, and local rules including the Americans With
Disabilities Act.
10. Address all interior repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards, including, but not
limited to, the kitchen / back of house
Exterior Refresh
Note: Building colors match the then current image standards
1. Signage:
Pylon and Monument Signs.
o Paint pylon pole / monument base
o Paint pylon sign cabinet
Appendage Signs: Paint Cabinet
All signage needs to be compliant with BKC standards and in excellent condition
4. Directional Signs
Paint Pole / Cabinet
6. Trash Enclosure
Paint Trash Enclosure and Gates
7. Playgrounds.
Paint playground fence
If playground is removed, create additional seating, parking or landscaping area as approved by
BKC
9. Light Band
Light band must be 100% functional, to current standards, and in “like new condition”
11. Comply with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
12. Address all repair and maintenance issues according to BKC standards
4896-2110-3364, v. 2
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
3. ROYALTY RATE. The following paragraphs replace Section 9.A of the Agreement:
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC, for the use
of the BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks during the Term, a royalty
(“Royalty”) equal to a percentage of Gross Sales. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the
tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The
percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be as follows:
(iv) For the balance of the Term, and ending on the expiration of the
Term, Franchisee shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
(i) During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay BKC an
advertising contribution equal to a percentage of Gross Sales (the “Advertising
Contribution”). The Advertising Contribution shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day
of each month based upon Franchisee’s Gross Sales for the preceding month. This sum,
less direct administrative expenses, will be used for (a) market research expenditures
directly related to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of Advertising and
sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in connection with the
development of Advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as limited by Section
(vi) below), both in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined
from time to time by BKC, and on a national basis, and (c) various methods of delivering
the Advertising or promotional message, including without limitation, television, radio,
outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising Contribution between
national, regional and local expenditures shall be made by BKC in its sole business
judgment. The Advertising Contribution shall be as follows:
(a) For the Term of the Agreement, Franchisee shall pay BKC an
Advertising Contribution equal to ____% of Gross Sales.
(c) For the balance of the Term, and ending on the expiration of the
Term Franchisee shall pay BKC an Advertising Contribution equal to _____% of Gross
Sales
5. DEFAULT. The incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not limited to, the
reduced Royalty and Advertising Contribution and the Yearly Royalty Credit and Yearly Advertising
Contribution Credit, terminate and are void upon any default by Franchisee under the Agreement.
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
4879-2621-1332, v. 2
This Addendum is part of the Franchise Agreement entered into by the parties on the same date
herewith (the “Agreement”) under which Franchisee is licensed to own and operate the BURGER KING®
Restaurant to be located at the Location of Franchised Restaurant on the Key Contract Data page of the
Agreement, and commonly referred to as BK# ______ (the “Franchised Restaurant”). In the event of any
conflicts between the terms of the Agreement and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum
shall control. This Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement, and all terms and conditions
contained therein remain in full force and effect, except as amended hereby:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given
in the Agreement.
5. ROYALTY RATE. The following paragraphs replace Section 9.A of the Agreement:
During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay to BKC, for the use of the
BURGER KING System and the BURGER KING Marks during the Term, a royalty (“Royalty”) equal to a
percentage of Gross Sales. Royalties shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based
upon Gross Sales for the preceding month. The percentage of Gross Sales payable as a Royalty shall be
as follows:
(iii) If BKC confirms that Franchisee has completed the remodel of the Franchised
Restaurant in the 20/20 Image to BKC’s standards and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, including the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, by the Remodel
Completion Date, then Franchisee shall receive a monthly royalty credit equal to _____% of Gross Sales
commencing on the month after the Remodel is approved by BKC, and ending on the date 5 years from
the month after the Remodel is approved by BKC (the “Yearly Royalty Credits”). During such period, the
Yearly Royalty Credits shall not exceed $______ in each year. The foregoing royalty rate annual
maximums are non-cumulative such that any outstanding amount between Franchisee’s actual royalties
due in any year and such annual maximum would not roll over to the next year of the term.
(iv) For the balance of the Term, and ending on the expiration of the Term, Franchisee
shall pay BKC a Royalty equal to 4.5% of Gross Sales.
(v) If Franchisee fails to complete the remodel of the Franchised Restaurant in the
20/20 Image to BKC’s standards by the Remodel Completion Date, then the Royalty rate shall increase to
7.5% of Gross Sales commencing on the day following the Remodel Completion Date and ending on the
date that BKC has confirmed, in writing that the Remodel is complete. Thereafter, Franchisee shall pay
BKC the Royalty set forth above. For the avoidance of doubt, the increased Royalty provided herein does
not preclude BKC from exercising any rights and remedies for Franchisee’s failure to timely complete the
Remodel, including without limitation the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
(i) During the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to pay BKC an advertising
contribution equal to a percentage of Gross Sales (the “Advertising Contribution”). The Advertising
Contribution shall be paid monthly by the tenth (10th) day of each month based upon Franchisee’s Gross
Sales for the preceding month. This sum, less direct administrative expenses, will be used for (a) market
research expenditures directly related to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of
Remodel Franchise Addendum
Exhibit T7 (03/2022)
BK#_________ 2
Advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in connection with the
development of Advertising, sales promotions and public relations (as limited by Section (vi) below), both
in the market area of the Franchised Restaurant, as reasonably defined from time to time by BKC, and on
a national basis, and (c) various methods of delivering the Advertising or promotional message, including
without limitation, television, radio, outdoor and print ("Media"). The allocation of the Advertising
Contribution between national, regional and local expenditures shall be made by BKC in its sole business
judgment. The Advertising Contribution shall be as follows:
(c) For the balance of the Term, and ending on the expiration of the Term
Franchisee shall pay BKC an Advertising Contribution equal to ___% of Gross Sales.
7. DEFAULT. The incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not limited to, the
reduced Royalty and Advertising Contribution and the Yearly Royalty Credit and Yearly Advertising
Contribution Credit, terminate and are void upon any default by Franchisee under the Agreement.
8. TRANSFER. BKC’s written consent to the assignment or transfer of the rights and
incentives granted under this Addendum, including but not limited to, the reduced Royalty and Advertising
Contribution and the Yearly Royalty Credit and Yearly Advertising Contribution Credit, is required prior to
any direct or indirect sale, assignment, or transfer as defined under Section 15 of the Agreement.
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
**]
By entering into this Addendum, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC
electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable
state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this
Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have
the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this
Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Addendum is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated above.
By:
Print Name:
Its:
FRANCHISEE:
*,
a*
By:
*, Managing Owner
**]
4877-0764-8772, v. 2
EXHIBIT U
Contents
Food Safety
Personal Hygiene Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cooking Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Contamination Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Holding Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Protecting Equipment from Contamination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Purchases from Approved Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Pest Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Food Safety Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Other Key Food Safety Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Guest Service
Friendly Service Behaviors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Treat our guests with C.A.R.E. to keep them coming back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Procedure to Service Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Steps for Accurate Order Taking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Suggestive Selling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Payment Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mobile Order and Pay Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Assembling and Delivering Orders Accurately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Bagging Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Condiment and Utensils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Promotional Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Speed of Service Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SOS Tracking Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Handling Guest Complaints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Serving Guests Who Otherly Abled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Drive-thru Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
GUEST TRAC®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hours of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
People
People Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Crisis/Compliance
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Kitchen Basics/Equipment
EOGs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Breakfast Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Broiler/Toaster Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Hopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Main Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Specialty Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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Systems Basics
System Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Kitchen Management System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Global Production Level System (GPLS) (International). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Fresh & Ready Holding System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Inventory Management System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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Ingredients
Bacon — Thick-Cut (Raw). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
BBQ Sauce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Beef Patties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Ch'King ™ (Hand-Breaded Chicken). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Biscuits from Scratch or Mix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Buns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Buttermilk Biscuits from Frozen Dough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Cheese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Chicken Patties — Fried. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Condiment Stock Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Country Ham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Creamer and Sugar Dispensers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Croissant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Eggs — Sandwich (Combi Ovens). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Eggs — Sandwich (Egg Cooker). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Ham — Sliced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
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Apple Juice (Capri Sun Individual Pouches). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Apple Sauce (MOTT’S® Individual Cartons). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
BACON KING™ Sandwich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Big Fish Sandwich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Biscuit and Sausage Gravy Platter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Biscuit Sandwiches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
BK® Pancakes & Sausage Platter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
BK® Ultimate Breakfast Platter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Breakfast Burrito Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Burger Sandwiches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Chicken Fries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Chicken JR. Sandwiches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Chicken Nuggets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Coffee — BK® Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Cookies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Crispy Taco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
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LTOs
Bacon Whopper Melt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573
Bags of Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579
BIG KING™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580
Brownie Batter Shake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583
CHEESY TOTS™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587
Italian Original Chicken Sandwich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590
Quarter Pound KING™ and Single Quarter Pound KING™ Sandwiches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593
Spicy Whopper Melt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596
Whopper Melt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
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EXHIBIT V
Order Form
Digital App Services Agreement
(Effective Date: ___________)
Provider: The entity identified as “Provider” on the signature page to this Order Form – Digital App
Services Agreement (this “Order Form”).
Franchisee: The entity identified as “Franchisee” on the signature page to this Order Form.
Term of Order Form: Beginning on the Effective Date and ending on the date that is two (2) years immediately
following the Effective Date (the “Initial Term”), unless earlier terminated in accordance
with the General Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is attached to this Order Form
and made a part hereof as Exhibit A. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that this Order
Form and the parties’ rights, duties, liabilities, and obligations hereunder shall be
governed by the General Terms and Conditions (which are incorporated into and made a
part of this Order Form), and Franchisee shall fully comply with the terms and provisions
thereof. Capitalized terms used in this Order Form, unless otherwise defined herein, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in the General Terms and Conditions.
This Order Form shall automatically renew at the end of the Initial Term and thereafter
continue for successive one-year periods (each a “Renewal Term”, and collectively with
the Initial Term, the “Term”), unless not renewed by either party upon not less than sixty
(60) days’ written notice prior to the expiration of the then-current period, and unless
earlier terminated in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions.
Provision of Cloud Services: Subject to the terms and provisions of the General Terms and Conditions, Provider will
provide Franchisee and each Restaurant referenced on Exhibit B (which is incorporated
into and made a part of this Order Form) access to, and use of, the Cloud Services specified
in this Order Form, to the extent integrated by a Provider-approved service provider into
each Restaurant’s point-of-sale system for access and use by Site Visitors.
Description of Cloud Services: Provider and its Affiliates have developed the Cloud Services for use with mobile
applications and websites.
The Cloud Services allow Site Visitors to place and pay for orders through a BURGER KING®
mobile application and website and then pick up such orders up in the Restaurant
(“Online Pickup”) or elect to have such orders delivered via Delivery Applications
designated by Provider (“White Label Delivery”).
Online Pickup will allow Site Visitors to place orders and pay for them through a BURGER
KING® mobile application or website and pick them up in the Restaurants when desired.
White Label Delivery will allow Site Visitors to place orders and pay for them through a
BURGER KING® mobile application or website and have orders delivered to an address
designated by the applicable Site Visitor.
Information on menu availability and pricing will be automatically retrieved from each
Restaurant’s point-of-sale system (so long as, and to the extent that, the applicable point-
of-sale system allows for such a functionality).
Loyalty includes a points-based platform for rewarding customers for repeat purchases
and that can accept several guest identifiers (e.g., phone number, short code, QR code,
NFC code), intended to allow guests to move from a mass to a personalized engagement
(e.g., personalized offers, unexpected benefits, redemption program, brand currency).
User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) are intended to be the same across the
BURGER KING® website and mobile application
The mobile application will be deployed for use via iOS and Android
Restaurant locator function to include the following:
o Locations within a configurable search radius
o Ability to search using city, town, or postal code
o Map and list view with link to Google directions
o Detail view for each Restaurant showing configurable attributes (e.g.
hours, drive-thru availability, Wi-Fi)
Menu function to include the following:
o Category and item view of the standard restaurant menu
o Nutritional information
Offers (including coupon) function to include the following:
o Display of offers with description and item image in both list view and full
view
o Ability to lock offers for display only to registered users
o Ability for the optional display of “more info” such as offer terms and
conditions
Obligations of Franchisee: Franchisee shall ensure compliance with, and shall be solely responsible for, all of the
following:
Implementing and maintaining Franchisee’s point-of-sale system, menu database,
discounts and offers (including coupons), network, system or related changes, as
applicable, in each case, in full compliance with the Franchise Contracts.
Maintaining at all times internet connectivity at each Restaurant (including
connectivity to the systems and networks of the point-of-sale and Delivery
Application providers), subject to temporary downtime or loss of connectivity
caused by the Restaurant’s internet provider’s interruptions, deficiencies,
degradations, or delays.
Deploying and integrating Provider-approved point-of-sale systems, with Provider-
approved software versions, hardware specifications, and connectivity and other
technical requirements specified by Provider in writing from time to time in
accordance with the Franchise Contracts.
Providing the menu offering for the BURGER KING® mobile application and website.
This includes coordinating with approved point-of-sale system providers to launch
new products/vouchers or modify existing ones.
Ensuring point-of-sale system injection, including system upgrades (if needed) to
match the hardware and software requirements set by the point-of-sale system
providers. Point-of-sale system upgrades are not part of the Cloud Services, and
therefore, upgrade costs are not included in the cost of the Cloud Services, all of
which shall be at Franchisee’s sole cost and expense.
Contracting directly with a payment service provider approved by Provider in writing
for the mobile order and pay function. The payment service provider enables Site
Visitors to pay through the mobile application and website through different
payment methods.
Digital App License Fee: Franchisee shall pay to Provider a Digital App License Fee equal to USD $0.30 per
Transaction (as defined below) processed through or facilitated by the BURGER KING®
mobile application or website, in each case, powered by the Cloud Services.
Franchisee further acknowledges and agrees as follows: (x) Franchisee may not deduct
any Digital App License Fees payable to Provider from the calculation of Gross Sales in
accordance with Franchisee's Franchise Contracts, and (y) any Digital App License Fees
payable to Provider are in addition to (and not in lieu of) any recurring fees or other
amounts payable by Franchisee under its Franchise Contracts (including, without
limitation, any royalties or advertising fund contributions).
Audit: The revenues generated by the Digital App License Fee collected under this Agreement
shall be combined with the Digital App License Fee revenues paid by other franchisees in
the U.S. and shall be accounted for separately by Provider and will not be co-mingled with
the U.S. Advertising Fund established under the Franchise Contracts. Not more than once
annually, the Franchisee Association (as such term is defined in the Franchise Contracts)
shall have the right, following reasonable notice to Provider, to audit Provider's fiscal
year-end results with regard to the income and expenditures associated with the Digital
App License Fees collected by Provider for BURGER KING restaurants located in the
U.S. The audit shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. The audit shall be at the sole cost of the Franchisee Association. Only records
of the past two fiscal years will be produced for the audit. The results of the audit will be
made available, on request, to Franchisee. Franchisee shall have no independent right to
audit, provided however, if no Franchisee Association exists, franchisees owning
collectively at least thirty percent (30%) or more of all BURGER KING franchisee-owned
and operated restaurants in the U.S. shall have the right to audit under the same terms
and conditions set forth in this paragraph.
Adjustments in Digital
App License Fees: Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that, at any time on or after May 1, 2023 (but no
more frequently than once per calendar year), the foregoing Digital App License Fees are
subject to adjustment by Provider (i.e., an increase or a decrease as applicable) to cover
the fees incurred by, and the costs and expenses of, Provider or one or more of its
Affiliates in providing, improving, and expanding the Cloud Services as determined by
Provider in its discretion.
Invoice and Payment Schedule: On the second (2nd) Business Day (as defined below) of each calendar month, Provider
will bill Franchisee for the outstanding Digital App License Fees for the immediately
preceding calendar month based on the Transactions for the preceding calendar month.
Such fees will appear on Franchisee’s ePay accounts on the third (3rd) Business Day of
each such calendar month, and such fees shall be paid by Franchisee via its ePay accounts
on or before the tenth (10th) Business Day of each such calendar month. As used above,
the term “Business Day” means a day, other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday in the
United States, on which banks are open in the United States for general commercial business.
The parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Order Form as of the Effective Date.
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
(“Franchisee”) (“Provider”)
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
THESE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, effective as of the operation of the Cloud Services; (ii) any and all data and
Effective Date (as defined in the applicable Order Form to information obtained by Provider or any of its Affiliates in the
which these General Terms and Conditions are attached), course of performing services, including through any software
govern Franchisee’s ability to receive access to the Cloud made accessible to Provider or any of its Affiliates by or on
Services (as defined below). Provider and Franchisee may be behalf of Franchisee, regardless of whether owned or licensed
referred to together herein as the “Parties” or individually from third parties by Franchisee and whether in printed or
herein as a “Party.” electronic form; (iii) any and all data and information provided
by any Authorized Users or any Site Visitors; (iv) any and all
The “Agreement” consists of these general terms and
data and information derived from Franchisee’s use of or
conditions and each Order Form that references this
access to the Cloud Services; (v) all other non-public data,
Agreement, all of which collectively governs the Cloud
information, and materials relating to Authorized Users, Site
Services provided by Provider or one or more of its Affiliates
Visitors or business operations that Franchisee or Authorized
and used by Franchisee in each of the BURGER KING®
Users provide or make available to Provider or any one or
branded restaurants operated by Franchisee and identified in
more of its Affiliates, or provide Provider or any one or more
an Order Form (each location, a “Restaurant” or collectively,
of its Affiliates with access to, in connection with the use of
the “Restaurants”). This Agreement supersedes all previous
the Cloud Services or this Agreement; and (vi) any and all
understandings and agreements between the Parties, whether
anonymous usage data, statistics, reports and other
oral or written, regarding the provision and use of the Cloud
information collected by Provider, its Affiliates, or its
Services.
subcontractors from Franchisee’s, any Authorized User’s, or
For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding anything in any Site Visitor’s usage of the Cloud Services. For the
this Agreement or any Order Form to the contrary, nothing avoidance of doubt, Menu Data shall not constitute Cloud
contained in this Agreement or any Order Form shall amend, Data.
modify, or waive either Party’s rights, remedies, duties,
1.4. “Cloud Services” means the network access, monitoring,
liabilities, or obligations as set forth in any franchise
maintenance and other services, and the software system used
agreement with respect to the Restaurants (as amended,
by Provider or one or more of its Affiliates and their third-party
restated, supplemented, or modified from time to time,
service providers and licensors to provide the Cloud Services
individually, a “Franchise Contract” and collectively, the
(whether or not any portion of such software system is owned
“Franchise Contracts”), including, without limitation,
by Provider or any of its Affiliates or any third-party licensors
Provider’s right to strictly enforce any and all of the terms and
or service providers), and all technology, formula, method,
provisions of the Franchise Contracts.
development, computer software (including object code and
1. DEFINITIONS. In addition to capitalized terms that are source code (regardless of form) and all related
otherwise defined in this Agreement, the following capitalized documentation), process, know how, pattern, machine, device,
terms shall have the meanings set forth in this Section 1. manufacture, composition of material, compilation of
information, data, database, and any improvement, updates,
1.1. “Affiliate” means, with respect to any Party, any Person enhancements and upgrades thereto to be made available to
that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Franchisee in Provider’s sole discretion, including as may be
controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with integrated with each Restaurant’s POS System and Delivery
such Party. For purposes of this definition, “control” and its Applications, all as more specifically set forth in the applicable
derivatives means with regard to any Party, the direct or Order Form.
indirect ownership, whether by ownership of equity securities,
contract, proxy or otherwise, of shareholding or contractual 1.5. “Confidential Information” means the Cloud Services,
rights of such Party that assures (i) the majority of the votes in the Cloud Data and all confidential and proprietary
the resolutions of such Party; or (ii) the power to appoint the information of Provider or any of its Affiliates, that Provider or
majority of the managers or directors of such Party; or (iii) the any of its Affiliates treats as proprietary or confidential, and
power to direct or cause the direction of the management or which is marked or communicated as “confidential” or
policies of such Party. “proprietary” or that, given the circumstances, should be
reasonably apparent that such information is of a confidential
1.2. “Authorized User” means each Person who accesses the or proprietary nature.
Cloud Services at a given point in time, whether by a browser
or other instrumentality, by or on Franchisee’s behalf. 1.6. “Delivery Applications” means the delivery applications
of third-parties used by Franchisee in the Restaurants, for
1.3. “Cloud Data” means (i) any and all data and information which Provider or one of its Affiliates has developed or
provided or made available by or on behalf of Franchisee to obtained software for the integration and interoperability with
Provider, any of Provider’s Affiliates, or any of Provider’s the Cloud Services (including to facilitate the delivery of orders
designated third-party vendors in connection with the placed or paid through the BURGER KING® mobile
implementation, testing, usage, provision, maintenance or application or website). Examples of Delivery Applications
7.2. Feedback. Should Franchisee provide Provider with any 9.1. NEITHER PROVIDER NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES WILL BE
feedback, ideas, concepts or suggestions about the Cloud LIABLE TO FRANCHISEE FOR ANY PUNITIVE, INDIRECT,
Services or any of Provider's business, technology or SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
Confidential Information (collectively, “Feedback”), then DAMAGES (INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY
Franchisee acknowledges that any such Feedback shall DAMAGE, LOST PROFITS OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS, LOSS
become the sole and exclusive property of Provider. Provider OF SALES, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, LOSS OF
shall have no obligation to utilize Feedback and no obligation GOODWILL, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
to provide compensation for any Feedback. Franchisee may DAMAGES, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CLAIM OR
not utilize any such Feedback in the Restaurants without LIABILITY IS BASED UPON ANY CONTRACT, TORT, BREACH OF
Provider’s prior written consent. WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER LEGAL OR
EQUITABLE THEORY, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THAT ANY
7.3. Use of Marks, Domain Names and Intellectual Property
REMEDY HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE) ARISING
Rights. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that (i)
OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM (A) THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE
Franchisee shall be obligated to use the BURGER KING®
PARTIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ORDER FORM; (B)
trademarks, domain names, and related intellectual property
THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS UNDER
9.2. PROVIDER’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR DIRECT 10.1.3. Upon the occurrence of any Infringement Claim for
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS which indemnity is or may be due under this Section 10.1, or
AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, SHALL in the event that Provider believes that such a claim is likely,
NEVER EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY FRANCHISEE Provider may, at its option: (a) appropriately modify the Cloud
TO PROVIDER UNDER THE RELEVANT ORDER FORM DURING Services to be non-infringing, or substitute functionally
THE SIX (6) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ANY EVENT equivalent software or services; (b) obtain a license to the
GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM HEREUNDER. applicable third-party intellectual property rights; or (c) if the
remedies set forth in clauses (a) and (b) above are not
9.3. THE DISCLAIMERS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS SET
commercially feasible, as determined by Provider in its sole
FORTH IN SECTIONS 9.1 AND 9.2 ABOVE SHALL NOT APPLY
discretion, Provider may terminate this Agreement and the
IN RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM FOR PROVIDER’S INDEMNITY
licenses granted pursuant to it on written notice to Franchisee
OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 10.1.
and refund to Franchisee any prepaid but unearned fees,
9.4. Essential Basis. The disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations whereupon all parties shall be relieved from further liability
of liability set forth in this Agreement form an essential basis under this Agreement.
of the bargain between the Parties, and, absent any of such
10.1.4. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 10.1 STATE THE
disclaimers, exclusions or limitations of liability, the provisions
SOLE, EXCLUSIVE, AND ENTIRE LIABILITY OF PROVIDER TO
of this Agreement, including the economic terms, would be
FRANCHISEE AND FRANCHISEE'S SOLE REMEDIES WITH
substantially different.
RESPECT TO ANY INFRINGEMENT CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR
10. INDEMNIFICATION IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT.
11.2. Termination or Expiration of All Order Forms. This 11.6. Cumulative Remedies. Termination of this Agreement
Agreement shall be deemed automatically terminated, and/or any applicable Order Form, regardless of cause or
without any further notice or action by any Party, upon nature, shall be without prejudice to any other rights or
expiration or termination of all Order Forms that reference this remedies of the Parties and shall be without liability for any
Agreement. loss or damage occasioned thereby. Without limiting any of
its other rights or remedies under this Agreement, Provider
11.3. Termination for Breach. Either Party may terminate this reserves the right to suspend Franchisee’s access to the Cloud
Agreement and each applicable Order Form in the event of a Services if Franchisee fails at any time to pay any amounts due
material breach by the other Party. Such termination may be to Provider in accordance with this Agreement and any Order
effected only through a written notice to the breaching Party, Form. Suspension of Franchisee’s access to the Cloud Services
specifically identifying the breach or breaches on which such shall not release Franchisee of any of its duties, liabilities, or
notice of termination is based. The breaching Party will have obligations (including Franchisee's payment obligations)
a right to cure such breach or breaches (i) in the case of a under this Agreement. Franchisee agrees that Provider shall
failure to pay an amount owed under this Agreement or any not be liable to Franchisee or to any third party for any duties,
Order Form, within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of such liabilities, or obligations arising from or relating to any
notice, or (ii) in the case of any other breach, within thirty (30) suspension of the Cloud Services resulting from Franchisee's
calendar days of receipt of such notice. The non-breaching failure to pay as described above.
Party may terminate this Agreement and each applicable
Order Form, as applicable, in the event that such cure is not 11.7. Effect of Termination. Upon any termination of this
made within such ten (10) day period or such thirty (30) day Agreement and each applicable Order Form, Franchisee (i)
period (as applicable). shall immediately discontinue all use of the Cloud Services; (ii)
shall delete the Confidential Information from its computer
Without limiting the foregoing, and storage or any other media, including online and off-line
notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Order libraries; (iii) shall return to Provider or, at Provider’s option,
Form to the contrary, (i) Provider may terminate this destroy, all physical copies of the Confidential Information
Agreement and each Order Form upon written notice in the then in its possession; and (iv) shall promptly pay all amounts
event that Franchisee or any Restaurant becomes insolvent or due and remaining payable hereunder through the effective
enters bankruptcy prior to payment of all amounts due under date of termination. In the event of any termination of any
this Agreement or the applicable Order Form, (ii) effective Order Form, Franchisee shall continue to be responsible for
upon written notice to Franchisee, Provider may terminate this payment of any amounts due as set forth in this Agreement
Agreement and each Order Form with respect to an individual and in any applicable Order Form that have not been
Restaurant upon the occurrence of a “Default”, “Event of terminated and shall comply with the foregoing provisions of
Default”, or substantially similar term as used or defined in any this Section 11.7 with respect to Cloud Services for the
Franchise Contract with respect to such individual Restaurant, Restaurant(s) represented by such terminated Order Form.
and (iii) for any individual Restaurant, this Agreement and all
applicable Order Form(s) shall terminate with respect to such 11.8. Survival of Obligations. The provisions of Sections 1, 2, 3,
Restaurant automatically and without notice or further action 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.2, 9, 10, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, and 12, as well as
Franchisee’s obligations to pay any amounts due and
Restaurants
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California Pending
Hawaii Pending
Illinois Pending
Indiana Pending
Maryland Pending
Michigan Pending
Minnesota Pending
Virginia Pending
Washington Pending
Wisconsin Pending
Other states may require registration, filing, or exemption of a franchise under other
laws, such as those that regulate the offer and sale of business opportunities or seller-
assisted marketing plans.
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This Disclosure Document summarizes certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement and other information in plain language. Read this Disclosure Document
and all agreements carefully.
If Burger King Corporation offers you a franchise, it must provide this Disclosure Document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement
with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale (or sooner if required by applicable state law).
Michigan requires that we give you this Disclosure Document at least 10 business days before the execution of any binding franchise or other agreement
or the payment of any consideration, whichever occurs first.
If Burger King Corporation does not deliver this Disclosure Document on time or if it contains a false or misleading statement or a material omission, a violation
of federal law and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C., 20580 and the state agency listed
in Exhibit A1.
Issuance Date: March 29, 2022. Burger King Corporation authorizes the respective state agencies identified on Exhibit A1 to receive service of process for
BKC in their state. The name, principal business address, and telephone number of the franchise sellers offering Burger King® franchises are listed on Exhibit
R. The franchise seller(s) for this Burger King® franchise are noted on the Exhibit.
I have received a Franchise Disclosure Document with an issuance date of March 29, 2022. For state specific effective dates see page entitled “State Effective
Dates”. This Franchise Disclosure Document included the following Exhibits:
A1. Agents for Service of Process and State Regulatory Authorities; B1. Franchise Application; B2. Corporate/Entity Franchise Application; C1. Target
Reservation Agreement; C2. Multiple Target Reservation Agreement; D1. Franchise Agreement (Individual/Owner-Operator); D2. Franchise Agreement
(Entity); D3. Owner’s Guaranty; E1. Non-Traditional Facility Addendum (Individual/Owner-Operator); E2. Non-Traditional Facility Addendum (Entity); E3.
Delivery Restaurant Addendum (Entity); F1. Replacement Franchise Addendum; G1. Lease/Sublease Agreement; G2. BKG Addendum to BKL
Lease/Sublease; H1. Successor Addendum (Individual/Owner-Operator); H2. Successor Addendum (Entity); H3. Successor Deferred Remodel Addendum;
I1. DMA Program Agreements (Investment Spending); J. Corporate Addendum to Franchise Agreement; K1. Multi-Unit DIP 2021 Addendum to Multiple
Target Reservation Agreement; K2. Multi-Unit DIP 2017 – 2022 Addendum to Franchise Agreement; K3. Organic Growth Program Addendum to Target
Reservation Agreement; K4. 2021 Organic Developer Incentive Program Addendum to Franchise Agreement; L1. BKoT Full Remodel Incentive Franchise
Agreement Addendum; L2. BKoT Upgrade Incentive Franchise Agreement Addendum; L3. BKoT Double Drive Thru & Digital Enhance Incentive Franchise
Agreement Amendment; M. Area Development Agreement; N. [Reserved]; O1. List of Franchised Locations; O2. List of BKC-owned Locations; O3. List of
Franchisees that have Ceased Operations of a Franchised Location; P. Addenda and Amendments Required by Certain States; Q. Guarantees and Financial
Statements; R. Potential Franchise Sellers; S1. Multi-Unit DIP 2015 Addendum; S2. Franchise Agreement Addendum (DIP); S3. Multi-Unit DIP 2017
Addendum; S4. Big-Box Non-Traditional Facility Addendum (Individual/Owner-Operator); S5. Big-Box Non-Traditional Facility Addendum (Entity); S6.
Drive Thru Only Franchise Addendum; T1. Successor Incentive Option 4 Franchise Addendum; T2. Successor Incentive Option 3 Franchise Addendum; T3.
Successor Incentive Option 3 Late Entry Franchise Addendum; T4. Successor Incentive Option 5 Franchise Addendum; T5. 2018 ISP Franchise Addendum;
T6. Offset/Replacement Franchise Addendum; T7. Remodel Franchise Addendum; U. Operation Manual Table of Contents; V. Digital App Services
Agreement.
Please indicate the date on which you received this Disclosure Document, sign and print your name below, and promptly return one completed copy of the
Receipt to BKC c/o GBS Franchise Contract Management at 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Florida 33126; or via email at [email protected]; the
second copy of the Receipt is for your records.
Print Name:
Date: ______________________________________________________
Type of entity (corporation, LLC, etc.)
Print Name:
Date: State of incorporation/formation
Receipt (Multistate)
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RECEIPT
This Disclosure Document summarizes certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement and other information in plain language. Read this Disclosure Document
and all agreements carefully.
If Burger King Corporation offers you a franchise, it must provide this Disclosure Document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement
with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale (or sooner if required by applicable state law).
Michigan requires that we give you this Disclosure Document at least 10 business days before the execution of any binding franchise or other agreement
or the payment of any consideration, whichever occurs first.
If Burger King Corporation does not deliver this Disclosure Document on time or if it contains a false or misleading statement or a material omission, a violation
of federal law and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C., 20580 and the state agency listed
in Exhibit A1.
Issuance Date: March 29, 2022. Burger King Corporation authorizes the respective state agencies identified on Exhibit A1 to receive service of process for
BKC in their state. The name, principal business address, and telephone number of the franchise sellers offering Burger King® franchises are listed on Exhibit
R. The franchise seller(s) for this Burger King® franchise are noted on the Exhibit.
I have received a Franchise Disclosure Document with an issuance date of March 29, 2022. For state specific effective dates see page entitled “State Effective
Dates”. This Franchise Disclosure Document included the following Exhibits:
A1. Agents for Service of Process and State Regulatory Authorities; B1. Franchise Application; B2. Corporate/Entity Franchise Application; C1. Target
Reservation Agreement; C2. Multiple Target Reservation Agreement; D1. Franchise Agreement (Individual/Owner-Operator); D2. Franchise Agreement
(Entity); D3. Owner’s Guaranty; E1. Non-Traditional Facility Addendum (Individual/Owner-Operator); E2. Non-Traditional Facility Addendum (Entity); E3.
Delivery Restaurant Addendum (Entity); F1. Replacement Franchise Addendum; G1. Lease/Sublease Agreement; G2. BKG Addendum to BKL
Lease/Sublease; H1. Successor Addendum (Individual/Owner-Operator); H2. Successor Addendum (Entity); H3. Successor Deferred Remodel Addendum;
I1. DMA Program Agreements (Investment Spending); J. Corporate Addendum to Franchise Agreement; K1. Multi-Unit DIP 2021 Addendum to Multiple
Target Reservation Agreement; K2. Multi-Unit DIP 2017 – 2022 Addendum to Franchise Agreement; K3. Organic Growth Program Addendum to Target
Reservation Agreement; K4. 2021 Organic Developer Incentive Program Addendum to Franchise Agreement; L1. BKoT Full Remodel Incentive Franchise
Agreement Addendum; L2. BKoT Upgrade Incentive Franchise Agreement Addendum; L3. BKoT Double Drive Thru & Digital Enhance Incentive Franchise
Agreement Amendment; M. Area Development Agreement; N. [Reserved]; O1. List of Franchised Locations; O2. List of BKC-owned Locations; O3. List of
Franchisees that have Ceased Operations of a Franchised Location; P. Addenda and Amendments Required by Certain States; Q. Guarantees and Financial
Statements; R. Potential Franchise Sellers; S1. Multi-Unit DIP 2015 Addendum; S2. Franchise Agreement Addendum (DIP); S3. Multi-Unit DIP 2017
Addendum; S4. Big-Box Non-Traditional Facility Addendum (Individual/Owner-Operator); S5. Big-Box Non-Traditional Facility Addendum (Entity); S6.
Drive Thru Only Franchise Addendum; T1. Successor Incentive Option 4 Franchise Addendum; T2. Successor Incentive Option 3 Franchise Addendum; T3.
Successor Incentive Option 3 Late Entry Franchise Addendum; T4. Successor Incentive Option 5 Franchise Addendum; T5. 2018 ISP Franchise Addendum;
T6. Offset/Replacement Franchise Addendum; T7. Remodel Franchise Addendum; U. Operation Manual Table of Contents; V. Digital App Services
Agreement.
Please indicate the date on which you received this Disclosure Document, sign and print your name below, and promptly return one completed copy of the
Receipt to BKC c/o GBS Franchise Contract Management at 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Florida 33126; or via email at [email protected]; the
second copy of the Receipt is for your records.
Print Name:
Date:
Type of entity (corporation, LLC, etc.)
Print Name:
Date: ______________________________________________________ State of incorporation/formation
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Receipt (Multistate)
03/2022 Last Pages - After Exhibits