Franchise Food Products License

Franchise your business model for pizza and pasta restaurants to franchisees under the terms of this Franchise Agreement.

• This template is for Canada and makes references to Canadian franchise laws.
• The franchisee is granted exclusive rights to operate a franchise in the specified territory, using the trade marks and system developed by the franchisor or its subsidiaries.
• The franchisor will develop the restaurant premises on a turnkey basis for the franchisee, at the franchisee's expense.
• The Agreement contains provisions for both a turnkey and non-turnkey store opening.
• The franchisor will offer a pre-opening training program to the franchisee's employees and will continue to provide supervisory assistance, arrangements with suppliers, on-site training, and other operating assistance on an ongoing basis.
• The franchisor offers a group purchasing program to its franchisees which offers rebates and discounts on products and services, wherever available.
• The template includes a Guarantee and a Restaurant Sublease Agreement as schedules to the main Agreement.

This template franchise agreement was developed by a Canadian franchise consultant. Buy and download it for your franchisees.

Lease a restaurant premises in Canada to a tenant with this Restaurant Lease template.

• This is a triple net lease, and the tenant pays all taxes, charges and assessments on the premises, all operating costs, all utilities and services to the premises.
• Parking.The restaurant shares the common parking lot with other businesses in the mall or building.
• Indemnification. The tenant indemnifies the landlord against any claims arising from the tenant's use and occupation of the space.
• Use of Premises. The premises are to be used for the purposes of a restaurant only. This lease can be used for a dine-in or take-out and delivery restaurant. The tenant will have the exclusive right during the lease term to sell specific food items in the building / mall.
• Insurance. The tenant is required to carry comprehensive general liability insurance, all risk insurance, boiler and machinery insurance (if applicable), and business interruption insurance.
• Events of Default. If the tenant becomes bankrupt or insolvent, or if a receiver is appointed, the current month's rent and the next 3 months' rent will become immediately payable, and the landlord has the right to recover possession of the premises.
• Dispute Resolution. The parties agree to binding arbitration in the event of a dispute.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.

Create a Franchise Agreement for new fast food restaurant franchisees with this comprehensive downloadable template for Canadian franchisors.

• The franchisee agrees to operate the business using the system developed by the franchisor for preparing and selling the food, operating the equipment, marketing, staffing, and generally managing the franchise business.
• Provisions for payment of the initial franchisee fee and a continuing royalty.
• The franchisor sets a minimum yearly advertising budget to which the franchisee must contribute.
• Training and assistance will be provided by the franchisor.
• The franchisee must purchase and sell products approved by the franchisor.
• The franchisee can only make modifications to the franchise system with the consent of the franchisor.
• The franchisee has the right to use the franchisor's trade marks in connection with operating the business.
• Confidentiality provisions.
• Provisions for termination by either party.
• Fully editable and easy to customize to fit your business model.

Hire a manager to run the day-to-day operations of a restaurant with this fully editable Restaurant Management Agreement.

This document is a fully editable template in MS Word format, designed to facilitate the hiring of a manager responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a restaurant. The agreement can be easily tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Management Duties

• The manager’s core responsibilities include hiring and training all restaurant staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Additionally, the manager is responsible for:
  • creating both food and beverage menus,
  • setting menu pricing, and
  • establishing appropriate dress codes for staff and guests.
• The manager must also obtain all necessary licenses and permits required to operate the restaurant and ensure that the establishment maintains full compliance with the operating standards.

Marketing Duties

The manager is tasked with establishing, overseeing, and supervising all marketing, advertising, and promotional campaigns aimed at supporting and growing the restaurant’s business.

Limitations on Manager's Authority

The manager’s authority is specifically limited in certain areas. The manager is not permitted to enter into any lease or license agreements, nor can the manager incur any financial obligations beyond ordinary trade debt. The manager is also prohibited from acquiring capital assets, borrowing money, or mortgaging or otherwise encumbering the business.

Insurance Requirements

It is the manager’s responsibility to secure and maintain all necessary insurance coverages for the restaurant. This includes, but is not limited to, liability insurance, all-risk coverage, worker’s compensation, disability insurance, and business interruption coverage.

Labor Agreements

All negotiations pertaining to labor union collective bargaining agreements are the sole responsibility of the restaurant owner, not the manager.

Other Terms

The agreement includes detailed provisions governing the termination of the management arrangement, as well as terms regarding the transfer of restaurant operations from the manager to the owner or to a replacement manager, as applicable.

Generic Contract and Customization

This Restaurant Management Agreement is a generic legal document that does not reference the laws of any specific country or jurisdiction. As such, it can be readily customized to address the unique needs and circumstances of any restaurant operation.

Appoint regional sub-franchisors for a restaurant chain in the United States with this Regional Sub-Franchise Agreement template.

• The regional sub-franchisor will develop and manage franchisees in a designated area and provide them with support services, such as business consultation and advice, assistance in acquiring a location, lease negotiations, construction coordination, marketing advice, implementation, and training.
• The sub-franchisor will pay a non-refundable sub-franchise fee.
• The sub-franchisor will have the exclusive right to act as sub-franchisor within the designated territory.
• The franchisor grants the sub-franchisor the right to use its trademarks and logos, and will provide training and materials.
• The franchisor will pay all bills and invoices owing to the sub-franchisor.
• Provided in MS Word format and fully editable to meet your needs.