Franchise Agreement Final
Franchise Agreement Final
RECITALS
A. Franchisor and its Affiliates (as defined below) own the System (as defined below)
for the Street Kings (as defined below); and
B. Franchisee is the owner of the Basic Cart/Kiosk (as defined below), and Franchisee
desires to operate the Basic Cart/Kiosk as a Street Kings and wishes to obtain a license to use the System
and the Proprietary Marks (as defined below) for that purpose; and
C. It is the intention of the parties that the Basic Cart/Kiosk, together with other Street
Kings will be part of a nationwide chain of Basic Cart/Kiosks providing distinctive, high-quality Basic
Cart/Kiosk services, and Franchisee agrees that it is important to operate the Basic Cart/Kiosk in strict
conformity with the System in order to enhance public acceptance of, and demand for, all Street Kings;
and
D. In agreeing to grant the non-exclusive license under this Agreement to Franchisee,
Franchisor is relying upon the business skill, financial capacity, and character of Franchisee and its
principals.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained in this
Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
acknowledged, Franchisee and Franchisor agree as follows:
SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions. The following terms when used in this Agreement have the following
meanings:
“Affiliate” means, for any Person, a Person that is related directly (or indirectly through
one or more intermediaries) Controlling, Controlled by, or under common Control with such Person.
“Basic Cart/Kiosk” means the Basic Cart/Kiosk and all land used in connection with
the Basic Cart/Kiosk located or to be located at the Approved Location, including: (i) the freehold or
long-term leasehold title to the Approved Location; and (ii) all improvements, structures, facilities,
entry and exit rights, parking, landscaping, and other appurtenances (including the Basic Cart/Kiosk
building, Public Facilities, and all operating systems) located at the Approved Location.
“Case Goods” means furniture and fixtures used in the Basic Cart/Kiosk, and its
Public Facilities, such as chairs, stools, tables, television sets, mirrors, pictures, wall decorations,
graphics and all other unspecified items of the same class.
“Competitor” means any Person that: (i) owns, has an interest in, or (ii) is an Affiliate,
principal, director, officer, or other individual with management responsibility of a Person that owns or
has an interest in a Basic Cart/Kiosk brand, trade name, trademark, system, or chain (a “Brand”) that is
comprised of at least two (2) full-service Basic Cart/Kiosks; provided, such Person will not be deemed to
be a Competitor if such Person has an interest in such Brand merely as a mere passive investor that has
no Control or influence over the business decisions concerning the Brand at issue, such as limited
partners in a partnership or as a mere non-Controlling stockholder in a corporation.
“Confidential Information” means any or all of the following information: (i) any
Standards, documents, or trade secrets approved for use in the System or in the design, construction,
renovation or operation of the Basic Cart/Kiosk; (ii) any Electronic Systems and accompanying
documentation developed for the System or elements thereof; or (iii) any other confidential information,
knowledge, trade secrets, business information or know-how obtained through the use of any part of the
System or concerning the System or the operation of the Basic Cart/Kiosk.
“Data Protection Laws” means data protection and privacy laws and regulations in
each relevant jurisdiction.
“Franchisor Basic Cart/Kiosk Facilities” means all Basic Cart/Kiosks and eating facilities,
chains, brands, or Basic Cart/Kiosk systems owned, leased, under development, or operated or franchised,
now or in the future, by Franchisor or any of its Affiliates, including: (i) Street Kings; and (ii) any other Basic
Cart/Kiosk product or concept developed or utilized by Franchisor or any of its Affiliates in the future.
“Intellectual Property” means all of the following items, regardless of the form or medium
involved (e.g., paper, electronic, tape, tangible or intangible): (i) all Software, including the data and
information processed or stored by such Software; (ii) all Proprietary Marks; and (iii) all Confidential
Information and all other information, materials, and copyrightable or patentable subject matter
developed, acquired, licensed, or used by Franchisor or any of its Affiliates in the operation of the Basic
Cart/Kiosk or in any other Basic Cart/Kiosk in the System.
“Inventories” means (i) provisions in storerooms, refrigerators; (ii) beverages; (iii) other
merchandise intended for sale; (iv) fuel; (v) mechanical supplies; (vi) paper items; and (vii) other
expensed supplies and similar items.
“Licensed Marks” means one or more of the registered trademarks, registered service
marks, and registration applications, and any other Proprietary Mark designated in writing as a Licensed
Mark by Franchisor, all as may be changed, deleted, added to or otherwise modified by Franchisor in its
sole discretion.
“Marketing Materials” means all advertising, marketing, promotional, sales and
public relations concepts; press releases; materials; copy; concepts; plans; programs; brochures; or
other information to be released to the public whether in digital, electronic or computerized form, or in
any form of media now or hereafter developed.
“Other Mark(s)” means any trademark, trade name, symbol, slogan, design,
insignia, emblem, device, or service mark that is not a Proprietary Mark.
“Ownership Interest” means all forms of ownership of legal entities or property, both
legal and beneficial, voting and non-voting, including stock interests, partnership interests, limited
liability company membership or ownership interests, joint tenancy interests, leasehold interests,
proprietorship interests, trust beneficiary interests, proxy interests, power-of-attorney interests, and
all options, warrants, and any other forms of interest evidencing ownership or Control.
“Proprietary Marks” means the Licensed Marks, the name “Street Kings” in any form,
the Street Kings logo, and all other trademarks, trade names, trade dress, words, symbols, logos, slogans,
designs, insignia, emblems, devices, service marks, and indicia of origin (including Basic Cart/Kiosk
names, lounge names, or other outlet names), or combinations thereof, that are registered by Franchisor
or any of its Affiliates, or are used to identify or are otherwise associated by virtue of usage with Street
Kings,
all as may be changed, deleted, added to or otherwise modified by Franchisor in its sole discretion. The
term applies whether the Proprietary Marks are owned currently by Franchisor or any of its Affiliates, or
are later developed or acquired, and whether or not they are registered in any state, foreign country or in
the Philippine Patent and Trademark Office.
“Public Facilities” means any dining facilities, Basic Cart/Kiosks, bars, lounges, and
all other similar public facilities at the Basic Cart/Kiosk.
“Travel Expenses” means all reasonable and documented travel, food and lodging, living,
and other out-of-pocket costs and expenses.
SECTION 2 LICENSE
2.1 Limited Grant. Upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Franchisor hereby grants to
Franchisee the non-exclusive license to use the Licensed Marks and the System and the right to operate
the Basic Cart/Kiosk as a Street Kings solely at the Approved Location. Franchisee agrees: (i) to operate
the Basic Cart/Kiosk as a Street Kings in accordance with the System and this Agreement as and when
authorized by Franchisor under this Agreement; and (ii) to identify or name the Basic Cart/Kiosk in
accordance with the Standards.
2.2 Franchisor’s Reserved Rights.
Franchisee agrees that, except as set forth below in Section 2.3: (i) Franchisor and its Affiliates retain the
right to develop, promote, construct, own, lease, acquire and/or operate, or authorize or otherwise license
or franchise to other Persons the right to develop, promote, construct, own, lease, acquire and/or operate:
(a) Franchisor Basic Cart/Kiosk Facilities; (b) Basic Cart/Kiosks; and (c) other business operations; (ii)
Franchisor or its Affiliates may exercise such right without notice to Franchisee and (iii) Franchisee is
not entitled to any protected territory, territorial rights or exclusivity. Franchisee covenants that it will
not interfere with the exercise of such right by Franchisor or any of its Affiliates.
2.3 Restricted Territory. Neither Franchisor nor any of its Affiliates shall open for business to the
public, grant a franchise or license or otherwise authorize any other Person to open for business to the
public, a Street Kings during the Initial Term and any subsequent Renewal Term, within the area
designated on the attached Exhibit B (the “Restricted Territory”). The restrictions set forth in this Section
2.3 shall not apply to (i) any future Basic Cart/Kiosk product developed by Franchisor or one of its
Affiliates that is not included within the System; or (ii) to any Basic Cart/Kiosks (whether under
development or already in operation) included in any Basic Cart/Kiosk chain acquisition.
SECTION 3 FEES
3.1 Initial Franchise Fee. The initial franchise fee in consideration of Franchisor’s investigation,
review and approval process, inclusions and other administrative functions and undertakings in
connection with this Agreement is a non-refundable amount of ONE HUNDRED FORTY
THOUSAND PESOS (Php 140,000.00) (the “Initial Franchise Fee”). In cases of renewal of franchise
(“Renewal Term”), a renewal fee in the amount of THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php. 30,000.00)
shall be collected by the Franchisor or its affiliate from the Franchisee.
3.2 Royalty Fees.
Franchisee shall pay Franchisor an annual royalty with rate of FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (Php.
5,000.00) (the “Royalty Fee”).
3.3 Making of Payments and Performance of Services. Payments due to Franchisor or its
Affiliates will be paid by any means convenient to both parties or such other method as Franchisor
approves to the accounts designated by Franchisor. Franchisor has the right to have any service or
obligation of Franchisor under this Agreement be performed by an Affiliate of Franchisor. Franchisor
also has the right to designate that payment be made to one of its Affiliates instead of Franchisor, and,
provided that such designation is in writing, Franchisee must make such payments as designated. All
payments will be made subject to applicable withholding and other taxes.
3.4 Late Fee and Interest on Late Payments. If any payment by Franchisee to Franchisor pursuant
to this Agreement is not received within seven (7) days following its due date, such payment will be
deemed overdue, and Franchisee must pay to Franchisor, in addition to the overdue amount, an interest
equal to SIX percent (6%) on such overdue amounts.
3.5 Taxes. Franchisee must promptly pay when due all Taxes levied or assessed by any Tax
authority relating to the Basic Cart/Kiosk, Franchisee, this Agreement, any other agreement or in
connection with operating the Basic Cart/Kiosk.
SECTION 8 OPERATIONS
8.1 Operating the Basic Cart/Kiosk. Franchisee will operate the Basic Cart/Kiosk using the
System and in compliance with Standards in such a manner as to provide courteous, uniform, respectable,
and high-quality lodging, food and beverage, and other services and conveniences to the public.
Franchisee will maintain a high moral and ethical standard and atmosphere at the Basic Cart/Kiosk.
Franchisee will comply with all of the terms of this Agreement and will:
(a) Permit the duly authorized representatives of Franchisor to: (i) enter
Franchisee’s facilities and inspect same at all reasonable times to confirm that Franchisee is complying
with the terms of this Agreement and the Standards, and operating in compliance with the System; and
(ii) test any and all equipment, food products, and supplies located at the Basic Cart/Kiosk;
(b) Fully participate in all complaint resolution programs specified in the Standards;
(c) Except as otherwise set forth herein, make when due all payments in
accordance with the terms of all contracts, agreements, and invoices, except for payments that are
disputed by Franchisee in good faith;
(d) Offering or selling services or products from or through the Basic Cart/Kiosk
that have not been previously authorized by Franchisor; and
(e) If Franchisor makes available for Franchisee’s use certain of Franchisor’s
trademarked food and beverage items, Franchisee will prepare such trademarked items strictly in
accordance with the specifications, recipes, and formulas supplied by Franchisor (Franchisee’s right
to use such trademarked food and beverage items may be revoked by Franchisor at any time).
8.2 Initial package inclusion.
Initial raw supplies not listed under Section 8.2, such as fresh or frozen octopus, including
baby octopus, among others, are to be exclusively supplied by the Franchisor for a fee. Raw
supplies shall also include those items from (a) to (f) of Section 8.2, and the Franchisee shall
inform the Franchisor of the required raw supplies within reasonable time or TWO (2) weeks
prior whichever is earlier. The Franchisor shall exclusively supply the Franchisee fresh /frozen
octopus, including baby octopus at the minimum order amount of SEVEN THOUSAND PESOS
(Php. 7,000.00) every TWO (2) WEEKS or earlier. All raw supplies are for pick up at the main
branch.
8.3 Employees.
(a) Franchisee must employ suitable individuals as a general manager and other
managers and qualified personnel sufficient to staff all positions at the Basic Cart/Kiosk as required by
the Standards or Franchisor. Franchisee must use its best efforts to ensure that Franchisee’s employees:
(i) at all times conduct themselves in a competent and courteous manner in accordance with the image
and reputation of Franchisor and the System; and (ii) maintain a neat and clean appearance and render
competent, sober, and courteous service to all Persons at all times, wearing uniforms designated or
approved by Franchisor.
(b) Franchisee agrees that Franchisor has the right to communicate directly with the
general manager and the other managers at the Basic Cart/Kiosk regarding day-to-day operations of the
Basic Cart/Kiosk, and such communications will be deemed made to Franchisee, as the agents of
Franchisee. Franchisee authorizes Franchisor to rely on the statements of such managers as to matters
relating to the operation of the Basic Cart/Kiosk.
(c) Unless the employee in question first solicits Franchisee or Franchisor (as
applicable), neither Franchisee nor Franchisor will seek to employ or employ any person who is
employed by the other without obtaining the other party’s prior written consent.
8.3 Employees.
(c) Franchisee must employ suitable individuals as a general manager and other
managers and qualified personnel sufficient to staff all positions at the Basic Cart/Kiosk as required by
the Standards or Franchisor. Franchisee must use its best efforts to ensure that Franchisee’s employees:
(i) at all times conduct themselves in a competent and courteous manner in accordance with the image
and reputation of Franchisor and the System; and (ii) maintain a neat and clean appearance and render
competent, sober, and courteous service to all Persons at all times, wearing uniforms designated or
approved by Franchisor.
(d) Franchisee agrees that Franchisor has the right to communicate directly with the
general manager and the other managers at the Basic Cart/Kiosk regarding day-to-day operations of the
Basic Cart/Kiosk, and such communications will be deemed made to Franchisee, as the agents of
Franchisee. Franchisee authorizes Franchisor to rely on the statements of such managers as to matters
relating to the operation of the Basic Cart/Kiosk.
(d) Unless the employee in question first solicits Franchisee or Franchisor (as
applicable), neither Franchisee nor Franchisor will seek to employ or employ any person who is
employed by the other without obtaining the other party’s prior written consent.
(c) A royalty fee of THREE HUNDRED PESOS (Php. 300.00) per day whenever
the Franchisee used any proprietary marks of the Franchisor in any trade or food events. Such fee may be
waived upon approval of the Franchisor.
(3) During the Term and thereafter, Franchisee will not directly or indirectly
(i) attack the ownership, title or rights of Franchisor or its Affiliates in and to any part of the System or
Intellectual Property, including the Proprietary Marks; (ii) contest the validity of any part of the
Intellectual Property, including the Proprietary Marks, or the right of Franchisor to grant to Franchisee
the use of the System and Intellectual Property, including the Proprietary Marks (other than Electronic
Systems provided by or licensed by third parties) in accordance with this Agreement; (iii) take any action
or refrain from taking any action that could impair, jeopardize, violate, or infringe the Intellectual
Property, including the Proprietary Marks; (iv) claim adversely to Franchisor or its Affiliates any right,
title, or interest in and to the Intellectual Property, including the Proprietary Marks; or (v) misuse or harm
or bring into dispute the Intellectual Property, including the Proprietary Marks. All goodwill arising from
Franchisee’s use of the Intellectual Property (other than Electronic Systems provided by or licensed by
third parties) and any other aspect of the System will inure solely and exclusively to Franchisor’s benefit,
and upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, no monetary amount will be assigned as
attributable to any goodwill associated with Franchisee’s use of the Intellectual Property or any other
aspect of the System.
Franchisee will be liable to Franchisor for any breaches of the confidentiality obligations in
this Section 10.1 by its employees and agents. Franchisee will maintain the Confidential Information
in a safe and secure location and will immediately report to Franchisor the theft or loss of all or any
part of the Confidential Information.
related to, or in connection with the Basic Cart/Kiosk by Franchisee or any Person acting for or on behalf
of Franchisee. Franchisee must promptly give notice to Franchisor of any action, suit, proceeding, claim,
demand, inquiry, or investigation related to the foregoing. Franchisee shall not be required to indemnify
Franchisor for claims in which Franchisor, its Affiliates or their respective officers, employees or agents
are found to be solely responsible by final non-appealable judicial decision for such damages or losses
based upon such person's or entity's willful misconduct or gross negligence. Franchisor will in any event
have the right, through counsel of its choice, at Franchisee’s expense, to control the defense or response
to any such action to the extent such action affects the interests of Franchisor, and such undertaking by
Franchisor will not, in any manner or form, diminish Franchisee’s obligations to Franchisor hereunder.
Under no circumstances will Franchisor (or any of its Affiliates) be required or obligated to seek
recovery from third parties or otherwise mitigate its losses in order to maintain a claim under this
indemnification and against Franchisee, and the failure of Franchisor (or any of its Affiliates) to pursue
such recovery or mitigate a loss will in no way reduce the amounts recoverable by Franchisor from
Franchisee. Franchisee’s obligations under this Section 11.1 will survive the termination or expiration of
this Agreement.
13.2 Termination by the Franchisee. In cases of termination at the instance of the Franchisee and
before the expiration of this franchise agreement, the Franchisee shall be liable to pay liquidated
damages of THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php. 30,000.00).
13.3 Termination Upon Notice with Opportunity to Cure. Franchisor may terminate this
Agreement and all rights granted to Franchisee hereunder for the reasons set forth below if (i) Franchisor
gives Franchisee notice of default that provides fourteen (14) days for cure of the default (or such
greater number of days given by Franchisor in its sole discretion or required by Applicable Law) and
identifies the breach or breaches of this Agreement, and (ii) Franchisee fails to cure in the time and
manner specified in the notice of default or as specifically provided in this Section 13.3:
(a) Franchisee, as applicable, fails to do any of the following in a timely manner to
Franchisor’s satisfaction: (i) perform any of the requirements stated in Exhibit A by the dates required for
completion of such requirements; or (ii) begin or complete any renovation, repair, refurbishment,
upgrading or remodeling of the Basic Cart/Kiosk as required by Franchisor pursuant to Section 6 and
Section 10 or any Standards for the renovation, repair, refurbishment, upgrading or remodeling of the
Basic Cart/Kiosk.
(b) Franchisee and its Affiliates fail to pay any indebtedness to Franchisor or any of
its Affiliates when same becomes due and payable.
(c) Franchisee fails to comply with or satisfy the thresholds of performance
established by the Quality Assurance Program and such failure has not been cured within the
applicable cure period for such failure under the Quality Assurance Program.
Franchisee must, if required by Applicable Law, timely file, register, or report this Agreement or the
payments to be made hereunder, as applicable, to the appropriate governmental authorities having
jurisdiction over the Basic Cart/Kiosk or this Agreement. Franchisee must provide a copy of all materials
prepared in satisfaction of such Applicable Law to Franchisor for Franchisor’s approval prior to
furnishing such materials to any governmental authority.
16.2 Costs of Enforcement. If for any reason it becomes necessary for either party to initiate any
legal or equitable action to secure or protect its rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party will be
entitled to recover all costs incurred by it in successfully enforcing said rights, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees.
16.3 Arbitration.
(a) Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or
the breach thereof shall be settled by arbitration. The arbitration shall be administered by an arbitration
agency as provided for by law. Any judgment rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered in any court
having jurisdiction thereof. The costs of the arbitration will be borne equally by the parties..
(b) Notwithstanding the arbitration clause in Section 22.5(a), Franchisor may bring
an action for injunctive relief in any court having jurisdiction to enforce Franchisor’s trademarks or
proprietary rights, the covenants not to compete, or the restriction on disclosure of Confidential
Information in order to avoid irreparable harm to Franchisor, Franchisor’s Affiliates, and the System as a
whole. Franchisor may, without waiving any rights it has under this Agreement, seek from a court having
jurisdiction any interim or provisional relief that may be necessary to protect its rights or property
(including any aspect of the System, or any reason concerning the safety of the Basic Cart/Kiosk or the
health and welfare of any of the Basic Cart/Kiosk’s guests, invitees or employees).
(c) The provisions of this Section 16.3 will survive the expiration or termination of
this Agreement.
SECTION 17 MISCELLANEOUS
Construction and Severability.
Except as expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement, each section,
part, term and/or provision of this Agreement (including, Section 16), will be considered severable; and
if, for any reason any section, part, term, or provision is determined to be invalid, unenforceable or
contrary to, or in conflict with, any existing or future Applicable Law or by an arbitral tribunal, court or
agency having valid jurisdiction, such will not impair the operation of, or have any other effect upon,
such other sections, parts, terms, and provisions of this Agreement as may remain otherwise intelligible,
and the latter will continue to be given full force and effect and bind Franchisor and Franchisee; and said
invalid or unenforceable sections, parts, terms, or provisions will be deemed to be replaced with a
provision that is valid and enforceable and most nearly reflects the original intent of the invalid or
unenforceable provision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Franchisor and Franchisee have duly executed and delivered this
agreement this ____ day of______ 2021, at the _____________________.
FRANCIS GONZALES _________________
SUBSCRIBED and SWORN TO before me on the date and at the place indicated
below. The affiant exhibited to me his competent evidence of identity as indicated
above.
Notary Public
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