franchise-renewal

name	franchise-renewal
title	Franchise Renewal Agreement
description	Drafts Franchise Renewal Agreements extending existing franchise relationships. Covers conditions precedent, renewal fees, premises modernization, release of claims, and regulatory compliance under FTC Rule and state franchise laws. Use when preparing franchise renewal documents, term extensions, or franchisee renewal conditions.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/franchise-renewal
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	us
practice	commercial
language	en
tags	["transactional","agreement","drafting"]

Franchise Renewal Agreement

Draft an enforceable renewal agreement that extends an existing franchise relationship while updating terms to current system standards and protecting franchisor IP and brand uniformity.

Prerequisites

• Original franchise agreement — execution date, expiration date, material terms, amendments, side letters
• Franchisee identification — legal name, entity type, franchise ID, location, principal owners
• Performance history — compliance reports, default notices, cure correspondence, financial standing
• Current FDD and standard form agreement — to identify material changes from original terms
• Premises/operations assessment — required upgrades, equipment updates, technology changes
• Applicable state franchise laws — especially relationship laws governing renewal rights and restrictions

Output Structure

Section	Key Contents
Title & Preamble	Full legal names, entity types, state of org, principal place of business, franchise ID, location, effective date aligned to original expiration
Recitals	Original agreement reference + date; expiration date + continuity intent; franchisee renewal request + franchisor conditional acceptance; performance acknowledgment
Conditions Precedent	See checklist below
Renewal Fee	Fixed dollar amount, due date, payment method, refundability, relationship to initial franchise fee
Renewal Term	Duration, governing agreement (then-current form), treatment of prior amendments, transition timing
Premises Upgrades	Scope, plan approval process, completion deadline (90–180 days), inspection rights, non-completion consequences
Equipment & Technology	Mandatory system updates, training requirements, cost allocation, implementation timeline
Release of Claims	General release from franchisee + owners to franchisor + affiliates; carve-outs for non-waivable statutory rights
Representations & Warranties	Authority, financial accuracy, no undisclosed litigation, compliance history, FDD receipt acknowledgment
Governing Law & Disputes	Choice of law, venue, arbitration/mediation, fee-shifting, injunctive relief