Item | | Page |
1. | The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates | 1 |
2. | Business Experience | 3 |
3. | Litigation | 4 |
4. | Bankruptcy | 6 |
5. | Initial Fees | 7 |
6. | Other Fees | 10 |
7. | Estimated Initial Investment | 11 |
8. | Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services | 12 |
9. | Franchisee’s Obligations | 15 |
10. | Financing | 17 |
20. | Franchisor’s Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training | 19 |
21. | Territory | 25 |
22. | Trademarks | 27 |
23. | Patents, Copyrights, and Proprietary Information | 29 |
24. | Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business | 30 |
25. | Restrictions on What the Franchisee May Sell | 32 |
26. | Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution | 36 |
27. | Public Figures | 40 |
28. | Financial Performance Representations | 40 |
29. | Outlets and Franchisee Information | 44 |
30. | Financial Statements | 47 |
31. | Contracts | 52 |
32. | Receipts | 54 |
Exhibits | | |
A. | Belmont Franchise Agreement | 55 |
B. | Belmont Lease of Premises | 70 |
C. | USA Credit Corp. Equipment Lease | 75 |
D. | Belmont Equipment Purchase Note | 77 |
E. | Belmont Initial Fee Loan Agreement | 80 |
F. | Belmont Operating Manual Table of Contents | 83 |
G. | Belmont Confidentiality and Noncompete Agreement for Outlet Managers | 93 |
H. | Belmont Noncompete Agreement for Franchisee Shareholders | 95 |
I. | Belmont Guarantee of Performance for Franchisee Shareholders | 97 |
J. | Belmont Mufflers Audited Financial Statements for 2005, 2006, and 2007 | 100 |
K. | Richard McDonald Audited Financial Statements for 2005, 2006, and 2007 | 130 |
L. | CTF International Audited Financial Statements for 2005, 2006, and 2007 | 145 |
M. | CTF International Guarantee of Performance | 175 |
N. | Receipt | 176 |