RSVP Franchise

Financing Details

Alliance Franchise Brands LLC offers financing for 100% of the territory fee, provided the franchisee's Protected Territory is deemed eligible. Franchisees who choose this option will sign a promissory note, which will be repaid by applying national account reimbursements due under the Franchise Agreement. No interest accrues on the principal amount unless there is a default. The promissory note can be prepaid without penalty. In case of a default or transfer, the outstanding principal becomes immediately due, and interest will accrue at 18% per year or the highest legal rate. A default in either the Franchise Agreement or the note is considered a default in both. Franchisees are responsible for all costs if Alliance Franchise Brands LLC takes action to enforce payment. The company does not offer other direct or indirect financing, nor does it guarantee other obligations such as notes or leases.

Litigation Summary

Alliance Franchise Brands LLC has disclosed two past litigation cases. The first involved its former affiliate, Sign & Graphics Operations LLC, which was sued in April 2017 by a Signs By Tomorrow franchisee and its shareholders for alleged breach of contract and duty of good faith. This case was settled in March 2018. The second case involved Allegra Network LLC (Alliance Franchise Brands LLC's former name) suing a former franchisee and its guarantors in August 2016 for unpaid amounts and post-termination obligations. The franchisee counterclaimed for various alleged breaches and fraud. This case was settled in April 2018. Both cases were concluded well before the FDD's issuance date in March 2025.

Renewal Conditions

To renew the franchise agreement, RSVP Business franchisees must provide Alliance Franchise Brands LLC with timely notice (between one year and nine months before expiration) of their intent to renew. They must also be in full compliance with the existing franchise agreement, not have failed to meet gross sales thresholds or minimum luxury card pack mailing requirements for two calendar years, and if required by Alliance Franchise Brands LLC, agree to transition their RSVP Business into a different brand concept. Additionally, franchisees must sign the then-current franchise agreement, which may have materially different terms, and execute a general release of claims against Alliance Franchise Brands LLC and its affiliates.

Staffing Notes

Alliance Franchise Brands LLC assumes that RSVP Business franchisees may begin operations without additional employees, with the owner or managing owner primarily handling the business. However, franchisees have the option to engage an optional part-time administrative support person and an outside salesperson. If an outside salesperson is hired and devotes full-time attention to the business, the owner's full-time attention may not be required. Alliance Franchise Brands LLC may designate minimum staffing levels and employee qualifications, training, and appearance, but franchisees retain sole responsibility for employee selection, promotion, work hours, pay, benefits, assignments, and working conditions. Employees with access to confidential information or participating in training must sign a Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation Agreement. The Operations Materials provide guidance on human resources topics such as EEOC guidelines, wage and labor laws, safety, ADA compliance, working with independent contractors, hiring processes, employee orientation, training, and personnel policies.