INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF SBA FORM 2462
ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
SBA has issued a revised version of the Addendum to Franchise Agreement (SBA Form 2462) which
became effective January 1, 2018. SBA’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 50 10 5(J) explains
updates made to the franchise review process for the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. By executing this
Addendum, the franchisor agrees that any terms in its franchise agreement or any other document the
franchisor requires the franchisee to sign that are related to control by the franchisor or its franchisees
(resulting in a determination by SBA of affiliation between the Franchisor and its franchisees, as defined
in 13 CFR part 121 and SBA’s Standard Operating Procedure 50 10) will not be enforced against the
franchisee during the life of the SBA-guaranteed loan.
SBA Form 2462 has three locations with drop down menu options at the beginning of the form (see
example below). Once a drop down option is chosen (i.e. #1 “Franchise” #2 “Franchisor” and
#3 “Franchisee”), the user must hit the “tabkey to automatically populate the appropriate term in all
fields.
Example of Drop-Down Options
Once the drop down options have populated in all three locations, the remaining fillable fields must be
completed manually (see example below). These fields will either be blank or contain the language
“(Enter type of)” or “(type of agreement).” In each of these fields, enter the type of agreement, e.g.,
franchise, license, dealer, membership, etc. When completing SBA Form 2462, the text may not be
altered except to insert the information required to complete the form.
Example of Fillable Fields to be Completed Manually
Page 1
ADDENDUM TO __________________________
1
AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM (“Addendum”) is made and entered into on _________________, 20____, by and
between ___________________________________________________________ (_______________”),
located at ______________________________________________________________________, and
__________________________________________________________________ (“_______________”),
located at _______________________________________________________________.
_______________ and _______________ entered into a _______________ Agreement on
________________, 20___, (such Agreement, together with any amendments, the _______________
Agreement”). _______________ is applying for financing(s) from a lender in which funding is provided
with the assistance of the U. S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). SBA requires the execution of this
Addendum as a condition for obtaining SBA-assisted financing.
In consideration of the mutual promises below and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which the parties acknowledge the parties agree that notwithstanding any other terms in
the _______________ Agreement or any other document _______________ requires _______________
to sign:
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
If _______________ is proposing to transfer a partial interest in _______________ and
_______________ has an option to purchase or a right of first refusal with respect to that
partial interest, _______________ may exercise such option or right only if the proposed
transferee is not a current owner or family member of a current owner of
_______________. If the _______________’s consent is required for any transfer (full or
partial), _______________ will not unreasonably withhold such consent. In the event of an
approved transfer of the _______________ interest or any portion thereof, the transferor
will not be liable for the actions of the transferee _______________.
FORCED SALE OF ASSETS
If _______________ has the option to purchase the business personal assets upon default or
termination of the _______________ Agreement and the parties are unable to agree on the
value of the assets, the value will be determined by an appraiser chosen by both parties. If
the _______________ owns the real estate where the _______________ location is
operating, _______________ will not be required to sell the real estate upon default or
termination, but _______________ may be required to lease the real estate for the
remainder of the _______________ term (excluding additional renewals) for fair market
value.
1
While relationships established under license, jobber, dealer and similar agreements are not generally described
as ‘‘franchise’’ relationships, if such relationships meet the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) definition of a
franchise (see 16 CFR § 436), they are treated by SBA as franchise relationships for franchise affiliation
determinations per 13 CFR § 121.301(f)(5).
SBA Form 2462 (01-2018)
LICENSE
Licensor
Licensee
Licensor
Licensee
License
License
Licensee
License
Licensee
Licensee
Franchisor
Franchisor
Licensee
Franchisor
Franchisor
(Enter type of)
Licensee
Franchisor
License
Licensee
licensee
Licensee
Licensee
(enter type of)
SBA Form 2462 (01-2018) Page 2
COVENANTS
If the _______________ owns the real estate where the _______________ location is
operating, _______________ has not and will not during the term of the _______________
Agreement record against the real estate any restrictions on the use of the property,
including any restrictive covenants, branding covenants or environmental use restrictions.
If any such restrictions are currently recorded against the _______________’s real estate,
they must be removed in order for the _______________ to obtain SBA-assisted financing.
EMPLOYMENT
_______________ will not directly control (hire, fire or schedule) _______________’s
employees. For temporary personnel franchises, the temporary employees will be
employed by the _______________ not the _______________.
As to the referenced _______________ Agreement, this Addendum automatically terminates when SBA no
longer has any interest in any SBA-assisted financing provided to the _______________.
Except as amended by this Addendum, the _______________ Agreement remains in full force and effect
according to its terms.
_______________ and _______________ acknowledge that submission of false information to SBA, or the
withholding of material information from SBA, can result in criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and
other provisions, including liability for treble damages under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 -
3733.
Authorized Representative of ________________________:
By: _______________________________
Print Name: ________________________
Title:______________________________
Authorized Representative of ________________________:
By: _______________________________
Print Name: ________________________
Title:______________________________
Note to Parties: This Addendum only addresses “affiliation” between the _______________ and
_______________. Additionally, the applicant _______________ and the ____________________
system must meet all SBA eligibility requirements.
Licensee
licensee
Franchisor
License
Licensee
Licensee
Franchisor
Licensee
Licensee
Franchisor
License
Licensee
License
Franchisor
Licensee
FRANCHISOR
LICENSEE
Franchisor
Licensee
Licensee
(type of agreement)