To simplify the language, this disclosure document uses "we" or "us" to mean Tutu School Franchises LLC, the franchisor "You" means the individual, corporation, or other entity that buys a Tutu School franchise
We were formed in 2011 by Genevieve Custer Weeks who is the founder of the Tutu School concept and we began operating in 2012 Genevieve opened the first Tutu School m San Francisco m February 2008 and has operated a Tutu School continuously since that time
We do not have any corporate parent We have two affiliates One is Tutu School LLC, which owns and operates three Tutu School locations similar to the type described in this FDD It began operating a Tutu School in February 2008 Our affiliate's principal business address is 519 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
You must pay an initial franchise fee in the lump sum of $36,000 when you sign a franchise agreement This payment is not refundable unless you do not complete framing to our satisfaction, or you are unable to find a location for your Tutu School franchise that meets our standards If you request a refund on the basis that you cannot find a location, we have the right to identify an acceptable location within your territory If you choose not to lease that location, the initial fee is not refundable
We do not offer direct or indirect financing We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation
The FTC's Franchise Rule permits a franchisor to provide information about the actual or potential financial performance of its franchised and/or fi^chisor-owned outlets, if there" IS a reasonable basis for the information, and if the information is included in the disclosure document Financial performance information that differs from that included in Item 19 may be given only if (1) a franchisor provides the actual records of an existmg outlet you are considering buying, or (2) a franchisor supplements the information provided m this Item 19, for example, by providing information about possible performance at a particular location or under particular circumstances