Shared Kitchen Rental Agreement

SHARED KITCHEN RENTAL AGREEMENT

This Shared Kitchen Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of by and between Operator: (Operator), and Renter: (Renter). Operator and Renter are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Operator owns and operates a commercial kitchen facility known as located at (Premises); and

WHEREAS, Renter desires to obtain limited, non-exclusive use of designated kitchen areas and equipment for the preparation of food products, and Operator is willing to license such use under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations regarding scheduling, payment, health and safety compliance, and liability allocation.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Authorized Use" means the preparation, processing, packaging and temporary storage of food products as specifically permitted by this Agreement and by applicable health and safety laws.

1.2 "Premises" means the physical location described above together with designated equipment, storage areas and utilities that Operator makes available to Renter under this Agreement.

2. TERM

2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on and shall continue until unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 7.

2.2 Holdover. Any use of the Premises after expiration or termination without written extension shall constitute a holdover and may be subject to an increased rate and/or immediate termination.

3. LICENSE; USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Limited License. Operator grants Renter a non-exclusive, revocable license to use the designated kitchen areas and equipment for Authorized Use only, subject to scheduling, capacity limits and facility rules promulgated by Operator.

3.2 Prohibited Uses. Renter shall not use the Premises for any unlawful activity, for the storage or manufacture of hazardous materials except as expressly approved in writing, nor for any use that would impair Operator's insurance or violate health code requirements.

3.3 Hours and Access. Authorized hours of access are: . Operator may change hours for maintenance or by prior notice.

4. FEES, PAYMENT AND DEPOSITS

4.1 Rental Fees. Renter shall pay Operator a rental fee of $ per , payable in advance on or before the day of each period.

4.2 Security Deposit. Renter shall deposit with Operator a security deposit of $ to secure Renter's obligations. Operator may apply deposit to unpaid fees or repair costs; any balance will be returned within thirty (30) days after termination, subject to lawful deductions.

4.3 Late Payment and Interest. Fees not paid within days shall accrue interest at and may be subject to collection.

5. INSURANCE; INDEMNITY

5.1 Insurance. Renter shall, at its expense, maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits no less than $ per occurrence, naming Operator as an additional insured as required by Operator. Proof of insurance shall be delivered to Operator prior to initial use.

5.2 Indemnity. Renter shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Operator, its affiliates, officers and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Renter's use of the Premises, breach of this Agreement, or the acts or omissions of Renter's employees, agents, contractors or invitees.

6. HEALTH, SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

6.1 Compliance. Renter shall at all times comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and health code regulations, including but not limited to sanitation, labeling and storage requirements. Renter shall obtain and maintain all licenses and permits necessary for its operations.

6.2 Inspections. Operator or its designee may conduct inspections to verify compliance. Operator may temporarily suspend Renter's access if imminent health or safety hazards are identified.

7. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND EQUIPMENT

7.1 Operator Obligations. Operator shall maintain the structural components, major fixed equipment and utilities in good working order, subject to reasonable wear and tear.

7.2 Renter Obligations. Renter shall maintain cleanliness of assigned areas, promptly report damage, and shall be responsible for repair or replacement costs arising from Renter's negligence or misuse.

7.3 Personal Equipment. All movable equipment and personal property brought by Renter shall be at Renter's risk. Operator may remove and dispose of abandoned items after days' written notice.

8. STORAGE; LABELING; PERSONAL PROPERTY

8.1 Designated Storage. Renter may use only designated refrigerated and dry storage areas. All stored items must be clearly labeled with Renter's name and expiration date. Operator is not responsible for spoilage attributable to Renter's failure to label or timely rotate stock.

8.2 Storage Fees. Storage beyond agreed allowances may be subject to fees of $ per unit per .

9. RESERVATIONS, CANCELLATION AND ACCESS CONTROL

9.1 Reservations. Renter shall reserve kitchen time through Operator's scheduling process and shall confirm reservations in advance as required by Operator's policies.

9.2 Cancellation. Cancellations made fewer than hours before the reserved start time may be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the applicable rental fee.

10. ASSIGNMENT; SUBLETTING

10.1 Prohibition. Renter shall not assign, sublicense or sublet any portion of the Premises or rights under this Agreement without Operator's prior written consent, which may be withheld in Operator's sole discretion.

11. DEFAULT; REMEDIES

11.1 Events of Default. The following shall constitute an event of default: (a) failure to pay fees when due; (b) material breach of health, safety or legal requirements; (c) abandonment of stored property; or (d) breach of insurance obligations.

11.2 Remedies. Upon default, Operator may, in addition to other remedies, suspend Renter's access, terminate this Agreement upon written notice, retake possession of the Premises, and recover damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees.

12. NOTICES

Notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight courier to the addresses specified above or such other address as either Party may designate by notice.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

13.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state where the Premises are located, without regard to conflicts of law principles.

13.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any exhibits or facility rules expressly incorporated in writing, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof.

13.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the Parties shall endeavor in good faith to replace the invalid provision with a valid provision that most closely approximates the intent and economic effect of the invalid provision.

13.4 Amendments; Waiver. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. Failure to enforce any right shall not constitute a waiver of that right.

13.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

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