Who bears the cost and expense if a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisee wishes to relocate the Franchised Business from the Franchised Location to another location within the Territory?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Relocation of Franchised Location. If Franchisee wishes to relocate the Franchised Business from the Franchised Location to another location within the Territory, it may do so only after providing prior written notice to Franchisor and at Franchisee’s sole cost and expense.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wishes to relocate their franchised business to another location within their designated territory, the franchisee is responsible for all associated costs and expenses.
This means that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisees must cover expenses such as moving costs, leasehold improvements at the new location, and any other costs related to setting up the business in the new site. The franchisee must also provide prior written notice to 1-800-GOT-JUNK? before relocating.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as franchisees typically bear the financial responsibility for decisions related to their specific business location. It is important for prospective 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisees to carefully consider location selection and potential future relocation costs as part of their initial investment and business planning.