What must I do to get 1 800 Packouts to approve the opening of my Franchised Business?
1_800_Packouts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ximum prices at which you will sell products or services. (Franchise Agreement – Section 4.G)
(7) Approve the opening of your Franchised Business, provided that you have met all of our requirements for opening. We estimate that the typical length of time between signing a Franchise Agreement and opening your Franchised Business is approximately 120 days. Factors affecting this length of time include, among others: ability to select a site and negotiate a satisfactory lease; hiring of the requisite employees; successful completion of System/Procedure Training; local ordinances or community requirements; delivery of Operating Assets; issuance of all necessary licenses, permits and approvals; and procuring required insurance. (Franchise Agreement – Section 3.F)
Ongoing Assistance
During the operation of the Franchised Business, we or our designee will:
- (1) Give you guidance and assistance in the following areas: (1) methods and techniques for operation of a Franchised Business; (2) national advertising and promotion; (3) the establishment of administrative, bookkeeping, accounting and general operating procedures for the proper operation of the Franchised Business; and (4) any changes in the Franchised Business, authorized services, standards or operating procedures we prescribe for Franchised Businesses. (Franchise Agreement – Section 4.F)
- (2) At your request and expense, provide additional guidance and assistance to you for an hourly charge. (Franchise Agreement – Section 4.F)
- (3) Provide additional training programs, seminars and/or conferences. (Franchise Agreement Section 4.D)
- (4) Revise the Manuals as we deem necessary to reflect changes in the specifications, standards, operating procedures and other obligations in operating Franchised Businesses. (Franchise Agreement – Section 4.G)
- (5) Review and approve suppliers and distributors you would like to use. We have the right to charge a fee to make this evaluation. (Franchise Agreement – Section 10.B.)
- (6) Administer the Brand Fund. (Franchise Agreement − Section 11.E.)
Advertising
Our Marketing. We are not contractually obligated to conduct or develop any advertising or marketing programs for the System. We may, but are not obligated to, periodically formulate, develop, produce, and conduct advertising or promotional programs in such form and media as we determine to be most effective.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 32–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1 800 Packouts's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, to get approval to open your franchise, you must meet all of 1 800 Packouts's requirements for opening. The estimated time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening the business is about 120 days, but this can vary. Factors influencing this timeline include securing a suitable site and lease, hiring necessary employees, completing the System/Procedure Training, meeting local ordinances, receiving Operating Assets, obtaining required licenses and permits, and securing necessary insurance.
Before opening, 1 800 Packouts must approve the lease or purchase contract for your business premises. Approval depends on factors such as adequate parking for your vehicles and storage, sufficient space for operations, and high-speed internet access. 1 800 Packouts will also review and approve your final construction plans to ensure they meet the brand's design, decoration, and layout requirements.
Franchisees (or their Operating Principal) and their Manager (if one is appointed) must complete the System/Procedure Training to 1 800 Packouts's satisfaction before opening. Failure to satisfactorily complete this training may result in required retraining or even termination of the Franchise Agreement, with no refund of fees. 1 800 Packouts may also require attendance at refresher or ongoing training programs. Franchisees are responsible for training their own employees in accordance with 1 800 Packouts's System.