Under what condition can 1 800 Packouts approve smaller facilities?
1_800_Packouts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- We expect that you will either purchase or lease the real estate for the Facility. This estimate assumes that you will be renting a 5,000 – 20,000 square foot Facility and the approximate cost at $10/sq ft for the security deposit, utilities deposit, and initial months of rent. We expect most Facilities will be approximately this size, b
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 23–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1 800 Packouts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard facility size is expected to be between 5,000 and 20,000 square feet. The document also states that 1 800 Packouts may approve smaller facilities at their sole discretion. This indicates that while there is a preferred size range for the facility, 1 800 Packouts retains the right to make exceptions based on factors they deem relevant.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that securing a facility within the 5,000 to 20,000 square foot range is generally expected. However, if a smaller space is available or more suitable for a particular market, it may be possible to obtain approval from 1 800 Packouts.
It is important for potential franchisees to discuss facility size requirements with 1 800 Packouts during the due diligence process to understand the specific criteria and circumstances under which a smaller facility might be approved. This conversation should clarify what factors 1 800 Packouts considers when making such decisions and whether there are any specific limitations or requirements associated with operating from a smaller facility.