Does Afuri Ramen Dumpling or its employees have special expertise in selecting sites for franchise locations?

According to Afuri Ramen Dumpling's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for finding a location for their franchise premises, subject to the franchisor's approval. While Afuri Ramen Dumpling may offer reasonable assistance in site selection, neither the company nor its employees possess special expertise in this area. The document outlines several factors that Afuri Ramen Dumpling may consider when approving or rejecting proposed sites, including general location, traffic patterns, parking, physical characteristics, lease terms, population density, and demographics. They typically prefer new buildings rather than second-generation restaurant locations, but these factors are subject to change at their discretion.

If a franchisee requests assistance, Afuri Ramen Dumpling may provide support in finding an acceptable location. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to this assistance, such as travel and lodging costs incurred by Afuri Ramen Dumpling. Any on-site assistance is also subject to the company's availability. The franchisee is expected to bear all other site selection and lease negotiation expenses.

Afuri Ramen Dumpling makes no guarantees regarding any location selected or lease signed by the franchisee and will not be liable for any consequences resulting from the franchisee's choice of site. Any site recommendation or approval from Afuri Ramen Dumpling does not represent that the site is available or legally appropriate for use as a franchise. It remains the franchisee's responsibility to investigate all applicable zoning, licensing, leasing, and other requirements for any proposed site and ensure compliance.