Can Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchisees deviate from the brand's standards and specifications?
Afuri_Ramen_Dumpling Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
we reserve the right, at our discretion, to accommodate your special needs, or those of any other of our franchisees. These needs may result from the peculiarities of a particular site or location, density of population, business potential, populations of trade area, existing business practices, requirements of local law or local customers, landlord requirements, or any other condition which we deem to be important to the successful operation of the franchisee's business. We may allow certain franchisees to depart from normal system standards and routines to experiment with or test new products, equipment, designs, and procedures. In no event will any variance or testing be deemed a waiver of any of our rights, or an excuse for you to not perform any of your duties under this Agreement. We may require you at any time to commence full compliance with the Operations Manual and the System. We will not be required to grant any variance to you under any circumstances. You will not require us to disclose or grant to you a like or similar variation.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 50–189)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Afuri Ramen Dumpling Franchise Disclosure Document, Afuri Ramen Dumpling retains the right to accommodate a franchisee's special needs, which may allow for some deviation from normal system standards. These special needs can arise from various factors such as the location's peculiarities, population density, business potential, trade area populations, existing business practices, local laws or customer requirements, and landlord requirements. Afuri Ramen Dumpling will determine if these conditions are important to the successful operation of the franchisee's business.
Afuri Ramen Dumpling may allow franchisees to experiment with or test new products, equipment, designs, and procedures. However, any such variance or testing does not constitute a waiver of Afuri Ramen Dumpling's rights, nor does it excuse the franchisee from fulfilling their duties under the Franchise Agreement. Afuri Ramen Dumpling can require a franchisee to fully comply with the Operations Manual and the System at any time.
It's important to note that Afuri Ramen Dumpling is not obligated to grant any variance to a franchisee under any circumstances, and a franchisee cannot demand that Afuri Ramen Dumpling disclose or grant them a similar variation. This clause provides Afuri Ramen Dumpling with the flexibility to adapt to specific local conditions while maintaining overall brand consistency and control over its system. Prospective franchisees should be aware that while some flexibility may be possible, it is not guaranteed and is subject to Afuri Ramen Dumpling's sole discretion.