What are 'Special Sites' as they relate to Alloy franchise development?
Alloy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You acknowledge and agree that certain locations within the Development Territory are by their nature unique and separate in character from sites generally developed as facilities. As a result, you agree that the following captive market locations ("Special Sites") are excluded from the Development Territory and we have the right to develop or franchise such locations: (1) military bases; (2) public transportation facilities (including airports); (3) business or industry locations (e.g. manufacturing site, office building), or sports facilities; (4) student unions or other similar buildings on college or university campuses; (5) malls or enclosed shopping centers; and (6) community and special events.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 69–245)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Alloy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Special Sites are specific locations that Alloy may develop or franchise, even within a franchisee's exclusive territory. These sites are considered unique and separate from typical Alloy facilities. Alloy retains the right to develop or franchise these locations without providing compensation to the franchisee.
These Special Sites include military bases, public transportation facilities like airports, business or industry locations such as manufacturing sites or office buildings, sports facilities, student unions or similar buildings on college or university campuses, malls or enclosed shopping centers, and community and special events. Alloy maintains the right to develop or franchise these locations, regardless of their proximity to a franchisee's designated area.
For a prospective Alloy franchisee, this means that while you may be granted a development territory, Alloy can still establish locations within that territory that are considered Special Sites. This could potentially lead to competition within your territory from locations that Alloy directly controls or franchises to others. It is important to understand the implications of Special Sites and how they might affect your business before investing in an Alloy franchise.