Besides operating an APLUS Store, what other purpose can the APLUS Store or premises be used for?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We may choose to approve you to offer certain proprietary APLUS or SUNOCO food service business(es) and convenience store product offerings at your APLUS Store which are not offered at other APLUS Stores. Additionally, we may, at our discretion, approve the operation of other optional branded or proprietary food service offerings, certain other third-party franchises, or Sunoco approved marketing concepts, such as a car wash facility or Ultra Service Center (collectively, "Concurrent Operations") and are to be operated at the same premises as a franchised APLUS Store. Any such Concurrent Operations shall be conducted only with our prior written approval. You may incur additional royalty and other fees or charges imposed by other franchisors and/or by us for such Concurrent Operations.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 52–53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Aplus store or premises can be used for Concurrent Operations, with prior written approval from Aplus. Concurrent Operations include optional branded or proprietary food service offerings, certain other third-party franchises, or Sunoco-approved marketing concepts, such as a car wash facility or Ultra Service Center.
This means that franchisees have the potential to diversify their revenue streams by incorporating additional businesses within the Aplus store premises. However, franchisees must obtain approval from Aplus before initiating any Concurrent Operations.
It's important to note that franchisees may incur additional royalty and other fees imposed by other franchisors and/or Aplus for such Concurrent Operations. This highlights the need for careful consideration and financial planning before pursuing any additional business ventures alongside the Aplus franchise.