What may Country Visions do if an Apricot Lane franchisee does not commence operation as required?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must begin operation of a start-up Store within 6 months from signing the Franchise Agreement or 12 months from securing a site if you are under Open License, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by COUNTRY VISIONS. If you do not commence operation as required, COUNTRY VISIONS may terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Apricot Lane FDD, Country Visions has the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement if a franchisee fails to begin operations as required.
Specifically, a start-up Apricot Lane store must begin operation within 6 months of signing the Franchise Agreement. However, if the franchisee is operating under an Open License, they have 12 months from the date of securing a site to commence operations.
The FDD stipulates that these deadlines can be altered if both Country Visions and the franchisee agree to a different arrangement in writing. If the franchisee fails to meet the agreed-upon commencement date, Country Visions reserves the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.