Where in the Apricot Lane FDD can I find information about relocation within the territory?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
F. Relocation of Franchised Business During Term
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- FRANCHISEE may operate the Franchised Business only at the location specified in Section 1.B above or at the location approved according to Exhibit A to this Agreement. FRANCHISEE may relocate the Franchised Business within its Territory only after notifying FRANCHISOR of the proposed new location and the reason for the change, and submitting the proposed location and lease for approval in accordance with FRANCHISOR's then-current standards, and securing FRANCHISOR's written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any such relocation shall be at FRANCHISEE's sole expense and FRANCHISOR shall have the right to charge FRANCHISEE for any costs incurred by FRANCHISOR, and a reasonable fee for its services, in connection with any such relocation of the Franchised Business. If the lease for the site of the Franchised Business expires or terminates without fault of FRANCHISEE, or if the site is destroyed, condemned or otherwise rendered unusable, and FRANCHISEE is unwilling or unable to relocate the franchise, FRANCHISOR will not be required to refund any fees or costs paid to FRANCHISOR.
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- If FRANCHISEE relocates the Franchised Business, the FRANCHISEE shall:
- a. Conform the new store location to FRANCHISOR's then-current standards for store design;
- b. Close the old location simultaneously with the opening of the new location so that only one Specialty Store is open and operating under this Agreement within the Territory at any time; and
- c. Remove from and around the old store location and obliterate any visible indicia of all signs, graphics and advertising materials displaying the Designated Mark and other names, Marks, logos, commercial symbols, trade dress and slogans of FRANCHISOR; such removal is to be accomplished within seven (7) business days of the opening of the new location.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–222)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Apricot Lane FDD, information regarding relocation of a franchised business during the term of the agreement can be found in Item 23, specifically in section F. This section outlines the conditions under which a franchisee may relocate their Apricot Lane store within their designated territory.
The FDD states that relocation is permissible only after the franchisee notifies Apricot Lane of the proposed new location and the reason for the change. The franchisee must also submit the proposed location and lease for approval, ensuring it meets Apricot Lane's current standards. Written approval from Apricot Lane is required for any relocation, but such approval will not be unreasonably withheld. The franchisee is responsible for all expenses associated with the relocation, and Apricot Lane has the right to charge the franchisee for any costs incurred by Apricot Lane, including a reasonable fee for their services.
Furthermore, if the lease expires or terminates without fault of the franchisee, or if the site is destroyed or condemned, and the franchisee is unwilling or unable to relocate, Apricot Lane is not obligated to refund any fees or costs paid. If a franchisee does relocate, they must conform the new store to Apricot Lane's current design standards, close the old location simultaneously with the opening of the new one, and remove all signs and advertising materials displaying Apricot Lane's marks from the old location within seven business days of opening the new location.