Can an affiliate of Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt sublease the premises for the Franchised Business to me?
Bananas_Smoothies_Frozen_Yogurt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Actual minimums and maximums will vary depending upon food court seating versus restaurant seating as available/needed.
You are free to purchase, lease, or sublease a site for the franchised restaurants from any source, provided that any lease or sublease for the premises of the franchised restaurant must meet our standards. As noted in Item 1 and in Item 9 of this disclosure document, our affiliates may sometimes sublease the premises for the Franchised Business to you.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt FDD, you are not restricted to sourcing a site for your franchise from a specific provider. You have the option to purchase, lease, or sublease a location from any source. However, any lease or sublease agreement must meet the standards established by Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt.
Furthermore, the FDD states that affiliates of Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt may, at times, sublease the premises for the Franchised Business to you. This indicates that the company or its related entities might be involved in providing locations for franchisees.
Prospective franchisees should confirm with Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt whether there are specific advantages or disadvantages to leasing from an affiliate compared to leasing from a third party. This includes understanding any potential conflicts of interest and ensuring that the lease terms are competitive and fair.