What standards does Benjamin Franklin Plumbing use to evaluate a franchisee's request to relocate?
Benjamin_Franklin_Plumbing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Your franchise is granted for the Approved Location only. You may not relocate your business premises without our prior written approval. Relocation must be to a location within your Territory (described below). If you ask to relocate, we will evaluate your request using the same standards that we apply to reviewing the proposed location of new Franchised Businesses. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, relocation does not change your Territory.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 57–60)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee needs prior written approval from the company to relocate their business premises. The relocation must occur within the franchisee's existing territory. When evaluating a relocation request, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing uses the same standards it applies when reviewing the proposed location for a new franchise.
This means that the franchisee will need to demonstrate that the new location meets Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's criteria for success, which likely includes factors such as market demographics, visibility, accessibility, and suitability for the business operations. The FDD does not specify these criteria, but they would likely be similar to those used for evaluating new franchise locations.
It's important to note that relocation does not automatically change the franchisee's territory unless otherwise agreed to in writing with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. This ensures that the franchisee's protected area remains consistent, regardless of the physical location of their business within that territory. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the specific relocation criteria and discuss potential territory adjustments with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing before making any decisions.