How much notice must a franchisee provide to Bens Soft Pretzels before relocating?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must not lease or sublet all or any part of your business premises to others or use any portion of the premises for any purpose other than conducting business pursuant to your Franchise Agreement without our prior written consent. If you want to relocate, you must notify us in writing 60 days before the relocation. We reserve the right to refuse to approve a proposed relocation if we believe that the proposed relocation is for any reason not acceptable to us. Our judgment may be based on factors such as the proximity to existing or proposed locations owned by other franchisees or us, the suitability of the proposed facilities, compliance with our then current franchise location requirements, the competitiveness within the marketplace or other factors. We recommend that you employ the services of a real estate attorney for legal advice regarding the terms of the lease.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 23–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bens Soft Pretzels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must provide written notice to Bens Soft Pretzels 60 days before relocating their store. However, Bens Soft Pretzels reserves the right to disapprove the relocation if they find it unacceptable for various reasons.
Bens Soft Pretzels's judgment in approving or disapproving a relocation can be based on factors such as the proximity to existing or proposed locations owned by other franchisees or by Bens Soft Pretzels themselves. They also consider the suitability of the proposed facilities, compliance with their current franchise location requirements, and the competitiveness within the marketplace. Other factors include the physical characteristics of the proposed site.
This means that while a franchisee has the right to request a relocation, Bens Soft Pretzels has significant control over the final decision. The franchisee should carefully consider these factors and potentially discuss the relocation with Bens Soft Pretzels before making any firm plans or incurring expenses related to the move. It is also recommended to seek legal advice regarding the terms of the lease for the new location.