Is Better Blend obligated to approve a franchisee's request for relocation?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You do not have the right to relocate your business, and we have no obligation to approve any request for relocation. Our policy is to approve relocation of a franchisee's business on a caseby-case basis, considering factors such as changes in demographics, profitability of your current business, or a loss of your premises due to circumstances beyond your control.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 27–29)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees do not have the right to relocate their business, and Better Blend is not obligated to approve any request for relocation. However, Better Blend's policy is to consider relocation requests on a case-by-case basis.
Better Blend will consider factors such as changes in demographics, the profitability of the current business, or the loss of the premises due to circumstances beyond the franchisee's control. This means that while relocation is not guaranteed, Better Blend is open to the possibility if certain conditions are met.
This policy is fairly common in the franchise industry, as franchisors typically want to maintain control over the location of their outlets to ensure brand consistency and market coverage. Franchisees should carefully consider the initial location of their business and the potential for future growth before signing a franchise agreement with Better Blend.