Can a Boulder Designs franchisee relocate their business within their territory?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will operate the Franchised Business from an approved location within a defined geographic area (the "Territory"), which will have a minimum population of 225,000. The geographic area is typically defined by county. You may relocate the physical location of business to another location within the Territory with our prior written consent.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 32–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can relocate their business within their designated territory, provided they obtain prior written consent from Boulder Designs. The territory itself is a defined geographic area, typically a county, with a minimum population of 225,000.
This relocation clause offers some flexibility to Boulder Designs franchisees. It allows them to adjust their business location within their territory to optimize factors such as visibility, accessibility, or local market conditions. However, the requirement for prior written consent from Boulder Designs means that franchisees cannot relocate arbitrarily. Boulder Designs retains control over relocation decisions, likely to ensure that the new location aligns with their overall brand strategy and doesn't negatively impact other franchisees or the brand's image.
It is important for prospective Boulder Designs franchisees to understand the criteria Boulder Designs uses to evaluate relocation requests. Franchisees should inquire about what factors Boulder Designs considers when granting or denying consent, such as the impact on existing customer base, proximity to competitors, and the suitability of the new location for the Boulder Designs business model. Understanding these factors can help franchisees make informed decisions about potential relocation and increase the likelihood of obtaining the necessary approval.