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Who designates and determines the Designated Territory for a C3 Wellness Spa franchisee, and when does this occur?

C3_Wellness_Spa Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

with the requirements set forth in the Operations Manual;

  • (7) The Spa operated at Franchisee's Spa Facility shall only offer the Approved Spa Products and Services under the Licensed Marks, exclusively utilizing the System Supplies and in compliance with Franchisor's requirements and specifications as set forth in the Operations Manual;
  • (8) Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment and for any reason or no reason at all, may prohibit Franchisee from soliciting Spa customers located outside Franchisee's Designated Territory;
  • (9) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement including, but not limited to, the Reserved Rights, provided that, at all times Franchisee is and remains in compliance with all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement, during the Term of this Agreement, neither Franchisor nor any affiliate of Franchisor will establish or operate, or grant a franchise to any third party to establish or operate, a Spa Location Franchise using the Licensed Marks and System at a Spa Location that is located within Franchisee's Designated Territory (provided that a Designated Territory has been designated and approved by Franchisor in accordance with the terms of this Agreement). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Franchisee agrees that Franchisee may face competition from other C3 Wellness, Spa Location Franchises and other System franchisees with Spa locations and/or designated territories that are located adjacent to and/or within a close proximity to Franchisee's Spa Location and/or Designated Territory. Franchisee agrees that although Franchisor may disapprove of any marketing medium that is distributed and/or reaches outside of Franchisee's Designated Territory, that Franchisor is not obligated to do so and that Franchisee may face competition from other Spas, Spa Location Franchises and System franchisees that market and promote their Spa(s) through internet, mail, public relations, and other marketing activities and mediums that are distributed to or within Franchisee's Designated Territory. Franchisee agrees that

Franchisee shall not receive any compensation whatsoever if Franchisor or another System franchisee solicits customers from within Franchisee's Designated Territory; and

(10) The foregoing rights granted in this Article 2.A. are subject to and contingent upon each and every, term and condition of this Agreement, the rights of any prior user, and are non-exclusive and subordinate to the Reserved Rights.

2.B. TERM

Unless previously terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement will be for a period of 10 consecutive years, commencing from the Effective Date (the "Term").

2.C. GUARANTEES, CONFIDENTIALITY AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

If Franchisee is, at any time, a Corporate Entity, Franchisee agrees that each Owner and their respective Spouse shall execute, sign and deliver to Franchisor the Franchise Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty attached to this Agreement as Exhibit 1 and, in doing so, among other things, will individually, jointly, and severally, guarantee Franchisee's obligations under this Agreement and personally bind themselves to confidentiality and non-competition covenants and restrictions.

**2.D.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–293)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to C3 Wellness Spa's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor designates and approves the Designated Territory for a franchisee. This designation occurs in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement.

The franchisor may prevent a franchisee from soliciting spa customers outside their Designated Territory. However, franchisees may face competition from other C3 Wellness Spa franchises or System franchisees with locations and/or designated territories near the franchisee's location. Franchisees may also experience competition from other spas and franchisees marketing through mediums that reach into the franchisee's Designated Territory, even if the franchisor disapproves of the marketing medium.

A Site Selection Acknowledgment may be used if a franchisee has identified an area to secure a site before a Spa Location is approved. If the franchisor executes the Site Selection Acknowledgment, it will designate a Site Selection Area where it will not approve any new Spa Locations for third parties during the Site Selection Period. However, the Site Selection Acknowledgment does not constitute approval of a Spa Location, determine the final approved Spa Location, designate the franchisee's Designated Territory, or afford any territorial rights.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.