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What are the site selection obligations for a C3 Wellness Spa franchisee?

C3_Wellness_Spa Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

MPLIANCE WITH FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS**

Franchisee will operate the Development Spas and all other Spa Location Franchises in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of each respective Franchise Agreement.

5.5 SITE SELECTION

Franchisee will be solely responsible for selecting the site(s) for the Franchisee's Spa Locations. In accordance with the terms and conditions of each respective Franchise Agreement, Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's prior written approval as to each potential Spa Location selected by Franchisee. Franchisee will retain an experienced commercial real estate broker or salesperson who has sufficient experience in locating Spa sites to locate, acquire, purchase or lease the site for the Franchisee's Development Spas. Accordingly, no provision of this Agreement will be construed or interpreted to impose any obligation upon Franchisor to locate a site for the Development Spas, to assist Franchisee in the selection of a suitable site for the Development Spas, or to provide any assistance to the Franchisee in the purchase or lease of the site for the Development Spas.

5.6 SITE SELECTION CRITERIA

Franchisee will not lease, purchase or otherwise acquire a Spa Locations for the Development Spas until such information as Franchisor may require regarding the proposed site has been provided to Franchisor by Franchisee and has been approved by Franchisor. Information requested by Franchisor may include, without limitation, information regarding the proposed Spa Location as to accessibility, visibility, potential traffic flows, lease terms and other demographic information. Franchisee shall not enter into any lease or purchase agreement with respect to any proposed Spa Location until Franchisor has approved the site.

SECTION 6 TRANSFER OF INTEREST

6.1 BY FRANCHISOR

At all times, Franchisor possesses and maintains the sole and absolute right to transfer and/or assign Franchisor's rights and obligations under this Agreement, in whole and/or in part (for any purpose and in any form of transaction as may be designated and/or elected by Franchisor, in Franchisor's sole discretion) to any person, entity, Corporate Entity and/or third party without the consent of Franchisee and without the approval of Franchisee.

6.2 BY FRANCHISEE

Franchisee shall not Transfer and/or assign this Agreement without the express written consent of Franchisor which Franchisor may withhold in Franchisor's sole discretion and Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment. If Franchisee is a Corporate Entity the Owners of Franchisee shall not Transfer their ownership and/or equity interests in Franchisee without the express written consent of Franchisor which Franchisor may withhold in Franchisor's sole discretion and Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment.

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

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to C3 Wellness Spa's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must obtain franchisor approval before leasing, purchasing, or acquiring a location for their spa. Franchisees must provide all required information about the proposed site to C3 Wellness Spa for approval. This information can include details regarding accessibility, visibility, potential traffic flows, and lease terms, as well as other demographic information.

C3 Wellness Spa franchisees are prohibited from entering into any lease or purchase agreement for a proposed location until the franchisor has given its approval. If a franchisee identifies an area to secure a site before the effective date, C3 Wellness Spa may, at its discretion, enter into a Site Selection Acknowledgment. If executed, C3 Wellness Spa will designate a geographic area where it will not approve any new spa locations for third parties during the Site Selection Period.

The Site Selection Acknowledgment does not constitute approval of the proposed spa location, designate the franchisee's territory, or grant any territorial rights. Franchisee rights to the property and business premises are subordinate to the Spa Location Lease Agreement Rider and the Collateral Assignment of Lease. Franchisees must also agree to update the condition, appearance, and functionality of their spa facility to comply with C3 Wellness Spa's standards for new spas.

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.