Does Capriottis Sandwich Shop have an obligation to negotiate the lease or sublease for the franchisee?
Capriottis_Sandwich_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) You also must send us for our written acceptance, which we will not unreasonably withhold, any lease or sublease that will govern your occupancy and lawful possession of each CAPRIOTTI'S Restaurant site before you sign it. You have no right to sign any lease or sublease that we have not accepted in writing. We have the right (but no obligation) to guide you in the leasing process but will not negotiate the lease or sublease for you or provide any legal advice.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 73–303)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Capriottis Sandwich Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Capriottis Sandwich Shop is not obligated to negotiate the lease or sublease for the franchisee. While Capriottis Sandwich Shop has the right to guide the franchisee in the leasing process, they are not required to do so.
Before a franchisee signs any lease or sublease, they must send it to Capriottis Sandwich Shop for written acceptance, which Capriottis Sandwich Shop will not unreasonably withhold. The franchisee does not have the right to sign any lease or sublease that Capriottis Sandwich Shop has not accepted in writing.
This means the franchisee is responsible for finding a suitable location and negotiating the lease terms. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand this responsibility and to seek professional advice when negotiating a lease, as lease terms can significantly impact the profitability and success of the Capriottis Sandwich Shop franchise.