What is the purpose of the questionnaire that Capriottis Sandwich Shop requires franchisees to complete?
Capriottis_Sandwich_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As you know, CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP, INC., and you are preparing to enter into a Franchise Agreement for the operation of a Capriotti's franchise. The purpose of this Questionnaire is to determine whether any statements or promises were made to you that CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP, INC., has not authorized or that may be untrue, inaccurate or misleading. Its purpose is also to be certain that you understand the limitations on claims that may be made by you by reason of the purchase and operation of your franchise. The questionnaire cannot be signed and dated the same day as the Acknowledgment of Receipt of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), but must be signed and dated the same day you remit your franchise fee. Please review each of the following questions carefully and provide honest responses to each question. If you answer "NO" to any of the questions below, please explain your answer on the back of this sheet.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 73–303)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Capriottis Sandwich Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the purpose of the Franchise Disclosure Questionnaire is to confirm that prospective franchisees were not given any unauthorized, untrue, inaccurate, or misleading information during the franchise sales process. It also serves to ensure that franchisees understand the limitations on claims they can make regarding their franchise.
The questionnaire includes a series of questions designed to verify the franchisee's understanding of the Franchise Agreement and Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). These questions cover topics such as whether the franchisee has reviewed the documents with professional advisors, understands the risks involved, and acknowledges that their success depends largely on their own efforts and external factors. The questionnaire also asks franchisees to confirm that no employee of Capriottis Sandwich Shop made any unauthorized promises about costs, profits, or support that are not included in the FDD.
It is important to note that this questionnaire is not used if the franchise is to be operated in, or the franchisee is a resident of, certain states, including California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin. Furthermore, the questionnaire must be signed and dated the same day the franchise fee is remitted, but not on the same day as the Acknowledgment of Receipt of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).