How is the scheduled opening date for a Capriottis Sandwich Shop restaurant calculated?
Capriottis_Sandwich_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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The Franchise Agreement requires you to open your Restaurant on or before the scheduled opening date we insert on the Franchise Agreement's signature page but contains no other time restrictions (besides the 12-month opening deadline mentioned above). (Franchise Agreement Section 10.1(j)) We calculate the scheduled opening date by estimating the time it should take you to finish out your Restaurant, usually 25 to 30 weeks from the time we sign the Franchise Agreement.
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The length of time between execution of the Development Rights Agreement or Franchise Agreement and the opening of your first Restaurant is typically 12 to 14 months. Factors affecting this length of time include the selection, approval, and leasing of the Restaurant's site, the time required to obtain necessary permits, construction or remodeling of the facility, local ordinance and/or building code compliance, installation of equipment and signs, completion of our training program, delivery and stocking of inventory, and delaying events arising from factors out of your control.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 33–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Capriottis Sandwich Shop Franchise Disclosure Document, the scheduled opening date is determined by estimating the time it will take a franchisee to complete the restaurant build-out, typically 25 to 30 weeks from when the Franchise Agreement is signed. The Franchise Agreement itself requires the restaurant to open on or before the scheduled opening date that is specified on the signature page.
Several factors can affect the time it takes to open a Capriottis Sandwich Shop, with the typical range being 12 to 14 months from signing the Franchise Agreement. These factors include securing and approving the restaurant site, lease negotiations, obtaining necessary permits, construction or remodeling, compliance with local ordinances and building codes, equipment and sign installation, completion of the training program, and inventory stocking. Delays can also arise from factors outside the franchisee's control.
Capriottis Sandwich Shop also requires franchisees to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from their local jurisdiction. Once the franchisor receives a copy of this certificate, they will work with the franchisee to schedule the restaurant's opening date. Franchisees should be aware of these timelines and factors when planning their launch to ensure they meet the required opening date and avoid potential delays.