What is the minimum population required for a Card My Yard Protected Area?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ed Area boundaries will be agreed upon by you and us and will be defined by zip codes. We anticipate that the Protected Area for most franchise locations will consist of one or more contiguous zip codes and include a population of no lessthan 30,000.
The determination of the zip codes to be included in your Protected Area will be made on a case-by-case basis based on various factors, including (i) the population in the surrounding area; (ii) driving distance within the Protected Area; (iii) proximity to franchisee's location; and (iv) proximity to residential areas, businesses and other potential customer sources. The Protected Area will be described in Exhibit C of the Franchise Agreement.
If the U.S. Postal Service modifies one or more of the zip codes comprising any part of your Protected Area then your Protected Area boundaries under your franchise agreement will be automatically modified to match the
revised zip code boundaries established by the U.S. Postal Service.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 43–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the anticipated minimum population within a franchisee's Protected Area is 30,000. The Protected Area is defined by zip codes, and the specific zip codes included are determined on a case-by-case basis.
The determination of zip codes for a Card My Yard Protected Area considers factors such as the population in the surrounding area, driving distance within the Protected Area, proximity to the franchisee's location, and proximity to residential areas, businesses, and other potential customer sources. This evaluation ensures that the territory is viable for the franchisee's business operations.
It's important to note that the Protected Area is not exclusive, and the boundaries can change if the U.S. Postal Service modifies the zip codes. If zip codes are modified, the franchisee's Protected Area boundaries will automatically adjust to match the revised zip code boundaries. This could result in a smaller geographic area or a decrease in population, without any compensation to the franchisee. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors and how they might impact their business.