What is the requirement for site selection for a Card My Yard business?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must locate a site for the Card My Yard business that satisfies our site selection requirements. We anticipate that most, if not all, Card My Yard businesses will be conducted from a home office (or unimproved warehouse space), so no construction or remodeling will be necessary other that installation of hangers for your yard letters.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 27–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the site selection requirements are fairly minimal. Card My Yard anticipates that franchisees will operate from a home office or an unimproved warehouse space. This means franchisees likely won't need to undertake significant construction or remodeling, except perhaps to install hangers for yard letters.
This home-based operation model offers a significant advantage by reducing overhead costs associated with renting or constructing a traditional retail space. Franchisees can avoid expenses like rent, utilities, and extensive build-outs, making the initial investment more manageable.
However, franchisees should confirm with Card My Yard what specific criteria they use to evaluate a home office or warehouse space. While the FDD states that no construction or remodeling will be necessary other than installation of hangers for yard letters, it would be prudent to understand if there are any requirements related to zoning, signage, or accessibility, even for a home-based business.