What criteria does Caring Senior Service use to evaluate proposed locations?
Caring_Senior_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Not later than 30 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement and at least 30 days prior to initial training, you must provide us with information we require concerning the location you propose to use for your Franchised Business. You must maintain an office presence in each Territory you own. If you purchase and operate more than one contiguous Territory, after the opening of your initial business office, we may, at our sole discretion, allow you to operate from an additional office with a smaller footprint. Such smaller office, referred to as your satellite or branch office, would be used for recruiting and limited operational purposes. The information we require may include a description of the location, photographs, location on a map, and any other data that we believe is necessary for us to evaluate the proposed site. Your office must be located within your Territory. We may also require you to include a letter of intent, proposed lease or other document that shows you have favorable prospects for obtaining the site if we approve it. We will have 10 days after receiving all of the information we need to notify you whether the site is approved. The criteria we use in evaluating proposed locations includes general location, neighborhood, parking, size, physical characteristics of the building, availability of cable Internet, lease terms, accessibility from major roadways, and population density. If we do not provide our specific approval of your proposed location, it is deemed not approved. Franchisor does not typically own a premise which is then leased to a franchisee.
If we and you cannot agree on a site, we may terminate your Franchise Agreement. You must sign and have your landlord sign our form of Collateral Assignment of Lease, which is attached to the Franchise Agreement as Exhibit I. We reserve the right to review and/or approve any construction or build-out plans for your Approved Location, but we currently do not review these plans.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Senior Service's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company considers several factors when evaluating a proposed location for a new franchise. These criteria include the general location of the site, the surrounding neighborhood, the availability of parking, and the size of the location.
Caring Senior Service also assesses the physical characteristics of the building itself, ensuring it meets their standards. They require the availability of cable Internet for business operations. The franchisor also takes into account the lease terms associated with the property to ensure they are favorable for the franchisee. Accessibility from major roadways is another important factor, as it impacts the convenience for clients and employees. Finally, Caring Senior Service evaluates the population density of the area, which is a key indicator of the potential customer base.
Prospective franchisees must provide Caring Senior Service with detailed information about their proposed location, including a description of the site, photographs, its location on a map, and any other data the franchisor deems necessary. Caring Senior Service has 10 days to approve or disapprove the site after receiving all required information. If Caring Senior Service does not specifically approve the location, it is considered not approved. If the franchisee and Caring Senior Service cannot agree on a site, Caring Senior Service may terminate the Franchise Agreement.