What is the franchisee's responsibility regarding the location of their Caring Senior Service business?
Caring_Senior_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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We have no responsibility for finding a location for you. It is your responsibility to find a location for your Caring Senior Service Business from within your Territory. We will consult with you regarding what general criteria must be met by your Business location so that you will know what type of location to look for. However, before you can sign a lease for the location, we must approve the location and the lease, as discussed below.
You shall, within thirty (30) days after execution of this Agreement, and at least thirty (30) days prior to your initial training, provide us with information we require concerning the location you propose to use for the Franchised Business. The information we require may include, but is not limited to, a description of the location, photographs, location on a map, and any other data that we believe is necessary in order to evaluate the proposed site. 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 approved by us. We shall have ten (10) days after receiving all of the information required to notify you whether such site is approved. If we do not provide our specific approval of the proposed location, it is deemed not approved. If we and you are unable to agree on a suitable site for the Franchised Business, we have the right to terminate this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–204)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Senior Service's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are primarily responsible for finding a suitable location for their business within their designated territory. While Caring Senior Service will offer consultation regarding the general criteria that the location must meet, the ultimate responsibility of site selection rests with the franchisee. However, before a franchisee can finalize a lease agreement, Caring Senior Service must approve both the location and the lease terms.
This requirement ensures that the chosen location aligns with Caring Senior Service's brand standards and operational needs. The franchisor's approval process helps to mitigate the risk of franchisees selecting unsuitable locations that could negatively impact their business or the overall brand image. This collaborative approach, where the franchisee identifies potential sites and the franchisor provides guidance and final approval, is a common practice in franchising.
The FDD also states that if a franchisee's lease expires or terminates without their fault, or if the premises are expropriated, the franchisee is entitled to relocate the business to another location, provided that Caring Senior Service gives written consent to the relocation and new site, the new premises are developed by the franchisee at their own cost, and the new premises are located within the Protected Territory.
It is important for prospective Caring Senior Service franchisees to understand that securing an appropriate and approved location is a critical step in establishing their business. They should carefully consider the criteria provided by Caring Senior Service and factor in the time and effort required to find and secure an approved location when planning their business launch.