What is the permitted use of the premises on which the Caring Transitions franchised business is located?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not use the premises on which the franchised business is located for any purpose other than the operation of the franchised business and the sale of permitted products and services (this restriction does not apply if you operate the franchised business from your home).
You are required to offer and sell only those products and services that we have authorized. You are prohibited from offering any other products or services without our approval. You must offer all products and services that we designate as required for all franchisees. The required services are estate and household liquidation and moving management/transition services. We have the right to designate some services as optional for franchisees. For example, a Caring Transitions franchisee may provide moving services with approval from us if they are qualified, meet all legal requirements for doing so, and maintain insurance that provides coverage for such services. We have the unlimited right to add or delete permitted products and services that you are required or permitted to offer. We have the right to designate some services as optional for franchisees or optional for franchisees in certain markets. We reserve the right to establish a maximum and minimum buyer's premium charged on items auctioned through our website CTBids.com.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Caring Transitions Franchise Disclosure Document, the premises on which the franchised business is located can only be used for the operation of the franchised business and the sale of permitted products and services. However, this restriction does not apply if the franchisee operates the business from their home.
Caring Transitions requires franchisees to offer and sell only authorized products and services. Franchisees must offer all services designated as required, which include estate and household liquidation and moving management/transition services. Caring Transitions has the right to designate some services as optional for franchisees.
For example, a Caring Transitions franchisee may provide moving services with approval from Caring Transitions if they are qualified, meet all legal requirements, and maintain adequate insurance coverage. Caring Transitions retains the right to add or delete permitted products and services and can establish maximum and minimum buyer's premiums for items auctioned through their website, CTBids.com.
This clause ensures that franchisees focus on the core business model and maintain brand consistency. However, it also provides some flexibility, particularly for home-based operations, and allows for optional services based on franchisee qualifications and market needs.