What is the required timeframe for a Carls franchisee to notify CJR in writing before the expected completion of construction or renovation and issuance of a certificate of occupancy?
Carls Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee shall notify CJR in writing at least 30 days prior to the date Franchisee expects construction and/or renovation to be completed and a certificate of occupancy to be issued. If requested by CJR, Franchisee shall submit a copy of the certificate of occupancy to CJR. CJR reserves the right, after receiving Franchisee's notice, to conduct a final inspection of the Franchised Restaurant and its premises to determine if Franchisee has complied with this Agreement. CJR shall not be liable for delays or loss occasioned by its inability to complete its investigation and to make a determination within this period. Franchisee shall not open the Franchised Restaurant for business without CJR's express written authorization, which will not be granted unless Franchisee has satisfied the conditions contained in Section 5.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 80)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Carls's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must notify CJR in writing at least 30 days before the anticipated completion of construction or renovation and the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. This notification allows CJR to conduct a final inspection of the premises to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement.
Carls reserves the right to conduct a final inspection after receiving the franchisee's notice to determine if the franchisee has complied with the agreement. However, Carls is not liable for any delays or losses resulting from their inability to complete the investigation and make a determination within this period.
The franchisee cannot open the Carls restaurant for business without express written authorization from CJR. This authorization will only be granted once the franchisee has met all the conditions outlined in Section 5 of the agreement, ensuring that all pre-opening requirements are fully satisfied.