How does Casa De Corazon designate my Designated Territory?
Casa_De_Corazon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
the location of future Centers and any Designated Territories for those Centers based on our then-current System standards for sites and Designated Territories (Development Agreement – Section 3).
Franchise Agreement
You must operate your Center from one location we approve in your Designated Territory. If you do not have a location that we have approved for your Center at the time you sign the Franchise Agreement, we will assign you a non-exclusive "search area" in which you must locate your Center. (Franchise Agreement – Section 3(a)). We will also have our supplier provide you with certain market analysis and site selection services as discussed above, at no additional charge to you. We do not provide you with any site selection assistance, except as discussed above. Although we provide you with prototypical plans and specification for a typical center including a 3D rendering of a center, we do not conform the premises to local ordinances and building codes or obtain any required permits for you, and we do not construct, remodel or decorate the premises.
You must submit to us information and materials we require and obtain our approval of the site for your Center within 120 days after the date you sign your Franchise Agreement. If you have not obtained our approval of a site within this time period we can terminate your Franchise Agreement and retain any fees you have paid. (Franchise Agreement – Section 3(a)). We take various factors into consideration when reviewing a site, such as whether the site is located in a metropolitan area, the location and proximity of the site to a residential neighborhood and to parks, whether the site is on a main thoroughfare, size of the proposed premises, parking availability, and whether the site is a one level building. The site must generally be at least 8,500 square feet with an outdoor playground area of at least 3,000 square feet. It must also have at least 14 parking spots unless it has on-street parking in close proximity to the Center. The premises must be capable of accommodating 5 age groups – infant, toddler, Preschool A, Preschool B, and Prekindergarten and also have adequate space for a laundry room, reception area, office and storage area, a nursing/pumping room with outlet and sink, a kitchen, an indoor play area and a breakroom for your employees.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 23–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Casa De Corazon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor will designate your Designated Territory. If you do not have an approved location when signing the Franchise Agreement, Casa De Corazon will assign you a non-exclusive "search area" to locate your Center.
Casa De Corazon determines the location of future Centers and Designated Territories based on their current System standards for sites and territories. If you are signing a Development Agreement, Casa De Corazon will designate your Development Territory and approve the location for your Center. You must operate your Center from a location that Casa De Corazon approves within your Designated Territory.
Prospective franchisees should note that if a site is not approved within 120 days after signing the Franchise Agreement, Casa De Corazon can terminate the agreement and retain any fees paid. Casa De Corazon considers various factors when reviewing a site, including its location in a metropolitan area, proximity to residential neighborhoods and parks, placement on a main thoroughfare, size, parking availability, and building structure. The site must generally be at least 8,500 square feet with an outdoor playground of at least 3,000 square feet, have at least 14 parking spots (or suitable street parking), and accommodate five age groups with adequate space for various facilities.