Has Casiola Worldwide LLC offered franchises in the past?
Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Our affiliate Casiola Worldwide LLC is a Florida limited liability company established on August 2nd, 2021. This affiliate maintains a principal business address at 14500 Velleux Dr, Orlando, Florida 32837. This affiliate is the owner of all Casiola intellectual property, including, but not limited to internet domains, trade and service marks, websites, proprietary software, phone numbers, copyrights, etc. This affiliate has not in the past and does not now offer franchises in any lines of business.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Casiola's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Casiola Worldwide LLC, an affiliate of Casiola Franchise LLC, has not offered franchises in the past. The document specifies that Casiola Worldwide LLC was established on August 2nd, 2021, and owns all Casiola intellectual property. However, it explicitly states that this affiliate "has not in the past and does not now offer franchises in any lines of business."
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it clarifies the roles of different entities within the Casiola franchise system. While Casiola Franchise LLC is the entity granting the franchises, Casiola Worldwide LLC manages the intellectual property. Understanding this distinction can be important for legal and operational reasons.
It is common for franchise systems to have different entities handling various aspects of the business, such as franchising, intellectual property, and operations. This structure can help to protect assets and manage risk. Prospective franchisees should always carefully review the FDD to understand the roles and responsibilities of each entity involved in the franchise system.