What must a Cd One Price Cleaners franchisee do before executing any lease or renewal of the lease?
Cd_One_Price_Cleaners Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall, prior to the execution of any Lease or renewal or amendment of the Lease, submit it to Franchisor for its written acceptance.
Franchisor's acceptance, which shall not be deemed to be an endorsement of the legal or business terms of the Lease, may be conditioned upon Franchisee's and the landlord's signing the Rider to Lease and Collateral Assignment attached as Exhibit B and upon the inclusion of any one or more the following terms and conditions:
6.10.1 That the initial term of the Lease, or the initial term together with renewal terms, shall be for at least ten (10) years unless Franchisor otherwise agrees in writing;
6.10.2 That the lessor consents to Franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks and signage as Franchisor may now or hereinafter prescribe for the Store;
6.10.3 That the use of the leased premises be restricted solely to the operation of the Store;
6.10.4 That Franchisee be prohibited from subleasing or assigning all or any part of its occupancy rights or extending the term of or renewing the Lease without Franchisor's prior written consent;
6.10.5 That Franchisor have the right to enter, and have its agents and representatives enter, the Site to make modifications necessary to protect the Proprietary Marks or to cure any default under this Agreement or under the Lease;
6.10.6 That no amendment to the Lease may be made without at least thirty (30) days' notice to Franchisor and without Franchisor's prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; and
6.10.7 That if Franchisor so directs, all Store signage may be changed without landlord's further consent.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 72–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cd One Price Cleaners's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must submit any lease, renewal, or amendment of the lease to Cd One Price Cleaners for written acceptance before execution. This ensures that the franchisor has the opportunity to review and approve the lease terms, protecting their brand and the interests of the franchise system.
Cd One Price Cleaners's acceptance of the lease does not constitute an endorsement of its legal or business terms. The acceptance may be conditional upon the franchisee and landlord signing a Rider to Lease and Collateral Assignment, as detailed in Exhibit B of the FDD. Additionally, Cd One Price Cleaners may require specific terms and conditions to be included in the lease.
These conditions can include that the lease term be for at least ten years, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Cd One Price Cleaners. The lessor must consent to the franchisee's use of Proprietary Marks and signage, and the leased premises must be restricted solely to the operation of the Cd One Price Cleaners store. The franchisee is prohibited from subleasing or assigning occupancy rights or extending/renewing the lease without prior written consent from Cd One Price Cleaners. The franchisor also retains the right to enter the site for modifications to protect Proprietary Marks or to cure any default under the agreement or lease.
Furthermore, no lease amendment can be made without at least thirty days' notice to Cd One Price Cleaners and their prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Cd One Price Cleaners may also direct that all store signage be changed without the landlord's further consent. These stipulations allow Cd One Price Cleaners to maintain brand consistency and operational control over the franchise location.