What is the definition of 'Franchise Location' in the Central Bark Doggy Day Care agreement?
Central_Bark_Doggy_Day_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor must approve the site at which Franchisee operates the Franchised Business (the "Franchise Location"). Franchisee must select a site and sign a lease approved by Franchisor for the Franchise Location within one hundred twenty days (120) days after the date of this Agreement. Franchisee acknowledges and understands that Franchisor's engaging in site selection activities, Franchisor's suggestions, Franchisor's approval of the Franchise Location, and any information communicated to Franchisee regarding the Franchise Location do not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the suitability of the Franchise Location for the Franchised Business or for any other purpose and shall in no way give rise to any liability of Franchisor with regard to the viability of any location selected. Franchisor's approval of the premises indicates only that Franchisor believes that the Franchise Location falls within the acceptable criteria established by Franchisor as of the time period encompassing the evaluation. Both Franchisee and Franchisor acknowledge that application of criteria that have been effective with respect to other sites and premises may not be predictive of potential for all sites and premises and that, subsequent to Franchisor's approval of a site and premises, demographic and/or economic factors, including competition from other canine care facilities, kennels, boarding services, grooming services, training services, and retail outlets, included in or excluded from Franchisor's criteria could change, thereby altering the potential of a site and premises. The uncertainty and instability of such criteria are beyond Franchisor's control, and Franchisor shall not be responsible for the failure of a site and premises approved by Franchisor to meet expectations as to potential revenue or operational criteria. Franchisee further acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee's acceptance of a franchise for the operation of the Franchised Business at the Franchise Location is based on Franchisee's own independent investigation of the suitability of the site.
The Franchise Location shall be used for no purpose other than the operation of the Franchised Business. Franchisee shall not assign Franchisee's lease or sublet the Franchise Location, or any portion of the Franchise Location, without the prior written consent of Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–106)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Central Bark Doggy Day Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Location is the site at which the franchisee operates the Franchised Business. The franchisor must approve this site. The franchisee has 120 days from the date of the agreement to select a site and sign a lease approved by Central Bark Doggy Day Care for the Franchise Location.
Central Bark Doggy Day Care's engagement in site selection, suggestions, approval of the Franchise Location, and any information communicated regarding the Franchise Location do not constitute a warranty of any kind as to the suitability of the Franchise Location. The franchisor's approval indicates only that the Franchise Location falls within the acceptable criteria established by Central Bark Doggy Day Care at the time of evaluation.
The Franchise Location can only be used for the operation of the Franchised Business. The franchisee cannot assign the lease or sublet the Franchise Location without prior written consent from Central Bark Doggy Day Care.