What is the 'Location' in the context of the Chocolate Bash franchise agreement?
Chocolate_Bash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- "Location" means the location stated on the Summary Page.
If no location is stated on the Summary Page, then the Location will be determined in accordance with Section 6.1.
- 2.1 Grant. CB Franchising grants to Franchisee the right to operate a Chocolate Bash business solely at the Location.
If no Location is stated on the Summary Page when this Agreement is signed, then the parties will determine the Location in accordance with Section 6.1.
Franchisee shall develop, open and operate a Chocolate Bash business at the Location for the entire term of this Agreement.
(a) Selecting Location. CB Franchising shall provide its criteria for Chocolate Bash locations to Franchisee. CB Franchising will review and advise Franchisee regarding potential locations submitted by Franchisee.
7.19 No Other Activity at the Location. Franchisee shall not engage in any activity at the Location other than operation of the Chocolate Bash Business.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 38–39)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chocolate Bash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Location' refers to the physical site where the franchisee is authorized to operate their Chocolate Bash business. The franchise agreement grants the franchisee the right to operate solely at this designated location. The specific location should be stated on the Summary Page of the franchise agreement.
If the location is not specified on the Summary Page when the agreement is initially signed, Chocolate Bash and the franchisee will need to determine the location according to Section 6.1 of the agreement. After the location is determined, the franchisee is obligated to develop, open, and continuously operate the Chocolate Bash business at that location for the entire duration of the franchise agreement.
Chocolate Bash also provides criteria for selecting a location and will review and advise the franchisee regarding potential locations submitted by the franchisee. The franchisee is prohibited from engaging in any activity at the Location other than operation of the Chocolate Bash Business.