Can a Chocolate Fish Coffee franchisee make sales from locations other than their premises?

According to Chocolate Fish Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is generally restricted to operating their business solely at the specified location. The FDD states that Chocolate Fish Franchising grants the franchisee the right to operate a Chocolate Fish Coffee business solely at the Location. The franchisee must develop, open, and operate the business at this location for the entire term of the agreement.

This means that franchisees cannot typically conduct sales or operate their Chocolate Fish Coffee business from temporary or alternative locations. This restriction ensures that the franchisee focuses on developing and maintaining the business at their designated site, adhering to brand standards and operational requirements.

However, the FDD also mentions the possibility of a Multi-Unit Development Agreement (MUDA). If a franchisee signs a MUDA with Chocolate Fish Coffee, they may have the right to establish additional franchised outlets based on a mutually agreed schedule and locations. This is subject to meeting certain conditions, such as compliance with the development schedule, sufficient financial capacity, adherence to brand requirements, and not being in default under any other agreement with the franchisor. Therefore, while franchisees are generally limited to their specific location, a MUDA could provide an avenue for expanding to additional locations under specific terms and conditions.