Does Christies International Real Estate provide site selection guidelines, and if so, where can they be found?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
5.2. Site Selection and Build Out.
- (a) Site Selection. You must select a site for the operation of your Business.
We may provide you with site selection guidelines in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing.
You agree to obtain our written consent for your proposed site.
You may operate the Business only from the accepted site.
If you fail to secure a site of which we approve, we may terminate this Agreement.
(b) Lease. Before you sign a lease, sublet a space, purchase space, or make any binding commitment to do so, you must provide us a copy of the proposed lease, sublease, or purchase agreement, and you must obtain our prior written approval hereof, which we will not unreasonably withhold.
(c) Buildout. It is your responsibility to conform the premises with federal, state, or local ordinances, building codes, licensing requirements and obtain any required permits.
(d) Plans and Layout. You are required to submit the layout and have it approved by us.
We will approve or disapprove a proposed layout within 14 days of your submission to us.
Once approved by us, it is your responsibility to remodel the premises and install the furniture, fixtures, and equipment accordingly.
- (e) Relocation Review. You must obtain our prior written consent, which will not be unreasonable withheld, if you wish to relocate your Main Office and/or an Additional Office.
The "new" location must comply with all applicable provisions of this Agreement and with our then-current specifications and standards for CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE businesses.
If you must relocate the Main Office and/or an Additional Office because it was destroyed, condemned, or otherwise became untenantable by fire, flood, or other casualty, you must reopen the replacement office within 90 days after you discontinue operation at the prior office.
- (f) You acknowledge and agree any approval or recommendation of a site or location for your Business is not a representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, of the suitability of the site for a CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE business or any other purpose.
Our recommendation indicates only that we believe that the site meets our then acceptable criteria.
In addition, any recommendations, suggestions, or approvals of a proposed site are not a warranty, guarantee or representation that the site will achieve any level or amount of sales, revenue or profit as a CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE business location.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Christies International Real Estate's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must select a site for their business's operation. Christies International Real Estate may provide site selection guidelines in the Operations Manual or in writing. The franchisee must obtain written consent from Christies International Real Estate for the proposed site and can only operate the business from the approved location. Failure to secure an approved site may result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement.
Before signing any lease or purchase agreement, franchisees must provide Christies International Real Estate with a copy of the proposed agreement and obtain prior written approval, which will not be unreasonably withheld. The franchisee is responsible for ensuring the premises comply with all applicable ordinances, building codes, and licensing requirements and for obtaining all necessary permits. Franchisees are also required to submit the layout of the premises for approval, which Christies International Real Estate will either approve or disapprove within 14 days of submission. Once the layout is approved, the franchisee is responsible for remodeling the premises and installing the necessary furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
If a franchisee wishes to relocate their Main Office or an Additional Office, they must obtain prior written consent from Christies International Real Estate, which will not be unreasonably withheld. The new location must comply with all applicable provisions of the Franchise Agreement and with Christies International Real Estate's then-current specifications and standards. The FDD clarifies that any approval or recommendation of a site or location is not a representation or warranty of its suitability for a Christies International Real Estate business or any other purpose and does not guarantee any level of sales, revenue, or profit.