How long does Cilantro Taco Grill have to respond to a franchisee's proposed location for their Cilantro Taco Grill franchise?
Cilantro_Taco_Grill Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Within 60 days of signing the Franchise Agreement, you must submit a written request for approval to us describing the proposed location and providing other information about the site that we reasonably request.
We will respond within 30 days, either accepting or rejecting the proposed location.
We consider the following factors in approving a site: general location and neighborhood, distance from neighboring franchise territories, proximity to major roads and residential areas, traffic patterns, condition of premises, tenant mix, and demographic characteristics of the area.
If you do not identify a site that meets our approval within 60 days of signing the Franchise Agreement, we reserve the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–33)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Cilantro Taco Grill's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, once a prospective franchisee submits a written request for location approval, Cilantro Taco Grill has 30 days to respond. This response will either accept or reject the proposed location.
It's important to note that the franchisee must submit this request within 60 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. Failure to identify a site that meets Cilantro Taco Grill's approval within this 60-day window gives Cilantro Taco Grill the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Cilantro Taco Grill considers several factors when evaluating a potential site, including the general location and neighborhood, distance from other franchise territories, proximity to major roads and residential areas, traffic patterns, the condition of the premises, the tenant mix, and the demographic characteristics of the area. These criteria are typical considerations for franchise systems to ensure a location's viability and brand consistency.