Which items in the Crab N Spice disclosure document pertain to the franchisee's opening obligations?

According to the 2024 Crab N Spice Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, including those related to opening the franchise. Specifically, it references section §§ 6.5 and 6.6 of the franchise agreement, and it points to Items 7, 8, and 11 in the disclosure document for more details on the opening process. This indicates that franchisees should review these sections and items to understand their responsibilities when opening a Crab N Spice location.

Item 9 provides a table that cross-references franchisee obligations with specific sections in the franchise agreement and relevant items in the disclosure document. This table serves as a roadmap for franchisees to quickly locate information about various obligations, such as site selection, pre-opening purchases, site development, training, fees, and compliance with standards. By consulting this table, prospective franchisees can gain a comprehensive understanding of what is expected of them throughout the franchise term.

Furthermore, Item 5 and Article 5 within the Crab N Spice FDD detail the pre-opening assistance that Crab N Spice provides to franchisees. This includes assistance with selecting a location, providing standard building plans and specifications, offering pre-opening training to the Principal Executive and one other employee, advising on the market introduction plan, and providing on-site opening assistance for at least 7 days. Franchisees are responsible for their own travel, lodging, meal, and other out-of-pocket expenses related to the training.