Must the Craters & Freighters premises be located in an industrial area?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 4.2 Lease of Premises. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor must approve the lease, and any renewal of such lease (collectively, "Lease") for the Premises of the Franchised Business prior to executing such Lease. Franchisor's approval of such Lease cannot be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Franchisee agrees to use Franchisee's best efforts to incorporate into the Lease the terms and conditions set forth in the form of Collateral Assignment of Lease and Addendum, attached hereto as Attachment D to this Agreement. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor's approval of the Lease for the Premises does not constitute a guarantee or warranty by Franchisor, express or implied, of the successful operation or profitability of a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business operated at the Premises and indicates only that Franchisor believes the terms and conditions of the Lease fall within the acceptable criteria established by Franchisor as of that time. Franchisee agrees to deliver a copy of the executed Lease to Franchisor within fifteen (15) days after the execution of such Lease.
- 4.3 Development of the Premises. Franchisee will be solely responsible for developing and furnishing the Premises. Franchisor will provide to Franchisee mandatory or suggested specifications for the premises of a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business including but not limited to those involving dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, Equipment, computer hardware and software, signs, and color scheme which Franchisor has approved based on its standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance. Franchisee must provide Franchisor with the construction plans for the Premises ("Construction Plans"), and receive Franchisor's written approval of such Construction Plans, before construction of the Premises commences. Franchisee will, upon request by Franchisor, submit to Franchisor all revised or "as
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor must approve the lease for the premises of the franchised business. Craters & Freighters's approval cannot be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The franchisee must use their best efforts to incorporate the terms and conditions set forth in the Collateral Assignment of Lease and Addendum into the lease.
The franchisee is solely responsible for developing and furnishing the premises. Craters & Freighters will provide mandatory or suggested specifications for the premises, including dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, equipment, computer hardware and software, signs, and color scheme. These specifications are based on Craters & Freighters's standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance. The franchisee must provide Craters & Freighters with the construction plans for the premises and receive written approval before construction begins.
While the FDD states that Craters & Freighters must approve the lease and provides specifications for the premises, it does not explicitly state that the premises must be located in an industrial area. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Craters & Freighters whether there are specific location requirements, such as zoning or industrial park restrictions, during their due diligence.