What fixtures, furnishings, and equipment is a Crave franchisee required to purchase or lease?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.5.5 To purchase or lease and install, at your expense, all fixtures, furnishings, equipment (including point-of-sale and computer hardware and software systems), décor items, signs, delivery vehicles, and related items as we may reasonably direct from time to time in the Manual or otherwise in writing; and to refrain from installing or permitting to be installed on or about the Franchised Business premises, without our prior written consent, any fixtures, furnishings, equipment, delivery vehicles, décor items, signs, games, vending machines or other items not previously approved as meeting our standards and specifications. If any of the property described above is leased by you from a third party, such lease shall be approved by us, in writing, prior to execution. Our approval shall be conditioned upon such lease containing a provision which permits any interest of yours in the lease to be assigned to us upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement and which prohibits the lessor from imposing an assignment or related fee upon us in connection with such assignment.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase or lease and install all fixtures, furnishings, and equipment, including point-of-sale and computer hardware/software systems, decor items, signs, and delivery vehicles. These items must align with Crave's specifications, as directed in the manual or in writing.
Crave franchisees are prohibited from installing any unapproved items on the premises without prior written consent. If a franchisee chooses to lease any of the aforementioned property from a third party, the lease agreement is subject to Crave's written approval.
Crave requires that any lease agreement includes a provision that allows the franchisee's interest in the lease to be assigned to Crave upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. The lease must also prohibit the lessor from imposing any assignment fees on Crave in connection with such assignment. These stipulations ensure Crave maintains control over the brand's image and operational standards, and also protects Crave's interests in the event of a franchise termination or expiration.