What other information, besides a description of the site and evidence that it satisfies site selection guidelines, must a Crave franchisee submit before an on-site evaluation?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Before you lease or purchase the site for the Restaurant, you must locate a site that satisfies our site selection guidelines. If we deem it necessary, we will conduct one on-site evaluation, but before we conduct the evaluation you must submit to us in the form we specify a description of the site, including evidence that the site satisfies our site selection guidelines, together with other information and materials that we may reasonably require, including a letter of intent or other evidence that confirms your favorable prospects for obtaining the site.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 32–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before Crave conducts an on-site evaluation of a potential restaurant location, a franchisee must submit a description of the site and evidence that it meets Crave's site selection guidelines. In addition to these items, the franchisee must also provide any other information and materials that Crave may reasonably require. This includes a letter of intent or other evidence confirming the franchisee's favorable prospects for obtaining the site.
This requirement ensures that Crave has sufficient information to assess the suitability of the proposed location. The additional information, such as a letter of intent, provides Crave with assurance that the franchisee is likely to secure the site, making the on-site evaluation a worthwhile investment of time and resources.
It is important for prospective Crave franchisees to understand that the site approval process involves more than just meeting the basic site selection guidelines. Franchisees should be prepared to gather and submit all requested documentation promptly to avoid delays in the approval process. The FDD states that franchisees must submit all required information regarding the proposed site no later than 90 days after signing the Franchise Agreement. Crave then has 30 days to approve or decline the site.