How many consecutive days of closure of the Crave Franchised Business constitute abandonment, potentially leading to termination?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (e) If you at any time cease to operate or otherwise abandon the Franchised Business (you will be deemed to have abandoned the Franchised Business if you do not operate it for three (3) consecutive days, unless the closure is due to circumstances beyond your control or we have consented to such closure), or lose the right to possession of the premises (including, without limitation, if the lease or any other agreement by which you have the right to possess the premises is terminated), or otherwise forfeit the right to do or transact business in the jurisdiction where the Franchised Business is located; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply in cases of Force Majeure (acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other industrial disturbances, war, riot, epidemic, acts of terrorism, fire or other catastrophe or other forces beyond your control; provided, however, that Force Majeure shall not include your lack of financing), if through no fault of yours the premises are damaged or destroyed by an event as described above, provided that you apply within thirty (30) days after such event for our approval to relocate or reconstruct the premises (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) and you diligently pursue such reconstruction or relocation; such approval may be conditioned upon the payment of our relocation fee;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee will be deemed to have abandoned their Franchised Business if they do not operate it for three consecutive days. This can lead to termination of the franchise agreement.
However, there are exceptions to this rule. If the closure is due to circumstances beyond the franchisee's control, such as acts of God, strikes, war, or fire, it will not be considered abandonment. Additionally, if Crave has consented to the closure, it will not be considered abandonment.
In cases of damage or destruction of the premises due to events beyond the franchisee's control, the franchisee must apply for approval to relocate or reconstruct the premises within 30 days of the event. This approval cannot be unreasonably withheld by Crave, but may be conditional upon the payment of a relocation fee. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand these conditions and exceptions, as failure to operate the business for three consecutive days without a valid reason could result in termination of the franchise agreement.