Does Cream review and approve or disapprove the Lease for a Shop?
Cream Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Prior to Opening Your Shop
Before you begin operating your Shop, we or our designees will:
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- If you have not received approval for a Premises for your Shop upon signing your agreement, we will review and approve or disapprove a proposed site for your Shop (Area Development Agreement, Section 2.C; Franchise Agreement – Sections 2.A).
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- Review and approve or disapprove the Construction Plans and Lease (each defined below) for your Shop. Other than the Proprietary Products sold by Parent, we do not directly provide, deliver, or install any equipment, signs, fixtures, opening inventory, or supplies for our franchisees (Franchise Agreement – Section 2.B and 2.C).
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- If you are opening your first Jeni's Ice Creams Scoop Shop, provide the Initial Training Program to your Mandatory Trainees (Franchise Agreement – Section 4.A).
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- If you are opening your first Jeni's Ice Creams Scoop Shop, provide on-site opening support for five days in connection with your grand opening (Franchise Agreement – Section 4.C).
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- Make our Brand Manual available to you (Franchise Agreement − Section 4.E).
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- Approve or disapprove your grand opening advertising program (Franchise Agreement Section 9.A).
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- Review and either approve or disapprove your Shop to open for business (Franchise Agreement – Section 2.C).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 28–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cream's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cream reviews and approves or disapproves the Lease for a Shop. Before a franchisee executes any lease, sublease, or other document to secure occupancy rights for the premises, they must obtain Cream's approval of the lease. Cream also reviews and approves or disapproves the Construction Plans for the shop.
This means that prospective Cream franchisees must submit their proposed lease agreements to Cream for approval before signing them. This is a crucial step, as franchisees are required to secure possession of the site under the terms of a Lease that Cream has approved within 120 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. Failure to meet this deadline could result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement.
Cream's approval process ensures that the lease terms align with their brand standards and operational requirements. This protects both the franchisee and the overall brand by ensuring suitable locations and lease conditions. Franchisees should factor in the time required for Cream's review and approval when planning their shop opening to avoid delays or potential termination of their agreement.