Will Crepe De Licious counsel me on pre-opening procedures?

According to Crepe De Licious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Crepe De Licious will counsel you on necessary pre-opening procedures. Specifically, Crepe De Licious will assist you with inventory ordering of products, equipment, and supplies through their affiliate or other suppliers, as applicable. This assistance is designed to help you commence operations effectively.

Crepe De Licious also provides several other forms of pre-opening assistance. They will provide site selection guidelines and assistance to help you determine an acceptable location for your franchise. Crepe De Licious will review your lease agreement for the Restaurant or Kiosk to ensure that its terms contain their required provisions and meet their minimum standards, and they will review and authorize a final lease for your Restaurant or Kiosk.

Furthermore, Crepe De Licious offers restaurant design preparation services and specifications for furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, and supplies. You must submit final construction plans and specifications for approval before starting construction and must build according to the approved plans. Crepe De Licious also provides an initial training program in Concord, Ontario, Canada, or another designated location, for you and your designated manager, if applicable.

It is important to note that Crepe De Licious states that their approval of a site does not guarantee its suitability or any expected level of sales, revenues, or profits. Their approval only indicates that the site meets the minimum requirements for a Crepe De Licious Restaurant site. The typical time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening can range from five to 12 months, depending on factors like securing a location, financing, permits, and the timing of equipment delivery.