What are some examples of limited purpose facilities considered as Non-Traditional Sites for Crepe De Licious?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As used in this Agreement, "Non-Traditional
Sites" shall mean outlets that serve primarily the customers located within a facility, such as captive audience facilities (examples include, but are not limited to, parks charging admission, stadiums, amusement parks and centers, theaters and art centers), limited purpose facilities (examples include, but are not limited to, airports, transportation centers, department stores, in-door shopping centers, office buildings, business and industrial complexes, museums, educational facilities, hospitals, art centers, and recreational parks), limited access facilities (examples include, but are not limited to, military complexes, buyer club businesses, educational facilities, business and industrial complexes), and other types of institutional accounts.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crepe De Licious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Non-Traditional Sites include outlets that primarily serve customers within a facility. Limited purpose facilities are one category of Non-Traditional Sites. Examples of limited purpose facilities for Crepe De Licious franchises include airports, transportation centers, department stores, indoor shopping centers, office buildings, business and industrial complexes, museums, educational facilities, hospitals, art centers, and recreational parks.
For a prospective franchisee, this means Crepe De Licious is open to locations beyond traditional storefronts. This provides flexibility in choosing a site and potentially lower startup costs, depending on the location. Non-Traditional Sites often have built-in customer traffic, reducing the need for extensive marketing to attract customers.
However, franchisees should consider the specific challenges of operating in these locations. For example, airports and transportation centers may have extended hours or require compliance with specific regulations. Locations within office buildings or educational facilities may experience peak hours during lunch and require a different staffing model. The FDD specifies that these Non-Traditional Sites can be located within or outside the Development Area.
Ultimately, the suitability of a Non-Traditional Site depends on factors like foot traffic, lease terms, operational requirements, and the target customer base. Franchisees should carefully evaluate these factors and discuss them with Crepe De Licious before making a final decision.