What factors does Crepe De Licious consider when approving a location for a Franchised Restaurant?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
y approved it in writing. In approving a location for the Franchised Restaurant, we consider the location, neighborhood, traffic patterns, visibility, parking facilities, size, lease, and zoning. If you do not locate and secure an acceptable site within the required time frames, you will be in default of your agreement with us for which we may terminate your agreement.
Under the Franchise Agreement and Area Development Agreement, our approval (or failure to disapprove) of a site does not constitute an assurance, representation, or warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the suitability of the site for the Franchised Restaurant or for any other purpose, or as to any expected level of sales, revenues or profits. Approval by us of the site indicates only that the site meets the minimum requirements for a Crepe Delicious Restaurant site.
Schedule for Opening
The typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening the Restaurant, Kiosk, or Food Truck can vary from five to 12 months. You must schedule the opening of your Crepe de licious Business within 12 months after signing the Franchise Agreement. If you do not open your Crepe de licious Business within 12 months after you sign the Franchise Agreement, you will be required to pay us an Opening Extension Fee until you open.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 29–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crepe De Licious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, when evaluating a location for a franchised restaurant, several factors are taken into account. These include the location itself, the surrounding neighborhood, traffic patterns, visibility, parking facilities, the size of the location, the terms of the lease, and zoning regulations. Crepe De Licious typically prefers its businesses to be situated in busy malls, but outside the food court area, aiming for a quieter and more relaxed setting.
Crepe De Licious will consult with prospective franchisees on current site selection guidelines and provide counseling. However, the final responsibility for choosing, obtaining, and developing the site rests with the franchisee. The franchisor's approval of a site only indicates that it meets the minimum requirements and does not guarantee the site's suitability or potential profitability.
Under the Area Development Agreement, franchisees must submit required documents for each proposed site. Crepe De Licious retains the sole discretion to approve or disapprove the location. Securing a lease or binding agreement for the purchase of the approved site on terms acceptable to Crepe De Licious is also mandatory. Failure to secure an acceptable site within the specified time frames can result in default of the agreement, potentially leading to termination.