Can a Crepe De Licious franchisee face competition from other franchisees?

According to Crepe De Licious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may face competition from various sources. The Franchise Agreement grants the franchisee the non-exclusive right to operate a Crepe De Licious Restaurant, Kiosk, or Food Truck within a defined territory. This territory is typically a five-mile radius around the location for Restaurants or Kiosks, but consists of an assigned list of zip codes for Food Trucks.

Crepe De Licious franchisees should be aware that they will not receive an exclusive territory. This means they may face competition from other franchisees, outlets owned by Crepe De Licious, other distribution channels or competitive brands controlled by Crepe De Licious. Competition may also come from third-party delivery services or ghost kitchens affiliated with the Crepe De Licious franchise system. While franchisees are prohibited from directly selling or advertising within another franchisee's territory, the lack of exclusivity means that competition within the general area is possible and to be expected.

Crepe De Licious also retains significant rights that could impact a franchisee's business. These include the right to operate or franchise Crepe De Licious Restaurants, Kiosks, and Food Trucks outside the franchisee's territory, even if it affects the franchisee's business. Crepe De Licious can also use the Internet and other channels for distribution, sell proprietary items through various retail locations, and even acquire or merge with businesses that compete directly with a franchisee's location. These factors highlight the importance of carefully evaluating the market and potential competition before investing in a Crepe De Licious franchise.