Does Crepe De Licious provide consultation in connection with the grand opening of your Crepe De Licious Business?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
– Sections 7.05 – 7.07).
- 8 Provide assistance with your grand opening marketing programs (See Franchise Agreement Section 5.13(b) and Section 7.10).
- 9 Provide an initial training program in Concord, Ontario, Canada or another location designated by us ("Initial Training Program") to you and your designated manager, if applicable (See Franchise Agreement - Section 7.08).
- 10 Provide templates for certain promotional and advertising materials, and consultation in connection with the grand opening of your Crepe de licious Business (See Franchise Agreement - Section 7.10).
Under Area Development Agreement: Before you open the Franchised Restaurant:
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- We will approve or deny your proposed site for each Franchised Restaurant. (Area Development Agreement, Section 3.2)
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Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 29–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crepe De Licious Franchise Disclosure Document, Crepe De Licious does provide consultation in connection with the grand opening of your Crepe De Licious business. Specifically, Crepe De Licious provides assistance with your grand opening marketing programs and templates for certain promotional and advertising materials.
In addition to assistance from Crepe De Licious, franchisees must spend at least $2,500 on local advertising, public relations, promotion, and other marketing activities in connection with the grand opening of their Restaurant, Kiosk, or Food Truck. This spending must occur before the opening and during the first 90 days of operation. All grand opening marketing campaigns require approval from Crepe De Licious, and franchisees must submit proof of expenditures within 30 days after opening.
This grand opening support and required marketing expenditure are typical in the franchise industry, as franchisors want to ensure a strong start for new locations. Franchisees should carefully plan their grand opening marketing strategy and budget to maximize the impact of their launch and ensure compliance with Crepe De Licious's requirements.