Who is responsible for ensuring that a location is approved by the governing jurisdiction for a Crepe De Licious franchise?

According to the 2025 Crepe De Licious Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise granted is limited to a single Restaurant, Kiosk, or Food Truck at the Approved Location. The Restaurant or Kiosk must be located at the Approved Location, and the Food Truck must always be located within the Territory. The document specifies that the franchise is limited to a location approved by Crepe De Licious and the local municipality.

This means that a prospective Crepe De Licious franchisee needs to obtain approval from both the franchisor and the local governing jurisdiction (city, county, etc.) for their chosen site. This dual approval process is typical in franchising, as the franchisor needs to ensure the location fits their brand standards and business model, while the local government ensures compliance with local laws and regulations.

The FDD states that if a particular site has not been selected and approved at the time the Franchise Agreement is signed, Attachment A will describe the Approved Location in general terms. After Crepe De Licious has approved a location, they will complete the Approved Location and the Territory in Attachment A-1. The Territory is dependent on the location of the Restaurant, Kiosk, or Food Truck. Crepe De Licious will present the franchisee with the Territory upon the identification of the site. If the franchisee does not wish to accept the Territory, they may choose another site location, and Crepe De Licious will present them with another Territory based on the site selected.

Therefore, it is crucial for potential franchisees to understand that securing both Crepe De Licious's approval and the local municipality's approval is a condition for the franchise grant. This process ensures that the location is suitable for operating a Crepe De Licious business and complies with all applicable regulations.