Does Crisp & Green's approval of a site guarantee its suitability for a Crisp & Green Franchised Restaurant?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You hereby acknowledge and agree that approval by us 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.
Approval by us of the site indicates only that we believe the site complies with acceptable minimum criteria established by us solely for its purposes as of the time of the evaluation.
Both we and you acknowledge that application of criteria that have been effective with respect to other sites and premises may not be predictive of potential for all sites and that, subsequent to approval by us of a site, demographic and/or economic factors, such as competition from other similar businesses, included in or excluded from criteria used by us could change, thereby altering the potential of a site.
Such factors are unpredictable and are beyond our control.
We shall not be responsible for the failure of a site approved by us to meet your expectations as to revenue or operational criteria.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–252)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crisp & Green's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, site approval by Crisp & Green does not guarantee the site's suitability for a Franchised Restaurant. While Crisp & Green may offer assistance in analyzing the market area and determining site feasibility, franchisees are ultimately responsible for identifying and securing a location. Crisp & Green will review the submitted site approval package and provide feedback within thirty days, but final approval does not represent a warranty of any kind.
Crisp & Green states that their approval only indicates that the site meets their minimum criteria at the time of evaluation. These criteria are established solely for their purposes. Factors such as demographic or economic changes, including competition, can alter a site's potential after approval. These factors are often unpredictable and beyond Crisp & Green's control.
This means that even if Crisp & Green approves a site, the franchisee bears the risk that the location may not meet their expectations for revenue or operational success. The franchisee is expected to conduct their own independent investigation to determine if the site is suitable for their Crisp & Green restaurant. The franchisee also releases Crisp & Green from any liability related to the selection and acceptance of the premises.