Does Crisp & Green specify the menu of food items that franchisees must sell?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You must offer for sale at or through your Franchised Restaurant all products and services that we specify from time to time. You are prohibited from offering for sale, selling, or distributing any other products or services apart from those we specify from time to time, and you are prohibited from engaging in any marketing, advertising, or solicitation activities of any kind in the Designated Area of other Restaurants unless such activities are conducted with other appropriate franchisees pursuant to a Local Marketing Cooperative. We may make changes, updates, and modifications to the products and services that we require you to provide at any time and from time to time, without limitation.
The products and services that we require you to provide include our menu of food items sold for purchase and consumption at the premises, on a "to-go" basis, or, if you have been approved to operate one, through delivery to a Crisp & Go Location; food items sold for consumption off the premises; gift certificates and vouchers; apparel and accessories; catering and delivery services; and other goods and services that we specify from time to time. You must provide all goods and services in accordance with our Standards.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 51–52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crisp & Green Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to offer all products and services that Crisp & Green specifies. Franchisees are prohibited from selling any other products or services apart from those specified by Crisp & Green. These required products and services include a menu of food items for purchase and consumption at the restaurant, on a "to-go" basis, or through delivery to a Crisp & Go Location if approved.
In addition to the food menu, franchisees must also offer food items for consumption off the premises, gift certificates and vouchers, apparel and accessories, catering and delivery services, and other goods and services that Crisp & Green may specify from time to time. All goods and services must be provided in accordance with Crisp & Green's standards.
Crisp & Green retains the right to make changes, updates, and modifications to the products and services that franchisees are required to provide at any time without limitation. This allows Crisp & Green to adapt the menu and offerings to changing consumer preferences or market conditions, ensuring consistency across all franchise locations.