Can a Deka Lash franchisee relocate their Franchised Business?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 3.1 Location for Franchise Premises. You will operate your Franchised Business at the Franchise Location that we have approved as designated in Section 2 of the Schedule 1 of this Franchise Agreement.
We base approval on our site selection criteria in our Manual.
You must operate the Franchised Business only from the site we approve.
- 3.2 Permitted Uses. You may operate the Franchised Business only at the approved site and may not relocate without our approval.
You must sell approved products and provide approved services only at the Deka Lash studio you operate under a Franchise Agreement with us.
- 3.3 Relocation of the Franchised Business.
We will not normally approve the relocation of the Franchised Business unless there is a material change in economic or other factors affecting your outlet.
We will not normally allow you to open additional outlets within your Protected Area.
If you lose possession of the Location through no fault of your own, or if we give our approval, you may apply to us for our approval to relocate your business to another site in the designated area, provided such a site is available.
We will approve or disapprove the relocation of your outlet, typically within 14 business days of your submission of the required site selection documents required by us.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 63–234)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their Franchised Business at the location that Deka Lash approves, as designated in Schedule 1 of the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees need to get approval from Deka Lash to relocate.
Deka Lash will not normally approve a relocation unless there is a significant change in economic or other factors affecting the outlet. If a franchisee loses possession of their location through no fault of their own, or if Deka Lash gives approval, the franchisee can apply to relocate to another site within their designated area, assuming a suitable site is available.
Deka Lash typically takes 14 business days to approve or disapprove a relocation, following the submission of required site selection documents. This process ensures that any new location meets Deka Lash's standards and is likely to succeed.
This policy ensures that Deka Lash maintains control over the location of its franchises, protecting brand consistency and market strategy. For a prospective franchisee, this means that relocation is not guaranteed and depends on specific circumstances and Deka Lash's approval.