What is the Deka Lash franchisor's obligation regarding relocation approval?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 40–44)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must have approval from Deka Lash to relocate their franchised business. Deka Lash states that they will not normally approve a relocation unless there is a material change in economic or other factors affecting the outlet.
However, if a franchisee loses possession of their location through no fault of their own, or if Deka Lash gives prior approval, the franchisee can apply for relocation approval to another site within their designated area, assuming a suitable site is available.
Deka Lash will typically approve or disapprove the relocation of the Deka Lash outlet within 14 business days after the franchisee submits the required site selection documents.