If a Deka Lash franchisee wishes to relocate, what must they obtain?
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 the 2024 Deka Lash Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must obtain Deka Lash's approval before relocating their Franchised Business. Deka Lash approval is based on site selection criteria outlined in their manual. The franchisee must operate the Deka Lash studio only from an approved site.
Relocation is not normally approved unless there is a significant change in economic or other factors affecting the outlet. If the franchisee loses possession of the location through no fault of their own, or if Deka Lash gives approval, the franchisee may apply to relocate to another site in the designated area, provided such a site is available.
Deka Lash will typically approve or disapprove the relocation of the outlet within 14 business days of the franchisee submitting the required site selection documents. This process ensures that the new location aligns with Deka Lash's standards and has the potential to maintain the brand's reputation and success. This requirement is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as franchisors want to ensure brand consistency and protect the territory of other franchisees.