What condition must a Desi District franchisee maintain the business in?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
rocedures and specifications of Desi District Franchise Group related to gift cards, certificates, and other pre-paid systems, or related to customer loyalty, membership/subscription, or customer incentive programs.
- 7.12 Maintenance and Repair. Franchisee shall at all times keep the Business in a neat and clean condition, perform all appropriate maintenance, and keep all physical property in good repair. In addition, Franchisee shall promptly perform all work on the physical property of the Business as Desi District Franchise Group may prescribe from time to time, including but not limited to periodic interior and exterior painting; resurfacing of the parking lot; roof repairs; and replacement of obsolete or worn out signage, floor coverings, furnishings, equipment and décor. Franchisee acknowledges that the System Standards may include requirements for cleaning, maintenance, and repair.
- 7.13 Remodeling. In addition to Franchisee's obligations to comply with all System Standards in effect from time to time, Desi District Franchise Group may require Franchisee to undertake and complete a Remodel of the Location to Desi District Franchise Group's satisfaction. Franchisee must complete the Remodel in the time frame specified by Desi District Franchise Group. Desi District Franchise Group may require the Franchisee to submit plans for Desi District Franchise Group's reasonable approval prior to commencing a required Remodel. Desi District Franchise Group's right to require a Remodel is limited as follows: (i) the Remodel will not be required in the first two or last two years of the term (except that a Remodel may be required as a condition to renewal of the term or a Transfer), and (ii) a Remodel will not be required more than once every five years from the date on which Franchisee was required to complete the prior Remodel.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must maintain their business in a specific condition. Franchisees are required to keep the business in a neat and clean condition at all times. This includes performing appropriate maintenance and keeping all physical property in good repair.
Desi District may also prescribe specific work on the physical property of the business, such as periodic interior and exterior painting, resurfacing the parking lot, roof repairs, and replacing obsolete or worn-out signage, floor coverings, furnishings, equipment, and décor. Franchisees acknowledge that the System Standards may include requirements for cleaning, maintenance, and repair.
In addition to general maintenance, Desi District may require franchisees to undertake and complete a remodel of the location to Desi District's satisfaction. Franchisees must complete the remodel within the timeframe specified by Desi District and may need to submit plans for approval before starting the remodel. However, remodels will not be required in the first two or last two years of the franchise term, with exceptions for renewals or transfers, and will not be required more than once every five years from the completion date of the prior remodel.