What is the definition of 'Territory' in the Desi District franchise agreement?

According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Territory' is defined based on what is stated on the Summary Page of the franchise agreement. If the territory is not explicitly defined on the Summary Page, then the territory will be determined in accordance with Section 6.1 of the franchise agreement.

Section 6.1 outlines the process for determining the location and territory. If the location and territory are not specified on the Summary Page, the franchisee is responsible for finding a potential location within the Development Area. This proposed location must then be submitted to Desi District for acceptance, along with any related information requested by Desi District. If Desi District does not provide written acceptance of the proposed location within 30 days, it is considered rejected.

Once Desi District accepts the location, they will issue a Location Acceptance Letter, which includes the specific location and territory granted to the franchisee. Desi District has the discretion to determine the territory in good faith, substantially following the guidelines outlined in Item 12 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. This means that the franchisee's protected area is not automatically defined but is subject to Desi District's approval and determination based on their established criteria.