Can a Dryject franchisee relocate the Franchised Business without prior written consent?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Franchise Agreement grants you the right to operate a Franchised Business only within a Designated Territory. You must select a Territory, subject to our approval. Our approval will be based upon a variety of factors, including the viability of the proposed territory in relation to the number of golf courses, the number of potential parks and recreation facilities, junior and senior high schools, colleges and universities and other large areas of turf which could benefit from the services offered by the Franchise Owner. You will receive a Designated Territory based on an area sufficient to encompass a minimum of the equivalent of 200 eighteen-hole golf courses within the boundaries of the proposed territory. You may not relocate the Franchised Business without our prior written consent.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is not allowed to relocate their franchised business without obtaining prior written consent from Dryject. The FDD specifies that the franchise agreement grants the franchisee the right to operate solely within a Designated Territory, which must be approved by Dryject based on factors such as the number of golf courses and potential parks and recreation facilities.
This requirement means that if a Dryject franchisee wishes to move their business to a new location, they must first seek and receive approval from Dryject. This provision allows Dryject to maintain control over the distribution and placement of its franchises, ensuring that any relocation aligns with the company's strategic objectives and does not negatively impact other franchisees or the brand's overall market presence.
For a prospective Dryject franchisee, this condition highlights the importance of carefully selecting an initial territory and thoroughly evaluating its long-term potential. While relocation might seem like a viable option in the future, the need for franchisor approval introduces an element of uncertainty and dependence on Dryject's assessment of the proposed new location. Franchisees should discuss potential relocation scenarios with Dryject during their due diligence to understand the criteria and process involved in obtaining consent.