What are the Dryject franchisee's obligations regarding site selection (Item 9) and how does this relate to the territory designated by the franchisor (Item 11)?

According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee bears the responsibility for site selection and acquisition or leasing, as outlined in the Franchise Agreement and referenced in Item 11. Specifically, it is the franchisee's sole responsibility to locate a suitable site for their Dryject Franchised Business. The franchisee has the right to operate the business office from their home. They also have the right to relocate the business office, provided they obtain Dryject's prior written consent and the relocation does not infringe on the territorial rights of other franchisees or businesses owned by Dryject. The franchisee cannot lease or purchase a premises to operate the business office outside of their Designated Territory. The franchisee must notify Dryject of any relocation prior to it occurring and bears all costs associated with the relocation.

Dryject designates the franchisee's territory before the franchise opens, as stated in Item 11. This designated territory is referenced in the Franchise Agreement. The franchisee's rights to operate are confined to this area. The agreement specifies that the territory described in Addendum A is made available by Dryject as a territory for a Dryject franchised business, referred to as the "Designated Territory."

In summary, while Dryject designates the territory in which the franchisee can operate, the franchisee is responsible for finding a suitable physical location within that territory for their business office. This location must not infringe on other franchisees' territories, and Dryject's approval is required for any relocation of the business office. The franchisee cannot operate the business office outside of their designated territory.