What does Face Foundrie's approval of a site indicate?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 3.2.3 Area Developer hereby acknowledges and agrees that approval by Franchisor of a site does not constitute an assurance, representation, or warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the suitability of the site for the Franchised Facial Bar or for any other purpose.
Approval by Franchisor of the site indicates only that Franchisor believes the site complies with acceptable minimum criteria established by Franchisor solely for its purposes as of the time of the evaluation.
Both Area Developer and Franchisor acknowledge that application of criteria that have been effective with respect to other sites and premises may not be predictive of potential for all sites and that, subsequent to approval by Franchisor of a site, demographic and/or economic factors, such as competition from other similar businesses, included in or excluded from criteria used by Franchisor could change, thereby altering the potential of a site.
Such factors are unpredictable and are beyond the control of Franchisor.
Franchisor shall not be responsible for the failure of a site approved by Franchisor to meet Area Developer's expectations as to revenue or operational criteria.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 74–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor's approval of a site does not guarantee its suitability or potential for success. Face Foundrie's approval only indicates that the franchisor believes the site meets the minimum criteria established by them at the time of evaluation. This means that while Face Foundrie assesses potential locations, their approval is simply a benchmark against their internal standards.
Several factors could change after the site is approved, impacting its potential. These include demographic and economic shifts, such as increased competition. These factors are unpredictable and outside of Face Foundrie's control. Therefore, Face Foundrie is not responsible if an approved site fails to meet the area developer's expectations regarding revenue or operational criteria.
As an area developer, it is your responsibility to identify and secure suitable sites for Face Foundrie Facial Bars. While Face Foundrie provides site selection guidelines and assistance, they do not offer any assurance about the site's performance. Ultimately, the success of the location depends on various external factors and the area developer's ability to manage and operate the business effectively. Prospective franchisees should conduct their own thorough market research and due diligence to assess the viability of any potential site.