What is the required proximity of a Face Foundrie Facial Bar to the franchisee's primary residence?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
on in the area; and (d) policies regarding protected territories and other conditions that we deem appropriate; among other factors.
Except as noted below, as long as you are in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, we will not operate a Facial Bar or grant to a third party the right to operate a Facial Bar within your Territory. Protected territories may overlap, but we will not approve anyone opening or operating a FACE FOUNDRIÉ facial bar within the protected territory given to another facial bar.
You may not move or relocate your Facial Bar without our prior written consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. A request for relocation must be made in writing, stating the new location, received by us at least 60 days before the date of intended relocation, and be accompanied by a relocation fee of $1,000 (the "Relocation Fee"). The new location must be within your territory, and it may not be located within any territory we grant to any other franchisee. In addition to the Relocation Fee, you will be responsible for any additional expenses we incur in facilitating your relocation.
Under the Franchise Agreement and Area Development Agreement
We may also have situations where we designate a "TBD" (to be determined) search area, protected territory or development territory. If you receive a TBD territory, you have the right to look for a site in any area that has not already been given as a protected territory, search area, or development territory to another FACE FOUNDRIÉ facial bar. However, if you find a proposed site in near proximity to another FACE FOUNDRIÉ facial bar, even though not in that facial bar's protected territory, we may offer the site to the existing franchisee before we agree to assign that area to you or grant you the right to develop your Facial Bar at that site.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the proximity of a Face Foundrie Facial Bar to the franchisee's primary residence is not explicitly detailed. The document does outline territory considerations, stating that Face Foundrie will not operate a Facial Bar or grant the right to a third party to operate one within a franchisee's protected territory, as long as the franchisee remains in compliance with the Franchise Agreement. Protected territories may overlap, but Face Foundrie will not approve anyone opening or operating a Face Foundrie facial bar within another facial bar's protected territory.
The FDD mentions that a franchisee may not move or relocate their Facial Bar without prior written consent from Face Foundrie, which will not be unreasonably withheld. A relocation request must be submitted in writing at least 60 days before the intended relocation date, accompanied by a $1,000 relocation fee. The new location must be within the franchisee's territory and not within any territory granted to another franchisee.
In situations where Face Foundrie designates a "TBD" (to be determined) search area, protected territory, or development territory, the franchisee has the right to look for a site in any area not already assigned to another Face Foundrie facial bar. However, if a proposed site is in close proximity to another Face Foundrie facial bar, even if not within that facial bar's protected territory, Face Foundrie may offer the site to the existing franchisee before agreeing to assign that area to the new franchisee. If a franchisee does not name a protected territory or if it is "to be determined," they will not have rights to a protected territory until a location is approved by Face Foundrie.
Since the FDD does not specify a required proximity to the franchisee's primary residence, it would be prudent for a prospective franchisee to discuss this matter directly with Face Foundrie. Understanding the criteria used to evaluate potential locations and how they might relate to the franchisee's residence is essential for making an informed investment decision.