What must a Gold Star franchisee do to operate a Store in an additional location?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 1.4 Additional Stores.
The rights granted FRANCHISEE under this Agreement relate solely to the Retail Location.
In order to operate a Store in an additional location, FRANCHISEE must apply for and be granted approval (the COMPANY is not obligated to grant such approval) to purchase a separate franchise, satisfactorily complete the site selection process and sign and comply with a separate franchise agreement (which must be the COMPANY's then current form
- of franchise agreement) and pay additional fees equal to the COMPANY's then current fees, including but not limited to initial franchise fees, continuing franchise fees, advertising and other fees.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–163)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the rights granted to a franchisee pertain solely to the Retail Location specified in the franchise agreement. To operate a Gold Star store in an additional location, a franchisee must apply for and receive approval to purchase a separate franchise. Gold Star is not obligated to grant such approval.
Furthermore, the franchisee must satisfactorily complete the site selection process for the new location. This involves finding a suitable site that meets Gold Star's criteria and standards. The franchisee will also need to sign and comply with a separate franchise agreement, which must be Gold Star's then-current form of agreement.
In addition to these steps, the franchisee must pay additional fees equal to Gold Star's then-current fees. These fees include, but are not limited to, initial franchise fees, continuing franchise fees, advertising fees, and other applicable fees. This ensures that the franchisee meets all financial obligations associated with operating the additional location under the Gold Star brand.