Can Kitchen Solvers license others to develop and operate the KITCHEN SOLVERS® Business at any location outside a franchisee's Development Area?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You expressly understand and agree that we and our affiliates reserve all rights not expressly granted to you under the Franchise Agreement and, if applicable, the Development Agreement. We and/or our affiliates reserve the right to: (a) establish franchises or company-owned businesses under the Marks anywhere outside the Territory; (b) establish franchises or company owned businesses under marks other than KITCHEN SOLVERS® both within and outside the Territory; (c) to distribute products or services through alternative channels of distribution, including by mail order, catalog, or the Internet (or any other existing or future form of electronic commerce) under any mark, including KITCHEN SOLVERS® (d) use the KITCHEN SOLVERS® and any and all other marks to market and advertise within the Territory; and (e) to merge or affiliate with any other brand, including a competitive brand with units operating in the Territory. We also reserve the right to develop and operate and to franchise or license others to develop and operate the KITCHEN SOLVERS® Business at any location outside your Territory. We and/or our affiliates may engage in these activities without compensation to you.
Source: Item 12 — Territory (FDD pages 31–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Kitchen Solvers retains the right to develop, operate, franchise, or license others to develop and operate a Kitchen Solvers business at any location outside a franchisee's territory. This means that while franchisees are granted a specific territory, Kitchen Solvers is not restricted from establishing other franchises or company-owned businesses outside of that territory.
This reservation of rights allows Kitchen Solvers to expand its brand presence without being limited by individual franchisee territories. It also enables Kitchen Solvers to pursue opportunities in areas not covered by existing franchisees, potentially increasing overall brand recognition and market share.
For a prospective franchisee, this implies that while they have certain territorial rights, Kitchen Solvers can still license or franchise others outside of their territory. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors typically need the flexibility to grow and adapt to market conditions. Franchisees may want to inquire about Kitchen Solvers's strategic plans for expansion and how they might impact existing franchisees.
It is important to note that Kitchen Solvers also reserves the right to engage in other activities, such as establishing franchises under different marks, distributing products through alternative channels, and marketing within the franchisee's territory. These rights are common in franchise agreements and provide Kitchen Solvers with the necessary control to manage the brand and adapt to changing market conditions.