What limited advice and assistance will Learningrx provide to franchisees in selecting a site?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee is solely responsible for locating a site for the Business and negotiating a lease for the property.
Upon request, Franchisor will provide limited advice and assistance to Franchisee in selecting a site and analyzing a location and in negotiating a lease.
Franchisor will analyze a location by examining population density, traffic patterns, proximity of the proposed location to any other LearningRx Centers, or any other reasonable criteria, as set forth in Section 10.2.
Franchisee agrees that the location of the Center is a factor in the potential for success of the Business and the location will be located close to the Center of the Territory.
Franchisor may reject any location in its discretion, but consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
If Franchisee and Franchisor cannot agree on the site selection, then Franchisee must select two (2) alternative sites.
Franchisor shall provide Franchisee with an evaluation of each site as described above.
Franchisor shall approve or disapprove Franchisee's proposed site within thirty (30) days of the date Franchisor receives written notice of the proposed site from Franchisee.
Any site not approved in writing by Franchisor within the thirty (30) day time period shall be deemed disapproved.
However, Franchisor's assistance in no way constitutes a representation or warranty with respect to the property or the lease.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for finding a location for the business and negotiating the lease. However, Learningrx will provide limited advice and assistance to franchisees in selecting a site, analyzing the location, and negotiating a lease, if requested.
Learningrx will analyze the location by considering factors such as population density, traffic patterns, and the proximity to other Learningrx centers, as detailed in Section 10.2 of the FDD. Learningrx may reject a proposed location at its discretion, but this consent will not be unreasonably withheld. The location of the Learningrx center is considered a factor in the potential success of the business, and it should be located near the center of the territory.
If the franchisee and Learningrx cannot agree on a site, the franchisee must select two alternative sites for Learningrx to evaluate. Learningrx will provide an evaluation of each of these sites. Learningrx has 30 days to approve or disapprove a proposed site after receiving written notice from the franchisee. Failure to approve a site in writing within this 30-day period will result in the site being deemed disapproved.
The FDD states that Learningrx's assistance does not constitute a representation or warranty regarding the property or the lease. This means that while Learningrx offers advice, the franchisee bears the ultimate responsibility and risk associated with the site selection and lease negotiation. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider this and conduct their own due diligence when selecting a location.