What is considered an 'Excluded Venue' for a Marble Slab Creamery franchise location?

According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery FDD, a 'Venue' is defined as any site other than an 'Excluded Venue'. The FDD does not specifically define what constitutes an 'Excluded Venue'.

However, the FDD does state that if an applicant selects the 'Non-exclusive' option, Marble Slab Creamery retains the right to operate or franchise others to operate restaurants under the Marble Slab Creamery name at any location, including at Excluded Venues, regardless of their proximity to any Restaurant developed by the applicant. Similarly, even if an applicant selects the 'Protected Rights' option, Marble Slab Creamery still retains 'Reserved Rights' to operate or license others to operate restaurants at Excluded Venues.

Because the definition of 'Excluded Venue' is not provided in the FDD, it is important that prospective franchisees ask Marble Slab Creamery for a comprehensive list of what constitutes an 'Excluded Venue' to fully understand the scope of their territorial protection (if any) and the potential for Marble Slab Creamery to operate near their franchise.