Under what conditions might Marble Slab Creamery offer a 'Satellite' location to a franchisee?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 5.26.3 In addition to operating Franchisee's Restaurant at the Accepted Location, Franchisor may offer Franchisee the opportunity to enter into a Franchise Agreement addendum (a "Satellite Addendum") which would grant Franchisee the right, in consideration for an additional satellite fee, to offer products from a Satellite at another location within the shopping center, mall, or venue in which Franchisee's Restaurant at the Accepted Location is located.
Franchisor do not consider a temporary, promotional holiday display case or decorating table to be a Satellite, but Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's written approval to operate one.
If Franchisee operate a Traditional Restaurant and obtain the right in a Satellite Addendum to operate a Satellite in the same shopping center, mall, or venue, Franchisee's existing Traditional Restaurant may supply the Satellite with products.
If Franchisee do not enter into a Satellite Addendum, Franchisee do not have any rights to operate any Satellites in addition to Franchisee's Restaurant at the Accepted Location.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 101)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Marble Slab Creamery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be offered the opportunity to operate a 'Satellite' location under specific conditions. Marble Slab Creamery may offer a franchisee the chance to enter into a 'Satellite Addendum,' granting the right to offer products from a Satellite at another location within the same shopping center, mall, or venue where the franchisee's primary Marble Slab Creamery restaurant is located. This opportunity requires the payment of an additional satellite fee.
It's important to note that temporary, promotional holiday displays are not considered Satellites, and require written approval from Marble Slab Creamery. If a franchisee operates a Traditional Restaurant and secures the right to operate a Satellite through a Satellite Addendum, the existing Traditional Restaurant can supply the Satellite with products. However, without entering into a Satellite Addendum, the franchisee has no right to operate any Satellites in addition to their primary restaurant.
This addendum allows franchisees to expand their presence and revenue streams within their existing location, but it also requires additional investment and adherence to Marble Slab Creamery's guidelines. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the costs and benefits of operating a Satellite location and ensure they understand the terms and conditions outlined in the Satellite Addendum.