What factors does Monicals Pizza consider when approving or disapproving a proposed location?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor has the right to approve or disapprove a proposed location based on such factors as it deems appropriate, including, without limitation, the condition of the premises, demographics of the surrounding area, proximity to other existing or potential sites for Monical's Restaurants, proximity to Competitive Businesses, lease requirements, traffic patterns, visibility, vehicular and pedestrian access, proximity to major roads, available parking and overall suitability. Franchisee shall not locate the Franchised Restaurant on a selected site without the prior written approval of Franchisor. Franchisor does not represent that it, or any of its Affiliates, owners or employees, have special expertise in selecting sites. Neither Franchisor's assistance in selecting, nor approval of, any Approved Location shall be, or be deemed to be, any representation, guarantee or indication by Franchisor that the Franchised Restaurant will be profitable or successful at the Approved Location. Franchisee is solely responsible for identifying the Approved Location.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Monicals Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company has the right to approve or disapprove a proposed location for a franchise based on factors they deem appropriate. These factors include the condition of the premises, the demographics of the surrounding area, and the proximity to other existing or potential Monicals Pizza restaurants. The proximity to competitive businesses is also considered.
Other factors Monicals Pizza considers are lease requirements, traffic patterns, and visibility. They also look at vehicular and pedestrian access, proximity to major roads, available parking, and the overall suitability of the site.
Monicals Pizza does not represent that they or their affiliates, owners, or employees have special expertise in selecting sites. The document states that neither the assistance in selecting, nor the approval of, any approved location should be considered a representation, guarantee, or indication by Monicals Pizza that the franchised restaurant will be profitable or successful at the approved location. The franchisee is ultimately responsible for identifying the approved location.