Does the Monicals Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document table of contents include a section on the acquisition of an approved location?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and terms have the following meanings:
"Affiliate" means any business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Franchisor;
- "Agreement" means this Franchise Agreement and all exhibits, attachments and amendments hereto;
- "Approved Location" has the meaning given to such term in Section 2.2;
- "Approved Supplier" has the meaning given to such term in Section 13.1;
- "Area of Primary Responsibility" has the meaning given to such term in Section 2.5;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Monicals Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document does not contain a table of contents in the provided excerpts. However, the term "Approved Location" is defined within the franchise agreement. According to the document, the definition of "Approved Location" is provided in Section 2.2 of the agreement. This suggests that the process of approving a location is addressed within that specific section of the franchise agreement.
While the excerpts do not detail the specific steps or criteria involved in acquiring an approved location, they do indicate that the franchisee must operate the Monicals Pizza restaurant in full compliance with the franchise agreement and the Confidential Operations Manual at the approved location. Furthermore, the franchisee cannot relocate the restaurant without prior written consent from Monicals Pizza. If the lease expires, terminates without fault, or the premises become unusable, the franchisee can request to relocate, and Monicals Pizza cannot unreasonably withhold consent.
If a franchisee desires to relocate for other reasons, Monicals Pizza has the right to approve or disapprove the request. Any relocation will be at the franchisee's sole expense and must follow the requirements outlined in Sections 5.1 through 5.7 of the franchise agreement. Monicals Pizza may charge the franchisee for any costs incurred in providing relocation assistance, but they are not obligated to provide such assistance. If a substitute site cannot be agreed upon within ninety days after the lease expires, is terminated, or the approved location becomes unusable, the agreement may be terminated as per Section 16.2.1.1.
Therefore, while the FDD excerpts do not provide a detailed section on the acquisition of an approved location, they do confirm that the concept of an "Approved Location" is central to the Monicals Pizza franchise agreement and that Section 2.2 contains the relevant definition. A prospective franchisee should carefully review Section 2.2 and related sections to understand the full process and requirements for site selection and approval.