What are some of the general site selection and evaluation criteria that Monicals Pizza considers in approving a site?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The general site selection and evaluation criteria which we consider in approving your site includes the condition of the premises, demographics of the surrounding area, proximity to other Monical's restaurants, proximity to competitive businesses, lease requirements, traffic patterns, visibility, vehicular and pedestrian access, proximity to major roads, ease of ingress and egress, available parking and overall suitability. We will provide you with written notice of our approval or disapproval of any proposed site within a reasonable time after receiving all requested information. If you and we cannot agree on a suitable
site for the franchised restaurant within 90 days after signing the Franchise Agreement, we may terminate the Franchise Agreement. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.2)
If you are a developer, you must locate each of your franchised restaurants in the development territory, and for each, you must propose the specific sites for our consideration, according to the process above. (Development Agreement, Section 2.1)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 20–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Monicals Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company considers several factors when evaluating a potential site for a new franchise. These criteria include the condition of the premises itself, as well as the demographics of the surrounding area. Monicals Pizza also assesses the proximity of the proposed location to both existing Monicals Pizza restaurants and to competing businesses.
Additional factors in Monicals Pizza's site selection process involve practical considerations such as lease requirements, traffic patterns, and the visibility of the site. They also evaluate vehicular and pedestrian access, proximity to major roads, ease of ingress and egress, and the availability of parking. Overall, Monicals Pizza aims to determine the overall suitability of the location for a restaurant.
It is important to note that the franchisee is ultimately responsible for finding a site that meets Monicals Pizza's standards and is acceptable to them. If a suitable site cannot be agreed upon within 90 days of signing the Franchise Agreement, Monicals Pizza reserves the right to terminate the agreement. For franchisees signing an Area Development Agreement, the site specifications may differ from those in the standard franchise agreement.