Within what timeframe will Monicals Pizza notify the franchisee of its approval or disapproval of a proposed site?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If an Approved Location for the Franchised Restaurant has not been determined as of the Effective Date, Franchisor shall provide Franchisee with general guidelines to assist Franchisee in selecting a site suitable for the Approved Location. Franchisee shall promptly select a site for the Franchised Restaurant and shall notify Franchisor of such selection. Franchisor shall evaluate the site and notify Franchisee of its approval or disapproval of a proposed site within a reasonable time, usually thirty (30) days, after Franchisee notifies Franchisor of the selection of such site. If Franchisor approves of such selection, the site shall be designated as the Approved Location. If Franchisor does not approve of such selection, Franchisee shall select and notify Franchisor of new sites until Franchisor approves a site for the Franchised Restaurant. 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, once a franchisee selects a site for their restaurant and notifies Monicals Pizza, the company will evaluate the site. Monicals Pizza will then notify the franchisee of its approval or disapproval of the proposed site within a reasonable time frame.
Specifically, Monicals Pizza aims to provide this notification, whether positive or negative, usually within thirty (30) days after the franchisee informs them of the site selection. This timeframe allows Monicals Pizza to assess the location based on various factors they deem appropriate.
These factors include the condition of the premises, demographics of the surrounding area, proximity to other Monicals Pizza locations or potential sites, proximity to competitive businesses, lease requirements, traffic patterns, visibility, vehicular and pedestrian access, proximity to major roads, available parking, and overall suitability. If the site is approved, it will be designated as the Approved Location. If not approved, the franchisee must continue to select and notify Monicals Pizza of new sites until one is approved.