site-selection-addendum

name	site-selection-addendum
title	Site Selection Addendum
description	Drafts a Site Selection Addendum for franchise real estate transactions, establishing objective site criteria, sequential approval processes, conditions precedent, and economic adjustments that modify an existing agreement. Covers geographic parameters, physical specifications, zoning, environmental due diligence, title examination, financing contingencies, and dispute resolution. Use when supplementing franchise agreements with site approval workflows, drafting site selection riders, or adding location criteria to commercial leases.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/site-selection-addendum
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	us
practice	commercial
language	en
tags	["agreement","drafting","transactional"]

Site Selection Addendum

Drafts an addendum to an existing franchise real estate agreement establishing objective site selection criteria, a sequential approval process, and binding conditions precedent.

Prerequisites

1. Underlying agreement — executed copy with defined terms, party designations, execution date, prior amendments
2. Party information — exact legal names, entity types, formation states, addresses matching base contract
3. Business requirements — intended use, operational needs, expansion plans, demographics
4. Site preferences — geographic targets, square footage range, physical specs, infrastructure needs
5. Transaction context — prior correspondence, discussed criteria, deadlines, financial parameters

Quick Start

1. Gather underlying agreement, party details, and site requirements.
2. Draft addendum sections in order: Preamble → Recitals → Criteria → Process → Conditions → Reps → Economics → Dispute Resolution → Boilerplate.
3. Mirror all defined terms and formatting from the base agreement.
4. Flag approval standard (sole discretion vs. reasonableness) for client decision.
5. Verify cross-references, defined term consistency, and numbering before finalizing.

Output Structure

1. Preamble & Parties

• Match party names, entity types, and addresses exactly as in underlying agreement
• Include guarantors, property managers, or affiliates if relevant
• Verify signatory authority for entity parties

2. Recitals

Element	Content
Agreement reference	Full title, execution date, all parties as designated
Purpose	Site selection matters not addressed in base contract
Business context	Operational needs, market factors justifying criteria
Prior amendments	Reference prior amendments in sequence

3. Site Selection Criteria

Draft objective, measurable standards:

Category	Specifications
Geography	Cities, submarkets, corridors; proximity to highways, transit, customer concentrations