Territory design software like Zors automate or guide the process of building franchise territories using rules such as:
population minimums
household income thresholds
drive-time limits
ZIP Code or census tract assignments
demographic balancing
POI influence zones
It helps franchisors create territories that are defendable, consistent and scalable.
Territory design is one of the most sensitive and high-risk areas of franchise operations.
Reliable software helps:
ensure fair territory allocation
eliminate bias or arbitrary boundaries
support evenly matched unit economics
maintain consistency across markets
support franchise sales transparency
reduce encroachment and spacing disputes
strengthen Item 12 disclosures
Strong territory design protects both the brand and its franchisees.
Applying demographic and geographic rules.
Realigning outdated or inconsistent territories.
Ensuring scalability across broader regions.
Evaluating overlaps or conflicts after acquisitions.
Key features include:
polygon intelligence
demographic weighting
automated balancing
census integration
territory scoring
Franchise Disclosure Document
FDD Renewal
Material Change
Franchise Examiner
Franchise Exemption
Notice Filing State
Non Registration State
Registration Filing State
Stop Order
Franchise Registration Management
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Demographic Analysis
Integrated Document Signing
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Last updated: November 26, 2025
