Is B Bops' approval of the applicant's proposed site dependent on any specific criteria?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Developer agrees to submit a written report to Company of each proposed site for a Unit in the Trade Area, containing such information or material as Company may reasonably request. Company shall review the submitted materials, conduct such other investigation of the proposed site it determines may be necessary to properly evaluate the same and, in its sole discretion, either approve or reject such site by written notice to Developer within thirty (30) days after receipt of such materials, but such approval is not to be unreasonably withheld. If the proposed site is approved, the Company will also advise you, within the same thirty (30) day period, whether or not you will be required to include indoor seating in the construction and operation of the B-Bop's Restaurant. Developer agrees that Developer will not enter into any binding agreement with respect to lease or purchase of a proposed site prior to receiving Company's written approval of such site. Developer acknowledges and agrees that approval of a proposed site by Company does not constitute a representation or warranty by Company that such site, with or without indoor seating, will prove to be a successful location for the Unit, and Developer assumes all risks associated with establishing the Unit at such location.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–145)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the approval of a proposed site is subject to B Bops' discretion. The developer must submit a written report to B Bops with information the company reasonably requests about the potential site. B Bops will then review the materials and conduct its own investigation to evaluate the site.
B Bops has the sole discretion to approve or reject the site, and will provide written notice of their decision within 30 days of receiving the materials. During this 30 day period, B Bops will also advise the developer whether indoor seating will be required at the location. The document specifies that approval is not to be unreasonably withheld.
The franchisee is prohibited from entering into any binding agreement to lease or purchase a site before receiving written approval from B Bops. The FDD states that B Bops' approval does not constitute a guarantee that the site will be successful, and the developer assumes all risks associated with the location.