What aspect of the Unit Franchise Agreement does the B Bops Development Schedule supersede?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As soon as practicable after procuring the site, Developer agrees to commence construction of the Unit in accordance with the terms of the Unit Franchise Agreement executed for such Unit, provided, however, that the Development Schedule imposed herein shall be in lieu of the terms of such Unit Franchise Agreement governing the time periods for construction and opening of the Unit.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–145)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Development Schedule supersedes the terms of the Unit Franchise Agreement regarding the time periods for construction and opening of a unit. This means that as a franchisee, the specific deadlines and timelines outlined in the Development Schedule for building and launching your B Bops restaurant take precedence over any conflicting timelines that might be present in the standard Unit Franchise Agreement.
This is significant because the Development Schedule is a critical component of the Multiple-Unit Development Agreement, setting forth the agreed-upon pace for establishing multiple B Bops locations within a defined territory. The franchisor wants to ensure that developers adhere to an agreed-upon schedule for opening new units.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review both the Development Schedule and the Unit Franchise Agreement to understand the specific timeframes and obligations for site procurement, construction, and opening. It is important to note that failure to meet the deadlines outlined in the Development Schedule could potentially lead to penalties or termination of the agreement, so understanding this aspect is crucial for success as a B Bops franchisee.