Who bears the expense of securing a site for the B Bops Franchise Premises?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- DEVELOPMENT OF FRANCHISE PREMISES. Franchisee agrees to secure, at its sole expense, a site for the Franchise Premises which shall be approved in writing by Company as being suitable for use as a B-Bop's Restaurant. Using the construction plans and specifications
provided by Company, Franchisee shall be responsible, at its sole cost, for selecting an architect to transform such specifications into site specific plans and specifications which shall comply with all local codes, regulations and ordinances applicable to construction of the Franchise Premises and operation of the Franchise. Prior to commencement of construction of any improvements, Franchisee shall obtain Company's written approval of the site specific plans and specifications for the Franchise Premises. Upon receipt of such approval, Franchisee shall enter into a contract with a responsible contractor providing for construction of improvements to the Franchise Premises in accordance with site specific plans and specifications, all at the expense of Franchisee. Franchisee shall be responsible for obtaining all building, zoning, utility and other permits necessary for construction of the Franchise Premises and for obtaining all landlord consents for said construction required under any applicable lease or other governing document, all at the expense of Franchisee.
Company shall conduct a pre-opening inspection of the Franchise Premises to confirm that construction of the improvements has been undertaken in accordance with the site specific plans and specifications. If Company, in its sole discretion, determines that construction of the improvements or installation of the equipment, fixtures, furnishings or signage has failed in any material respect to comply with the site specific plans and specifications Company shall be entitled to delay of the opening of the Franchise until such time as the necessary corrections in design or installation have been made to Company's reasonable satisfaction. All corrections and modifications to the Franchise Premises required by Company shall be undertaken at the expense of Franchisee. After completion of construction, Franchisee will make no alteration or modification of the facilities, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, appearance or signage (interior or exterior) of the Franchise Premises, except with the prior written approval of Company. Company may in its discretion conduct periodic inspections of the Franchise Premises during the construction phase of the project for compliance with the site specific plans and specifications.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for securing a site for the B Bops restaurant and bears the associated expenses. The franchisee must find a location that B Bops approves in writing.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for converting B Bops's standard construction plans into site-specific plans that comply with local regulations. The franchisee must hire an architect at their own cost to create these plans. Before starting construction, B Bops must approve these site-specific plans in writing.
After approval, the franchisee must contract with a responsible contractor to build the restaurant according to the approved plans, again at the franchisee's expense. The franchisee is also responsible for obtaining all necessary building, zoning, and utility permits, as well as any required landlord consents, all at the franchisee's expense. B Bops will conduct a pre-opening inspection to ensure the construction aligns with the approved plans and can delay the opening if corrections are needed, which are also at the franchisee's expense.