Does B Bops caution against entering into any binding agreement for a site before receiving approval?

According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are cautioned against entering into any binding agreements, such as purchasing or leasing a site, before receiving approval from B Bops. B Bops will assess potential sites based on factors like size, layout, population density, traffic patterns, the location of other fast-food restaurants, the cost of the site, and the accessibility of utilities.

This warning is significant because signing a lease or purchase agreement before approval could leave the franchisee obligated to a location that B Bops ultimately rejects. This could result in financial losses for the franchisee, who would still be responsible for the lease or purchase payments even without the ability to operate a B Bops restaurant at that location.

The FDD states that B Bops anticipates the site approval process will generally be completed within 60 days after submission. However, there is no established time limit, so franchisees should confirm the expected approval timeline and factor this into their site selection and negotiation strategies. Franchisees should communicate closely with B Bops during the site selection process to understand the criteria for approval and to avoid potential pitfalls.