What does the B Bops Company agree to provide the franchisee in connection with the establishment of the franchise?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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WHEREAS, Company is engaged in the business of licensing the operation by others of double drive-through fast food restaurants known as "B-Bop's", which sell, among other items, hamburgers, french fries and beverages (hereinafter referred to as a "B-Bop's Restaurant"); and
WHEREAS, Company has designed a distinctive system for establishing, operating and promoting a B-Bop's Restaurant, which system includes, but is not limited to, a unique and readily recognizable design, color scheme, decor, layout and signage for the business premises, equipment selection and installation, accounting methods, advertising and promotional techniques, personnel training and a confidential manual of operating procedures containing specially designed methods for operation of a B-Bop's Restaurant (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Licensed System"); and
WHEREAS, each B-Bop's Restaurant is operated in connection with and through use of the "B-Bop's" name and through the use of certain related logos (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Licensed Marks"); and
WHEREAS, Company and its affiliates have made a substantial investment in developing and perfecting the Licensed System and in advertising and promoting the Licensed Marks, both of which are recognized as representing the highest standards of quality and service; and
WHEREAS, Franchisee desires to establish and operate a B-Bop's Restaurant at the location hereinafter designated, to use in connection therewith the Licensed System and the Licensed Marks and to derive the benefits of Company's information, experience, advice, guidance and customer goodwill; and
WHEREAS, Franchisee recognizes the importance to Company and to the public of maintaining the integrity, qualities and attributes of products associated with the Licensed Marks and is willing to adhere to certain uniform standards, policies and procedures to maintain such integrity, qualities and attributes.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
- GRANT AND ACCEPTANCE OF FRANCHISE. Company hereby grants to Franchisee, and Franchisee hereby accepts from Company, a nonexclusive right, license and franchise to establish and operate a B-Bop's Restaurant (the "Franchise") at the following location only:
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(the "Franchise Premises"), and to use only in connection therewith the Licensed System and Licensed Marks, together with such other confidential and valuable information and trade secrets as may now or hereafter exist and constitute a portion of the Licensed System, all upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Franchisee agrees to establish, maintain, operate and promote the Franchise in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement and with Company's standards, policies and procedures as prescribed from time to time by Company in the confidential operations manual provided by Company (the "Operations Manual"). Franchisee may not directly or indirectly subfranchise, sublicense or in any other manner authorize any other person to own or operate a B-Bop's Restaurant or to utilize in any manner all or any portion of the Licensed System or the Licensed Marks. Franchisee acknowledges that the rights granted hereunder are limited to operation of a B-Bop's Restaurant on the Franchise Premises exclusively and that Franchisee shall have no right to operate a B-Bop's Restaurant at any other location, whether on a permanent or temporary basis.
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- TERM. The term of this Agreement and of the nonexclusive right, license and franchise granted hereunder shall commence upon the effective date of this Agreement and shall continue until the fifteenth (15th) anniversary thereof, or until the termination of this Agreement in accordance with the provisions hereof, whichever shall first occur (hereinafter the "Term"). Franchisee agrees to operate the Franchise on a continual basis throughout the Term, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any renewal of the Franchise shall be governed by Section 18 of this Agreement.
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- EXCLUSIVITY. Company shall not during the Term of this Agreement open or franchise another B-Bop's Restaurant or any other restaurant business serving similar items within a two (2) mile radius of the Franchise Premises. Company reserves the right to grant and sell franchises to others to operate, and to own and operate for its own account or with others, a B-Bop's Restaurant at any location other than as restricted in this Section 3.
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- COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS. Franchisee agrees to open and commence operation of the Franchise as soon as practicable after the effective date of this Agreement. In no event shall such opening and commencement of operations be delayed beyond eight (8) months from the effective date of this Agreement, unless an extension of time is granted in writing by Company. Where Franchisee has exhibited due diligence in complying with this Section 4, Company may, in its sole discretion, consent to an extension of the eight (8) month time period specified herein. Company shall not unreasonably withhold its consent when the delay results from circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Franchisee.
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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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company provides several forms of assistance to franchisees. B Bops will grant the franchisee a nonexclusive right, license, and franchise to establish and operate a B-Bop's Restaurant at a specific location. This includes the use of the Licensed System and Licensed Marks. B Bops also agrees to provide a training course, including all materials, for up to two people as part of the initial franchise fee. This training covers on-site instruction regarding standard management procedures.
B Bops also agrees to provide ongoing support and assistance during the term of the agreement. This includes developing and providing advertising, promotional, and public relations campaigns to promote the Licensed System and Licensed Marks, using funds collected from franchisee advertising fees. The company will also make a minimum of two support trips per year to the Franchise Premises to provide on-site support and advisory services, at the company's expense. Furthermore, B Bops will provide advice and guidance regarding the proper operation of the franchise, including consultation on standard operating procedures, specific operating problems, analysis of financial reports, and updates to the Licensed System.
Prospective franchisees should note that while B Bops provides initial and ongoing support, the franchisee is responsible for various costs, including compensation, travel, and lodging expenses for the training course. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for implementing advertising campaigns at their own expense and for procuring and maintaining insurance coverage as specified in the Operations Manual. B Bops retains significant discretion over the content and methods of advertising and the timing and methods of providing operating assistance.