What conditions can B Bops require to be satisfied before a transfer not covered in sections 19(A) or 19(B)?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Other Transfers. Company will not unreasonably withhold its consent to any transfer not falling within the scope of Sections 19(A) or 19(B) above, provided that Company may in its discretion require that one or more of the following conditions be satisfied prior to, or concurrently with, the effective date of such transfer:
- (1) The transferee shall be of good moral character and reputation, have the financial capacity to own and operate the Franchise, have business and professional qualifications reasonably acceptance to Company and otherwise meet Company's then current standards for franchisees. Franchisee shall provide Company with such information as Company may reasonably require to make such a determination regarding the proposed transferee.
- (2) The transferee or such individual as will be responsible for management of the Franchise shall have successfully completed the training course then in effect for new franchisees (for which Company shall be entitled to impose a reasonable charge);
- (3) The transferee, including such partners or shareholders thereof as Company may direct, shall jointly and severally execute one of the following (as Company may direct):
- (a) a written assignment and assumption agreement, in a form satisfactory to Company, whereby the transferee assumes all of Franchisee's obligations under this Agreement; or
- (b) the standard form of franchise agreement then being used by Company to grant new franchises; provided, however, that the term of such agreement shall be for the unexpired portion of the Term of this Agreement and that no greater payments than those required by Sections 9(B) and 9(C) of this Agreement shall be required.
- (4) Franchisee (and such partners, shareholders or members thereof as Company may direct), or the individual partner, shareholder or members thereof proposing to make such transfer, shall execute a general release of all claims against Company and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, agents and employees;
- (5) Franchisee (and such partners, shareholders or members thereof as Company may direct), or the individual partner, shareholder or member proposing to make the transfer, shall execute a nondisclosure and noncompetition agreement in favor of Company containing the restrictions set forth in Sections 16 and 17 of this Agreement;
- (6) Franchisee shall be in full compliance with the terms of this Agreement, shall have fully paid and satisfied all of Franchisee's obligations owing to Company under this Agreement and any other agreement relating to the Franchise, and shall have fully paid a transfer fee of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) to Company for supervisory, administrative, accounting, legal and other expenses incurred by Company in connection with such transfer;
- (7) If transferee is a partnership, corporation or limited liability company, such entity shall have complied with each of the requirements specified in Section 20 hereof pertaining to ownership of the Franchise by an entity;
- (8) Franchisee, or the partner, shareholder or member proposing to make such transfer, shall have complied with the right of first refusal provisions set forth in Section 19(D) hereof.
- (9) Company shall have approved the material terms of the transfer and determined that the price and terms of payment are not so burdensome as to have a material adverse affect on the future operation of the Franchise by the transferee.
- (10) Franchisee shall have entered into an agreement with Company agreeing that all obligations of the transferee to Franchisee shall be subordinate to the obligations of transferee to make payments to Company as required under the terms of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company will not unreasonably withhold consent to any transfer not covered in sections 19(A) or 19(B). However, B Bops may require certain conditions to be satisfied before or concurrently with the transfer. These conditions pertain to the transferee's qualifications and the operational and financial standing of the franchise.
Specifically, the transferee must be of good moral character and reputation, possess the financial capacity to operate the franchise, and meet B Bops' current standards for franchisees. The franchisee must provide B Bops with any information reasonably required to assess the proposed transferee. The transferee, including partners or shareholders as directed by B Bops, must execute a written assignment and assumption agreement or the standard franchise agreement. The term of the agreement will be for the unexpired portion of the original agreement, and payments will be limited to those required by Sections 9(B) and 9(C) of the agreement.
Additionally, the transferring franchisee must execute a general release of all claims against B Bops and a non-disclosure and non-competition agreement. The franchisee must be in full compliance with the franchise agreement, have satisfied all obligations to B Bops, and pay a transfer fee of $3,000. If the transferee is a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company, it must comply with the requirements specified in Section 20 of the agreement. The franchisee must also comply with the right of first refusal provisions outlined in Section 19(D). B Bops must approve the material terms of the transfer, ensuring that the price and payment terms do not adversely affect the franchise's future operation. Finally, the franchisee must agree that all obligations of the transferee to the franchisee are subordinate to the transferee's payment obligations to B Bops.
Compliance with these conditions ensures that any transfer maintains the integrity and financial stability of the B Bops franchise system. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these requirements and understand the implications for any future transfer of their franchise.