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What is the Developer's responsibility to construct B Bops Restaurants within the Trade Area?

B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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:

  1. GRANT AND ACCEPTANCE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS. Company hereby grants to Developer, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the exclusive right to develop B-Bop's Restaurants in the Trade Area in compliance with the Development Schedule. Developer hereby agrees to develop, construct and open for business B-Bop's

Restaurants within the Trade Area in accordance with the Development Schedule and with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Developer further agrees to develop, own, operate, maintain and promote each B-Bop's Restaurant (hereinafter referred to as a "Unit") in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the standard form of franchise agreement being utilized by Company to grant B-Bop's Restaurant franchises at the time of development of each such Unit (hereinafter referred to as a "Unit Franchise Agreement"), to be executed by Developer as specified in Section 6 hereof. Company agrees that it shall not establish, or license any third party to establish, a B-Bop's Restaurant in the Trade Area prior to the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

pursuant to this Agreement. Developer agrees to submit a written report to Company of each proposed site for a Unit in the Trade Area, containing such information or material as Company may reasonably request. Company shall review the submitted materials, conduct such other investigation of the proposed site it determines may be necessary to properly evaluate the same and, in its sole discretion, either approve or reject such site by written notice to Developer within thirty (30) days after receipt of such materials, but such approval is not to be unreasonably withheld. If the proposed site is approved, the Company will also advise you, within the same thirty (30) day period, whether or not you will be required to include indoor seating in the construction and operation of the B-Bop's Restaurant. Developer agrees that Developer will not enter into any binding agreement with respect to lease or purchase of a proposed site prior to receiving Company's written approval of such site. Developer acknowledges and agrees that approval of a proposed site by Company does not constitute a representation or warranty by Company that such site, with or without indoor seating, will prove to be a successful location for the Unit, and Developer assumes all risks associated with establishing the Unit at such location.

    1. EXECUTION OF UNIT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. Upon approval of a proposed site, Company shall grant Developer the right and license to own and operate a B-Bop's Restaurant at such site, provided that Developer is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement and the terms of all Unit Franchise Agreements between the parties. Subject to the foregoing, Company shall forward to Developer a Unit Franchise Agreement to be executed with respect to the approved site. The Unit Franchise Agreement shall be the standard form of franchise agreement being utilized by Company to grant franchises at the time of development of each Unit. Developer shall execute the Unit Franchise Agreement in accordance with Company's instructions within twenty (20) days of receipt thereof and return it, together with the initial franchise fee payable for the Unit (as specified in Appendix III), to Company. In the event Developer fails to return the Unit Franchise Agreement and the initial franchise fee to Company within such twenty (20) day period, Company's approval of the site shall be null and void and Developer shall have no rights with respect to such site. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the terms and conditions of the Unit Franchise Agreement executed for the Unit developed pursuant to this Agreement shall govern and control the franchise relationship for each such Unit, except to the extent that such terms and conditions conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, in which event the provisions of this Agreement shall control. The parties further acknowledge and agree that the terms and conditions of each Unit Franchise Agreement executed pursuant to this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the expiration and termination of this Agreement.
    1. PROCUREMENT OF SITE AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNIT. Upon receipt of Company's approval of a proposed site, Developer shall immediately take the necessary steps to acquire the site (by purchase, lease or sublease) and obtain the rights to construct and operate a Unit on the site. 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, a developer is granted the exclusive right to develop B Bops Restaurants within a specified Trade Area, provided they adhere to the Development Schedule outlined in Appendix II. The developer is responsible for developing, constructing, and opening B Bops Restaurants within the Trade Area according to the agreed-upon Development Schedule and the terms of the Development Agreement. They must also develop, own, operate, maintain, and promote each B Bops Restaurant (referred to as a "Unit") in accordance with the standard franchise agreement used by B Bops at the time of each Unit's development.

Before construction, the developer must submit a written report to B Bops for each proposed site within the Trade Area, including any information or materials reasonably requested by B Bops. B Bops will then review the submitted materials and conduct its own investigation of the proposed site. Within thirty days of receiving the materials, B Bops will either approve or reject the site in writing, although approval is not to be unreasonably withheld. B Bops will also advise the developer whether indoor seating will be required at the location. The developer cannot enter into any binding agreement to lease or purchase a site before receiving written approval from B Bops.

Upon approval of a site, B Bops will grant the developer the right to own and operate a restaurant at that location, assuming the developer is compliant with the Development Agreement and all Unit Franchise Agreements. B Bops will then forward a Unit Franchise Agreement to the developer, who must execute and return it with the initial franchise fee within twenty days. Failure to do so will render the site approval null and void. Once a site is approved, the developer must take the necessary steps to acquire the site and begin construction as soon as practical, following the terms of the Unit Franchise Agreement. However, the Development Schedule in the Development Agreement takes precedence over any conflicting timeframes in the Unit Franchise Agreement regarding construction and opening.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.