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Does the B Bops Development Agreement require the developer to open a certain number of franchises?

B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Under the Development Agreement, you will be granted the exclusive right to establish Franchises in a defined trade area at sites to be approved by the Company. The exact size and boundaries of the trade area will be negotiated between the parties prior to execution of the Development Agreement, with the agreed upon definition of such trade area to be attached as an appendix thereto. The Company contemplates that the trade area will be defined by reference to various streets and highways forming the boundaries of the area and may consist of a portion of a city or county or may include one or more counties or cities. In exchange for the grant of the exclusive development rights, you are required to establish a specified number of Franchises in accordance with a development schedule negotiated between the parties and set forth as an appendix to the Development Agreement. So long as you comply with the development schedule and the Development Agreement otherwise remains in effect, the Company and its affiliates are prohibited from establishing any company-owned B-Bop's Restaurant in the trade area or from granting any third party the right to establish a Franchise in such trade area. Upon termination of the Development Agreement, however, your exclusive development rights are rescinded and, except as noted below with respect to any exclusive territory granted for individual Franchises already established, the Company is thereafter entitled to develop the trade area itself or to grant such right to third parties. The development schedule will supersede the terms of any franchise agreement with respect to the allowable period of time for construction

Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 33–35)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee enters into a Development Agreement, they are required to establish a specific number of B Bops franchises. This number is determined by a development schedule that is negotiated between the franchisee and B Bops. The agreed-upon schedule is then included as an appendix to the Development Agreement.

This development schedule is crucial because the franchisee's exclusive development rights within the defined trade area are contingent upon compliance with it. As long as the franchisee adheres to the development schedule and the Development Agreement remains in effect, B Bops is prohibited from establishing company-owned restaurants or granting franchises to third parties within that trade area. This provides a significant incentive for the franchisee to meet the agreed-upon milestones.

However, if the Development Agreement is terminated, the franchisee's exclusive development rights are rescinded. The only exception is the exclusive territory granted for individual B Bops franchises that have already been established. In those cases, the exclusive territory rights for existing franchises remain in effect. The development schedule also takes precedence over any conflicting terms in the standard franchise agreement regarding the allowable construction period.

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.