Who has the discretion to approve or reject a proposed site for a B Bops franchise?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will be required by the Development Agreement to select a proposed site for each Franchise to be developed and to submit a written report regarding such site to the Company for its approval. The written report shall include a description of the proposed site and such other information or material as the Company may reasonably request. Upon receipt of the report, the Company will undertake such investigation of the proposed site as it deems appropriate and, in its sole discretion, either approve or reject
the site by written notice to you within thirty (30) days after receiving the report and, if your site is approved, the Company will 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 a B-Bop's Restaurant. (Section 5 of the Development Agreement)
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Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company has the sole discretion to either approve or reject a proposed site for a franchise. The franchisee is required to submit a written report to B Bops regarding the proposed site, including a description and any other information the company reasonably requests.
B Bops will then investigate the site as it deems appropriate. Within 30 days of receiving the franchisee's report, B Bops will notify the franchisee in writing whether the site is approved or rejected. If the site is approved, B Bops will also advise within the same 30-day period whether indoor seating will be required in the B Bops restaurant.
This process highlights the importance of a good relationship with the franchisor and thorough due diligence on potential locations. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the specific criteria B Bops uses to evaluate sites and understand the potential costs and time involved in securing an approved location.