Which FDD Item covers the owner's participation and management requirements for a B Bops franchise?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Building Design and Construction. If and when the Company approves your site, the Company will advise you whether you will be required to construct and operate a B-Bop's Restaurant with indoor seating or whether you will be required to construct and operate a B-Bop's Restaurant without indoor seating. In determining whether or not to require indoor seating, the Company will focus on a number of factors including the same factors that the Company considers in determining whether to approve a particular site as discussed above. You are solely responsible for the construction of the Franchise premises at your expense.
Training Course. The Company requires that you, or your proposed manager, complete a training course to be conducted approximately forty-five (45) days prior to the opening of the Franchise. The course will be conducted on an "as needed" basis to coordinate with the opening of your Franchise. The training course will consist of approximately twenty-five (25) days of classroom instruction and on-site training in a B-Bop's Restaurant. The following table provides information on the subject matter covered in the course and the approximate hours of instruction:
| P. Indemnification | Section 15 of Franchise Agreement; Section 16 of Development Agreement | Item 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Q. Owner's participation/ | Section 10 of Franchise | Item 15 |
| management/staffing | Agreement | |
| R. Records and reports | Sections 9 and 10 of Franchise Agreement; Section 8 of Development Agreement | Items 6 and 12 |
| S. Inspections and audits | Sections 9 and 10 | Items 6 and 11 |
| T. Transfer | Sections 19 and 20 of Franchise Agreement; Sections 13 and 14 of Development Agreement | Item 17 |
| U. Renewal | Section 18 of Franchise Agreement; Section 2 of Development Agreement | Item 17 |
| V. Post-termination obligations | Section 5 of Application Agreement; Section 25 of Franchise Agreement; |
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, Item 11 covers the owner's participation and management requirements. Specifically, it details the training required for the franchisee or their manager, stipulating that they must complete a training course to the satisfaction of B Bops. This course is conducted approximately 45 days before the franchise opens and consists of about 25 days of classroom and on-site instruction at a B Bops Restaurant. The training is provided at the company's expense for up to two people, with additional people trained for a fee agreed upon in advance. The franchisee is responsible for compensation, travel, and lodging expenses during training.
The training course covers various subjects, and the hours may vary based on experience. Classroom instruction occurs at the company's office in Urbandale, Iowa, while on-the-job training takes place at B Bops Restaurants in the Des Moines area. The course is conducted by Robert Johnson and/or John Ferguson, who have managed B Bops Restaurants since 1988, with assistance from other experienced management staff. Instructional materials primarily consist of the Operations Manual.
If B Bops determines that the proposed manager is unqualified during training, the franchisee can select a substitute manager. Furthermore, the franchisee or their manager is required to be present at the franchise premises when B Bops provides pre-opening and post-opening assistance, with the franchisee responsible for reimbursing B Bops for travel and hotel expenses. This highlights the importance of active owner or manager involvement in the B Bops franchise, both during the initial setup and ongoing operations.