Is a B Bops franchisee allowed to solicit customers of the company or other franchisees to terminate their relationship with B Bops?

According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees face restrictions on soliciting customers or other franchisees to terminate their relationships with the company. During the term of the Franchise Agreement and for two years after, a B Bops franchisee, along with their directors, officers, shareholders, partners, members, employees, or agents, acting individually or through others, is prohibited from requesting that any customer of B Bops or any other franchisee cancel or terminate their business or relationship with B Bops or such other franchisee. They are also barred from requesting that any other authorized franchisee of B Bops cancel or terminate its relationship with B Bops.

This restriction is in place to protect B Bops's business interests and the relationships between the company, its franchisees, and their customers. It prevents franchisees from actively trying to poach customers or disrupt the network of B Bops franchises. This non-solicitation clause is a fairly standard practice in franchising, designed to maintain stability and prevent unfair competition within the franchise system.

A prospective B Bops franchisee should understand that this clause limits their ability to recruit customers from other B Bops locations or interfere with existing relationships within the B Bops network. Violating this provision could lead to legal repercussions or termination of the franchise agreement. It is important to consider these restrictions when evaluating the B Bops franchise opportunity and developing a business plan.