Can a B Bops franchisee operate another business on the franchise premises?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall not directly or indirectly operate or engage in any business or activity, other than a B-Bop's Restaurant, on the Franchise Premises without the prior written consent of Company.
Franchisee shall be restricted to preparing and serving only those food and beverage items as may be included from time to time in Company's standard menu.
Products or services not included in the Licensed System may not be sold, displayed, offered or used in the Franchise, except with the prior written consent of Company.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 B Bops Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally prohibited from operating any other business or activity on the franchise premises besides the B Bops restaurant. Specifically, franchisees need prior written consent from B Bops to operate or engage in any other business on the premises.
This restriction extends to the products and services offered. Franchisees are limited to preparing and serving only those food and beverage items included in B Bops' standard menu. Selling, displaying, offering, or using products or services not included in the Licensed System also requires prior written consent from B Bops.
This policy ensures that the franchisee focuses solely on the B Bops business and maintains the brand's consistency. It also allows B Bops to control the products and services offered under its name. A prospective franchisee should consider this restriction carefully, as it limits their ability to diversify or supplement their income through other ventures on the same premises without explicit approval from B Bops.