What is the B Bops Franchisee prohibited from doing directly?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rations Manual"). Franchisee may not directly or indirectly subfranchise, sublicense or in any other manner authorize any other person to own or operate a B-Bop's Restaurant or to utilize in any manner all or any portion of the Licensed System or the Licensed Marks. Franchisee acknowledges that the rights granted hereunder are limited to operation of a B-Bop's Restaurant on the Franchise Premises exclusively and that Franchisee shall have no right to operate a B-Bop's Restaurant at any other location, whether on a permanent or temporary basis.
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- TERM. The term of this Agreement and of the nonexclusive right, license and franchise granted hereunder shall commence upon the effective date of this Agreement and shall continue until the fifteenth (15th) anniversary thereof, or until the termination of this Agreement in accordance with the provisions hereof, whichever shall first occur (hereinafter the "Term"). Franchisee agrees to operate the Franchise on a continual basis throughout the Term, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any renewal of the Franchise shall be governed by Section 18 of this Agreement.
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- EXCLUSIVITY. Company shall not during the Term of this Agreement open or franchise another B-Bop's Restaurant or any other restaurant business serving similar items within a two (2) mile radius of the Franchise Premises. Company reserves the right to grant and sell franchises to others to operate, and to own and operate for its own account or with others, a B-Bop's Restaurant at any location other than as restricted in this Section 3.
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- COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS. Franchisee agrees to open and commence operation of the Franchise as soon as practicable after the effective date of this Agreement. In no event shall such opening and commencement of operations be delayed beyond eight (8) months from the effective date of this Agreement, unless an extension of time is granted in writing by Company. Where Franchisee has exhibited due diligence in complying with this Section 4, Company may, in its sole discretion, consent to an extension of the eight (8) month time period specified herein. Company shall not unreasonably withhold its consent when the delay results from circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Franchisee.
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- DEVELOPMENT OF FRANCHISE PREMISES. Franchisee agrees to secure, at its sole expense, a site for the Franchise Premises which shall be approved in writing by Company as being suitable for use as a B-Bop's Restaurant.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is restricted from several activities. The B Bops franchisee cannot directly or indirectly subfranchise, sublicense, or authorize another person to own or operate a B-Bop's Restaurant or utilize the Licensed System or Licensed Marks. The franchisee's rights are limited to operating a B-Bop's Restaurant on the Franchise Premises exclusively, with no right to operate at any other location, whether permanent or temporary.
During the term of the agreement, the franchisee is prohibited from engaging in any business that is the same as or substantially similar to a B Bops Restaurant, except for other B Bops Restaurants they own under a franchise agreement with the company. After the agreement ends, the franchisee is restricted from engaging in a similar business within a 20-mile radius of the Franchise Premises or any other B Bops Restaurant in operation or under development for a period of two years.
Additionally, the B Bops franchisee cannot operate or engage in any business or activity other than a B-Bop's Restaurant on the Franchise Premises without prior written consent from B Bops. They are also restricted to preparing and serving only those food and beverage items included in B Bops' standard menu. Products or services not included in the Licensed System may not be sold, displayed, offered, or used in the Franchise without prior written consent from B Bops. Furthermore, the franchisee is prohibited from using the confidential information disclosed to them in any other business or activity.