Is a B Bops franchisee prohibited from requesting that any customer of another franchisee terminate their business relationship?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
That during the Term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years thereafter, Franchisee, its directors, officers, shareholders, partners, members, employees or agents acting individually or through others, will not, directly or indirectly: (i) employ (or contact or solicit for the purpose of seeking to employ) any then current employee of Company or of any other franchisee; (ii) request that any customer of Company or any other franchisee cancel or terminate their business or their relationship with Company or such other franchisee; or (iii) request that any other authorized franchisee of Company cancel or terminate its relationship with Company;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is prohibited from requesting that a customer of another B Bops franchisee terminate their business relationship. Specifically, during the term of the Franchise Agreement and for two years after, the franchisee, its directors, officers, shareholders, partners, members, employees, or agents acting individually or through others, cannot directly or indirectly request that any customer of the company or any other franchisee cancel or terminate their business or their relationship with the company or such other franchisee.
This restriction is in place to protect the relationships between B Bops and its customers, as well as the relationships between different B Bops franchisees and their respective customer bases. It prevents franchisees from engaging in activities that could harm the B Bops brand or the business of other franchisees within the system. This type of clause is standard in franchise agreements to maintain stability and prevent poaching of customers within the franchise network.
This clause remains in effect during the term of the agreement and for a period of two years after the agreement's termination. This extended period ensures that franchisees do not exploit their knowledge or connections gained during the franchise term to unfairly compete with B Bops or other franchisees once the agreement has ended. Prospective franchisees should understand that this restriction is a significant commitment and could impact their business activities even after they are no longer part of the B Bops franchise system.