What are the B Bops franchisee's obligations regarding maintaining the franchise premises?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Maintenance of Franchise Premises.
Franchisee shall at all times maintain the interior and exterior of the Franchise Premises, including all equipment, fixtures, furnishings and signs, in a good, clean, sound, attractive and safe condition.
Franchisee agrees to undertake such repairs, redecoration and restoration of the Franchise Premises as shall from time to time be necessary to maintain the Franchise Premises in accordance with Company's standards regarding the condition, appearance and image of a B-Bop's Restaurant, which shall include, but not be limited to, replacement of worn, obsolete or nonfunctioning equipment, fixtures, furnishings or signage.
In the event the Franchise Premises is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, Franchisee shall within sixty (60) days of such event implement and diligently pursue such repairs as may be necessary to restore the Franchise Premises to its original condition; or, if the Franchise Premises can be restored in accordance with Company's then current specifications without significant additional cost to Franchisee, Company shall be entitled to direct that such restoration proceed in accordance with the then current specifications.
In the event Company determines in its reasonable judgment (through inspection or otherwise) that Franchisee has failed to maintain the Franchise Premises in accordance with Company's standards for cleanliness, condition and appearance, Company shall notify Franchisee of the deficiencies and demand that specific corrective action be taken. If Franchisee fails within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice to correct the deficiencies or to implement and diligently pursue a program for the correction of such deficiencies, Company or its agents shall be entitled (but not required) to enter the Franchise Premises (without liability for trespass or other tort) to make such repairs and perform such
refurbishing or redecorating as may be necessary to bring the Franchise Premises into compliance with Company's standards, all at the expense of Franchisee. Franchisee agrees to pay Company on demand for all reasonable expenses incurred by Company in correcting the deficiencies, plus interest at the rate specified in Section 9(E) hereof from the date of payment by Company.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must maintain both the interior and exterior of their franchise premises. This includes all equipment, fixtures, furnishings, and signs, ensuring they are in good, clean, sound, attractive, and safe condition. Franchisees are responsible for repairs, redecoration, and restoration necessary to meet B Bops's standards for condition, appearance, and image, including replacing worn or obsolete items.
In the event of damage or destruction by fire or other casualty, the franchisee must begin repairs within sixty days to restore the premises to its original condition. B Bops has the right to direct restoration according to its current specifications if it doesn't significantly increase the franchisee's costs.
B Bops also has the right to inspect the premises and notify the franchisee of any deficiencies in maintaining cleanliness, condition, and appearance. The franchisee must correct these deficiencies within ten days of notice or diligently pursue a correction program. If the franchisee fails to do so, B Bops can enter the premises to make repairs at the franchisee's expense, with added interest on the expenses incurred.