What is the B Bops franchisee's role in the site approval process?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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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. Using the construction plans and specifications
provided by Company, Franchisee shall be responsible, at its sole cost, for selecting an architect to transform such specifications into site specific plans and specifications which shall comply with all local codes, regulations and ordinances applicable to construction of the Franchise Premises and operation of the Franchise. Prior to commencement of construction of any improvements, Franchisee shall obtain Company's written approval of the site specific plans and specifications for the Franchise Premises. Upon receipt of such approval, Franchisee shall enter into a contract with a responsible contractor providing for construction of improvements to the Franchise Premises in accordance with site specific plans and specifications, all at the expense of Franchisee. Franchisee shall be responsible for obtaining all building, zoning, utility and other permits necessary for construction of the Franchise Premises and for obtaining all landlord consents for said construction required under any applicable lease or other governing document, all at the expense of Franchisee.
Company shall conduct a pre-opening inspection of the Franchise Premises to confirm that construction of the improvements has been undertaken in accordance with the site specific plans and specifications. If Company, in its sole discretion, determines that construction of the improvements or installation of the equipment, fixtures, furnishings or signage has failed in any material respect to comply with the site specific plans and specifications Company shall be entitled to delay of the opening of the Franchise until such time as the necessary corrections in design or installation have been made to Company's reasonable satisfaction. All corrections and modifications to the Franchise Premises required by Company shall be undertaken at the expense of Franchisee. After completion of construction, Franchisee will make no alteration or modification of the facilities, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, appearance or signage (interior or exterior) of the Franchise Premises, except with the prior written approval of Company. Company may in its discretion conduct periodic inspections of the Franchise Premises during the construction phase of the project for compliance with the site specific plans and specifications.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for securing a site for the Franchise Premises at their sole expense. This site must receive written approval from B Bops, confirming its suitability for a B Bops Restaurant.
Following site approval, the franchisee must select an architect to adapt B Bops's construction plans and specifications to the specific site. These site-specific plans must comply with all local codes, regulations, and ordinances. The franchisee is responsible for obtaining B Bops's written approval of these site-specific plans before construction begins.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for contracting with a responsible contractor to construct the improvements according to the approved site-specific plans, again at the franchisee's sole expense. The franchisee must also obtain all necessary building, zoning, and utility permits, as well as any required landlord consents, at their own expense. B Bops conducts a pre-opening inspection to ensure construction aligns with the approved plans and can delay the opening if there are material discrepancies until corrections are made at the franchisee's expense. After construction, any alterations or modifications to the premises require B Bops's prior written approval.