What is the geographic scope of the Trade Area for B Bops development?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WHEREAS, Developer desires to obtain certain rights to develop B-Bop's Restaurants at locations in the geographic area described in Appendix I attached hereto (such area to be hereinafter referred to as the "Trade Area"); and
WHEREAS, Company and Developer have mutually agreed upon the time schedule set forth in Appendix II attached hereto for the development of B-Bop's Restaurants in the Trade Area (such schedule to be hereinafter referred to as the "Development Schedule"); and
Restaurants within the Trade Area in accordance with the Development Schedule and with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Developer further agrees to develop, own, operate, maintain and promote each B-Bop's Restaurant (hereinafter referred to as a "Unit") in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the standard form of franchise agreement being utilized by Company to grant B-Bop's Restaurant franchises at the time of development of each such Unit (hereinafter referred to as a "Unit Franchise Agreement"), to be executed by Developer as specified in Section 6 hereof. Company agrees that it shall not establish, or license any third party to establish, a B-Bop's Restaurant in the Trade Area prior to the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Developer agrees to submit a written report to Company of each proposed site for a Unit in the Trade Area, containing such information or material as Company may reasonably request. Company shall review the submitted materials, conduct such other investigation of the proposed site it determines may be necessary to properly evaluate the same and, in its sole discretion, either approve or reject such site by written notice to Developer within thirty (30) days after receipt of such materials, but such approval is not to be unreasonably withheld. If the proposed site is approved, the Company will also advise you, within the same thirty (30) day period, whether or not you will be required to include indoor seating in the construction and operation of the B-Bop's Restaurant. Developer agrees that Developer will not enter into any binding agreement with respect to lease or purchase of a proposed site prior to receiving Company's written approval of such site. Developer acknowledges and agrees that approval of a proposed site by Company does not constitute a representation or warranty by Company that such site, with or without indoor seating, will prove to be a successful location for the Unit, and Developer assumes all risks associated with establishing the Unit at such location.
B. Developer hereby agrees that for a period of two (2) years immediately following the termination or expiration of this Agreement, Developer, its directors, officers, shareholders, partners, members, principals or agents will not, directly or indirectly, enter into or engage in any business the same as or substantially similar to a B-Bop's Restaurant operating at any location within the Trade Area or within a twenty (20) mile radius of any other B-Bop's Restaurant then in operation or under construction, whether owned and operated by Company, any affiliate of Company or by a franchisee under license granted by Company, except that Developer shall be entitled to continue to own and operate any Unit pursuant to a Unit Franchise Agreement entered into between the parties hereto.
C.
For purposes of this Section 12, a business shall be deemed the "same as or substantially similar to a B-Bop's Restaurant" if the business is engaged in preparing and serving to the public any food items included from time to time as a standard menu item for a B-Bop's Restaurant.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–145)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the geographic scope of the Trade Area for development is described in Appendix I of the Application Agreement. The developer is granted the exclusive right to develop B Bops Restaurants in this Trade Area, provided they comply with the Development Schedule outlined in Appendix II. The company agrees not to establish or license any third party to establish a B Bops Restaurant in the Trade Area before the agreement terminates or expires.
Before entering into any binding agreements to lease or purchase a site, the developer must submit a written report to B Bops for approval. B Bops will then review the proposed site and decide whether to approve or reject it within 30 days. The company will also advise the developer if indoor seating will be required. However, B Bops approval of a site does not guarantee the unit's success, and the developer assumes all risks associated with the location.
The developer is restricted from engaging in any business that is the same as or substantially similar to a B Bops Restaurant during the term of the agreement, except for units they own and operate under a Unit Franchise Agreement. Post-termination, this restriction extends for two years within the Trade Area or within a 20-mile radius of any other B Bops Restaurant in operation or under construction. A business is considered "substantially similar" if it serves any food items that are standard menu items for B Bops.