If a B Bops franchisee is required to replace equipment, fixtures, furnishings, or signage, who determines what is considered worn, obsolete, or nonfunctioning?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
anchise 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.
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 maintaining the interior and exterior of the franchise premises, including equipment, fixtures, furnishings, and signs, in good condition. The franchisee must undertake repairs, redecoration, and restoration to maintain the premises according to B Bops's standards. This includes replacing worn, obsolete, or nonfunctioning equipment, fixtures, furnishings, or signage.
B Bops retains the right to inspect the premises and determine if the franchisee is maintaining the standards for cleanliness, condition, and appearance. If B Bops determines that the franchisee has failed to maintain these standards, they will notify the franchisee of the deficiencies and demand corrective action.
If the franchisee fails to correct the deficiencies within ten days or to implement a program for correction, B Bops has the right to enter the premises and make the necessary repairs or refurbishments at the franchisee's expense. The franchisee is then responsible for paying all reasonable expenses incurred by B Bops, plus interest.