Is B Bops making any representations about a franchisee's future financial performance?

According to the 2025 B Bops Franchise Disclosure Document, B Bops does not make any representations about a franchisee's future financial performance, nor do they make representations about the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets. Furthermore, B Bops does not authorize its employees or representatives to make such representations, either orally or in writing.

However, if a prospective franchisee is purchasing an existing B Bops outlet, the franchisor may provide the actual records of that specific outlet. The FDD stipulates that if a potential franchisee receives any other financial information or projections of future income, they should report it to B Bops' management, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies.

This policy is typical in franchising. The FTC's Franchise Rule allows franchisors to provide information about potential financial performance if there is a reasonable basis for the information and if it is included in the disclosure document. By explicitly stating that they do not make financial performance representations, B Bops is aiming to avoid potential liability from franchisees who might not achieve projected financial results. This places the onus on the franchisee to conduct their own due diligence and financial forecasting.