Is prior written approval required from B Bops for any relocation of the franchise?

According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you have a single-unit franchise, relocating your B Bops franchise requires prior written approval from the company. This stipulation is in place to ensure that any new location continues to meet B Bops's standards and strategic objectives. Relocation is only permitted if the original location is no longer viable due to specific circumstances. These circumstances include damage or destruction of the premises, the property being taken by eminent domain, or the lapse of the lease, provided there was no default on the lease agreement.

This requirement means that as a B Bops franchisee, you cannot independently decide to move your franchise to a new location without first obtaining B Bops's consent. This protects B Bops's brand and ensures that relocations are strategically sound. It also provides a framework for handling unforeseen circumstances that might force a relocation.

The conditions under which relocation is permitted—damage, eminent domain, or lease lapse—are fairly standard in franchise agreements. These conditions aim to balance the franchisee's need for flexibility with the franchisor's interest in maintaining brand consistency and strategic location planning. Before signing the Franchise Agreement, a prospective franchisee should clarify with B Bops what specific documentation or proof they would need to provide to demonstrate that one of these conditions has been met, and what criteria B Bops will use to evaluate a proposed new location.