Does B Bops provide construction specifications for the franchise premises?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 2You will need to purchase or lease a parcel of real estate of at least 28,000 square feet on which the Franchise premises will be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications provided by the Company. Typical locations for a B-Bop's Restaurant include sites adjoining major thoroughfares near shopping centers or other commercial areas. The cost of purchasing or leasing such property will vary significantly between localities and cannot be estimated by the Company with any meaningful degree of accuracy.
- 3Includes the expense of transforming the Company's construction specifications into site-specific blueprints and review and certification by an architect to assure that such blueprints comply with all local codes, regulations and ordinances applicable to construction of the Franchise premises. You must obtain the Company's written approval of the site specific blueprints prior to the commencement of construction. See Item 1 of this disclosure document for additional information relating to the building requirements
- 4Includes amounts necessary to construct the restaurant facility and complete site work and landscaping of the real estate. See Item 1 of this disclosure document for additional information relating to the building requirements. You may select a contractor of your own choice to perform the necessary construction services. The cost of construction will vary from one location to the next, depending on condition of the real estate (including the existence of any structures to be demolished), local labor costs, local building codes and requirements and based upon whether you will be required to include indoor seating.
- 5The equipment and fixtures must be purchased in accordance with specifications provided by the Company. See Item 8 of this disclosure document for additional information regarding the purchase of equipment and supplies for the Franchise.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 18–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, B Bops does provide construction specifications for the franchise premises. Item 7 outlines the estimated initial investment for a B Bops franchise, including the construction of the building.
The FDD states that franchisees will need to purchase or lease real estate of at least 28,000 square feet for the restaurant, constructed according to B Bops's plans and specifications. The cost of construction is estimated to be between $700,000 and $1,800,000, but this can vary based on location, labor costs, local building codes, and whether indoor seating is required. Franchisees are responsible for transforming B Bops's construction specifications into site-specific blueprints, which must then be reviewed and certified by an architect to ensure compliance with local regulations. B Bops's written approval of these blueprints is required before construction can begin.
Furthermore, the equipment and fixtures purchased must adhere to B Bops's specifications, with costs ranging from $210,000 to $270,000. Signage costs, which also need to meet B Bops's specifications and local ordinances, are estimated to be between $40,000 and $60,000. These specifications help ensure brand consistency and quality across all B Bops locations.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these construction-related costs and specifications, as they represent a significant portion of the initial investment. It is also important to note that franchisees can select their own contractor for the construction services, but they must still adhere to B Bops's specifications and obtain approval for the site-specific blueprints.