Does B Bops provide a Project Manual to franchisees?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Company will provide to you the Project Manual containing the plans and specifications for the construction of the Franchise Premises. The Project Manual, including the plans and specifications remain the exclusive property of the Company and you are required to return it to the Company after construction of the Franchise Premises is complete. Any modifications to the Project Manual, including the plans and specifications, require the consent of the Company and such consent is subject to the person making the modifications executing and delivering to the Company an assignment of such person's rights to the Project Manual, including the plans and specifications, as modified.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 37–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, B Bops will provide franchisees with a Project Manual. This manual contains the plans and specifications for constructing the franchise premises. The Project Manual remains the exclusive property of B Bops.
After the construction of the franchise premises is complete, the franchisee is required to return the Project Manual to B Bops. Any modifications to the Project Manual, including the plans and specifications, require B Bops's consent. If modifications are made, the person making the changes must assign their rights to the modified Project Manual back to B Bops.
Prospective franchisees should understand that they do not own the construction plans and specifications and must adhere to B Bops's requirements regarding any changes. This ensures uniformity across all B Bops locations and protects B Bops's intellectual property. Franchisees should clarify with B Bops the process for requesting and obtaining approval for modifications to the Project Manual to avoid potential conflicts or delays during construction.