Does B Bops have sole discretion in approving or rejecting a proposed site?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will be required by the Development Agreement to select a proposed site for each Franchise to be developed and to submit a written report regarding such site to the Company for its approval. The written report shall include a description of the proposed site and such other information or material as the Company may reasonably request. Upon receipt of the report, the Company will undertake such investigation of the proposed site as it deems appropriate and, in its sole discretion, either approve or reject
the site by written notice to you within thirty (30) days after receiving the report and, if your site is approved, the Company will advise you, within the same thirty (30) day period, whether or not you will be required to include indoor seating in the construction and operation of a B-Bop's Restaurant. (Section 5 of the Development Agreement)
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Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, B Bops retains sole discretion in approving or rejecting a proposed site for a franchise. As stated in Item 11, franchisees are required to submit a written report for each proposed site, including a description and any other information B Bops requests. B Bops will then investigate the site and, in its sole discretion, either approve or reject it. This decision will be communicated to the franchisee within 30 days of receiving the report.
This means that while franchisees are responsible for finding potential locations, B Bops has the final say on whether the site is suitable for a B Bops restaurant. This protects B Bops's brand by ensuring that each location meets their standards and has the potential to be successful. The factors B Bops considers include the size, layout, adaptability, population density, traffic patterns, location of other fast-food restaurants, cost, and accessibility of utilities.
For a prospective franchisee, this highlights the importance of thoroughly researching potential sites and understanding B Bops's criteria before submitting a proposal. While the franchisee bears the responsibility of finding a site, B Bops's approval process is a critical step that can significantly impact the timeline and costs associated with opening a franchise. Franchisees are cautioned against entering into any binding agreement for the purchase or lease of a proposed site prior to receiving approval from B Bops.