If a Bath Tune Up franchisee establishes a showroom, what document outlines the specifications and requirements for the showroom?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee does not have to establish a Showroom, but if it decides to do so: (i) the Showroom must be located within the Territory; (ii) Franchisee must ensure the Showroom complies with Franchisor's
written specifications and other requirements for Showrooms set forth in the Manuals; and (iii) the Showroom requires Franchisor's prior written approval. If Franchisee wishes to establish a Showroom, Franchisee will find and submit to Franchisor, for Franchisor's approval, a location for the Showroom and such information regarding the Showroom location as Franchisor may require.
Franchisor will have 14 days from receipt of all the requested information to approve or disapprove the Showroom location. Franchisor has the right to grant or withhold approval of any proposed Showroom location in its business judgment. Any proposed relocation of the Showroom in the future will be subject to the same approval process as set forth above. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor's consent to the location, and any information regarding the location communicated to Franchisee regarding the standard site selection criteria for Showroom locations, does not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the suitability of the location for a Showroom or for any other purpose. Franchisor's recommendation or consent to the location indicates only that Franchisor believes that the location falls within the acceptable criteria for Showroom locations that Franchisor has established at the time of the consent to the location. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee's selection of the location is based on Franchisee's own independent investigation of the suitability of the location and that Franchisor's approval is not a guarantee or promise of success.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bath Tune Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while establishing a showroom is not mandatory, if a franchisee chooses to do so, the specifications and requirements are detailed in the Manuals. The franchisee must ensure the showroom complies with Bath Tune Up's written specifications and other requirements.
Before establishing a showroom, the franchisee must first seek and obtain prior written approval from Bath Tune Up. This includes submitting the proposed location and any other information Bath Tune Up may require for approval. Bath Tune Up has 14 days to approve or disapprove the location upon receiving all necessary information.
The FDD clarifies that Bath Tune Up retains the right to approve or disapprove any proposed showroom location based on its business judgment. Furthermore, any future relocation of the showroom will be subject to the same approval process. Bath Tune Up's consent to a location does not constitute a warranty of its suitability but indicates that the location meets the franchisor's established criteria at the time of consent. The franchisee is responsible for their own independent investigation to determine if the location is suitable.