Does Bath Tune Up require a franchisee to establish a showroom?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You do not have to establish a showroom site, but if you are approved to do so, it must be located within the territory, you must ensure that the showroom complies with our written specifications and other requirements as set forth in the Manuals, you must obtain our prior written approval and you must enter into our then-current showroom addendum. We do not help you select a showroom site. We will have 14 days within which to indicate our approval or disapproval of a showroom site. We will require that the showroom be located at least one mile within the borders of your territory. We do not provide assistance with obtaining equipment, signs, fixtures, opening inventory and supplies.
The typical length of time between the signing of the franchise agreement and beginning operation of your franchised business is 15 to 30 days. Factors that may affect this time period include whether you will operate out of your home, an office/warehouse or a showroom, the satisfactory completion of initial training and availability of BATH TUNE-UP® materials for you to begin operating the franchised business.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bath Tune Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not required to establish a showroom. However, if a franchisee chooses to establish a showroom, it must be located within the designated territory and comply with Bath Tune Up's written specifications and requirements outlined in the manuals. The franchisee must also obtain prior written approval from Bath Tune Up and enter into the then-current showroom addendum. Bath Tune Up does not assist with selecting a showroom site but retains the right to approve or disapprove the proposed location within 14 days. The showroom must be located at least one mile within the borders of the franchisee's territory. Bath Tune Up does not provide assistance with obtaining equipment, signs, fixtures, opening inventory, and supplies for the showroom.
Whether a franchisee operates out of their home, an office/warehouse, or a showroom can affect the time it takes to begin operating the franchised business, with the typical range being 15 to 30 days after signing the franchise agreement. This timeframe is also influenced by the completion of initial training and the availability of Bath Tune Up materials necessary to start operations.
While Bath Tune Up does not mandate a showroom, franchisees should carefully consider the potential benefits and costs associated with establishing one. A showroom could enhance the customer experience and provide a dedicated space for showcasing products and services. However, it also entails additional expenses related to leasing, build-out, and ongoing maintenance. Franchisees should weigh these factors against their business goals and financial resources before deciding whether to pursue this option.