Must a Baya Bar franchisee make alterations and repairs as directed by the franchisor?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You must keep the Shop very clean and maintain it in good repair and condition. You must make any additions, alterations, repairs and replacements, including repainting or replacement of obsolete signs, furnishings, equipment, and décor as we may reasonably direct. You must not make any changes to the premises without obtaining our written consent before you make the changes. You must obtain and pay for any new or additional equipment, including point of sale, computer hardware and software, fixtures, supplies and other products and materials that you must have to offer and sell new menu items from the Shop.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to make alterations and repairs to their shop as directed by the franchisor. Specifically, franchisees must keep the shop clean and in good repair, and they must make any additions, alterations, repairs, and replacements as reasonably directed by Baya Bar. This includes repainting or replacing obsolete signs, furnishings, equipment, and décor.
This requirement ensures that all Baya Bar locations maintain a consistent brand image and meet the franchisor's standards for quality and appearance. However, franchisees must obtain written consent from Baya Bar before making any changes to the premises.
The franchisee is also responsible for obtaining and paying for any new or additional equipment needed to offer new menu items. This could include point of sale systems, computer hardware and software, fixtures, and other supplies. This obligation ensures that franchisees keep their shops updated to meet Baya Bar's evolving standards, but it also means they must be prepared to invest in these updates as directed by the franchisor.