For a Bb.Q Chicken restaurant, what is considered commencement of construction or remodeling?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You shall commence and diligently pursue construction or remodeling (as applicable) of the Restaurant. Commencement of construction shall be defined as the time at which any site work is initiated by you or on your behalf at the location accepted for the Restaurant. Site work includes, without limitation, paving of parking areas, installing outdoor lighting and sidewalks, extending utilities, demising of interior walls and demolishing of any existing premises. During the time of construction or remodeling, you shall provide us with such periodic reports regarding the progress of the construction or remodeling as may be reasonably requested by us. In addition, we may make such on-site inspections as we may deem reasonably necessary to evaluate such progress. You shall notify us of the scheduled date for completion of construction or remodeling no later than thirty (30) days prior to such date. Within a reasonable time after the date of completion of construction or remodeling, we may, at our option, conduct an inspection of the
completed Restaurant. You acknowledge and agree that you will not open the Franchised Business without our written authorization and that authorization to open shall be conditioned upon your strict compliance with this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–283)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bb.Q Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the commencement of construction or remodeling for a restaurant is defined as the point when any site work begins, either directly by the franchisee or by someone on their behalf, at the approved location. Site work encompasses activities such as paving parking areas, installing outdoor lighting and sidewalks, extending utilities, demising interior walls, and demolishing existing premises.
During the construction or remodeling phase, Bb.Q Chicken requires franchisees to provide periodic reports detailing the progress of the work. Additionally, Bb.Q Chicken may conduct on-site inspections to assess the progress. Franchisees must notify Bb.Q Chicken of the scheduled completion date at least thirty days in advance.
After construction or remodeling is finished, Bb.Q Chicken has the option to conduct a final inspection of the completed restaurant. The franchisee cannot open the Bb.Q Chicken restaurant without written authorization from the company, which is contingent upon strict compliance with the franchise agreement.