How often can Better Blend require a franchisee to remodel their location?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 7.13 Remodeling. In addition to Franchisee's obligations to comply with all System Standards in effect from time to time, BBF may require Franchisee to undertake and complete a Remodel of the Location to BBF's satisfaction.
Franchisee must complete the Remodel in the time frame specified by BBF.
BBF may require Franchisee to submit plans for BBF's reasonable approval prior to commencing a required Remodel, and BBF may require Franchisee to engage a qualified licensed contractor to perform the Remodel.
BBF'sright to require a Remodel is limited as follows: (i) the Remodel will not be required in the first two or last two years of the term (except that a Remodel may be required as a condition to renewal of the term or a Transfer), and (ii) a Remodel will not be required more than once every five years from the date on which Franchisee was required to complete the prior Remodel.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to remodel their location, but there are limitations to how often Better Blend can mandate these remodels. Specifically, Better Blend will not require a remodel in the first two or the last two years of the franchise term.
Furthermore, Better Blend will not require a franchisee to undertake a remodel more than once every five years. This five-year period is calculated from the date the franchisee completed the previous remodel. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
A remodel may be required as a condition for either the renewal of the franchise term or the transfer of the franchise to a new owner. This means that even if the standard time restrictions are in place, Better Blend can still require a remodel as a prerequisite for these specific events.