Under what conditions can Better Blend inspect a franchisee's business premises?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
nge, add or delete System Standards at any time in its discretion. BBF may inform Franchisee thereof by any method that BBF reasonably deems appropriate (which need not qualify as "notice" under Section 18.9). In the event of any dispute as to the contents of the Manual, BBF's master copy will control.
- 11.2 Inspections. BBF may enter the premises of the Business from time to time at any reasonable time (including during normal business hours) and conduct an inspection. Franchisee shall cooperate with BBF's inspectors. BBF will use reasonable efforts to not disrupt Franchisee's
business operations during any such inspection. The inspection may include, but is not limited to, observing operations, conducting a physical inventory, evaluating physical conditions, monitoring sales activity, speaking with employees and customers, and removing samples of products, supplies and materials. BBF may videotape and/or take photographs of the inspection and the Business. BBF may set a minimum score requirement for inspections, and Franchisee's failure to meet or exceed the minimum score will be a default under this Agreement. Without limiting BBF's other rights under this Agreement, Franchisee will, as soon as reasonably practical, correct any deficiencies noted during an inspection.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Better Blend has the right to inspect a franchisee's business premises. Better Blend may enter the premises at any reasonable time, including during normal business hours, to conduct an inspection. The franchisee is required to cooperate with Better Blend's inspectors during these visits. Better Blend will try to minimize disruption to the franchisee's business operations during inspections.
The inspection may include observing operations, taking physical inventory, evaluating the physical condition of the premises, monitoring sales activity, speaking with employees and customers, and taking samples of products, supplies, and materials. Better Blend also has the right to videotape or take photographs of the business and the inspection process.
Better Blend may set a minimum score for inspections, and failure to meet this score can result in a default under the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees are required to correct any deficiencies noted during an inspection as soon as reasonably practical. If an inspection is conducted due to a governmental report, customer complaint, or a franchisee's failure to comply with System Standards, Better Blend may charge the franchisee for all out-of-pocket expenses, plus an inspection fee.