What are the 'Business Hours' defined as in the Bevaris Alliance agreement?
Bevaris_Alliance Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Branded Business: the business of a highly efficient and nutritious food service delivery system to schools, institutions, and other businesses which supports academic success and healthy eating patterns, carried on using the System.
Business Day: a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday in California when banks in Los Angeles, California are open for business.
Business Hours: the period from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on any Business Day.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 22–88)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Bevaris Alliance Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Business Hours' are defined as the period from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on any Business Day. A 'Business Day' is any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday in California when banks in Los Angeles, California are open for business.
This definition sets the standard operating window for Bevaris Alliance franchisees. It specifies not only the time frame (5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) but also the time zone (Pacific Time), which is crucial for franchisees operating outside of California to align their schedules accordingly.
The inclusion of 'Business Day' further clarifies that these hours apply only on weekdays and non-public holidays when banks in Los Angeles are open. This allows for flexibility during weekends and holidays, but also requires franchisees to stay informed about the Los Angeles banking calendar to ensure compliance. This definition ensures that franchisees understand when they are expected to be operating their Bevaris Alliance business.