When applying for a Bhc franchise, how long must the personal references have known the applicant?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Prospective Franchisee understands that any inquiry regarding Prospective Franchisee's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, financial background and general fitness for being a BHC Franchisee may be made as a result of this application.
In addition, by signing below Prospective Franchisee releases any and all former and/or present employers, and any other personal or business references, from any liability whatsoever in connection with BHC's attempt to investigate Prospective Franchisee's background and determine Prospective Franchisee's fitness to become a BHC franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bhc may conduct inquiries into a prospective franchisee's background. As part of the application process, Bhc may investigate the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, financial background, and overall fitness to become a franchisee.
As part of this process, the applicant releases their former and present employers, along with personal and business references, from any liability related to Bhc's investigation. However, the FDD does not specify a required length of time that personal references must have known the applicant.
Therefore, it is important for a prospective franchisee to ask Bhc directly about the specific requirements or guidelines for personal references, including the length of time references should know the applicant to ensure they meet Bhc's criteria.