What are the conditions that the Master Franchisee must meet regarding premises for new Bhc Restaurants before relocating a Bhc Restaurant?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- v. shall, and shall ensure the Subfranchisees shall, not relocate any BHC Restaurant or any part thereof, unless Master Franchisee has meets all of Franchisor's then-current minimum requirements for the premises of new BHC Restaurants, as the same may be amended, replaced or supplemented by Franchisor from time to time, and (ii) notified Franchisor in writing at least one (1) month before such proposed relocation. Franchisor also reserves the right, upon written notice to Master Franchisee, to approve any or all potential relocation premises for the development and operation of BHC Restaurants. To the extent Franchisor exercises its approval right under this paragraph, Master Franchisee shall provide to Franchisor any preliminary document, proposal, plan, report, accounts and other information as Franchisor may require relating to the potential relocation premises.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Master Franchisee must meet specific conditions before relocating a Bhc Restaurant. The Master Franchisee must adhere to all of Bhc's current minimum requirements for new restaurant premises, which may be updated by Bhc periodically. Additionally, the Master Franchisee is obligated to provide written notification to Bhc at least one month before the proposed relocation.
Bhc retains the right to approve any potential relocation premises for the development and operation of Bhc Restaurants. If Bhc exercises this approval right, the Master Franchisee is required to submit any preliminary documents, proposals, plans, reports, accounts, and other information related to the potential relocation premises that Bhc may require.
These stipulations ensure that any relocation maintains Bhc's brand standards and operational requirements. The Master Franchisee bears the responsibility of ensuring that all relocation plans align with Bhc's current criteria for new restaurant premises and that Bhc is kept informed and has the opportunity to review and approve the proposed relocation. This process helps protect the brand's consistency and reputation.