What are the conditions under which a Bhc Subfranchisee can relocate 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 Subfranchisee is restricted from relocating a Bhc Restaurant unless specific conditions are met. The Master Franchisee must ensure that any relocation adheres to Bhc's current minimum requirements for new restaurant premises, which may be updated by Bhc.
Prior to relocating, 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 sites. If Bhc exercises this approval right, the Master Franchisee must submit all relevant preliminary documents, proposals, plans, reports, accounts, and other information pertaining to the potential relocation premises as required by Bhc.
These stipulations ensure that all Bhc restaurants, even those operated by Subfranchisees, maintain brand consistency and meet Bhc's standards, regardless of location. This process allows Bhc to maintain control over its brand image and operational standards, even at locations run by subfranchisees. For a prospective franchisee, this means understanding that relocation is not a simple decision and requires adherence to Bhc's protocols and securing their approval.