Is Bhc's consent to a specific assignment cumulative for subsequent assignments?

According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor's consent to a specific assignment by a franchisee is not cumulative. This means that if a franchisee wants to assign their franchise to someone else, Bhc's approval for that particular assignment does not automatically apply to any future assignments.

Each time a franchisee wishes to transfer their interest in the franchise, the assets of the Bhc restaurant, or a controlling interest in the franchisee's entity, they must seek and obtain separate approval from Bhc. This requirement ensures that Bhc retains control over who operates its franchises and maintains the quality and standards of the brand.

For a prospective Bhc franchisee, this stipulation means that selling or transferring the franchise in the future will require going through the approval process with Bhc again, regardless of whether a previous transfer was approved. This protects Bhc from unwanted or unqualified future owners.