How will Bhc Franchisor notify the franchisee of the approval or disapproval of the proposed assignment?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As soon as practicable after the receipt of the proposed transferee's application, Franchisor will notify, in writing, Franchisee and the proposed transferee of any additional information or documentation necessary to complete the transfer application.
If Franchisor's then-existing standards for the approval of new or renewing franchisees are not readily available to Franchisee when Franchisee notifies Franchisor of Franchisee's intent to sell, transfer, or assign the Franchise, all or substantially all of the assets of the Franchised BHC Restaurant, or a controlling or non-controlling interest in Franchisee (if an entity), Franchisor will communicate the standards to Franchisee within 15 calendar days.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bhc will notify the franchisee of any additional information or documentation needed to complete the transfer application in writing. This notification will occur as soon as practicable after Bhc receives the proposed transferee's application.
Prior to any assignment, the franchisee must inform Bhc of their intent to sell, transfer, or assign the franchise. This notice must be written and delivered to Bhc, including the proposed transferee's name and address, copies of all agreements related to the sale, assignment, or transfer, and the proposed transferee's application for approval to become the successor franchisee.
If Bhc's standards for approving new or renewing franchisees are not readily available to the franchisee, Bhc will communicate these standards to the franchisee within 15 calendar days of receiving the franchisee's intent to sell, transfer, or assign the franchise. This ensures the franchisee is aware of the criteria the proposed transferee must meet.
While the FDD excerpt details the process for submitting a transfer request and receiving additional information, it does not explicitly state how Bhc will communicate the final decision of approval or disapproval. A prospective franchisee should ask Bhc directly about the specific method and timeframe for receiving the final decision regarding the assignment of the franchise.