How many on-site visits will the Bhc Franchisor make to the Franchised Restaurant before it opens?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
must have access to Franchisee's Franchised BHC Restaurant while work is in progress. Franchisor may make video records of leasehold improvement in process and may require such reasonable alterations to or modifications in the leasehold improvement of the Franchised BHC Restaurant that Franchisor deems necessary. Franchisee's failure to promptly commence and diligently complete the design, leasehold improvement, inventorying, equipping, and opening of the Franchised BHC Restaurant will be a material breach of this Agreement. Before the Franchised BHC Restaurant opens to retail customers and before final inspections by any governmental agency, Franchisor will visit the site of Franchised BHC Restaurant for three (3) on-site visits and complete a final "walk through" inspection of the Fran
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before a franchised restaurant opens to the public and before final inspections are conducted by any governmental agency, Bhc will conduct three on-site visits to the restaurant. Following these visits, Bhc will perform a final "walk through" inspection and then issue written consent to open the location.
The franchisee is responsible for correcting any deficiencies noted by Bhc during these inspections within 30 days. Failure to do so may result in the termination of the franchise agreement without any liability to Bhc. The franchisee is also responsible for covering an inspection fee of $600, in addition to all accommodation, transportation, meals, daily allowances, and other costs and expenses for Bhc's personnel related to these visits. These costs are only covered up to three visits per franchised restaurant.
This requirement ensures that each Bhc restaurant meets the brand's standards before opening. The on-site visits and final walkthrough allow Bhc to maintain quality control and consistency across all franchise locations. The franchisee's responsibility for covering the inspection-related expenses is a standard practice in franchising, where the franchisee typically bears the costs associated with ensuring compliance and quality.