After a Bhc Master Franchisee Business commences operations, does Bhc provide opening support services immediately before the opening of the first Affiliate Franchised BHC Restaurant in the Development Area?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
you with lists of Supplies, including the Products, and Designated Suppliers, and sell Supplies to you.
- (2) After you commence operations of your Master Franchisee Business, we will:
- (i) Provide opening support services to you immediately before the opening of your first Affiliate Franchised BHC Restaurant in the Development Area as described below.
- (ii) Provide the initial training program described below to additional and replacement trainees for a fee.
- (iii) Provide the Re-training Program described below to training supervisor or district manager of your Subfranchisees for a fee.
- (iv) Review and discuss with you the annual business plan you submit.
- (v) Provide periodic updates to the Manuals.
- (vi) Provide you with updated lists of Approved Supplies and Designated Suppliers, and continue to sell Approved Supplies to you.
- (vii) Evaluate your requests to approve Alternative Supplies and Alternative Suppliers.
(3) Pre-Opening Assistance for Affiliate Franchised BHC Restaurant
Before you open your Affiliate Franchised BHC Restaurant, we will:
- (i) Not assist your Affiliate Franchisee in locating a site and negotiating the purchase or lease of the site.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, And Training (FDD pages 29–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after a Master Franchisee commences operations, Bhc will provide opening support services immediately before the opening of the first Affiliate Franchised Bhc Restaurant in the Development Area.
Specifically, Bhc does not assist the Affiliate Franchisee in site selection or lease negotiation. Bhc also does not provide assistance with conforming the premises to local ordinances and building codes or obtaining required permits. However, Bhc will provide a general plan for the layout, construction, remodeling, and furnishing of the Affiliate Franchised Bhc Restaurant. The Master Franchisee is responsible for the costs of preparing architectural, engineering, and leasehold improvement drawings and site plans, which must be submitted to Bhc for review and approval before leasehold improvements begin. The Master Franchisee is also responsible for the costs of leasehold improvement and remodeling.
Bhc will train the Master Franchisee and their manager-level employees to operate a Bhc Restaurant. This training consists of approximately six to seven days (54 to 63 hours) of training at the first Affiliate Franchised Bhc Restaurant or another designated location. The specific number of days depends on Bhc's assessment of the franchisee's experience and needs. The Master Franchisee must cover all expenses incurred by their trainees in connection with the Initial Training, including daily allowance, transportation costs, and other living expenses.