For Bhc, what must the Master Franchisee and Subfranchisees do if the Bhc Restaurant is configured for on-premises consumption of beer and wine?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (e) If the BHC Restaurant is configured for the on-premises consumption of beer and wine, Master Franchisee must, and ensure the Subfranchisees do, obtain and maintain the necessary licenses and permits from state or local agency regulating the on- premises sale and consumption of beer and wine to permit Subfranchisees to offer and sell at the BHC Restaurant beer and wine as authorized in the Operations Manual (or otherwise by Franchisor in writing).
The costs of these licenses and permits vary, but it is Master Franchisee's responsibility to determine exactly what this liquor license will cost.
Master Franchisee must ensure that the Subfranchisees always supervise its employees to make sure Subfranchisee customers are served and consume alcoholic beverages responsibly.
Master Franchisee must also ensure that the Sublicensees always employ and maintain enough security personnel on and near the BHC Restaurant premises to provide adequate care and custody of Master Franchisee's customers.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Bhc Restaurant is configured for on-premises consumption of beer and wine, the Master Franchisee must ensure that they and their Subfranchisees obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and permits from the relevant state or local agencies. These licenses and permits must allow the Subfranchisees to legally offer and sell beer and wine at the Bhc Restaurant, as authorized in the Operations Manual or otherwise approved in writing by Bhc. The Master Franchisee bears the responsibility of determining the exact costs associated with obtaining these liquor licenses.
Furthermore, the Master Franchisee is responsible for ensuring that Subfranchisees supervise their employees to serve alcoholic beverages responsibly to customers. This involves preventing over-service and ensuring compliance with alcohol consumption laws.
In addition to responsible alcohol service, the Master Franchisee must ensure that Subfranchisees employ and maintain an adequate number of security personnel on and near the Bhc Restaurant premises. This is to provide adequate care and custody of customers, ensuring their safety and well-being while on the premises. This requirement highlights Bhc's emphasis on responsible alcohol sales and customer safety within its franchise operations.