How much is the initial deposit required for a Bhc Master Franchise, and is it refundable?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
pen a Master Franchised BHC Restaurant.
- (3) Deposit. As further described in Item 5, you must pay us a Deposit in the amount of $100,000 for five (5) Master Franchised BHC Restaurants. The Deposit will vary depend
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment: (FDD pages 18–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial deposit for a Master Franchise is $100,000 for five Master Franchised Bhc Restaurants. The document specifies that the deposit amount will vary depending on the number of Master Franchised Bhc Restaurants.
Item 7 also provides information on the Master Franchise Development Fee. The MF Development Fee will vary depending on the Development Area, the number of Master Franchised BHC Restaurants, and other special circumstances provided the MF Development Fee for each BHC Restaurants to be opened under the MFA shall not exceed then current Initial Franchise Fee. Upon signing the MFA, you pay a lump sum, non-refundable MF Development Fee for each Master Franchised BHC Restaurant to be opened under the MFA. The MF Development Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, even if you fail to open a Master Franchised BHC Restaurant.
Item 7 also states that payments made to Bhc or its affiliates are generally nonrefundable, unless otherwise noted. However, Item 7 also states that the initial deposit of $20,000 is refundable at the expiration of the Franchise Agreement. It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the specific conditions under which this deposit is refunded, as well as the circumstances in which it may be forfeited.