What does Bhc provide to the franchisee regarding the restaurant layout?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ew and consent to any location of the Franchised BHC Restaurant. Franchisor uses available demographic information to evaluate the site and the area in which it is located, and analyze area income figures, traffic patterns, visibility, population density, competition, zoning, parking, accessibility, and other related, relevant circumstances. Franchisor's final review and consent to the location of Franchisee's Franchised BHC Restaurant is not a guarantee that a BHC business can be successfully operated there or anywhere else.
- (d) Franchisor will provide Franchisee with a sample prototype layout for the Franchised BHC Restaurant. Franchisor will provide Franchisee a floor plan. Franchisee must pay Franchisor for all costs and expenses that Franchisor incurs in providing the site design review fee of $2,500 ("Site Design Review Fee") and a separate site review fee of $2,000 to $4,000 ("Site Review Fee"). At Franchisee's sole expense, Franchisee must employ directly architects, designers, engineers, or others as reasonably acceptable to Franchisor to complete, adapt, modify, or substitute the sample plans and specifications for the Franchised BHC Restaurant, and review and monitor all licensing related matters. Developer shall be solely responsible for acquiring all of the necessary permits and licenses, including but not limited to permits related to structural reinforcement, grease interceptors, and parking. The architect must submit a complete set of final plans and specifications to Franchisor before commencing leasehold improvement of the Franchised BHC Restaurant. Franchisor will review these plans and specifications promptly and accept them as stated or provide Franchisee with Franchisor's comments on the plans and specifications. Franchisor will have complete and uncontested control over the design of the Franchised BHC Restaurant and Franchisee may not modify the design or choose third party designers without Franchisor's express written consent. Franchisee may not commence leasehold improvement of the Franchised BHC Restaurant until Franchisor consents in writing to the final plans, specifications, and contractors to be used in constructing the Franchised BHC Restaurant. Franchisor will consult with Franchisee, to the extent Franchisor deems necessary, on the leasehold improvement and equipping of the Franchised BHC Restaurant (and Franchisor may require the Franchised BHC Restaurant to have a certain color scheme and decorative trade dress), but it is and will remain Franchisee's sole responsibility to diligently construct, equip and otherwise make ready, and then open the Franchised BHC Restaurant.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bhc provides franchisees with a sample prototype layout and a floor plan for the Franchised BHC Restaurant. However, the franchisee is responsible for adapting these plans to the specific site. Bhc also has complete control over the design of the Franchised BHC Restaurant. Franchisees cannot modify the design or choose third-party designers without Bhc's express written consent.
While Bhc offers a prototype layout and floor plan, franchisees must employ their own architects, designers, and engineers (acceptable to Bhc) to adapt the plans and specifications to the specific location. The franchisee bears the expense of these services. The franchisee's architect must submit a complete set of final plans and specifications to Bhc for review and approval before any leasehold improvements can begin. Bhc will review the plans and either accept them or provide comments.
Bhc maintains control over the restaurant's design and can dictate color schemes and decorative trade dress. The franchisee is ultimately responsible for constructing, equipping, and opening the restaurant, including obtaining all necessary permits and complying with local regulations. Franchisees must use licensed general contractors, designers, vendors, and architects accepted by Bhc for any leasehold improvement work. Bhc may also require franchisees to maintain and periodically refurbish the Franchised BHC Restaurant to conform to the then- current building design, Trade Dress, and color schemes then applicable for a Franchised BHC Restaurant.
Prospective franchisees should note that while Bhc provides initial layout assistance, the franchisee bears significant responsibility for adapting the design to their specific site and ensuring compliance with Bhc's standards and local regulations. The franchisee also bears the costs associated with these activities. Franchisees should carefully consider these factors when evaluating the overall investment required to open a Bhc franchise.