Are there any other initial fees or payments required before a Bhc Restaurant opens?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of the Subfranchised BHC Restaurants.
Before you open your first Affiliate Franchised BHC Restaurant or your Subfranchisee open their Subfranchised BHC Restaurant, as applicable, you, your Affiliate Franchisee or your Subfranchisees, as applicable, must purchase opening inventory of merchandise and supplies that includes certain proprietary products that you, your Affiliate Franchisee, or your Subfranchisees, as applicable, must purchase from us and our affiliates. We estimate that your, your Affiliate Franchisee's, or your Subfranchisees', as applicable, cost of pre-opening inventory for each Affiliate Franchised BHC Restaurant or Subfranchised BHC Restaurant will be between $10,000 to $20,000. You, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees must also pay for Site Design Review Fee and Site Review Fee, as applicable.
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Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, besides the initial fees, franchisees or subfranchisees must purchase an opening inventory of merchandise and supplies, including proprietary products, from Bhc or its affiliates. The estimated cost for this pre-opening inventory ranges from $10,000 to $20,000 for each Affiliate Franchised BHC Restaurant or Subfranchised BHC Restaurant. Franchisees must also pay Site Design Review Fee and Site Review Fee, as applicable. However, the FDD states that there are no other initial fees or payments for services or goods received from Bhc or its affiliates before the Restaurant opens.
Additionally, within 60 days after opening, Master Franchisees are required to spend between $10,000 and $15,000 on an initial advertising and promotion event, utilizing a program approved by Bhc, which includes a "soft opening" and a grand opening event. A report itemizing these expenditures must be provided to Bhc within 75 days of the opening date.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these pre-opening and immediate post-opening expenses when evaluating the financial feasibility of a Bhc franchise. Understanding the specific requirements for inventory and advertising, and budgeting accordingly, is crucial for a successful launch. Franchisees should also inquire about the Site Design Review Fee and Site Review Fee to get a clear picture of all initial costs.