What must a franchisee demonstrate to Bigfoot Forestry's satisfaction to be granted an extension on an opening date?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may, in our sole discretion, extend one or more opening dates listed in the Development Schedule if you demonstrate to our satisfaction that you used best efforts to comply with the opening date and the need for the extension is due to unforeseeable delays rather than your lack diligence or funding.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be granted an extension on their opening date at Bigfoot Forestry's sole discretion. To obtain an extension, the franchisee must demonstrate to Bigfoot Forestry's satisfaction that they used their best efforts to comply with the original opening date.
Additionally, the need for the extension must be due to unforeseeable delays. This suggests that the delays must be outside of the franchisee's control and not reasonably predictable.
Finally, the delays cannot be attributed to the franchisee's lack of diligence or insufficient funding. This indicates that Bigfoot Forestry expects franchisees to be proactive and adequately prepared to meet their financial obligations and timelines.