After Black Bear Diner approves a location, how is Attachment A modified to reflect the Approved Location?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If a particular site has not been selected and approved at the time this Agreement is signed, Franchisee will be solely and completely responsible for selecting an appropriate location for the Franchised Restaurant. After Franchisor has approved a location for the Franchised Restaurant, Franchisor will unilaterally modify Attachment A and the specific address of that location will automatically become the Approved Location as if originally set forth in Attachment A.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 56–243)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Black Bear Diner's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a location hasn't been approved when the agreement is signed, the franchisee is responsible for selecting a suitable site. Once Black Bear Diner approves a location, they will unilaterally modify Attachment A to the franchise agreement. The specific address of the approved location will then automatically become the official Approved Location, as if it were originally included in Attachment A.
This means that the franchisee needs to find a location that meets Black Bear Diner's criteria, and Black Bear Diner has the final say on whether the location is acceptable. This process ensures that all Black Bear Diner restaurants meet the brand's standards and have the best chance of success. The unilateral modification of Attachment A by Black Bear Diner after location approval simplifies the process, as it formally integrates the approved site into the franchise agreement without requiring further action from the franchisee.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the site selection and approval process, as the location of the restaurant is critical to its success. Franchisees should carefully review Black Bear Diner's site selection guidelines and seek assistance from the franchisor to find a suitable location. Franchisees should also conduct their own independent investigation of the site to ensure that it meets their expectations.