How can the Black Bear Diner franchise release be modified?
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 the 2025 Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Document, Attachment A of the franchise agreement, which specifies the Approved Location, can be modified by the Franchisor. If a location hasn't been approved when the agreement is signed, the franchisee is responsible for selecting a site. Once Black Bear Diner approves the location, they will unilaterally modify Attachment A to include the specific address, effectively making it the Approved Location as if it were originally in the agreement.
This modification process ensures that the franchise agreement reflects the actual, approved location of the Black Bear Diner restaurant. It provides flexibility when a site hasn't been determined at the outset, placing the initial site selection responsibility on the franchisee. However, the franchisor retains control over the final approval and documentation of the location.
This clause protects Black Bear Diner by ensuring that all franchise locations meet their standards and are officially documented within the franchise agreement. For a potential franchisee, it means they need to actively participate in site selection and be prepared to have the location formally approved and integrated into their franchise agreement.