Can Black Bear Diner remove food or non-food items from my restaurant for testing during an inspection?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor may, from time to time, at its discretion, cause its representatives to visit Franchisee's Black Bear Diner restaurant for the purpose of rendering advice and consultation or training, with respect to the Franchised Restaurant, its operation and performance, and compliance by Franchisee with the Manuals including the right to remove samples of food or non-food items from the Franchised Restaurant, without payment therefor, in amounts reasonably necessary for testing by Franchisor's representatives to determine whether such samples meet Franchisor's then
current standards and specifications. Franchisor may require Franchisee to reimburse Franchisor for all costs incurred by Franchisor, or its representatives, in rendering advice and consultation or training.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 56–243)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Black Bear Diner's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Black Bear Diner has the right to inspect your restaurant. Black Bear Diner may have its representatives visit your restaurant to provide advice, consultation, or training regarding the restaurant's operation, performance, and your compliance with the manuals.
As part of these inspections, Black Bear Diner has the right to remove samples of food and non-food items from your restaurant. These samples will be used for testing to ensure they meet Black Bear Diner's current standards and specifications. You will not be compensated for the items taken for testing.
Additionally, Black Bear Diner may require you to reimburse them for all costs they incur while providing advice, consultation, or training at your Black Bear Diner restaurant.