Besides operating a Boulder Designs Business, what other purposes are franchisees prohibited from using the Approved Location for?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall not use the Approved Location for any purpose other than for the operation of a BOULDER DESIGNS Business in full compliance with this Agreement and the Manual.
Franchisor may use Franchisee location as a training facility upon notice. If Franchisor elects to use the Franchised Business for training, Franchisor shall provide to Franchisee, in lieu of payment, which shall be considered payment in full, for use of the facilities: 1) the ability for Franchisee to enroll
Franchisee's employees or Internal Managers into the training class being taught by Franchisor at Franchisee's location. There is no limit on the number of times during this Agreement that Franchisor may use the Franchised Business.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are explicitly restricted from using the Approved Location for any purpose other than operating their Boulder Designs business. This means the franchisee must operate the Boulder Designs business in strict accordance with the franchise agreement and the operations manual.
This restriction ensures that the franchisee focuses solely on the Boulder Designs business at the approved location, maintaining brand consistency and preventing any potential conflicts of interest. It also allows Boulder Designs to maintain control over the brand's image and service quality, as the approved location cannot be used for any other business ventures or activities that might dilute the brand or confuse customers.
However, the document also states that Boulder Designs may use the franchisee's location as a training facility, providing the franchisee with the opportunity to enroll their employees or internal managers in the training class being taught. This usage by the franchisor is considered payment in full for the use of the facilities, and there is no limit to the number of times Boulder Designs may use the franchised business for training during the agreement.