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For Boulder Designs, what must a franchisee do after the Approved Location is designated if the site is to be leased or purchased?

Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Before opening the Franchised Business and commencing business, Franchisee must:

i. fulfill all of its obligations pursuant to the other provisions of this Section 5.6;

  • ii. furnish Franchisor with copies of all insurance policies required by this Agreement and by the lease (if the Approved Location is leased), or such other evidence of insurance coverage and payment of premiums as Franchisor may request;
  • iii. complete initial training to the satisfaction of Franchisor;
  • iv. hire and train the personnel necessary or required for the operation of the Franchised Business;
  • v. obtain all necessary permits and licenses;
  • vi. purchase all Opening Project inventory not purchased pursuant to Section 5.4, as stated in Section 8.2;
  • vii. if Franchisee is a business entity, Franchisee has caused each of its stock certificates or other ownership interest certificates to be conspicuously endorsed upon the face thereof a statement in a form satisfactory to Franchisor that such ownership interest is held subject to, and that further assignment or transfer thereof is subject to, all restrictions imposed upon transfers and assignments by this Agreement; and
  • viii. pay in full all amounts due to Franchisor, or execute the Promissory Note and Security Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit 9, if applicable) for any amounts due Franchisor.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before a franchisee can open their Boulder Designs business, they must fulfill several obligations related to the Approved Location. If the Approved Location is leased, the franchisee must furnish Boulder Designs with copies of all insurance policies required by the franchise agreement and the lease agreement itself.

In addition to providing insurance documentation, the franchisee must also meet other requirements before commencing business operations. These include completing initial training to Boulder Designs' satisfaction, hiring and training necessary personnel, obtaining all required permits and licenses, and purchasing the necessary opening project inventory.

Furthermore, if the franchisee is a business entity, they must ensure that all stock certificates or ownership interest certificates are endorsed with a statement, satisfactory to Boulder Designs, indicating that the ownership interest is subject to transfer restrictions outlined in the franchise agreement. Finally, the franchisee must pay all outstanding amounts due to Boulder Designs or execute a Promissory Note and Security Agreement for any remaining balance. Compliance with these conditions is essential for the franchisee to operate their Boulder Designs business within 180 days of the Effective Date.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.