How many calendar days does Boulder Designs have to respond to a site selection request?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must promptly select a site for the Franchised Business in your Territory and notify us of such selection by submitting our Site Selection form and other required documents. If we approve the selection, the site is designated as the Approved Location. If we do not approve of such selection, you may select and notify us of new sites until we approve a site for the Franchised Business. We have the right to approve or disapprove a proposed location based on such factors as it deems appropriate, including, the condition of the premises; demographics of the surrounding area; proximity to other Boulder Designs Businesses and competitors; lease requirements; and overall suitability. We will not unreasonably withhold our approval; however, if we cannot agree on a location for the Franchised Business, we may in our sole discretion allow more time for site selection or terminate the Franchise Agreement. If your Franchise Agreement is terminated you are not entitled to any refund of your initial franchise fee or other deposits paid to us. We may notify you of our approval or disapproval of a proposed site within 30 calendar days after we receive all information submitted from you. If we fail to respond in writing to the Selection of Site request within 45 calendar days, the site is deemed approved. If you are operating from your home, the site will be deemed automatically approved upon submission to us, as long as the site is located in your Territory. You must obtain written permission from us to locate your office (including a home office) outside of your Territory.
Your site should include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of production space, which includes a 10 foot tall doorway that is also 10 foot wide. This space should also have access to water and a minimum of 150 amp single phase electric service.
Once we approve your location (and if the site is to be leased or purchased), you must execute a lease for, or a binding agreement to purchase, the Approved Location, the terms of which must have been previously approved by us in writing.
Your failure to begin operating the Franchised Business within 180 days from the Effective Date on the Franchise Agreement may result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after a franchisee submits a site selection request with all required information, Boulder Designs has 30 calendar days to notify the franchisee of their approval or disapproval. However, if Boulder Designs fails to respond in writing within 45 calendar days, the site is automatically considered approved, provided the location is within the franchisee's territory. For franchisees operating from home, the site is automatically approved upon submission, as long as it is within the designated territory.
This site selection process is a critical step for prospective Boulder Designs franchisees. The franchisor's approval is contingent on factors such as the condition of the premises, demographics, proximity to other Boulder Designs businesses and competitors, lease requirements, and overall suitability. If the franchisor and franchisee cannot agree on a location, Boulder Designs may extend the site selection period or terminate the Franchise Agreement, with no refund of the initial franchise fee or other deposits.
It's important to note that the site must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of production space, including a 10-foot tall and wide doorway, access to water, and a minimum of 150 amp single-phase electric service. Once a location is approved, the franchisee must execute a lease or purchase agreement with terms approved in writing by Boulder Designs. Failure to begin operating the franchised business within 180 days from the Franchise Agreement's effective date may result in termination of the agreement.
This process highlights the importance of thorough communication and planning between the franchisee and Boulder Designs during the site selection phase. Franchisees should ensure they provide all required information promptly and understand the criteria Boulder Designs uses for site approval. The automatic approval after 45 days provides a degree of certainty, but it's crucial to maintain open communication to avoid potential issues and ensure the chosen site meets both the franchisor's and franchisee's requirements.