Can Boulder Designs require a franchisee to update their signage at any time, and who bears the expense?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall prominently display, at Franchisee's expense, both on the interior and exterior of the Franchisee's BOULDER DESIGNS business premises, signs in such form, color, number, location and size, and containing such Marks Franchisor may designate. Franchisee shall obtain all permits and licenses required for such signs and will also be responsible for ensuring that all signs comply with all laws and ordinances. Franchisee shall not display in or upon Franchisee's BOULDER DESIGNS business premises any sign or advertising of any kind to which Franchisor may object. Franchisee reserves the right to require Franchisee to update Franchisee's signage at any time at Franchisee's sole expense.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Boulder Designs retains the right to mandate franchisees to update their signage at any given time. This includes the signs both inside and outside of the Boulder Designs business premises. The franchisee is responsible for bearing the full cost of these updates.
This requirement extends to the form, color, number, location, and size of the signs, ensuring they align with Boulder Designs' designated Marks. The franchisee must also secure all necessary permits and licenses for the signage and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. Boulder Designs maintains the authority to object to any sign or advertising displayed on the franchisee's premises.
Furthermore, Boulder Designs may introduce modifications to the System that necessitate changes to signage, and the franchisee is obligated to implement these upgrades at their own expense. This encompasses adopting modified or substitute Marks, along with new equipment, signs, or fixtures. The franchisee must comply with Boulder Designs' directions within a reasonable timeframe after receiving notice of such changes. Boulder Designs is not obligated to reimburse the franchisee for any costs or losses associated with these modifications.