Who is responsible for the expenses associated with relocating a Boulder Designs Franchised Business?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall not relocate the Franchised Business without the prior written consent of Franchisor. If the lease for the Approved Location expires or terminates through no fault of Franchisee or if the Franchised Business's premises is destroyed, condemned or otherwise rendered unusable or as otherwise may be agreed upon in writing by Franchisor and Franchisee, Franchisor may allow Franchisee to relocate the Franchised Business in accordance with Franchisor's then-current site selection procedures. Any such relocation shall be at Franchisee's sole expense. Franchisor has the right to charge Franchisee for any costs incurred by Franchisor in providing assistance to Franchisee, including, but not limited to, legal and accounting fees.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for all expenses associated with relocating the franchised business. The FDD states that Boulder Designs may allow a franchisee to relocate if the lease expires or terminates through no fault of the franchisee, or if the premises are destroyed or condemned.
Even if Boulder Designs approves the relocation, the franchisee must bear the full financial burden. This includes not only the direct costs of physically moving the business, but also any expenses related to site selection.
Furthermore, Boulder Designs has the right to charge the franchisee for any costs it incurs while assisting with the relocation. These costs may include legal and accounting fees. This means that in addition to the franchisee's direct relocation expenses, they may also be responsible for covering Boulder Designs's costs for providing assistance during the process.