Under what condition might Boulder Designs reject a proposed location?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee may choose to operate the Franchised Business out of a private residence or commercial business office, both of which must be located in the Franchisee's Territory as defined on the Key Terms page or as otherwise identified in Exhibit 1, as attached to this Agreement as of the Effective Date. In the event Franchisee chooses not to operate the Franchised Business out of the Franchisee's owners' home, Franchisee shall promptly select a site for the Franchised Business and shall notify Franchisor of such selection by submitting Franchisor's Site Selection form with all supporting data and attachments. If Franchisor approves such selection, the site shall be designated as the Approved Location. If Franchisor does not approve of such selection, Franchisee shall select and notify Franchisor of new sites until Franchisor approves a site for the Franchised Business. Franchisor shall provide Franchisee with general guidelines to assist Franchisee in selecting a site suitable for the Approved Location. Franchisor has the right to approve or disapprove a proposed location based on such factors as it deems appropriate, including, without limitation: the condition of the premises; demographics of the surrounding area; proximity to other BOULDER DESIGNS Businesses and competitors; lease requirements; and overall suitability. Franchisor shall notify Franchisee of its approval or disapproval of a proposed site within 30 calendar days after Franchisor receives all information submitted from Franchisee. Franchisor will not unreasonably withhold approval; however, if Franchisor and Franchisee cannot agree on a location for the Franchised Business, Franchisor may in its sole discretion allow more time for site selection or terminate the Franchise Agreement. If the Franchise Agreement is terminated Franchisee is not entitled to any refund of the initial franchise fee or other deposits paid to Franchisor. If the Franchisor fails to respond in writing to the Selection of Site request within 45 calendar days, the site is deemed approved if the Site is in the Franchisee's Territory. If operating from Franchisee's home the site will be deemed automatically approved upon submission to Franchisor, provided the site is located within the Franchisee's Territory.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Boulder Designs has the right to approve or disapprove a proposed location for a franchised business based on factors they deem appropriate. These factors include, but are not limited to, the condition of the premises, the demographics of the surrounding area, proximity to other Boulder Designs businesses and competitors, lease requirements, and overall suitability.
If a franchisee chooses not to operate the Boulder Designs business out of their home, they must promptly select a site and notify Boulder Designs by submitting a Site Selection form with all supporting data. Boulder Designs will provide general guidelines to assist the franchisee in selecting a suitable site.
Boulder Designs will notify the franchisee of its approval or disapproval of a proposed site within 30 calendar days after receiving all the necessary information. While Boulder Designs will not unreasonably withhold approval, if an agreement on a location cannot be reached, Boulder Designs may, at its sole discretion, allow more time for site selection or terminate the Franchise Agreement. If the Franchise Agreement is terminated, the franchisee will not be entitled to any refund of the initial franchise fee or other deposits paid to Boulder Designs. If Boulder Designs fails to respond in writing to the Site Selection request within 45 calendar days, the site is deemed approved if the Site is in the Franchisee's Territory. If operating from Franchisee's home the site will be deemed automatically approved upon submission to Franchisor, provided the site is located within the Franchisee's Territory.