Under what condition is a Boulder Designs site selection deemed automatically approved?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a site selection is deemed automatically approved under specific conditions. If a franchisee is operating from their home, the site is automatically approved upon submission to Boulder Designs, provided the site is located within the franchisee's designated territory.
This automatic approval for home-based locations simplifies the initial setup for franchisees who choose to operate from home, removing the need for a potentially lengthy approval process. However, it's crucial that the home-based site is within the franchisee's assigned territory to qualify for this automatic approval.
If a franchisee wishes to locate their office, including a home office, outside of their designated territory, they must obtain written permission from Boulder Designs. This requirement ensures that all locations, especially those outside the franchisee's territory, meet the franchisor's standards and do not infringe upon other franchisees' territories. This also allows Boulder Designs to maintain quality control and brand consistency across all franchise locations.