Under what conditions might Boulder Designs require a franchisee to pay additional administrative or assistance fees related to product offerings?

According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Boulder Designs retains the right to set limits on the size of products a franchisee can offer. Specifically, Boulder Designs may restrict franchisees from offering boulders exceeding a certain weight.

Furthermore, Boulder Designs can condition a franchisee's right to offer certain types or sizes of products based on two requirements. First, the franchisee must comply with Boulder Designs' then-current guidelines. Second, the franchisee must agree to pay additional administrative or assistance fees. This means that if a franchisee wishes to offer products outside the standard range, they may incur extra costs to do so, subject to Boulder Designs' approval and guidelines.

This policy gives Boulder Designs control over product offerings and allows them to generate additional revenue through administrative or assistance fees. For a prospective franchisee, this means they need to be aware of potential limitations on product offerings and the possibility of incurring additional fees if they want to offer specialized or larger products. It is important to understand these guidelines and fee structures before entering into a franchise agreement with Boulder Designs.