Does Buff City Soap Franchisor provide site selection assistance to the developer?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(aaa) "Site Application" means the documents and information that Developer must submit to Franchisor prior to Franchisor's evaluation of a proposed site, including without limitation, demographic data, photographs, maps, artists' renderings, site plans, and/or a copy of the Lease and documentation indicating Developer's prospects for acquiring possessory interest in the Premises
(a) Site Selection.
Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's acceptance of the Premises for the Makery within the Designated Area within 60 days after the Effective Date.
Franchisee assumes all cost, liability, expense and responsibility for locating, obtaining and developing the Premises for the Makery within the Designated Area and for finish-out or renovation and equipping the Makery at the Premises.
If Franchisee is unable to continue the operation of the Makery at the Premises because of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, then Franchisee may request approval of Franchisor to relocate the Makery to another location in the Designated Area. Any other request to relocate the Makery will be at Franchisor's sole option. If Franchisor elects to grant Franchisee the right to relocate the Makery, then Franchisee will comply with Franchisor's then-current site selection and construction procedures.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 69–186)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buff City Soap FDD, franchisees are responsible for locating and developing their Makery premises. Specifically, the franchisee must secure Franchisor acceptance of the premises within 60 days of the agreement's effective date. The franchisee bears all costs associated with site selection, acquisition, development, and equipping the Makery.
However, if a franchisee seeks to relocate their Makery due to a Force Majeure Event, relocation may be possible with Buff City Soap's approval. If Buff City Soap grants the right to relocate, the franchisee must then adhere to the franchisor's current site selection and construction procedures.
Before Buff City Soap evaluates a proposed site, the developer must submit a Site Application. This application includes essential documents and information such as demographic data, photographs, maps, artists' renderings, site plans, and a copy of the Lease, along with documentation indicating the developer's prospects for acquiring possessory interest in the Premises.