How long after Buff City Soap approves my site do I have to acquire the right to occupy it?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must propose a site within 60 days after the effective date of the Franchise Agreement and acquire the right to occupy the site within 30 days after our approval of the site. The grant of any extension of time to complete this phase of pre-opening is at our sole discretion. If you fail to acquire the right to obtain an approved site within 30 days following our approval, we may terminate your Franchise Agreement without giving you any time to cure. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5(d))
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 35–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buff City Soap's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, once Buff City Soap approves your proposed site, you have 30 days to acquire the right to occupy it. This requirement is outlined in Section 5(d) of the Franchise Agreement.
If you fail to secure the right to occupy the approved site within this 30-day window, Buff City Soap has the right to terminate your Franchise Agreement. They can do this without providing any opportunity for you to correct the situation. However, Buff City Soap may, at its sole discretion, grant an extension of time to complete this phase of pre-opening.
It is important to note that you must propose a site within 60 days after the effective date of the Franchise Agreement. Therefore, prospective Buff City Soap franchisees should be prepared to act quickly and efficiently in site selection and acquisition to avoid potential termination of their agreement.