How is the 'Opening Date' for a Buff City Soap Makery determined?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(qq) "Opening Date" means the date by which a Makery must be open for business to the public as set forth in the applicable Franchise Agreement.
(5) Franchisee will commence construction at least 120 days before the Opening Date as set forth in Exhibit G and will complete construction no later than 30 days before the Opening Date.
(f) Market Introduction. Franchisor will provide to Franchisee a template plan for the Market Introduction for the Makery at least 90 days before the Opening Date, including Franchisor's market introduction materials, which are intended to facilitate the introduction of the Brand to the market and support the opening of the Makery through a concentrated, consistent marketing commitment from Franchisee during the immediate pre-opening and post opening periods. Franchisee will develop and submit to Franchisor, at least 60 days before the Opening Date, Franchisee's plan for Marketing Introduction that conforms to Franchisor's template, complies with the Standards for Market Introduction of Buff City Soap makeries and provides for spending at least the Marketing Introduction Budget.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 69–186)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buff City Soap Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Opening Date' is defined as the date by which a Makery must be open for business to the public, as specified in the Franchise Agreement.
The FDD also states that franchisees must commence construction at least 120 days before the Opening Date and complete it no later than 30 days before the Opening Date, as outlined in Exhibit G of the agreement. Franchisees must also submit construction plans to Buff City Soap for approval and cannot begin site preparation or construction until the plans are approved.
Furthermore, Buff City Soap provides a template plan for the Market Introduction for the Makery at least 90 days before the Opening Date. Franchisees are required to develop and submit their own Market Introduction plan to Buff City Soap at least 60 days before the Opening Date, adhering to Buff City Soap's standards and budget. This plan aims to support the Makery's opening through consistent marketing efforts before and after the opening.