Is a Buildingstars franchisee required to have a business location?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 22: CONTRACTS]
VII. OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCHISEE
- A. Business Opening. FRANCHISEE must begin operations of the Business within fortyfive (45) days after the Principal Owner successfully completes the Initial Training Program. The FRANCHISEE is deemed to have begun operations of the Business when:
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- One of the Principal Owners of FRANCHISEE has successfully completed the Initial Training Program;
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- FRANCHISEE has all necessary licenses and permits;
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- FRANCHISEE has provided proof of insurance coverage as required herein;
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- FRANCHISEE has all necessary and required materials and supplies for the proper operation of the Business; and
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- FRANCHISEE is in full compliance with this Agreement.
- B. Use of Marks and System. FRANCHISEE agrees not to adopt the name "Buildingstars" as part of its corporate name with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying words, terms, designs or symbols (other than logos licensed by BUILDINGSTARS to FRANCHISEE). FRANCHISEE agrees, during the term of this agreement, to operate, advertise and promote the Business under the name "Buildingstars" without prefix or suffix and to adopt and use the Marks and System licensed hereunder solely in the manner prescribed by BUILDINGSTARS. FRANCHISEE must file an assumed or fictitious name filing where required by applicable law and always use the words d/b/a after FRANCHISEE'S legal name.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 26–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Buildingstars Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is not explicitly required to have a physical business location. However, the franchisee must meet certain operational standards and requirements to begin operations.
Specifically, the franchisee must begin operations within 45 days of completing the initial training program. To be deemed as having begun operations, the franchisee must have completed the training, obtained all necessary licenses and permits, provided proof of insurance, secured all necessary materials and supplies, and be in full compliance with the franchise agreement.
The FDD also states that the franchisee must comply with Buildingstars' written policies and standards, use equipment and supplies that meet Buildingstars' specifications, and prominently display the Buildingstars marks. While these stipulations ensure brand consistency and operational standards, they do not explicitly mandate a physical business location. A prospective franchisee should confirm with Buildingstars whether a physical location is needed to meet these requirements or for any other aspect of the business.