What assistance does Buns On Fire provide to franchisees in constructing their franchised business?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ARTICLE VII OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCHISOR
7.1 Prototype Plans and Specifications
In order to assist Franchisee in constructing Franchisee's Franchised Business, Franchisor shall furnish to Franchisee a set of prototypes or protostyle plans and specifications for the Franchised Business, including requirements for exterior and interior design, layout, equipment and sign placement and decor scheme, all as included in the System.
7.2 Construction Assistance
Franchisee agrees that he/she shall use the architects and/or engineers designated by Franchisor, at Franchisee's expense, to prepare all construction and build-out plans required for construction of all
leasehold improvements at the Franchised Business. Franchisee shall engage a contractor, of which Franchisor reserves the right to approve, to construct the leasehold improvements at the Franchised Business according to the plans prepared for Franchisee and approved by Franchisor.
7.3 Pre-opening Assistance; Additional Assistance
- (ii) Franchisor shall make available to Franchisee any further assistance that Franchisor may deem is required, based on the experience and judgment of Franchisor, in pre-opening, opening and initial business operation of the Franchised Business, which assistance shall conform to that furnished to other existing franchisees.
- (iii) If, during the term of this Agreement, Franchisee requests that Franchisor provide additional assistance on-site at the Franchised Business, then Franchisee shall pay Franchisor's then-current per fees and associated costs for each representative/trainer that Franchisor sends to the Franchised Business, and Franchisee shall reimburse each representative's expenses, including, but not limited to, travel, lodging and meals.
7.4 Grand Opening Advertising
Franchisor shall assist Franchisee with his/her grand opening advertising program and ongoing local marketing programs.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, Buns On Fire offers franchisees assistance during the construction phase of their franchised business. Buns On Fire will provide prototype plans and specifications for the restaurant, including requirements for exterior and interior design, layout, equipment and sign placement, and decor. These specifications are included as part of the Buns On Fire system.
However, franchisees are required to use architects and/or engineers designated by Buns On Fire, at the franchisee's expense, to prepare all construction and build-out plans. Franchisees must also engage a contractor to construct the leasehold improvements at the Franchised Business according to the prepared plans, and Buns On Fire reserves the right to approve this contractor.
In addition to construction assistance, Buns On Fire may provide further assistance that they deem is required in pre-opening, opening, and initial business operations. Franchisees may request additional on-site assistance, but will be responsible for covering the fees and associated costs for each representative/trainer that Buns On Fire sends to the location, including expenses like travel, lodging, and meals. Buns On Fire will also assist with the franchisee's grand opening advertising program and ongoing local marketing programs.