What is the deadline for a Buns On Fire franchisee to open the franchised business at the designated location?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
r license anyone other than Franchisee to establish any Franchised Business under the System within the territory specified in Exhibit "A" ("Protected Territory").
1.2 Site Selection Timeframe
Unless an approved location was selected by Franchisee at the time this Agreement is executed, Franchisee shall select the location of the Franchised Business, subject to the Franchisor's approval, within ninety (90) days after the effective date of this Agreement.
1.3 No Change of Franchise Location
The franchise location described in Exhibit "A" may not be modified or changed by the Franchisee without Franchisor's prior written approval. The Franchisee must request Franchisor's prior written approval in writing. To modify or change location, the Franchisee must be current in all obligations to Franchisor, whether under this Agreement or any other agreement, and must not be defaulting under this or any other agreement with Franchisor.
In the event that Franchisee's request to modify or change location is approved by the Franchisor, the Franchisee will be required, and must sign, Franchisor's then-current form of the Franchise Agreement. The then-current Franchise Agreement may contain different terms and conditions, for a term that may be equal to the remaining term of this Agreement. Unless we grant you a term that is longer than the remaining term under this Franchise Agreement, you will not be required make an Initial Franchise Fee payment for the relocated Franchised Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire FDD, franchisees must select a location for their Franchised Business within ninety (90) days after the effective date of the Franchise Agreement, assuming a location was not already approved when the agreement was executed.
This means that a prospective Buns On Fire franchisee needs to identify and secure a suitable site for their restaurant within this timeframe. The location is subject to the Franchisor's approval, indicating that Buns On Fire has the final say in whether the chosen site meets their criteria. This process ensures that the location aligns with the brand's standards and has the potential to succeed.
It is important to note that the franchise location described in Exhibit "A" may not be modified or changed by the Franchisee without Buns On Fire's prior written approval. The Franchisee must be current in all obligations to Franchisor, whether under this Agreement or any other agreement, and must not be defaulting under this or any other agreement with Franchisor. If a franchisee wants to change the location after it has been approved, they will need to get approval from Buns On Fire and sign the current Franchise Agreement, as well as pay a Relocation Fee of $2,500.