How is the Buns On Fire franchisee's protected territory defined, and what is its geographic limit?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, the Franchisor hereby grants to Franchisee a non-exclusive right to operate a "Buns on Fire" restaurant at the location approved by the Franchisor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the "Franchised Business"), and a non-exclusive license to use the Marks in the operation thereof, with all ownership rights in the Marks remaining with Franchisor. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Franchisor shall not establish nor license anyone other than Franchisee to establish any Franchised Business under the System within the territory specified in Exhibit "A" ("Protected Territory").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is granted a non-exclusive right to operate a Buns On Fire restaurant at a location approved by the Franchisor. The franchisee also receives a non-exclusive license to use the Buns On Fire marks in the operation of their restaurant.
The Protected Territory granted to the franchisee is specified in Exhibit "A" of the Franchise Agreement. Except as otherwise provided in the agreement, Buns On Fire will not establish or license anyone other than the franchisee to establish a Buns On Fire restaurant within the Protected Territory.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to carefully review Exhibit A of the Franchise Agreement to fully understand the geographic boundaries and any conditions or exceptions related to their Protected Territory. This will help them assess the potential for competition from other Buns On Fire locations and understand the exclusivity they are being granted.