Where is the Buns On Fire franchisee's protected territory described?
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, the franchisee's protected territory is specified in Exhibit "A" of the franchise agreement. The franchisor grants the franchisee a non-exclusive right to operate a Buns on Fire restaurant at an approved location and a non-exclusive license to use the brand's marks.
Buns On Fire will not establish or license anyone else to establish a franchised business under the Buns On Fire system within the protected territory outlined in Exhibit A, with some exceptions. The franchisor retains the right to establish and operate franchised businesses and use the marks outside the franchisee's protected territory.
This includes the right to operate Buns On Fire restaurants at non-traditional sites like military bases, hotels, airports, and sports venues, regardless of their proximity to the franchised business. Buns On Fire also retains the right to sell products under the brand's marks at locations other than franchised businesses, such as grocery stores. Additionally, Buns On Fire can acquire and operate other food service businesses anywhere, provided that if such businesses are located within any Protected Territory granted to Franchisee, those businesses will not change their names to "Buns on Fire".