If a Buns On Fire franchisee renews, will they be required to remodel their location?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Article in the Franchise Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| a. Length of the franchise term | IV | 10 years. |
| b. Renewal or extension | IV | One additional term of 10 years. You have been in substantial compliance with agreement. You pay the renewal fee. You may have to remodel your location, at your expense. |
| c. Requirement for franchisee to renew or extend | IV | You may be asked to sign a contract with materially different terms and conditions than your original contract, pay the renewal fee, comply with any new training requirements and serve notice of intention to renew not less than twelve (12) months nor more than eighteen (18) months prior to the expiration of the agreement. You may be required to sign a general release in favor of us. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 41–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buns On Fire's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to remodel their location at their own expense when renewing their franchise agreement. The standard franchise term for Buns On Fire is 10 years, with an option for one additional 10-year term.
To renew the franchise agreement with Buns On Fire, a franchisee must be in substantial compliance with the existing agreement and pay a renewal fee. Additionally, the franchisee may need to meet new training requirements and sign a contract that contains materially different terms and conditions from the original agreement. The franchisee must also provide notice of their intention to renew the agreement no less than 12 months and no more than 18 months before the current agreement expires.
It is also possible that Buns On Fire will require the franchisee to sign a general release in favor of the company as part of the renewal process. This means the franchisee would be releasing Buns On Fire from any claims or liabilities up to that point. Franchisees should carefully consider the costs associated with potential remodeling and the implications of any new contract terms or general releases before deciding to renew their Buns On Fire franchise agreement.