Can Buns On Fire operate Buns On Fire restaurants at Non-Traditional Sites?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
to operate and granting others the right to operating Buns on Fire restaurants at "Non-Traditional Sites" under any terms and conditions the Franchisor deems appropriate at the sole discretion of the Franchisor, regardless of proximity to the Franchised Business. As used in this Agreement, Non-Traditional Sites shall include, without limitation, military bases, hotels, motels, high schools, and college campuses, airports, subways, train stations, travel plazas, toll roads, beaches, parks and other seasonal facilities, government buildings and establishments, prisons, hospitals, convenience stores, cafeterias, snack bars, trucks, casinos, sports or entertainment venues or stadiums, and retail locations being sublet under a lease to a master concessionaire, whether currently existing or constructed or established subsequent to the date hereof;
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 retains the right to operate or grant others the right to operate Buns On Fire restaurants at Non-Traditional Sites. This right is held regardless of the proximity to a franchisee's Buns On Fire restaurant.
For a potential franchisee, this means that Buns On Fire could establish a location, or allow another operator to establish a location, at venues such as military bases, hotels, schools, airports, train stations, travel plazas, beaches, parks, government buildings, prisons, hospitals, convenience stores, cafeterias, snack bars, trucks, casinos, sports or entertainment venues, or retail locations being sublet under a lease to a master concessionaire. These locations could be opened at any time during the agreement.
This clause gives Buns On Fire significant latitude in expanding its brand presence, but it also introduces a risk for franchisees. The presence of a Buns On Fire restaurant at a non-traditional site near a franchisee's location could potentially draw customers away, impacting the franchisee's revenue. It is important to note that Buns On Fire has the right to do this under any terms and conditions it deems appropriate.