Can Buns On Fire prohibit me from visiting my Franchised Business while they manage it?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
6.1 Initial Training Program
- (i.) Prior to opening the Franchised Business, at most two (2) managers, at least one of whom shall be a partner from the ownership group, shall attend Franchisor's initial training program, which shall be conducted at the Buns on Fire restaurant location that we designate as convenient for all parties, or at another location designated by Franchisor, and shall complete said training course to Franchisor's satisfaction.
All training must be completed to Franchisor's satisfaction.
If this Agreement is for Franchisee's second or subsequent Franchised Business, we may reduce at our sole discretion the number of managers required to complete training and/or not require a member of the ownership group to attend training, but in any event a trained and approved manager must be on duty at all times that your Franchised Business is open.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, the document does not explicitly state whether Buns On Fire can prohibit a franchisee from visiting their franchised business while it is being managed by the franchisor. The FDD does outline circumstances under which the franchisor may manage the business, such as in the event of termination, but it does not specify the franchisee's access rights during such periods.
However, the FDD does state that prior to opening the Franchised Business, at most two managers, at least one of whom shall be a partner from the ownership group, shall attend Franchisor's initial training program. If this agreement is for the Franchisee's second or subsequent Franchised Business, Buns On Fire may reduce the number of managers required to complete training and/or not require a member of the ownership group to attend training, but in any event a trained and approved manager must be on duty at all times that your Franchised Business is open.
To gain clarity on whether Buns On Fire can restrict a franchisee's access to the business during periods of franchisor management, prospective franchisees should seek explicit clarification from the franchisor. This inquiry should cover the specific circumstances under which the franchisor might manage the business and what rights the franchisee retains regarding access and oversight.