Does Buns On Fire provide site selection counseling and assistance?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In connection with Franchisee's selection of a site for the franchised business, Franchisor shall furnish to Franchisee the following:
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- Site selection counseling and assistance as Franchisor may deem advisable for a site.
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- Such on-site evaluation as Franchisor may deem advisable in response to Franchisee's request for site approval; provided, however, that Franchisor shall not provide on-site evaluation for any proposed site prior to the receipt of a market feasibility study for such site prepared by Franchisee pursuant to Paragraph C. hereof. If on-site evaluation is deemed necessary and appropriate by Franchisor (on its own initiative or at Franchisee's request), Franchisee shall reimburse Franchisor for all reasonable expenses incurred by Franchisor in connection with such on-site evaluation, including, without limitation, the cost of travel, lodging and meals, following Franchisee's approval in advance of same.
Prior to the acquisition by lease or purchase of any proposed location for the franchised business, Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor, in the form specified by Franchisor, a description of the proposed location, a comprehensive market feasibility study prepared by a qualified third-party consultant approved by Franchisor for the proposed location, and such other information or materials as Franchisor may
reasonably require, together with a letter of intent or other evidence satisfactory to Franchisor which confirms Franchisee's favorable prospects for obtaining the proposed location. Recognizing that time is of the essence, Franchisee agrees that it must submit such information and material for the proposed location to Franchisor for its approval no later than ninety (90) days after the execution of the Franchise Agreement. Franchisor shall have fifteen (15) days after receipt of such information and materials from Franchisee to approve or disapprove, at its sole discretion, the proposed location as the location for the franchised business. The proposed location shall not be deemed approved unless written notice of approval is given to Franchisee by Franchisor.
The lease for the premises of the franchised business shall be submitted to Franchisor for its written approval prior to execution by Franchisee and the Lessor, and shall contain the following terms and conditions:
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 provides site selection counseling and assistance to franchisees. Specifically, Buns On Fire will furnish site selection counseling and assistance as they deem advisable for a site. Buns On Fire also offers on-site evaluation as they may deem advisable in response to the franchisee's request for site approval. However, Buns On Fire will not provide on-site evaluation for any proposed site before receiving a market feasibility study for such site prepared by the franchisee.
It is important to note that if Buns On Fire deems on-site evaluation necessary and appropriate, whether on their own initiative or at the franchisee's request, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Buns On Fire for all reasonable expenses incurred during the on-site evaluation. These expenses include, but are not limited to, the cost of travel, lodging, and meals. This reimbursement is contingent upon the franchisee's prior approval of these expenses.
Prior to acquiring any proposed location, the franchisee must submit a description of the proposed location, a comprehensive market feasibility study prepared by a qualified third-party consultant approved by Buns On Fire, and any other reasonably required information. This submission must occur no later than 90 days after the execution of the Franchise Agreement. Buns On Fire then has 15 days after receiving the information to approve or disapprove the proposed location. The location is not considered approved unless written notice of approval is given to the franchisee by Buns On Fire.
Furthermore, the lease for the franchised business premises must be submitted to Buns On Fire for written approval before it is executed by the franchisee and the lessor. The lease must also contain specific terms and conditions as required by Buns On Fire.