Who provides the final approval for the opening of a Buns On Fire Franchised Business?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
r license anyone other than Franchisee to establish any Franchised Business under the System within the territory specified in Exhibit "A" ("Protected Territory").
1.2 Site Selection Timeframe
Unless an approved location was selected by Franchisee at the time this Agreement is executed, Franchisee shall select the location of the Franchised Business, subject to the Franchisor's approval, within ninety (90) days after the effective date of this Agreement.
1.3 No Change of Franchise Location
The franchise location described in Exhibit "A" may not be modified or changed by the Franchisee without Franchisor's prior written approval. The Franchisee must request Franchisor's prior written approval in writing. To modify or change location, the Franchisee must be current in all obligations to Franchisor, whether under this Agreement or any other agreement, and must not be defaulting under this or any other agreement with Franchisor.
In the event that Franchisee's request to modify or change location is approved by the Franchisor, the Franchisee will be required, and must sign, Franchisor's then-current form of the Franchise Agreement. The then-current Franchise Agreement may contain different terms and conditions, for a term that may be equal to the remaining term of this Agreement. Unless we grant you a term that is longer than the remaining term under this Franchise Agreement, you will not be required make an Initial Franchise Fee payment for the relocated Franchised Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisor has the right to approve the location of the Franchised Business. Franchisees are required to select a location subject to the Franchisor's approval within ninety (90) days after the effective date of the Franchise Agreement, unless an approved location was selected at the time of the agreement's execution.
This means that while the franchisee is responsible for finding a potential site, Buns On Fire retains ultimate control over where a franchise can operate. This is a common practice in franchising, allowing the franchisor to maintain brand consistency and ensure locations meet specific criteria for success.
Furthermore, if a franchisee wants to modify or change the location of their Buns On Fire restaurant after the initial approval, they must obtain prior written approval from the Franchisor. To get approval, the franchisee must be current on all obligations to Buns On Fire and not be in default under any agreement. If the relocation is approved, the franchisee will be required to sign the Franchisor's then-current form of the Franchise Agreement and pay a Relocation Fee of $2,500.