Can Buns On Fire withhold approval for relocation of a Franchise Business?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The relocation of any Franchise Business will be subject to our prior written approval, which may be withheld on whatever basis we determine is in our best interests. If we approve relocation of the Franchise Business, its new location must not be in the Protected Territory of another Franchised Business.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 33–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buns On Fire's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the relocation of any Franchise Business is subject to the franchisor's prior written approval. Buns On Fire may withhold this approval on whatever basis it determines is in its best interests. This means that a franchisee cannot unilaterally decide to move their Buns On Fire location without the franchisor's consent.
This provision gives Buns On Fire significant control over where its franchises operate. If Buns On Fire approves a relocation, the new location must not be in the Protected Territory of another Franchised Business. This restriction aims to prevent franchisees from encroaching on each other's territories and cannibalizing sales.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that securing approval for relocation is not guaranteed. Buns On Fire has broad discretion in making this decision. It is important to understand Buns On Fire's criteria for approving relocations and to factor this uncertainty into any long-term business plans. Franchisees should communicate openly with Buns On Fire and provide a strong rationale for any proposed relocation to increase the likelihood of approval.