Who bears the cost of a Burros Fries inspection that is requested by the franchisee?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchise Agreement, Section 20.A).
- (2) Monitor the operation of your Business and inspect the inventory of products, supplies and kitchen equipment at your Business then advise you of the results for each inspection, at our cost. If you fail the inspection twice in any two (2) year period, we may charge you a fee of $1,000 (as described above in Item 8). If we have not inspected your Business in the past twelve (12) months and you would like to have an inspection performed, you will need to notify us in writing and we will perform the inspection within three (3) months of your request. For any inspections that you request, the cost of the inspection will be at your expense (Franchise Agreement
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–38)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee bears the cost of inspections they request. Burros Fries may monitor the operation of the business and inspect inventory, products, supplies, and kitchen equipment, advising the franchisee of the results at no cost to the franchisee. However, if Burros Fries has not inspected the business in the past twelve months and the franchisee requests an inspection, the franchisee will be responsible for covering the cost of the inspection.
This means that if a Burros Fries franchisee wants an inspection performed outside of the regular inspection schedule, they will have to pay for it themselves. This could include costs associated with the inspector's time, travel, and any other related expenses.
It is important for prospective Burros Fries franchisees to consider this when budgeting for their ongoing operational costs. Franchisees should clarify with Burros Fries what the estimated cost of such an inspection would be to factor it into their financial planning.