Does Burros Fries currently have any auto-ship requirements for franchisees?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee shall at all times comply with our Minimum Representation requirements, if any, and the terms of any auto-ship requirements (currently we do not have any auto-ship requirements, however, we do require that Franchisee purchase updates for all advertising, promotional and marketing materials and miscellaneous forms when designated as mandatory by us and as specified in the Operations Manual).
However, if a particular Product (menu or retail item) does not sell well in Franchisee's Business, Franchisee may request that a specific Product (menu or retail item) be removed from the required Minimum Representation list.
We shall approve or deny Franchisee's request, which approval is in our sole discretion, within thirty (30) days of receipt of Franchisee's written request.
Such approval or disapproval shall be made by email or any other form of written communication.
Franchisee shall not make any changes to any product, Proprietary Products or any thirdparty products or kitchen equipment including modifying kitchen equipment, changing the containers, packaging, labeling, promotional materials, advertising, cartons or the like without our or the manufacturer's prior written approval, which may be withheld in the sole discretion of us or the manufacturer.
Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in termination of this Agreement as specified in Section 23.C of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Burros Fries does not currently have any auto-ship requirements for franchisees. However, franchisees are required to purchase updates for all advertising, promotional, and marketing materials and miscellaneous forms when designated as mandatory by Burros Fries and as specified in the Operations Manual.
Even without auto-ship requirements, franchisees must adhere to Burros Fries' minimum representation requirements. If a particular product (menu or retail item) does not sell well in a franchisee's business, the franchisee may request that the specific product be removed from the required Minimum Representation list. Burros Fries will then approve or deny the franchisee's request within thirty days of receipt of the franchisee's written request, with the approval being in Burros Fries' sole discretion.
Franchisees are also prohibited from making any changes to any product, proprietary products, or any third-party products or kitchen equipment, including modifying kitchen equipment, changing the containers, packaging, labeling, promotional materials, advertising, or cartons without prior written approval from Burros Fries or the manufacturer. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in termination of the Franchise Agreement.