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Where can I find information about the cooperation required from a Burros Fries franchisee?

Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

direct ownership interest in Franchisee without first obtaining our written consent which consent shall be given or withheld within thirty (30) days of Franchisee's request.

S. Site Selection

Franchisee assumes all costs, liability, expense, and responsibility for locating, obtaining and developing a site for the Franchise Business to be established under the Franchise Agreement and for equipping the Business at such premises. A typical Burros & Fries Business has approximately 2,500- 3,000 square feet of space. The space must be enclosed and separate from other businesses with its own locking door. Franchisee may buy or lease the required real property and improvements from any source and on terms approved by us in writing. Franchisee may not sign a lease (or a contract to purchase the premises, if applicable) for the Business until Franchisee has obtained our written approval. Franchisee must not invest any monies for a site in which Franchisee wishes to open a Business until Franchisee has obtained our written approval for the site which will be made by email or any other form of written communication. On the execution of any lease for the Franchise Business, Franchisee will deliver to us a copy of the executed lease and an option to assume the lease executed by the lessor in favor of us in a form acceptable to us. All improvements to the Business must be approved by us.

FRANCHISEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT OUR ACCEPTANCE OF A PROSPECTIVE SITE AND THE RENDERING OF ASSISTANCE IN THE SELECTION OF A SITE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REPRESENTATION, PROMISE, WARRANTY, OR GUARANTEE BY US THAT A BURROS & FRIES FRANCHISE OPERATED AT THAT SITE WILL BE PROFITABLE OR OTHERWISE SUCCESSFUL.

Franchisee acknowledges that we have spent considerable amount of time choosing and creating the décor and outfitting Burros & Fries Businesses. It is part of our trade dress. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that the design, layout and other characteristics of the Business constitute and/or contain

Confidential Information and/or trade secrets of ours. Franchisee agrees that the Business shall be maintained and operated as follows:

    1. Franchisee will maintain the Business and every component of the kitchen equipment furnishings, fixtures and technology items in good order and repair at all times as specified in the Operations Manual;
    1. Franchisee will keep the Business fully insured as specified in this Agreement and in the Operations Manual;
    1. Franchisee will keep the Business at all times in a clean and tidy condition and free of any advertising and promotional material other than that required by law or the Operations Manual, and will exhibit such signage, colors and logos in the Business and upgrade or review the same as specified in the Operations Manual;
    1. Franchisee will not alter or in any way amend the appearance of the Business, or any kitchen equipment, furnishings, fixtures, technology items and signage contained within the Business as specified in the Operations Manual;
    1. Franchisee will maintain all kitchen equipment, furnishings, fixtures, technology items and signage as specified from time-to-time in the Operations Manual and may be required to upgrade such items as technology advances or in our sole discretion because of new functionality so as to always use our then-current specifications;
    1. Franchisee shall meet and maintain the highest level of health standards and ratings applicable to the operation of the Business. Franchisee shall furnish to us, immediatelyor within three (3) days after receipt thereof, a copy of all inspection reports, warnings, citations, certificates and/or ratings resulting from inspections conducted by any federal, state or local governmental authority with jurisdiction over the Business; and
    1. Franchisee may be required to use only approved service centers for repairs and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.

Franchisee shall not execute a lease or sublease for the Business, or make any modifications or amendments to the lease or sublease, without our prior written consent, which we may grant, condition or withhold in our Business Judgment. Franchisee will deliver to us a copy of any lease or sublease for our review at least ten (10) days before execution. Franchisee must deliver a copy of the signed lease or sublease to us within five (5) business days after it is signed. We do not offer legal services to Franchisee and Franchisee is encouraged to consult with independent legal counsel for a legal review of the lease. Franchisee shall ensure that the lease or sublease for the Business contains, in an addendum or otherwise, the following provisions which:

    1. Permit Franchisee to operate a Burros & Fries Business in accordance with this Agreement and the Manuals;
    1. Provide that the site will be used only for the operation of a Burros & Fries Business, and prohibit Franchisee from assigning or modifying any of Franchisee's lease rights, or extending the term without our prior written consent;
    1. Require the lessor to concurrently provide us with a copy of any written notices of default to Franchisee under the lease and give us the right to cure any default if weso choose; within fifteen (15) days following the expiration of the Franchisee's cure period under the lease;
    1. Provide us with a right to take assignment and possession of the Business, without the lessor's consent or any additional consideration. If we exercise this right and

Franchisee is in good standing, we'll sign a sublease with Franchisee for the same rent Franchisee is paying. In any case, we won't have any liability for any obligations incurred prior to our occupancy. Franchisee agrees to take whatever actions are necessary to accomplish such assignment and will, when you sign this Agreement, also sign the Collateral Assignment of Lease attached as Schedule 6. If Franchisee loses lease rights to the site in connection with any bankruptcy, the lessor will, on our request, enter into a new lease with us on essentially the same terms as the terminated lease;

    1. Provide that the lessor consents to the use of the Marks, trade dress and other aspects of the System, as modified from time-to-time, and give us the right to enter the premises during normal business hours for purposes of inspection, to take steps to protect the Marks and trade dress and/or prevent/cure any default; and
    1. Not contain any clause providing that if the Franchisee sells the assets of its Business, or the stock/membership units/partnership units of the Business, Franchisee must pay the landlord a certain percentage or a flat amount of the sale. Provided, that nothing in this sentence shall impair the Franchisee from entering into a lease that allows its landlord to impose a reasonable administrative fee for processing the assignment or sublease.

T. Development and Construction of the Business

Franchisee must select and employ licensed contractors reasonably acceptable by us for the complete build out and/or any leasehold improvements. Franchisee is solely responsible for the selection and work of any contractor selected and/or employed by Franchisee, even if referred by us, and for the preparation of site design, architectural and working drawings necessary to complete construction and/or build out at the approved. Franchisee will be provided with mandatory requirements and specifications (interior and exterior) for the build out of the Business which includes specifications for the Business layout, kitchen equipment specifications, storage, furnishings, fixtures, technology items, décor and signage. We may if needed, review Franchisee's final set of drawings and plans prior to implementation. Such drawings, plans and specifications are subject to alteration as may be necessary in our sole discretion and Franchisee must be in full and strict compliance with plans and specifications approved by us. Franchisee is responsible for the cost and installation of all build out specifications. We reserve the right to receive rebates, commissions or other forms of consideration from designated or approved vendors and suppliers involved in the construction of Franchisee's Business or supplying kitchen equipment, furniture, fixtures, technology items, décor and signage for the Business and to use such rebates, commissions or other consideration in any way we deem appropriate in our sole discretion, without obligation to share or remit any portion of such rebates, commissions or other consideration to Franchisee.

We would expect that the Business location would need construction improvements. Costs may vary widely depending on such factors as property location, size of the property, the condition of the property, the extent of alterations required for the property. Franchisee shall be responsible for obtaining all zoning classifications, health, sanitation, clearances, inspections, permits and certifications which may be required by state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations or which may be necessary or advisable owing to any restrictive covenants relating to Franchisee's location. After having obtained such approvals and clearances, Franchisee shall submit to us, for our approval, final plans for construction based upon the preliminary plans and specifications. Once approved by us, such final plans shall not thereafter be changed or modified without our prior written permission. Any such change made without our prior written permission shall constitute a material default under this Agreement and we may withhold its authorization to open the Business until the unauthorized change is rectified (or reversed) to our reasonable satisfaction.

Franchisee shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, including without limitation, the applicable provisions of the ADA regarding the construction, design and operation of the Business. If Franchisee receives any complaint, claim or other notice alleging a failure to comply with the ADA or other law or regulation related to health or safety, Franchisee agrees that it shall provide us with a copy of such notice immediately or within five (5) days after receipt thereof. Franchisee shall remedy the problem within the required time frame or review with us the matter and comply with our direction regarding the timing and nature of the remedy.

Except as provided in Section 9.B of this Agreement, Franchisee shall construct, furnish and open the Business according to the requirements contained herein, and Franchisee shall open the Business no later than twenty-four (24) months from the Effective Date. Prior to opening for business, Franchisee shall provide us with evidence of lien-free completion of all work (including, without limitation, any and all mechanic liens) and to comply with all pre-opening requirements set forth in this Agreement (including without limitation those with respect to the grand opening advertising program), the Operations Manual, and/or elsewhere in writing by us.

Franchisee shall not open its Business for operation until we have determined that all construction has been substantially completed, and that such construction conforms to our standards including, but not limited, to materials, quality of work, kitchen equipment, furnishings, fixtures, signage, decor, paint and we have given Franchisee written approval to open, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Our approval to open the Business for operation does not constitute a waiver of our right to require Franchisee to conform its Business to our standards.

U. Training

Prior to Franchisee's opening of the Business to the public, Franchisee, its Owners (if it is an Entity) and General Manager shall complete to our satisfaction the entire training program required by this Agreement within sixty (60) days of the date Franchisee anticipates opening the Business. At our option, key personnel subsequently employed by Franchisee can also complete the training program. We may, at our discretion, make available additional training programs, certifications, seminars, as well as refresher courses available to the Franchisee and/or Franchisee's designated individual(s) from time to time. We may, at any time, discontinue management training and decline to certify Franchisee and/or Franchisee's designated individual(s) who fail to demonstrate an understanding of the management training acceptable to us. If Franchisee or Franchisee's designated individual's management training is discontinued by us, Franchisee shall have thirty (30) days to present an alternative acceptable candidate for management training to us. If Franchisee's new candidate does not adequately complete the management training, then we shall have the option of terminating this Agreement. We shall provide instructors and training materials for all required training programs; and Franchisee, its Owners, General Manager and/or any of its Employees who attend the training shall be responsible for all other expenses incurred in connection with any training programs, including, without limitation, the cost of transportation, lodging, meals, and wages.

V. Ongoing Training and Support.

Franchisee will have access to our personnel for questions, ongoing training and support by phone and e-mail during regular business hours (Pacific Standard Time zone). We will continue to consult with and advise Franchisee; provide a telephone help line, free of charge, to answer any questions from Franchisee or its staff (Section 20.A of this Agreement), provide updates to approved Products and Services in addition to Manual specifications, marketing and operational updates as they become available; review advertising, product, supply, kitchen equipment, vendor and/or supplier approval requests; andadminister the System Advertising Fund.

13. OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCHISEE RELATING TO INSURANCE

A. Overall Coverage Required

Before Franchisee opens a Burros & Fries Franchised Business, Franchisee must purchase insurance coverage from a responsible carrier with a performance rating of A or higher as rated in the most recent edition of Best Insurance Reports (or comparable criteria as we may specify) and Franchisee must maintain such insurance throughout the duration of the initial term of the Franchise Agreement and any renewal terms. Franchisee shall list us as additional insured on all its insurance policies. Franchisee will procure and maintain general liability insurance with a minimum policy limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate (this policy should include general tort, premises damage, personal advertising injury and product liability insurance which covers Franchisee for damages that result in injury from products Franchisee distributes). Plus, property and casualty insurance with a minimum policy limit of $2,000,000 or an amount specified by the us.

Franchisee must also procure and maintain "All Risks" or "Special Form" insurance (coverage for the full cost of replacement of the premises and all other property); employer liability insurance, automobile liability insurance with coverage of owned and hired vehicles with minimum coverage in amounts not less than $100,000 combined single limit for bodily and property damage (or what is in accordance with Franchisee's state guidelines); business interruption insurance to fully insure loss of earnings for a period of one-hundred and eighty (180) days or longer as may specify; and statutory workers' compensation insurance with limits of greater than $100,000 or the minimum limits required by law.

For any construction, renovation, refurbishment or remodeling of the site, Franchisee must require that the general contractor maintain, with an approved insurer, commercial general liability insurance (with comprehensive automobile liability coverage for both owned and non-owned vehicles, builders risk, product liability and independent contractor's coverage) with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per claim, naming Franchisee and us as additional insureds, as their interests may appear, together with workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance as required by law and as required by the lease. It is Franchisee's responsibility to obtain certificates of insurance from the contractor prior to the initiation of any construction.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to the 2024 Burros Fries Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 22 details several areas of required cooperation from the franchisee. This includes site selection, maintaining confidentiality, participation in the business's operation, advertising efforts, and ongoing training and support.

Specifically, Burros Fries franchisees are responsible for locating, obtaining, and developing an approved site for their franchise, adhering to the franchisor's standards for the premises. Franchisees must also maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information, including trade secrets, recipes, and operational procedures. This extends to their employees, agents, and contractors, ensuring that confidential information is protected both during and after the franchise agreement.

Furthermore, Burros Fries requires franchisees (or one of their owners) to actively participate in the day-to-day operations of the business for at least the first year. After the first year, if the franchisee is not directly involved, they must employ a General Manager approved by Burros Fries to oversee operations, supervise employees, and ensure adherence to service standards. Franchisees must also adhere to Burros Fries's web page standards and obtain written approval for any independent advertising or promotional activities.

Finally, Burros Fries franchisees are expected to maintain required insurance coverage throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement and any renewal terms. This includes listing Burros Fries as an additional insured on all insurance policies and maintaining general liability insurance with a minimum policy limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, plus property and casualty insurance with a minimum policy limit of $2,000,000 or an amount specified by Burros Fries.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.