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What is the Burros Fries franchisee required to adhere to in order to operate the franchise?

Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

  • B. Franchisee's Employees Will Not Disclose Confidential Information

Franchisee must keep the methods of operations (confidential information found in our materials and other documents) and Operations Manuals confidential and not disclose them except to Franchisee's employees, agents and representatives, as they must have access to it in order to operate the Business. Franchisee must follow all our security procedures, which include the execution and delivery to us of

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:

R. Additional Requirements for Corporate or other Entity Franchisees

If Franchisee is or becomes a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, general partnership or other organization or entity, the following requirements shall apply:

    1. Franchisee shall confine its activities to the establishment and operation of the Business;
    1. Franchisee's Certificate, Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation, Shareholders Agreement, Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, Business Trust Agreement, and/or Bylaws (or comparable governing documents) shall at all times provide that its activities are confined exclusively to the operation of the Business and that the issuance, redemption, purchase for cancellation and transfer of voting stock, or other ownership interest therein, is restricted by the terms of this Agreement. Franchisee shall furnish us promptly upon request copies of Franchisee's Certificate of Formation, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, Business Trust Agreement, Shareholders Agreement, and other governing documents, and any other documents we may reasonably request, and any amendments thereto, from time to time;
    1. Franchisee shall maintain a current list of all owners of record and beneficial owners of any class of voting stock or other ownership interest in Franchisee and shall furnish such list to us upon request;
    1. Franchisee shall maintain stop transfer instructions against the transfer on its record of any equity securities (voting or otherwise) or the certificate of any other entity evidencing ownership except in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of this Agreement. All securities or other ownership interests issued by Franchisee shall bear the following legend, which shall be printed legibly and conspicuously on each stock certificate or other evidence of ownership interest:

THE TRANSFER OF THESE SECURITIES IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH BURROS & FRIES FRANCHISE, INC., OF THE SIGNING DATE. REFERENCE IS MADE TO SAID AGREEMENT AND TO THE RESTRICTIVE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES AND BYLAWS OF THIS CORPORATION (IF THE FRANCHISEE IS A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, REFERENCE WILL BE MADE TO THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, IN THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY'S OPERATING AGREEMENT, IF THE FRANCHISEE IS A PARTNERSHIP, REFERENCE WILL BE MADE TO THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, IN THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT. IF THE FRANCHISEE IS A BUSINESS TRUST, REFERENCE WILL BE MADE TO THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, IN THE TRUST AGREEMENT);

We have spent considerable time designing the decoration and outfitting of a Burros & Fries Business with specific kitchen equipment, furnishing, fixtures, décor items and signage.

This is part of our trade dress.

Franchisee must purchase such items from us and/or our affiliates or approved vendors as specified in the Operations Manual and Section 12.T of this Agreement.

To insure the consistent high quality and uniformity of Products and Services provided by the Franchised Businesses, Franchisee must lease or purchase all products, supplies, kitchen equipment and services (as described above) for use in the operation of its Business, from us, our affiliates or approved vendors who demonstrate to our continuing satisfaction an ability to meet our standards and specifications.

We are not liable to Franchisee for any loss or damage, or deemed to be in breach of this Agreement, if we, our affiliates or approved vendors and/or suppliers cannot deliver, or cause to be delivered, Franchisee's order of products, supplies or kitchen equipment where such items are outof-stock or discontinued.

Franchisee is prohibited from purchasing or leasing products, supplies, kitchen equipment and services from unapproved vendors and/or suppliers who are not on our approved list without our written approval.

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.

Failure of Franchisee to purchase such items from us, our affiliates or approved vendors and/or supplies and use such unapproved items in the operation of its Business may 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 the 2024 Burros Fries Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to several requirements to operate their franchise. These requirements cover various aspects of the business, including maintaining confidentiality, site selection, operational standards, and supplier relationships. Franchisees are obligated to keep the Burros Fries' methods of operation and Operations Manuals confidential, disclosing them only to employees who need access for business operations. They must also follow all security procedures.

Regarding site selection, franchisees bear the responsibility for finding, securing, and developing a suitable location, subject to Burros Fries' written approval. This includes ensuring the space meets the brand's specifications, typically around 2,500-3,000 square feet, and submitting lease agreements for franchisor approval. Franchisees must also adhere to Burros Fries' standards for décor, layout, and overall design, purchasing required items from approved vendors to maintain consistency and quality.

Furthermore, franchisees must purchase products, supplies, and kitchen equipment from Burros Fries, its affiliates, or approved vendors to ensure consistent quality. Unauthorized purchases from unapproved suppliers are prohibited and may lead to termination of the franchise agreement. Burros Fries retains the right to approve or deny vendor requests based on factors like price, quality, and supplier reputation. These stipulations ensure that Burros Fries maintains control over its brand standards and operational consistency across all franchise locations.

For franchisees operating as a corporation or other entity, additional requirements apply. These include confining the entity's activities solely to the operation of the Burros Fries business and restricting the transfer of ownership interests. The governing documents of the entity must reflect these restrictions, and all ownership certificates must bear a legend indicating the transfer restrictions imposed by the franchise agreement. These measures are in place to ensure that the franchise remains compliant with Burros Fries' standards and that ownership changes are properly controlled.

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.