What is the Burros Fries franchisee's obligation regarding the cleaning of kitchen equipment?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee also agrees to purchase all kitchen equipment (as defined in Section 12.I) and technology items (such as a POS system, computers, and sound systems) and to operate, service, repair, maintain and clean all such items according to our standards as outlined in the Operations Manual. Franchisee must keep all kitchen equipment and technology items in clean and good working order at all times and purchase only approved parts to repair its kitchen equipment and technology items from our approved vendors and suppliers. All maintenance to the kitchen equipment and technology items that cannot be completed by Franchisee must be performed by our approved vendors. Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, in no event shall Franchisee use any kitchen equipment that is more than ten (10) years old; and technology items that are more than seven (7) years old. Franchisee agrees to replace all kitchen equipment and technology items at Franchisee's expense as such items (i) become obsolete or inoperable; or (ii) if, in our sole discretion, replacement is necessary because of new functionality, change in software, change in methods of service or because of health or safety considerations. Franchisee has ninety (90) days after Franchisee receives written notice from us to either remove or replace such kitchen equipment and technology items. Failure of Franchisee to remove, replace and/or maintain its kitchen equipment and technology items as described above may result in termination as described in Section 23.C of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate, service, repair, maintain, and clean all kitchen equipment and technology items according to the standards outlined in the Operations Manual. Franchisees are obligated to keep all kitchen equipment and technology items in clean and good working order at all times. They must also purchase only approved parts from approved vendors to repair these items. Any maintenance that the franchisee cannot complete themselves must be performed by Burros Fries's approved vendors.
Burros Fries specifies that franchisees cannot use kitchen equipment older than ten years or technology items older than seven years, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the franchisor. Franchisees are responsible for replacing kitchen equipment and technology items at their own expense when such items become obsolete or inoperable, or if Burros Fries deems replacement necessary due to new functionality, changes in software, methods of service, or health and safety considerations.
Franchisees have 90 days after receiving written notice from Burros Fries to either remove or replace such kitchen equipment and technology items. Failure to comply with these requirements regarding the maintenance, repair, and replacement of kitchen equipment and technology items may result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement. This ensures that all Burros Fries locations maintain consistent standards of cleanliness, functionality, and safety, protecting the brand's reputation and customer experience.