What happens if Burros Fries does not approve the second site selected by the franchisee?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
If we do not approve the site, you will be given a second opportunity to locate a site. If we do not approve the second site, we may terminate the Franchise. The factors that we consider in acceptance of the site include: population density, demographics, traffic patterns, convenience, adequate parking, safety, zoning ordinances, neighborhood and physical characteristics of the premises such as size and layout. We evaluate each proposed site and accept or reject each one on a case-by-case basis and will notify you by email or any other form of written communication of our acceptance or rejection of any proposed site within thirty (30) days after we receive your request
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, if the franchisor does not approve the first site selected by the franchisee, the franchisee will be given a second opportunity to locate a site. However, if Burros Fries does not approve the second site, the Franchise Agreement may be terminated.
The FDD outlines several factors that Burros Fries considers when evaluating a potential site, including population density, demographics, traffic patterns, convenience, adequate parking, safety, zoning ordinances, neighborhood, and the physical characteristics of the premises, such as size and layout. The franchisor evaluates each proposed site on a case-by-case basis.
Site selection is a critical step for a new Burros Fries franchise, and the franchisee bears the responsibility for finding and securing a location within the protected territory. Franchisees must obtain written approval from Burros Fries before signing a lease or investing any money in a site. This approval process, while intended to ensure the site meets minimum criteria, does not guarantee the profitability or success of the business at that location. The franchisee has six months to acquire a lease for commercial real estate that is properly zoned for the use of the Business under the Franchise Agreement.