Does Burros Fries provide layout and design assistance for the franchise location?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees assume responsibility for locating, obtaining, and developing their site. However, Burros Fries does offer assistance in site selection, though this assistance does not guarantee profitability. The FDD specifies that a typical Burros & Fries Business requires approximately 2,500-3,000 square feet of enclosed space, separate from other businesses. Franchisees must obtain written approval from Burros Fries before signing any lease or contract to purchase the premises and before investing any money in a site.
Burros Fries acknowledges spending considerable time creating the décor and outfitting of Burros & Fries Businesses, which is considered part of their trade dress. The design, layout, and other characteristics of the business constitute confidential information and trade secrets. Therefore, the franchisee must maintain and operate the Business according to Burros Fries' standards.
While franchisees are responsible for the costs associated with site development, Burros Fries maintains control over the final design and layout, ensuring uniformity across all franchise locations. Franchisees must adhere to the brand's standards and specifications, suggesting that Burros Fries provides guidance and approval regarding the design and layout of the franchise location.