In regards to location acceptance for a Burros Fries franchise, what level of cooperation is required from the franchisee to ensure necessary actions occur?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee shall cooperate reasonably with us to ensure that the various actions occur which are necessary to obtain acceptance by us of the Business location. In particular, Franchisee shall furnish any pertinent information as may be reasonably requested by us regarding Franchisee
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Burros Fries Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee must reasonably cooperate with Burros Fries to ensure the necessary actions occur to obtain location acceptance. This includes furnishing any pertinent information reasonably requested by Burros Fries regarding the franchisee.
This means that a prospective Burros Fries franchisee needs to be prepared to actively participate in the site selection process and provide any information requested by the franchisor. This could include demographic data, traffic patterns, or other market research to support the chosen location. The franchisee bears the responsibility for the costs associated with finding, securing, and developing the site.
It is important to note that Burros Fries's acceptance of a site does not guarantee the profitability or success of the franchise at that location. The franchisee carries the risk of the location's performance. Therefore, while the franchisee must cooperate with Burros Fries, they should also conduct their own due diligence to ensure the location is viable for their business.