What is Burros Fries responsible for obtaining to operate the business?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Agreement, Sections 12.S and 20.C).
- (4) Offer you guidance when applying for licenses, permits, certifications, inspections and notifying your state of your proposed Business. It is your responsibility to comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations as you are responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals, certifications, licenses and permits to operate your Business (Franchise Agreement Section 20.C).
- (5) Inform you of any of our mandatory specifications, architectural and design plans, floor plans, interior and exterior signage, décor, designs and layouts for the Business at the accepted location. We will provide you with guidelines for the design and layout of your Business and you may need to hire an architect to create a complete set of drawings based on your building size and local permitting requirements. You will be required to confirm that your Business satisfies all state and local zoning ordinances, regulations, fire, health, and building codes. We may, if needed, review your set of drawings. It is your responsibility to comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations, zoning and building codes for your Business (Franchise Agreement, Section 12.T and 20.D).
- (6) Provide you with specifications for products, supplies, kitchen equipment, furnishings, fixtures, technology items (as described in Item 8), software, signage and uniforms necessary for the operation of your Business. You are obligated to repair and maintain all kitchen equipment, technology items and related software necessary for the operations of your Business. You will be responsible for these expenses as these expenses are necessary for the operation of your Business. We will deliver these written specifications for the above items, and you are responsible for the delivery and installation of these items. You are required to lease and/or purchase the items listed above from us, our affiliates and/or our approved vendors (Franchise Agreement Sections 12.I, 20.A, 20.D and 20.I).
- (7) Provide you with a written list of our approved products, menu items, retail items, supplies, kitchen equipment and services you are authorized to use, offer and sell; and a written list of approved vendors and suppliers to purchase and/or lease products, supplies, kitchen equipment and services
from (as defined in Item 8) that you are authorized to use or sell. We will also provide you with a written list of recipes and food preparation and presentation standards. We will train you on strategies when leasing and/or purchasing such items for the operation of your Business. You are responsible for the cost, delivery and installation of these items as they are necessary for the operation of your Business. You are required to purchase the items listed above from us, our affiliates and/or approved vendors or suppliers (Franchise Agreement 12.I, 20.A, 20.H and 20.I).
- (8) Provide you with a written list of cleaning standards and recommended procedures for hiring and training employees in addition to general guidance. Such guidelines are solely structured to protect our marks, goodwill, and proprietary information. You are responsible for all day-to-day activities, including hiring, training, disciplining and/or firing your employees.
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, the franchisee is responsible for obtaining several items to operate the business. Specifically, the franchisee must comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, and is responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals, certifications, licenses, and permits to operate their Burros Fries business.
Furthermore, the franchisee is obligated to repair and maintain all kitchen equipment, technology items, and related software necessary for the operations of their Burros Fries business. They are also responsible for the cost, delivery, and installation of approved products, menu items, retail items, supplies, kitchen equipment, and services. These items must be purchased from Burros Fries, its affiliates, and/or approved vendors or suppliers.
In addition to physical items and legal compliance, the franchisee is responsible for all day-to-day activities, including hiring, training, disciplining, and/or firing their employees. The franchisee determines their employees' compensation, benefits, tax withholding, and is accountable for their behavior during the operation of the Burros Fries business. The franchisee (or their managing partner, member, or shareholder), their manager, and all employees must also obtain a food handlers certification in their home state, which involves food handling and safety training.