Under what circumstances might a Burros Fries franchisee be permitted to operate with reduced hours?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee acknowledges that a Burros & Fries Business involves hard work and long hours. Franchisee acknowledges that we have not represented that this Business is going to be easy for Franchisee (or any of its Owners) and agrees to participate in the day-to-day operation of the Business. Unless otherwise approved in writing by us, Franchisee (or one of its Owners) is required to participate in the dayto-day operation of the Business for at least the first year of operation. After Franchisee's first year of operation, Franchisee (or one of its Owners) is not required to participate in the day-to-day operation, however Franchisee agrees that the Business must be at all times under the operation of a General Manager approved by us (as described in Section 12.F of this Agreement). Franchisee agrees that the General Manager will oversee the operations and supervise all Employees. The General Manager will also be responsible for providing continuing guidance, oversight, day-to-day management, oversee all food preparation, enforce service standards and properly process all paperwork, reports and complaints.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Burros Fries Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's ability to operate with reduced hours is contingent upon written approval from the franchisor. Specifically, for the first year of operation, the franchisee (or one of the owners) is generally required to participate in the day-to-day operation of the business.
After the first year, the franchisee (or one of the owners) is not required to participate in the daily operations, but the business must be under the operation of a General Manager approved by Burros Fries. This General Manager is responsible for overseeing operations, supervising employees, providing guidance, managing food preparation, enforcing service standards, and handling paperwork.
Therefore, while not explicitly stated, it can be inferred that reduced hours for the franchisee might be possible after the first year if a qualified and approved General Manager is in place. However, any deviation from the standard operational requirements, including reduced hours during the first year, necessitates prior written approval from Burros Fries.