Has the Burros Fries website been reviewed or approved by the Department of...
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
The Internet is a channel of distribution reserved exclusively to us and Franchisee may not independently market on the Internet or conduct e-commerce, without our written consent; and
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- Acquire or establish any Websites utilizing a domain name incorporating one or more words that are similar to "Burros & Fries" or any other words that describe the Business as determined by us.
The term "Website" includes: Internet home pages, as well as other electronic sites (such as social networking sites like Yelp, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and other applications).
Franchisee shall not
establish a Website on the Internet using any domain name containing the words listed above or any variation thereof. The Franchisee acknowledges that we have all right, title and interest in and to such domain names, as we shall designate in the Operations Manual.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the document does not mention any review or approval of the Burros Fries website by the Department of [missing text]. The FDD does outline specific requirements and restrictions regarding the franchisee's use of the internet and websites. Burros Fries maintains control over the brand's online presence. Franchisees get a page within the corporate website, but Burros Fries must approve any customization.
The franchisee cannot independently market on the internet or conduct e-commerce without written consent from Burros Fries. Franchisees are also prohibited from acquiring or establishing websites using domain names similar to "Burros & Fries" or other words describing the business, as determined by Burros Fries.
The FDD states that Burros Fries owns all rights to domain names associated with the brand. Franchisees need written approval to establish a website or promote the business online and must adhere to Burros Fries' requirements for online activities, as detailed in Section 6 of the Franchise Agreement.
A prospective franchisee should ask Burros Fries about the process for website approval, what specific website customizations are allowed, and what the costs are for any changes or updates to their web page.