Is written approval from Burros Fries required before investing any monies for a site for the Burros Fries Business?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must obtain written approval from Burros Fries before investing any money into a potential site for their Burros Fries business. This approval, according to the FDD, will be made via email or any other form of written communication.
This requirement means a prospective franchisee cannot commit funds to a location, such as for option fees or deposits, without first getting the green light from Burros Fries. This protects both the franchisee and Burros Fries by ensuring the location aligns with the brand's standards and market strategy.
Franchisees are responsible for finding and developing a suitable site, but Burros Fries retains control over the final decision. This is a common practice in franchising, as the location's success significantly impacts the brand's overall reputation and profitability. The FDD also states that Burros Fries's acceptance of a site does not guarantee the location will be profitable or successful.