To what extent can a Byrider franchisee modify the company's basic plans and specifications for a business location?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
urvey and any modifications to the Company's basic plans and specifications for a Business Location (including requirements for dimensions, exterior design, materials, interior design and layout, equipment, fixtures, furniture, signs and decorating) for sales, finance, and service departments required for the development of a Business Location at the site leased or purchased therefore. The Franchisee may modify the Company's basic plans and specifications only to the extent required to comply with all applicable ordinances, building codes, and permit requirements, and with prior notification to and approval by the Company, not to be unreasonably withheld; (ii) obtain all required zoning changes; all required building, utility, health, sanitation, and signed permits and licenses, and any other required permits and licenses; (iii) purchase or lease and install all equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs required by the Company; (iv) complete the decorating of the Franchisee's Business in full and strict compliance with the plans and specifications therefor approved by the Company and all applicable ordinances, building codes, and permit requirements; (v) obtain all customary contractors sworn statements and partial and final waivers of lien for construction, remodeling, decorating, and installation services; and (vi) otherwise complete the development of and have the Franchisee's Business ready to open and commence the conduct of its business as required.
- B. The Franchisee is strictly responsible for the acts or omissions of its contractors regarding compliance with this Article VII and the Company shall have no responsibility for such acts or omissions. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the plans or specifications for the Business Location by reason of its approval of plans and specifications, or otherwise.
- 7.3 Location Lease or Purchase Agreement. Upon the written approval of the proposed Business Location, the Franchisee shall execute a lease (if the Business Location is to be leased) or a binding agreement to purchase the site, the terms of which shall have been previously submitted to the Company for approval.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can modify the company's basic plans and specifications for a business location, but only to a limited extent. Any modifications must be required to comply with applicable ordinances, building codes, and permit requirements. Furthermore, the franchisee must provide prior notification to Byrider and receive approval, which will not be unreasonably withheld.
Specifically, after securing a location, the franchisee must prepare and submit a site survey and any proposed modifications to Byrider for approval. These modifications can include requirements for dimensions, exterior design, materials, interior design and layout, equipment, fixtures, furniture, signs, and decorating for the sales, finance, and service departments.
This means a Byrider franchisee has some flexibility to adapt the standard plans to meet local regulations or site-specific constraints, but they cannot deviate significantly from Byrider's established brand standards and design. The franchisee bears the responsibility for ensuring their contractors comply with these requirements, and Byrider assumes no liability for any losses or damages arising from the approved plans and specifications.