What specific items must a Byrider franchisee purchase or lease and install at the business location?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
mpany with regard to the viability of any location(s) selected, proposed or approved by the Company, nor shall the same be construed as any express or implied representation, warranty or guarantee by the Company of the suitability for or viability, prospects or profitability of any such location for a Business.
7.2 Construction of Business Location.
- A. The Franchisee agrees that promptly after securing the Business Location, it will: (i) cause to be prepared and submitted for approval by the Company, a site survey 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. The Company's approval of the lease will be conditioned upon, among other things, execution by Franchisee and the landlord the form of lease addendum attached as Exhibit F hereto. If the landlord is an affiliate of Franchisee, Franchisee must cause the landlord to execute the affiliated entity joinder attached as Exhibit G hereto. The Company's review of and consent to the lease are limited to those provisions and items that the Company believes are necessary and appropriate solely for its own purposes and its own benefit as the licensor of the Marks and the System. The Franchisee has been advised to obtain the advice of its own professional advisors before the Franchisee signs or makes any adjustments to the lease to accommodate its operation of the Franchisee's Business. In the event Franchisee or its affiliate owns the approved Business Location, Franchisee agrees that upon termination of this Agreement by Company due to Franchisee's breach or termination by Franchisee without cause prior to the scheduled expiration according to 5.1 herein, Franchisee or its affiliate will, at Company's election, lease the Business Location to Company or its affiliate at market rent for a term of two (2) years.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Byrider Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase or lease and install all equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs required by Byrider. Prior to construction, Byrider will provide franchisees with specifications for the building, equipment, furnishings, decor, layout, and signs needed to open and operate the business, along with a list of approved suppliers.
Franchisees are responsible for maintaining the business location to a high standard, including any necessary additions, alterations, repairs, and replacements. Byrider may also request facility updates to meet current standards, but these updates are capped at $150,000 during the term of the agreement, excluding ongoing maintenance and sign replacements. All costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the location are the franchisee's responsibility.
Byrider grants franchisees access to its proprietary software and third-party technology services before opening. The technology system includes Byrider proprietary software, off-the-shelf software, hardware, Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms from third-party providers, public cloud-based platforms, and a dealer management system with integrated Customer Relations Management. Franchisees must license and use the Byrider technology system and pay the associated costs to the appropriate vendor, as detailed in Exhibit D, Appendix B of the FDD. Exhibit D, Appendix A identifies the items typically required per franchised location, with potential substitutions allowed at Byrider's discretion if they do not materially impact service delivery or support.