What standards must the remodeled Corner Bakery Cafe reflect?
Corner_Bakery_Cafe Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
cause the landlord to make such repairs timely and in a workmanlike manner. Except for repairs required to maintain the Franchised Cafe in a first class manner and condition, all other repairs, replacements, additions, and modifications to the Franchised Cafe shall require our prior written consent. You may not make any alterations to the Franchised Cafe that would be different than the original accepted plans, nor replace any Operating Assets with Operating Assets that are not in accordance with our standards and specifications or are inconsistent with or have caused variation in the accepted plans or the approved Operating Assets, without our prior written approval. We have the right, at your expense, to rectify any replacements, relocations or alterations not previously approved by us in writing.
- 10.11 Reconstruction. If the Franchised Cafe is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, you must initiate within 30 days (and diligently continue until completion, which shall be accomplished in no more than 120 days) all repairs or reconstruction to restore the Franchised Cafe to its original condition (and all remodeling performed or required to be performed to date), unless your landlord fails to rebuild the premises. If, in our reasonable judgment, the damage or destruction is of such a nature that it is feasible, without incurring substantial additional costs, to repair or reconstruct the Franchised Cafe in accordance with the then-standard Cafe layout and décor specifications, we may require you to repair or reconstruct the Franchised Cafe in accordance with those specifications.
- 10.12 Inspection by BCF. We and our designees have the right at any reasonable time and without prior notice to: (a) inspect the Franchised Cafe; (b) observe, photograph, audio-tape and/or video tape the operations of the Franchised Cafe; (c) remove samples of any food and beverage products, materials or supplies for testing and analysis; and (d) interview personnel and customers of the Franchised Cafe. You agree to cooperate fully with such activities. Following each inspection, we may provide you an inspection report listing your score on the inspection and those conditions at the Franchised Cafe that must be rectified. If you fail to achieve a passing score on an inspection, the inspection report shall constitute a notice of default. You must take such steps as may be necessary to correct immediately any deficiencies detected during any such inspection. If you fail to achieve a passing score on the next inspection (which shall be conducted at least 10 days after your receipt of the inspection report for the prior inspection), such failure shall be an Event of Default (as defined in Section 18.2 (Events of Default)).
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Corner Bakery Cafe FDD, if a franchised location is damaged, the franchisee must begin repairs or reconstruction within 30 days and complete them within 120 days to restore it to its original condition, including any remodeling performed to date. However, Corner Bakery Cafe has the right to require the franchisee to reconstruct or repair the location to adhere to the then-current standards for layout and décor if it is feasible and doesn't create substantial additional costs.
Corner Bakery Cafe also requires franchisees to modernize and conform to the current image of the system for new franchised and company locations when requested, but not more often than every five years. Within 60 days of receiving written notice, the franchisee must prepare and submit drawings and plans for the required modernization, which must be approved by Corner Bakery Cafe before work begins. The modernization must be completed within the timeframe specified in the written notice.
Corner Bakery Cafe also retains the right to inspect the franchised location at any reasonable time without prior notice to ensure compliance with their standards. Franchisees are expected to cooperate fully with these inspections, and Corner Bakery Cafe may provide an inspection report listing the score and any deficiencies that need correction. Failure to achieve a passing score on an inspection can result in a notice of default, requiring immediate corrective action.