According to Afuri Ramen Dumpling's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor provides specific deliverables during the schematic design and design development phases to aid in the design of the franchise premises. For the schematic design phase, Afuri Ramen Dumpling provides schematic designs of the tenant space exploring space delineation and equipment, a preliminary equipment schedule, additional schematic revisions until a final floor/equipment layout is settled on, and a working trip to verify as-built drawings and see the space. These deliverables help establish the general scope, scale, and relationships among the components of the project, with the primary objective of arriving at the most promising floor plan.

During the design development phase, Afuri Ramen Dumpling conceptualizes the finishes and interior design of the space based on the Afuri Design Model. They also provide interior elevations and sections, construction details including custom seating and bar walls, wall finishes and countertop plans, lighting and electrical plans, and a patio seating plan if needed. Additionally, Afuri Ramen Dumpling provides approval of the location of Afuri signage, with the designs provided as part of the Design Guide.

It is important to note that the information regarding the allocation of responsibilities is subject to change at Afuri Ramen Dumpling's discretion. The franchisee is responsible for providing information such as the occupancy of space, drawings of the as-built floor plan and site plan, elevation drawings showing existing windows/doors, a project timeline for design and permitting, and feedback from the franchisee's architect regarding local building code compliance. The franchisee's architect also needs to review and approve the final floor plan before further development.