Who does an Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchisee pay for the general project concept and schematics?
Afuri_Ramen_Dumpling Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You must use our designated architect to create your general project concept and schematics.
You will pay us or our designated architect directly at our discretion.
You may use a local architect, subject to our prior approval, to provide detailed construction blueprints, which must comply with our specifications and approval, and to assist with permitting and other services.
Exhibit 5 contains an outline allocating deliverables and responsibilities of the Franchisor, the Franchisee, and others with respect to the design of the Franchise Premises and related matters.
This information is subject to change at Franchisor's discretion.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 50–189)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Afuri Ramen Dumpling's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to use the franchisor's designated architect to create the general project concept and schematics for their restaurant. The franchisee will pay either Afuri Ramen Dumpling or their designated architect directly for these services, with the specific payee determined at the franchisor's discretion.
While Afuri Ramen Dumpling mandates the use of their architect for the initial project concept and schematics, franchisees are permitted to use a local architect for detailed construction blueprints and permitting assistance. However, the local architect's work must comply with Afuri Ramen Dumpling's specifications and receive prior approval from the franchisor.
Exhibit 5 of the Franchise Agreement outlines the allocation of responsibilities among the franchisor, franchisee, and other parties involved in the design of the franchise premises. This exhibit details the deliverables and responsibilities for each party during the schematic design phase, which establishes the general scope, scale, and relationships among the project's components. The information in Exhibit 5 is subject to change at Afuri Ramen Dumpling's discretion.