What access must the franchisee provide during the as-built site survey for their Aplus store?

According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if an as-built survey in AutoCAD is not already available, Aplus will have a third-party vendor create one, passing the cost on to the franchisee. During this survey, the franchisee must provide access to all areas of the site that the vendor needs to survey. The third-party engineering vendor will then generate an architectural as-built in AutoCAD to Aplus specifications. This includes a floor plan, interior and exterior elevations, and photographs.

This requirement ensures that Aplus has a comprehensive understanding of the site's existing conditions before designing the store layout. By providing full access, the franchisee enables the vendor to create accurate plans that meet Aplus's standards. These plans are essential for designing the store layout to Aplus standards and for ensuring compliance with local building codes.

The third-party vendor will design the store layout to Aplus standards and submit it to both Sunoco and the franchisee for review and approval. The vendor will also charge the franchisee a project management fee to cover equipment procurement, engineering support, and coordination with the franchisee's general contractor. The franchisee is responsible for paying this fee.

After receiving comments on the preliminary plans, the third-party vendor and/or Sunoco will prepare the final plans, which include architectural and engineering plans based on the information provided by the franchisee. The franchisee is then responsible for applying for all necessary permits and undertaking construction or conversion of the premises in accordance with the final plans. Any alterations or changes to the store must have prior written consent from Sunoco during the term of the agreement.