What information about the existing building's dimensions is required for an Aplus store conversion?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- (d) where applicable, general arrangement "As Built" drawing(s) including informational sketches and data showing: drawing used for construction of building (if available); exterior dimensions, length, width and height of every vertical and horizontal surface; interior dimensions, length, width and height of every room, location of all existing electrical outlets, plumbing lines, fixtures, switches, controls, furniture, obstructions in area to be occupied by walk-in coolers; all other major obstructions such as columns, downspouts, vents and ducts; existing ceiling layout and placement of all light fixtures, and grilles; location of heating, air conditioning, and water heating units, type, size and conditions; electrical panel, size of service, number of circuits, condition of panel; if reusable as is, or with supplementary panel and if three-phase service is available; description of existing structural system, age, type, size, location of beams, columns, bearing walls, shear walls;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–302)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, converting an existing building into an Aplus store requires providing detailed dimensional information. Specifically, Aplus requires general arrangement "As Built" drawings, including informational sketches and data. These drawings should reflect the building's construction, if available.
The required dimensional data includes exterior dimensions, specifying the length, width, and height of every vertical and horizontal surface. Interior dimensions are also necessary, detailing the length, width, and height of every room. Franchisees must also provide the location of all existing electrical outlets, plumbing lines, fixtures, switches, controls, furniture, and any obstructions in areas where walk-in coolers will be placed.
Furthermore, franchisees need to document all other major obstructions such as columns, downspouts, vents, and ducts. The existing ceiling layout, including the placement of all light fixtures and grilles, must be included. The location, type, size, and condition of heating, air conditioning, and water heating units are also required. Finally, the electrical panel's size of service, number of circuits, and condition must be documented, noting if it's reusable as is, or with a supplementary panel, and if three-phase service is available. This comprehensive dimensional data ensures that the conversion plans are accurate and compliant with Aplus standards.