For Leased Aplus Store locations, what modifications will the franchisor make to the premises?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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- With respect to Leased APLUS Store locations only, we will make certain modifications to the premises as we deem suitable for the operation of an APLUS Store. (Attachment 1. A.7. of the Franchise Agreement)
We or our affiliate may own and operate APLUS stores in an area in proximity to your APLUS Store. If you are a Leased APLUS Store franchisee we own the premises and lease it to you. You, or our designated consultants, are responsible for conforming the premises to local ordinances and building codes and obtaining any required permits. We are responsible for the construction and/or remodeling and interior and exterior designs, including equipment, signs, and fixtures. We also provide you with our specifications and standards, as well as a list of approved vendors regarding the items and materials necessary to operate the APLUS Store.
You must obtain our prior written approval for the site your APLUS Store will be located. With respect to a conversion, we will consider the condition of the building as well as exterior and interior layouts. With respect to all APLUS Store locations, we consider such factors as: demographics, accessibility of the site, proximity and nature of competitive businesses, traffic counts, traffic regulations such as speed, traffic lights and stop signs, visibility of the site, the extent to which the neighborhood is commercial, industrial or residential, the proximity of facilities which draw people to the area such as recreation areas, shopping centers, schools or employment and whether beer and wine may be sold from the premises.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 40–47)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, for leased Aplus store locations, Aplus will make certain modifications to the premises as they deem suitable for the operation of an Aplus store. If the franchisee is a Leased Aplus Store franchisee, Aplus owns the premises and leases it to the franchisee.
For all Aplus store locations, Aplus considers factors such as demographics, accessibility of the site, proximity and nature of competitive businesses, traffic counts, traffic regulations such as speed, traffic lights and stop signs, visibility of the site, the extent to which the neighborhood is commercial, industrial or residential, the proximity of facilities which draw people to the area such as recreation areas, shopping centers, schools or employment and whether beer and wine may be sold from the premises.
Furthermore, Aplus is responsible for the construction and/or remodeling and interior and exterior designs, including equipment, signs, and fixtures. Aplus also provides franchisees with their specifications and standards, as well as a list of approved vendors regarding the items and materials necessary to operate the Aplus Store. However, the franchisee, or Aplus's designated consultants, are responsible for conforming the premises to local ordinances and building codes and obtaining any required permits.