Does Apricot Lane offer consultation to franchisees during the construction bidding process?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISOR is available to FRANCHISEE for consultation to assist in the construction bidding process and in selecting a licensed General Contractor, but FRANCHISEE acknowledges that all design, construction, installation and similar contracts are between the FRANCHISEE and such third parties, and FRANCHISOR will bear no responsibility for the same. Furthermore, FRANCHISOR will not be responsible for delayed construction, overruns, equipment or decor item shortages or other design, installation and/or construction problems, or for any loss resulting therefrom.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–222)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Apricot Lane's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Apricot Lane is available to assist franchisees in the construction bidding process. Specifically, Apricot Lane offers consultation to assist franchisees in the construction bidding process and in selecting a licensed general contractor.
However, the franchisee acknowledges that all design, construction, installation, and similar contracts are between the franchisee and third parties. Apricot Lane bears no responsibility for these contracts.
Furthermore, Apricot Lane is not responsible for delayed construction, overruns, equipment or decor item shortages, or other design, installation, and/or construction problems, or for any loss resulting therefrom. This means that while Apricot Lane offers consultation, the franchisee ultimately bears the responsibility and risk associated with the construction of their Apricot Lane store.